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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Chancellor (ranked 5385 p4p, 526 weight class) and Nic Sella (ranked 6801 p4p, 567 weight class). Sella has chosen Warm up as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Chancellor
vs
Sella

175 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

180 cm
24
169 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Chancellor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nic Sella!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sella blocks a head kick by Chancellor.
Sella looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Sella lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chancellor circles away quickly and effectively.
Sella shoots for a takedown but Chancellor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Chancellor clinches up against the ropes.
Sella swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Chancellor manages to break the clinch.
Chancellor moves out of range as Sella throws a body kick.
Chancellor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Sella fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chancellor, pushing him back against the ropes.
Chancellor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sella pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sella 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.

Chancellor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Chancellor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chancellor wants to get back to his feet but Sella is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chancellor trying to keep a closed guard but Sella is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sella stops Chancellor from standing up.
Chancellor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sella is one step ahead there.

Chancellor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chancellor is trying to control the position but Sella postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Chancellor pulls Sella in to control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Chancellor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sella looks to land a combination. Chancellor sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chancellor throws a sloppy head kick and Sella moves out of range easily.

Sella closes the distance and clinches.

Chancellor breaks the clinch.
Chancellor shoots in looking for a takedown but Sella manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chancellor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Chancellor. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Chancellor moves into the clinch.
Chancellor wants a takedown.

Chancellor breaks the clinch.
Chancellor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chancellor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sella counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chancellor misses with a leg kick.
Nic Sella seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sella tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chancellor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sella takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Sella closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.

Chancellor has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sella uses from the top position.
Chancellor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chancellor wants to sweep but no luck.
Chancellor has control of Sella's left arm, preventing Sella from doing any damage.
Chancellor wants to sweep here but Sella controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chancellor has Sella pulled in close to control his posture.
Chancellor trying to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Chancellor lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Chancellor prevents Sella from getting back to his feet.
Chancellor trying to control but Sella is working 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 Jason Chancellor will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Chancellor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sella misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chancellor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sella defends it nicely.
Sella closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chancellor counters with a three punch combo that has Sella backing up. Sella nods at Chancellor to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sella stuffs the takedown attempt from Chancellor. Chancellor gets slowly back to his feet.
Sella is breathing heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Chancellor scores with a four punch combination!

Sella is rocked!

Chancellor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sella is still on wobbly legs! Can Chancellor finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Chancellor.
Chancellor tries to break the clinch but Sella is controlling the position.
Chancellor blocks the elbow strike.
Chancellor wants a takedown.
Sella seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Chancellor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chancellor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chancellor jumps guard but Sella turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Sella is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chancellor is keeping busy.
Chancellor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Sella breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sella tries to clinch up.

Chancellor gets tackled into the ropes by Sella. Sella maintains the clinch.
Chancellor has a couple of punches blocked by Sella.
Chancellor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sella backwards.

Chancellor breaks the clinch.
Sella slaps away a takedown attempt from Chancellor, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Chancellor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chancellor is trying to break the clinch but Sella has him pressed against the ropes.
Chancellor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sella is defending well.
Sella misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chancellor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jason Chancellor is winning the standup battle so far.

Sella has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sella has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chancellor as Sella tries to tie him up.
Chancellor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sella can do to turn this around?
Chancellor is looking to take this one to the mat.

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

Sella rushes Chancellor and presses him up against the ropes.

Chancellor breaks the clinch.
Sella tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chancellor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sella tries to avoid it but Chancellor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sella to the ground. Sella escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sella tries a head kick but it misses.

Chancellor clinches.

Chancellor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chancellor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sella swivels and escapes.
Chancellor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sella tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Chancellor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chancellor tries to clinch up but Sella circles away and keeps his distance.
Sella fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sella tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Chancellor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sella throws a series of punches but Chancellor moves out of range.
Sella stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sella wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chancellor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Chancellor dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Sella moves into the clinch.
Chancellor avoiding damage.
Chancellor jumps guard but Sella turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Chancellor tries to score a body lock takedown but Sella shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nic Sella seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Chancellor decides to pull guard.
Chancellor has his hands on Sella's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chancellor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chancellor lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chancellor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Chancellor gets to his feet. Sella looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Chancellor swats away the attempt to clinch by Sella.
Chancellor is looking to clinch but Sella is avoiding it.

