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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nurjanbek Khodjamyradov (ranked 3797 p4p, 3796 weight class) and Jones Frykil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Khodjamyradov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sportly Türkmenistan. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nurjanbek Khodjamyradov!
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, Jones Frykil!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khodjamyradov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Frykil if he has to take too many more of those.
Khodjamyradov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Frykil but Frykil pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Khodjamyradov swats away the attempt to clinch by Frykil.
Khodjamyradov lands a left and a right that send Frykil crashing to the mat, dazed. Khodjamyradov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 It looks like Jones Frykil has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frykil looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frykil blocks a head kick by Khodjamyradov.
Frykil is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Khodjamyradov misses with a body kick.
Frykil unleashes a big counter combination but Khodjamyradov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Frykil.
Khodjamyradov is looking to get back to his feet here but Frykil is keeping cool and he's managed to take Khodjamyradov's back.
Khodjamyradov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khodjamyradov is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Frykil has locked on a rear naked choke here! Khodjamyradov is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jones Frykil!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Saunders (ranked 2742 p4p, 3800 weight class) and Samsul Ngao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saunders's entrance music is https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tBKYI3-3lMg&t=0s. A fine choice. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jermaine Saunders!
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, Samsul Ngao!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ngao closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ngao tries to stand and escape but Saunders is controlling the position.
Saunders might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Saunders wants to improve his position but Ngao is controlling well.
Ngao with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ngao's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ngao wants to get back to his feet.
Ngao passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngao working the ground and pound effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ngao takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ngao landing strikes from the mount and Saunders is in trouble!
Ngao lands with some strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ngao cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ngao takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ngao working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ngao throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Saunders has his hands clasped together but Ngao breaks the hold and Saunders is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Ngao!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samsul Ngao!
Jermaine Saunders was interviewed post fight and said 'Im be something and I'm fuck him up next time bitch'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rama Tampubulon Sihotang (ranked 4021 p4p, 3842 weight class) and Darren Ahkmedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rama Tampubulon Sihotang!
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, Darren Ahkmedov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahkmedov misses with a takedown attempt - Sihotang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sihotang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ahkmedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Sihotang tries to sprawl out of it but Ahkmedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sihotang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ahkmedov dodges the punch combination from Sihotang.
Ahkmedov shoots in for a takedown but Sihotang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rama Tampubulon Sihotang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Ahkmedov.
Sihotang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ahkmedov counters with a three punch combo that has Sihotang backing up. Sihotang nods at Ahkmedov to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sihotang keeps the fight on the outside.
Sihotang tries to clinch up.
Sihotang is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ahkmedov's half guard.
Sihotang trying to control from half guard but Ahkmedov is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahkmedov wants to get back to full guard.
Sihotang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahkmedov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sihotang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sihotang trying to mount his opponent but Ahkmedov defends it.
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.
Ahkmedov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sihotang.
Sihotang performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ahkmedov wants to control but Sihotang is keeping busy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sihotang clinches with his opponent.
Sihotang jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ahkmedov walks away with a smile on his face. Sihotang gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sihotang lands with a straight right. Ahkmedov didn't see that one coming.
Ahkmedov avoids the body shot from Sihotang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Ahkmedov. No joy for Sihotang on that attempt.
Ahkmedov misses with a body kick.
Ahkmedov shoots in but Sihotang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ahkmedov shoots in but Sihotang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sihotang lands a slapping body shot.
Sihotang leaves Ahkmedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ahkmedov tries to clinch but Sihotang is having none of it.
Ahkmedov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ahkmedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sihotang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ahkmedov is defended easily by Sihotang.
Ahkmedov looks winded!
Ahkmedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sihotang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sihotang takes the fight into the clinch.
Sihotang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ahkmedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sihotang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sihotang thinks about countering with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahkmedov leaves Sihotang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ahkmedov is looking for the big counter here.
Ahkmedov stuffs the takedown attempt from Sihotang. Sihotang gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rama Tampubulon Sihotang dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sihotang tries a head kick but it misses.
Sihotang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ahkmedov.
Sihotang seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A good leg kick by Ahkmedov.
Ahkmedov misses with a double jab
and Sihotang counters with a two punch combo.
Sihotang avoids the head kick by Ahkmedov.
Sihotang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ahkmedov can do to turn this around?
Sihotang darts in looking for a takedown but Ahkmedov gets double underhooks and turns Sihotang into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahkmedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sihotang instigates a clinch.
Sihotang is trying to pull guard but Ahkmedov has him pressed against the cage.
Sihotang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ahkmedov after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rama Tampubulon Sihotang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sihotang looking to throw knees to the head but Ahkmedov is blocking nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sihotang jumps guard but Ahkmedov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sihotang manages to break the clinch.
Ahkmedov darts in and clinches Sihotang up against the cage.
Sihotang tries to pull guard but Ahkmedov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sihotang gets underhooks to prevent Ahkmedov's takedown attempt.
Ahkmedov can't get the takedown.
Ahkmedov is breathing heavily.
Ahkmedov successfully pulls guard.
Sihotang trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahkmedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sihotang might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sihotang gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahkmedov keeps the fight on the outside.
Sihotang pushes Ahkmedov up against the cage in a clinch.
Ahkmedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sihotang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ahkmedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ahkmedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Sihotang.
Sihotang slips a straight right by Ahkmedov.
Sihotang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahkmedov moves away.
Ahkmedov keeps the fight on the outside.
And Ahkmedov tries to counter it with a takedown but Sihotang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sihotang rushes Ahkmedov and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sihotang breaks from the clinch.
Ahkmedov dives in for a single leg takedown but Sihotang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sihotang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ahkmedov unleashes a big counter combination but Sihotang bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ahkmedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Sihotang circles away.
Sihotang walks into a stiff left hand from Ahkmedov.
Sihotang lands a right hook to the body.
Ahkmedov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sihotang circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Sihotang. Those never looked like landing.
Sihotang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ahkmedov but Ahkmedov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ahkmedov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ahkmedov can't get the takedown.
Sihotang tries to pull guard but Ahkmedov won't allow it.
Ahkmedov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sihotang pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ahkmedov slaps away a takedown attempt from Sihotang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ahkmedov unleashes a big counter combination but Sihotang bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sihotang misses with a takedown attempt - Ahkmedov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sihotang takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rama Tampubulon Sihotang will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sihotang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ahkmedov counters with a series of strikes. Sihotang will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ahkmedov throws a series of punches but Sihotang avoids them all with ease.
Ahkmedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Sihotang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sihotang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ahkmedov has closed the distance and engaged Sihotang in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Ahkmedov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahkmedov tries to break the clinch but Sihotang is controlling the position.
Ahkmedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ahkmedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sihotang gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sihotang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ahkmedov smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahkmedov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sihotang is looking for a counter combo.
Ahkmedov slaps away a takedown attempt from Sihotang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ahkmedov looks for a takedown but Sihotang sprawls well.
Sihotang is looking to counter punch.
Rama Tampubulon Sihotang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Ahkmedov.
Ahkmedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Sihotang shoots in for a double leg but Ahkmedov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sihotang takes the fight into the clinch.
Ahkmedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sihotang is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sihotang can't get the takedown.
Sihotang jumps guard but Ahkmedov stands there with Sihotang around his waist. Sihotang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sihotang successfully pulls guard.
Ahkmedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sihotang pulls Ahkmedov in close to his closed guard and prevents Ahkmedov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sihotang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ahkmedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sihotang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ahkmedov stands up from Sihotang's guard - Ahkmedov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ahkmedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ahkmedov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sihotang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ahkmedov's waist but Ahkmedov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sihotang off to one side.
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.
A low kick lands for Ahkmedov.
Ahkmedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sihotang swivels and escapes.