Sella moves into range and clinches up with Chancellor.
Chancellor is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Chancellor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chancellor is trying to force a seperation but Sella has the dominant position.
Sella stops a takedown attempt from Chancellor.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chancellor is trying to pull guard but Sella turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Chancellor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sella pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sella keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Sella closes the distance and clinches.
Chancellor wants a takedown but no success here.
Sella landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chancellor managing to block the knees to the body from Sella.
Chancellor tries to stall but Sella uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chancellor is trying to pull guard but Sella turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Nic Sella has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sella misses with a body punch.
Sella looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chancellor managing to block the knees to the body from Sella.

Sella breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sella tries to clinch up but Chancellor circles away and keeps his distance.
Sella fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chancellor avoids it really well and circles away.

Chancellor moves into the clinch.
Chancellor can't get the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chancellor has Sella pressed against the ropes, preventing Sella from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Chancellor breaks the clinch.

Chancellor moves into range and clinches up with Sella.
Chancellor wants a takedown but no success here.
Chancellor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sella pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chancellor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Sella rushes Chancellor and presses him up against the ropes.
Chancellor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sella tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chancellor avoids it.
Jason Chancellor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sella creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chancellor's defenses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nic Sella comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chancellor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Chancellor!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai (ranked 3025 p4p, 372 weight class) and Michal Bagietka (ranked 5475 p4p, 529 weight class). The key to victory for Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Aumkatongchiangmai
vs
Bagietka

173 cm
25
157 lbs
5 - 4 - 3

187 cm
20
176 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 5 - 4 - 3, fighting out of New York, Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michal Bagietka!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aumkatongchiangmai wants to clinch up but Bagietka keeps it at a distance.
A nice side step and Bagietka releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

Bagietka rushes Aumkatongchiangmai and presses him up against the ropes.

Aumkatongchiangmai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aumkatongchiangmai misses with a combination
and Bagietka counters with a nice uppercut.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to clinch but Bagietka is having none of it.
Bagietka keeps the fight on the outside.
Bagietka cracks Aumkatongchiangmai with a good jab.

Bagietka gets a clinch.

Bagietka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aumkatongchiangmai wants to clinch.
As Aumkatongchiangmai backs off Bagietka throws a huge counter combo but Aumkatongchiangmai manages to avoid it all.
Bagietka swats away the attempt to clinch by Aumkatongchiangmai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagietka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bagietka looks for a takedown but Aumkatongchiangmai sprawls well.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to clinch there but Bagietka circles away.
Aumkatongchiangmai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Aumkatongchiangmai lands a left and a right that sends Bagietka crashing to the canvas! Aumkatongchiangmai dives into mount looking to finish!

Bagietka is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aumkatongchiangmai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bagietka is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bagietka tries to buck Aumkatongchiangmai off but he can't manage it.
Bagietka tries to hold on but Aumkatongchiangmai pushes him away.
Bagietka keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bagietka tries to lock up and control but Aumkatongchiangmai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bagietka manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Aumkatongchiangmai stands up and beckons Bagietka to join him on the feet.
Aumkatongchiangmai throws a sloppy head kick and Bagietka moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Bagietka.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aumkatongchiangmai connects with a high kick.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to bum rush Bagietka with a series of wild strikes but Bagietka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aumkatongchiangmai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aumkatongchiangmai avoids the head kick by Bagietka.
Aumkatongchiangmai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aumkatongchiangmai misses with a head kick.
A nice side step and Bagietka releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bagietka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bagietka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bagietka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to clinch up but Bagietka circles away and keeps his distance.
Bagietka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bagietka throws a sloppy head kick and Aumkatongchiangmai moves out of range easily.
Aumkatongchiangmai looks to land a combination but Bagietka avoids it well.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bagietka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bagietka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aumkatongchiangmai defends it nicely.
Bagietka throws a right and a left that Aumkatongchiangmai avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to clinch but Bagietka is having none of it.

Bagietka closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bagietka lands in his opponent's guard.
Bagietka looks winded!

Bagietka stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bagietka lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bagietka paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Bagietka moves into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bagietka misses with a punch to the body.

Aumkatongchiangmai breaks the clinch.

Bagietka has Aumkatongchiangmai up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bagietka is looking to control Aumkatongchiangmai's arms but Aumkatongchiangmai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bagietka has his back to the ropes.

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

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bagietka has Aumkatongchiangmai up against the ropes in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Bagietka breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bagietka throws a right hand that Aumkatongchiangmai ducks under and follows up with a left that Aumkatongchiangmai also avoids with ease.
Aumkatongchiangmai avoids the body shot from Bagietka.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Bagietka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aumkatongchiangmai throws a head kick but Bagietka moves out of range.
Bagietka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Aumkatongchiangmai. No joy for Bagietka on that attempt.
Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Bagietka.
A combination from Aumkatongchiangmai does no damage.
Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aumkatongchiangmai wants to clinch up but Bagietka keeps it at a distance.

Bagietka clinches with his opponent.

Aumkatongchiangmai manages to break the clinch.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Bagietka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aumkatongchiangmai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aumkatongchiangmai works over Bagietka's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Bagietka darts in and clinches Aumkatongchiangmai up against the ropes.

Aumkatongchiangmai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Bagietka misses.
Aumkatongchiangmai is looking for a counter combo.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bagietka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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 Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sloppy strikes from Aumkatongchiangmai. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Bagietka. Those never looked like landing.
Bagietka misses with a series of wild punches.
Bagietka throws a sloppy head kick and Aumkatongchiangmai moves out of range easily.
Bagietka circles away from the clinch attempt.

A head kick lands from Aumkatongchiangmai that sends Bagietka to the canvas. Bagietka tries to scramble back to his feet but Aumkatongchiangmai brings him back down into side control.
Bagietka is still in real trouble! Can Aumkatongchiangmai finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Aumkatongchiangmai decides to stand back up. Aumkatongchiangmai steps back and let's Bagietka get back to his feet.
Aumkatongchiangmai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Aumkatongchiangmai here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bagietka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bagietka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aumkatongchiangmai moves away.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Bagietka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to clinch up but Bagietka circles away and keeps his distance.
Bagietka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Aumkatongchiangmai seems to be stalking Bagietka here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Bagietka drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nils Ushakow (ranked 7216 p4p, 530 weight class) and Roland Charlemange (ranked 6297 p4p, 501 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Ushakow
vs
Charlemange

205 cm
23
190 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

186 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Likes musicals

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nils Ushakow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Roland Charlemange!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ushakow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Charlemange looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Charlemange darts in looking for a takedown but Ushakow gets double underhooks and turns Charlemange into the ropes.
Ushakow ducks under a wild hook from Charlemange.
Ushakow connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Charlemange stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Charlemange wants it to stay on the feet.
Charlemange displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ushakow.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nils Ushakow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Charlemange shoots in for a takedown but Ushakow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ushakow.
Charlemange leaves Ushakow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Charlemange shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Charlemange was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Ushakow sneaks out the side door and pushes Charlemange away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ushakow is looking to clinch.
Ushakow has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ushakow misses with a takedown attempt

and Charlemange counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ushakow is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Ushakow will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Charlemange is defending against the submission attempts here by Ushakow.
Ushakow is trying to control the action in half guard but Charlemange is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ushakow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Ushakow is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charlemange wants to control but Ushakow is keeping busy.
Charlemange moves into full guard.
Charlemange keeping moving, preventing Ushakow from controlling successfully.
Ushakow wants to stand but Charlemange is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charlemange looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ushakow postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ushakow sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Ushakow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Charlemange is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ushakow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Charlemange swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four 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.

Charlemange dives in and scores a takedown into Ushakow's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Charlemange won't allow Ushakow to sweep him here.
Charlemange lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Charlemange postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Charlemange working some strikes from top position.
Charlemange really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ushakow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Charlemange sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ushakow's guard.
Ushakow taking some punishment here, with Charlemange in his half guard.