Sihotang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sihotang closes the distance and clinches up with Ahkmedov, looking for a takedown. Sihotang pushes Ahkmedov against the cage but Ahkmedov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ahkmedov shoots in for a double leg but Sihotang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ahkmedov leaves Sihotang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice cross by Ahkmedov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sihotang dives in and grabs Ahkmedov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ahkmedov pushes down on Sihotang's head and hops out.
Darren Ahkmedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ahkmedov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Ahkmedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sihotang has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Rama Tampubulon Sihotang!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Rama Tampubulon Sihotang!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Rama Tampubulon Sihotang!
Rama Tampubulon Sihotang wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bekjan Orazov (ranked 3916 p4p, 3927 weight class) and Dale Phelps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bekjan Orazov!
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, Dale Phelps!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orazov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Phelps circles away.
Orazov blocks a head kick by Phelps.
Orazov clinches up with Phelps and pushes him back against the cage.
Phelps breaks the clinch.
Orazov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Phelps to the mat! Phelps manages to get full guard.
Phelps manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Phelps.
Orazov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orazov wants to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Phelps's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orazov closes the distance and clinches up with Phelps, looking for a takedown. Orazov pushes Phelps against the cage but Phelps circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Phelps fails in his attempt to clinch.
Orazov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bekjan Orazov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orazov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Phelps!
You can see the frustration on Phelps's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Orazov happy to just control the position for now.
Phelps defending against the ground and pound.
Orazov trying to control the position but Phelps is working away.
Orazov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Phelps is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orazov in side control, throwing shots but Phelps defends.
Phelps seems a little lost for a moment, as Orazov dominates the positioning.
Orazov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Orazov 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.
Orazov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Phelps is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Orazov working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Phelps gets back to half guard.
Phelps has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Orazov is working away from the top position though.
Phelps is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Orazov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Orazov's back!
Orazov tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orazov surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Phelps patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Orazov trying to control but not successfully.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phelps avoiding Orazov 's attempts to control his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dale Phelps dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Phelps shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Orazov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Orazov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Orazov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Orazov tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phelps thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sloppy strikes there by Phelps.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phelps working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orazov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Phelps decides to stand back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Phelps.
Orazov gets a clinch.
Phelps has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Orazov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Orazov manages to break the clinch.
Orazov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Phelps's waist but Phelps gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Orazov off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phelps shoots in looking for a takedown. Orazov tries to sprawl out of it but Phelps keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Orazov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bekjan Orazov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dale Phelps.
Orazov instigates a clinch.
Orazov wants a takedown but no success here.
Orazov is pressed up against the cage. Phelps has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Orazov down to the mat. Orazov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Orazov shoots for a takedown but Phelps saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Orazov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bekjan Orazov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phelps tries to clinch there but Orazov circles away.
Phelps shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Orazov counters with a big head kick but Phelps shrugs it off.
Phelps is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phelps is trying hard to land a takedown here. Orazov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Orazov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phelps.
Phelps tries to clinch but Orazov moves out of range.
Orazov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Phelps misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Orazov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Phelps shoots for a takedown but Orazov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Orazov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Orazov misses with a series of wild punches.
Phelps slips a jab and a cross from Orazov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orazov moves into the clinch.
Orazov stalling the fight.
Phelps is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Orazov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phelps gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Orazov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Phelps wriggles free and stands up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orazov clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bekjan Orazov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Orazov moves into the clinch.
Orazov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orazov looks to clinch
and Phelps counters with a left and a right that stings Orazov.
Orazov forces Phelps back against the cage and clinches.
Phelps looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Phelps missing with knees to the body.
Orazov fails to pull guard.
Orazov lands an elbow inside that Phelps shrugs off.
Orazov jumps guard and drags Phelps to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orazov keeping moving, preventing Phelps from controlling successfully.
Orazov has an active guard here but Phelps has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orazov is looking for a sweep. Phelps is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Orazov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Phelps escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Phelps!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orazov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Phelps is controlling him well.
Orazov is looking for a sweep.
Phelps trying to control the action but Orazov is working from the bottom.
Phelps fails to land a wild elbow strike.