Ushakow is rocked!
Ushakow is breathing heavily.
Charlemange not doing much here.
Ushakow wants to get back to full guard.
Ushakow taking some punishment here, with Charlemange in his half guard.
Oh Ushakow is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Charlemange is trying to control the action in half guard but Ushakow is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ushakow is trying to stand up here but Charlemange is controlling him well.
Ushakow seems to have got his legs back now.
Ushakow really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Charlemange working Ushakow over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roland Charlemange will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Charlemange is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ushakow.
Ushakow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Charlemange.
Ushakow throws a lazy head kick

and Charlemange shoots in, scooping Ushakow off his feet. Charlemange is holding his opponent over his shoulder. He slams Ushakow to the mat and Ushakow is in big trouble! Charlemange is landing strikes to his unconscious foe and the ref dives in to end the fight! Charlemange is celebrating with his corner and rightfully so.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Roland Charlemange!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ian Lock (ranked 5134 p4p, 516 weight class) and Jason Lynn (ranked 7028 p4p, 584 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lock
vs
Lynn

181 cm
25
211 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

176 cm
22
211 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Bloodsport clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ian Lock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Lynn!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lynn gets a double leg takedown into Lock's guard.
Lynn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Lock working for a triangle but Lynn defends it easily.
Lynn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like Lynn might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Lynn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lock. 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.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynn won't allow Lock to sweep him here.

Lock is looking for a triangle but Lynn pushes his legs off easily.
Lynn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lock keeping moving, preventing Lynn from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

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

Lock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lynn defends well.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lock looking for a guillotine here but Lynn defends easily.
Lynn stands up over Lock, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lynn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lynn is in close to Lock's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lynn wants to control from the top but Lock keeps moving.
Lynn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lock is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynn landing some decent shots from guard.

Lock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lynn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lock keeping full guard, as Lynn tries to pass.
Lock could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Lock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lynn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lynn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lynn passes Lock's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Lock looking for a kimura from the bottom but Lynn passes into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Lock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lynn scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lynn is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lock will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Check out the look on Lynn's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lynn cracks Lock with a big elbow.
Lock sneaks back into half guard.

Lock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lynn pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lock gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lynn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lynn trying to control the position from guard on top but Lock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Lock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lock is looking for a triangle but Lynn pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lynn tries to stand but Lock is controlling from the bottom.

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

Lynn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lynn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

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.

Lock has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Lynn should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lock has tightened it up now! Lynn should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ian Lock!
Ian Lock very nearly forgot to thank Bloodsport clothing 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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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Johnson (ranked 4391 p4p, 379 weight class) and Tyron Lee Davis Jr (ranked 5277 p4p, 408 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Johnson
vs
Lee Davis Jr

198 cm
25
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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 Los Angeles, Bob Johnson!
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, Tyron Lee Davis Jr!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Davis Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson moves out of range as Davis Jr throws a body kick.
Johnson feinted with a counter takedown.
Johnson goes for a double leg but Davis Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Davis Jr continues to drive forward.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Davis Jr circles away.
A head kick misses from Davis Jr.

Davis Jr changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Davis Jr tries to stand but Johnson is controlling his head.
Johnson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Davis Jr connects with a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Davis Jr grinds an elbow into Johnson's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control but Davis Jr postures up.
Davis Jr taking a breather here.

Davis Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Davis Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Davis Jr controlling the position from side mount.
Johnson tries to bench press Davis Jr off him but Davis Jr keeps the 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.

Davis Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Davis Jr in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Davis Jr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Johnson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Davis Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Davis Jr.
Johnson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Davis Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.

Johnson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Davis Jr to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Johnson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Davis Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
A head kick misses from Davis Jr.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Davis Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the ropes.
Davis Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.

Davis Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Davis Jr misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.
Johnson goes for a double leg but Davis Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Davis Jr continues to drive forward.
A head kick by Davis Jr misses
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Davis Jr.

Davis Jr drives through with a takedown into Johnson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Davis Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Davis Jr preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyron Lee Davis Jr dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Davis Jr closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the ropes.
Johnson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Davis Jr keeps him there for the moment.

Davis Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Davis Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Davis Jr sprawls well.
Davis Jr wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Johnson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Davis Jr to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Davis Jr is looking to stand up but Johnson won't let him.
Davis Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.

Johnson is looking for a triangle but Davis Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Davis Jr wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.

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.
Davis Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Davis Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Davis Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Davis Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
Davis Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Davis Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Johnson steps away.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Davis Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to hold on to Davis Jr's head to control him but Davis Jr postures up.
Davis Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davis Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Davis Jr prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Davis Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Davis Jr winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's four 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.
Davis Jr wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
Davis Jr tries to stand and escape but Johnson is controlling the position.
Davis Jr slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
Davis Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Davis Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Davis Jr winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyron Lee Davis Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Davis Jr feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Davis Jr changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Davis Jr controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Davis Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Davis Jr is having none of it.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Davis Jr from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis Jr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Johnson is proving hard to escape from.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Davis Jr controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Davis Jr won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Davis Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Davis Jr.
Bob Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Davis Jr dives in and scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Davis Jr from controlling successfully.
Davis Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Davis Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Davis Jr trying to stand up but can't free himself from Johnson's guard.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Davis Jr postures up.

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

Davis Jr scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Johnson sneaks out the side door and pushes Davis Jr away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Davis Jr pushes Johnson up against the ropes in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Davis Jr has picked Johnson up - he's going for a ride! Davis Jr dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Davis Jr trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
Davis Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Davis Jr has control of the leg.
Johnson wants to control but Davis Jr is keeping busy.
Davis Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.

Davis Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Davis Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Davis Jr sits in half guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bob Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyron Lee Davis Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis Jr tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyron Lee Davis Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Davis Jr 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyron Lee Davis Jr!

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 24971 p4p, 467 weight class) and Talon Orion (ranked 2799 p4p, 271 weight class). TyLaw Diaz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Talon Orion's chin.

Diaz
vs
Orion

174 cm
23
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

177 cm
17
142 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 Las Vegas, TyLaw Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Talon Orion!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orion lands with a hook. Diaz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Orion lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Orion drops Diaz with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Diaz looks back up at him and smiles so Orion waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Diaz is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Orion. Diaz falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Orion!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Talon Orion!
A victorious Talon Orion 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
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Phil Phenoix (ranked 5077 p4p, 462 weight class) and Jose Alberto Quinonez (ranked 3133 p4p, 334 weight class). Phil Phenoix could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jose Alberto Quinonez's chin.

Phenoix
vs
Alberto Quinonez

166 cm
24
154 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

177 cm
25
157 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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, Phil Phenoix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Alberto Quinonez!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinonez tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Phenoix manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Quinonez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Phenoix as he avoids it easily.
Phenoix avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phenoix throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Quinonez.

Phenoix dives in and scores a takedown into Quinonez's guard.
Phenoix trying to control the position from guard on top but Quinonez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Quinonez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Phenoix trying to control but Quinonez is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinonez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Phenoix trying to control the position from guard on top but Quinonez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quinonez working a defensive guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Phenoix wants to control from the top but Quinonez keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Quinonez wants to clinch.
Quinonez closes the distance but Phenoix moves to the side
and Phenoix counters with a left and a right that stings Quinonez.
Quinonez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Quinonez connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Phenoix to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Quinonez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jose Alberto Quinonez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artur Aleksanyan (ranked 2051 p4p, 222 weight class) and Frank Ennis (ranked 6503 p4p, 440 weight class). Artur Aleksanyan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Aleksanyan
vs
Ennis

190 cm
25
230 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

193 cm
20
250 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Artur Aleksanyan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Ennis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aleksanyan.
Aleksanyan tries to clinch but Ennis moves out of range.
Aleksanyan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ennis is fending him off so far but Aleksanyan persists. Nope, Ennis circles away and we're back to standing.
Aleksanyan fails with the takedown
and Ennis counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Aleksanyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ennis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Aleksanyan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ennis keeping moving, preventing Aleksanyan from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleksanyan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ennis's guard.

Aleksanyan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Aleksanyan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Aleksanyan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control 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.
Ennis tries to roll over but Aleksanyan keeps him under control.
Aleksanyan is keen to just control but Ennis is a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ennis is trying to stand up here but Aleksanyan is controlling him well.

Aleksanyan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ennis wants to get back to full guard.

Aleksanyan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aleksanyan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

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

That's four 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.