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.
Phelps is looking to take a break and control but Orazov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orazov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Phelps working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Orazov regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phelps prevents Orazov from improving his position.
Phelps seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Orazov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Orazov trying to control here.
Orazov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Phelps pulls his head out easily.
Orazov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Orazov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Orazov shoots in for a takedown but Phelps shows good takedown defense.
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.
Phelps fails with the takedown
and Orazov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orazov shoots and misses
and Phelps counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bekjan Orazov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phelps shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Orazov defends it nicely.
Orazov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phelps wants to get back to striking at distance but Orazov won't allow it.
Orazov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Phelps up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bekjan Orazov.
I think Orazov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Bekjan Orazov!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Bekjan Orazov!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Bekjan Orazov!
Bekjan Orazov wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Igorov Vasilev (ranked 3843 p4p, 3969 weight class) and Viktor Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Igorov Vasilev!
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, Viktor Frost!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasilev fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Frost to the ground. Vasilev is now in Frost's guard.
Vasilev 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.
Frost looking for a sweep. Not yet Frost, not yet.
Vasilev prevents Frost from getting back to his feet.
Vasilev controlling from the top position.
Vasilev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilev content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost is trying to hold Vasilev in close to prevent damage but Vasilev has managed to pass into half guard.
Vasilev works his way into side control.
Frost tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vasilev controlling from side mount.
Vasilev seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Frost for as long as he can get away with.
That's two 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.
Vasilev has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasilev throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Vasilev with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Vasilev controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost can't escape the position.
Vasilev controlling his opponent.
Vasilev moves to the back.
Vasilev trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Frost doesn't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Frost is trying to defend against the choke here but Vasilev has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Vasilev Tightens the hold and Frost taps out furiously! Vasilev displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Igorov Vasilev!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeramiah Brewer (ranked 3793 p4p, 2680 weight class) and Kendall Buck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brewer comes to the cage accompanied by Take me home, Country road. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeramiah Brewer!
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, Kendall Buck!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buck throws a leg kick
and Brewer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brewer connects with a looping right hand.
Brewer moves in looking to clinch but Buck pushes him off.
Buck counters with a body kick.
Brewer is looking to clinch.
Brewer sets himself, and Buck steps forward looking for the clinch! Brewer avoids it this time.
Buck misses with a takedown attempt
and Buck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Whack! Brewer lands a heavy head kick that drops Buck. The ref tackles Brewer to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Buck was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Jeramiah Brewer!
Jeramiah Brewer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ismael Andrade (ranked 3892 p4p, 3912 weight class) and Alex Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ismael Andrade!
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, Alex Burns!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andrade was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burns.
Andrade appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Andrade.
Burns closes the distance and clinches.
Burns tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ismael Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Burns.
Burns is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Andrade pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Andrade tries a body shot but Burns blocks it.
Andrade gets through Burns's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Burns jumps guard but Andrade stands there with Burns around his waist. Burns gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Andrade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andrade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andrade blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns.
Burns has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Andrade regains guard immediately.
Andrade keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrade tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andrade is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Andrade keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Burns on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Alex Burns has been cut.
Andrade lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Andrade connects with a body shot that sends Burns's belly button to the back.
Burns misses with a head kick.
Andrade clobbers Burns with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Burns tries for a takedown but Andrade sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Andrade throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burns stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Burns on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
 Burns is rocked!
Andrade closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Burns! Andrade dives in looking to finish! Burns is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ismael Andrade!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniyar Nurzhanov (ranked 3880 p4p, 3998 weight class) and Kai Kataski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniyar Nurzhanov!
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, Kai Kataski!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kataski instigates a clinch.
Kataski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nurzhanov up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nurzhanov.
Nurzhanov working hard to break the clinch.
Nurzhanov drags the fight down to the ground.
Nurzhanov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kataski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nurzhanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nurzhanov has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kataski should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Nurzhanov has tightened it up now! Kataski 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 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Daniyar Nurzhanov!
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