Aleksanyan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aleksanyan thows a huge punch but Ennis dodges it nicely.
Ennis is trying to stand up here but Aleksanyan is controlling him well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Aleksanyan is working for a submission of some sort.
Ennis is not content to let Aleksanyan control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artur Aleksanyan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Aleksanyan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ennis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aleksanyan somewhat.
Aleksanyan dives in and grabs Ennis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ennis pushes down on Aleksanyan's head and hops out.
Aleksanyan wants to clinch but Ennis slips to the side
and Ennis counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aleksanyan throws a shot from downtown. Ennis moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Ennis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aleksanyan throws out a leg kick but Ennis moves out of range and Aleksanyan only half commits.
As Aleksanyan backs off Ennis throws a huge counter combo but Aleksanyan manages to avoid it all.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleksanyan misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Ennis to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Aleksanyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aleksanyan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aleksanyan goes for a double leg but Ennis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Ennis continues to drive forward.
Ennis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ennis slaps away a takedown attempt from Aleksanyan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Frank Ennis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Aleksanyan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ennis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aleksanyan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aleksanyan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aleksanyan passes Ennis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Aleksanyan is keen to just control but Ennis is a slippery customer.
Artur Aleksanyan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aleksanyan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ennis is looking to control Aleksanyan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ennis avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aleksanyan is just content to waste time from the top position. Ennis takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Aleksanyan passes Ennis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ennis tries to roll over but Aleksanyan keeps him under control.
Ennis trying to control but Aleksanyan postures up.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Aleksanyan seems to be looking for submissions.
Aleksanyan throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ennis to regain full guard.
Ennis keeping moving, preventing Aleksanyan from controlling successfully.
Ennis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aleksanyan controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Artur Aleksanyan will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Aleksanyan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ennis is trying to get back to full guard.
Aleksanyan is trying to control. Ennis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ennis is defending against the submission attempts here by Aleksanyan.
Aleksanyan trying to control the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ennis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aleksanyan is working away from the top position though.
Ennis tries to roll over but Aleksanyan keeps him under control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Aleksanyan is taking a breather. Ennis says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

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.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aleksanyan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ennis.
Aleksanyan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ennis can do to turn this around?
Aleksanyan has his takedown stuffed
and Ennis counters with a nice body shot.
Aleksanyan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aleksanyan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aleksanyan fails with the takedown
and Ennis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Aleksanyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ennis checks a leg kick nicely.
Ennis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aleksanyan misses with a takedown
and Ennis counters with a stiff right hand.
Aleksanyan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ennis counters with a series of strikes. Aleksanyan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ennis avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aleksanyan misses with a few strikes there.
Aleksanyan misses with a low kick.
Ennis tries a quick counter leg kick but Aleksanyan is wise to it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ennis checks a leg kick.
Ennis throws a counter combo.
Aleksanyan fails to land the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aleksanyan closes the distance and clinches up with Ennis, looking for a takedown. Aleksanyan pushes Ennis against the ropes but Ennis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Aleksanyan backs off Ennis throws a huge counter combo but Aleksanyan manages to avoid it all.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Ennis really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Aleksanyan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aleksanyan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aleksanyan misses with a series of wild punches.
Aleksanyan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ennis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aleksanyan shoots in but Ennis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ennis throws out a counter right but Aleksanyan avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Aleksanyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleksanyan shoots in and drives through. Ennis sprawls well.
Ennis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ennis leaves Aleksanyan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It seemed like Ennis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aleksanyan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ennis counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Aleksanyan is predictable there
and Aleksanyan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aleksanyan closes the distance but Ennis moves to the side
and Ennis counters with a left to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ennis stuffs the takedown attempt from Aleksanyan. Aleksanyan gets slowly back to his feet.
Aleksanyan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ennis as he avoids it easily.
Artur Aleksanyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aleksanyan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aleksanyan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ennis swivels and escapes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aleksanyan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Ennis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aleksanyan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ennis throws out a counter right but Aleksanyan avoids it with no problem.
Aleksanyan misses with a low kick as Ennis jumps back.
Ennis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Aleksanyan has his takedown stuffed
and Ennis counters with a nice uppercut.
Aleksanyan dives in and grabs Ennis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ennis pushes down on Aleksanyan's head and hops out.
Aleksanyan with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Ennis counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Aleksanyan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ennis to the mat! Ennis manages to get full guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ennis wants to get back to his feet but Aleksanyan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ennis wants to sweep here but Aleksanyan controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Aleksanyan gets to his feet. Ennis looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Aleksanyan wants to clinch up but Ennis keeps it at a distance.
Aleksanyan misses with a takedown
and Ennis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aleksanyan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ennis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Ennis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aleksanyan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ennis tries to avoid it but Aleksanyan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ennis to the ground. Ennis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Aleksanyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aleksanyan thows a leg kick but Ennis checks it
and Ennis counters with a thumping low kick.
Aleksanyan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ennis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ennis unleashes a big counter combination but Aleksanyan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleksanyan fails with a takedown attempt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

Aleksanyan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ennis is looking to reverse the position.
Aleksanyan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ennis keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ennis is trying to buck Aleksanyan off.
Ennis is trying to get back to half guard.
Aleksanyan advances to full mount.

Aleksanyan is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ennis to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ennis shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aleksanyan working the ground and pound effectively.
Ennis bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Aleksanyan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ennis wants to control from the top but Aleksanyan keeps moving.
Ennis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Aleksanyan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ennis is aware though and is defending well.
Aleksanyan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aleksanyan tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aleksanyan keeping moving, preventing Ennis from controlling successfully.

Aleksanyan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ennis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ennis trying to control but Aleksanyan is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Aleksanyan looking for a guillotine here but Ennis defends easily.
Ennis stopping the sweep attempt from Aleksanyan.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Artur Aleksanyan.
I think Aleksanyan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Artur Aleksanyan!
Artur Aleksanyan retains his heavyweight title!

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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Wade (ranked 2104 p4p, 249 weight class) and Kobe Covington (ranked 3841 p4p, 395 weight class). Dwayne Wade could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kobe Covington's chin.

Wade
vs
Covington

188 cm
25
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
177 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwayne Wade!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kobe Covington!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Wade finds it's way through Covington's defenses.
Wade throws a leg kick

and Covington counters with a shoot takedown. Wade fights it but they end up in guard.
Covington landing with the ground and pound.
Wade being controlled here, momentarily.
Wade knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Covington on the ground.
Covington trying to control but Wade is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade is looking to stand up but Covington isn't so interested in that idea.
Covington seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Covington has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Covington wants to control from the top but Wade keeps moving.

Wade pushes Covington off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Covington takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wade swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Covington.
Dwayne Wade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Covington checks a leg kick.
Covington drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Covington keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wade avoids the head kick by Covington.
Covington dodges the punch combination from Wade.

Covington darts in and clinches Wade up against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wade blocks a body shot from Covington.
Wade looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wade is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Covington stalling.
Wade is trying to break the clinch but Covington has him pressed against the ropes.

Covington jumps into guard, dragging Wade to the mat.
Wade wants to stand but Covington has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wade stops Covington from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wade is looking to stand up but Covington won't let him.
Covington is pulling down on Wade's head to control his posture.

Covington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Covington wants to stand up but Wade is controlling him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Covington is on top in guard.

Covington's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Covington trying to control the position from guard on top but Wade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wade on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wade tries to get out of the position.

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.
Covington slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Covington's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Covington prevents Wade from getting back to his feet.
Wade controlling the position.
Covington trying to control but Wade is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wade checks the leg kick nicely there.
Covington checks a leg kick.
Covington slips a jab and a cross from Wade.
Wade fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wade throws a chopping leg kick but Covington manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Covington is looking for the big counter here.
Wade defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Covington.
Covington needs to keep his hands up - Wade had a free shot at his head there.
Wade tries to bum rush Covington with a series of wild strikes but Covington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Covington with the counter takedown but Wade avoids it easily.
Covington tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wade swivels and escapes.
Wade stuffs the takedown attempt from Covington. Covington gets slowly back to his feet.
Dwayne Wade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kobe Covington.
Covington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wade moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wade connects with a combination that backs up Covington into the ropes. Wade lands a flurry of punches that gets past Covington's guard. Covington is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Wade bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwayne Wade!
Dwayne Wade retains his middleweight title!