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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ginokai Kai Gi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mal Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reynolds has chosen Can't take the sky from me as his entrance music. Mal Reynolds will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Kai Gi
vs
Reynolds

172 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
19
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

[JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q159 Rec/Stamina

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ginokai Kai Gi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mal Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds avoids a punch combination nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Kai Gi.
Kai Gi dives in and grabs Reynolds's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reynolds pushes down on Kai Gi's head and hops out.

Kai Gi tries to keep at a distance but Reynolds has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kai Gi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reynolds is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kai Gi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reynolds fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ginokai Kai Gi. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kai Gi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Reynolds to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Reynolds is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Reynolds postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Reynolds with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Kai Gi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reynolds is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Kai Gi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Reynolds uses it to pass to side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Reynolds wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kai Gi, who protects the arm well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds working the ground and pound from side control.
Reynolds wants to control but Kai Gi is keeping him busy.
Reynolds scoring with punches and elbows.

Reynolds working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Reynolds scoring with punches from side control.
Kai Gi is breathing heavily.
Kai Gi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Reynolds wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Reynolds landing a few strikes.

Reynolds has hold of Kai Gi's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Kai Gi tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Reynolds cranks the arm and Kai Gi screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Kai Gi, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mal Reynolds!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Frederick Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gibson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Walk. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gibson
vs
Daley

175 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

189 cm
20
189 lbs
0 - 3 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frederick Gibson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Daley!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibson looks for the body kick but Daley saw that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Daley. No joy for Gibson on that attempt.
Daley with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Gibson counter with a right hand.
Daley darts in trying to clinch

and Gibson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gibson.
Gibson is standing up over Daley. Daley looks to escape but Gibson dives into side control.
Daley tries to escape but Gibson is in control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson controls the position from side control.
Daley is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gibson asserts his dominance and retains side control.

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.
Gibson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gibson stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gibson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Daley circles away.
Gibson closes the distance but Daley moves to the side

and Daley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gibson is breathing heavily.

Daley decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Gibson tries to clinch

and Daley counters with a takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daley wants to stand but Gibson is controlling his arm.

Daley stands up and beckons Gibson to his feet.
Daley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gibson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Daley wants to clinch
and Gibson counters with a two punch combo.
Gibson throws a lazy head kick

and Daley counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gibson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Daley connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gibson's face.
Daley lands a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daley connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gibson's face.
Daley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Daley scores a nice knee to the body.
Daley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Daley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Daley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gibson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Daley tries to clinch up but Gibson circles away and keeps his distance.
Gibson throws a big shot that misses.

Daley closes the distance and clinches.
A knee to the head by Daley.
Daley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Daley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Daley looking to throw knees to the head but Gibson is blocking nicely.
Daley connects with a knee to the head.

Gibson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gibson stays in close to Daley's body and controls the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gibson stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Daley wants to clinch but Gibson slips to the side

and Gibson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Daley wants to stand and escape but Gibson is having none of it.
Gibson trying to control but Daley is working from the bottom.
Frederick Gibson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gibson won't allow Daley to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daley keeping moving, preventing Gibson from controlling successfully.

That's four 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.

Daley wriggles free and stands up.
Daley darts in trying to clinch

and Gibson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gibson.
Gibson won't allow Daley to get back to his feet.
Gibson wants to pass the guard but Daley is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frederick Gibson dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Daley wants to clinch.
A head kick by Gibson misses

and Daley counters with a single leg into guard. Gibson didn't expect that.
Gibson has a closed guard, preventing Daley from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daley is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Gibson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gibson is trying to keep Daley in close.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daley wants to stand but Gibson is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Daley stands up from Gibson's guard - Daley perhaps looking for a knockout.
Frederick Gibson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daley shoots in but Gibson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gibson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Daley swivels and escapes.

Daley has Gibson up against the cage in a clinch.
Daley misses with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gibson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Daley connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gibson's face.
Daley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gibson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Daley landing knees to the head.
Gibson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Gibson fails to land.
Daley misses with a knee strike.
Daley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Daley avoids a wild elbow strike from Gibson.
Daley connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gibson's face.
Daley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gibson looking to slow down the pace here.
Daley tries a knee to the head but Gibson blocks it.
Daley taking a breather.
Daley scores with a knee to the head.
Daley is looking to control Gibson's arms but Gibson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Daley has his back to the cage.
Daley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gibson takes a knee right on the jaw!

Daley ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Daley no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gibson pushes down on Daley's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daley is looking to escape.
Daley is looking to get back to is feet but Gibson passes into side control.

Gibson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Daley to his feet.

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.
Gibson throws a combination that misses

and Daley moves into the clinch.
Daley with a knee to the head.
Daley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gibson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Gibson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gibson manages to end up in side control.
Daley tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
You get the feeling that Daley really doesn't like being in this position too much.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Daley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Daley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Daley!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulao Jesus Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulao Jesus Ribeiro has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rodrigo Oliveira's chin.

Oliveira
vs
Jesus Ribeiro

176 cm
25
260 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

195 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodrigo Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paulao Jesus Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jesus Ribeiro throws a shot from downtown. Oliveira moves away and avoids it.
Jesus Ribeiro misses with a hook. Oliveira ducked under it nicely.
Jesus Ribeiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oliveira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oliveira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jesus Ribeiro looks to throw the jab but Oliveira is out of range.
Jesus Ribeiro misses with a wild combination.
Jesus Ribeiro thows a left - swing and a miss!

Oliveira bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jesus Ribeiro stops Oliveira from passing to mount.
Jesus Ribeiro is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Oliveira gets to mount! Jesus Ribeiro was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

Oliveira has control of Jesus Ribeiro's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jesus Ribeiro regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Oliveira prevents Jesus Ribeiro from getting the reversal.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oliveira is working for a guillotine from mount but Jesus Ribeiro frees his head quite easily.
Jesus Ribeiro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jesus Ribeiro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Oliveira has control of Jesus Ribeiro's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jesus Ribeiro regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jesus Ribeiro tries to lock up and control but Oliveira gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jesus Ribeiro is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira lands a heavy elbow.

It looks like Paulao Jesus Ribeiro has been cut.
Jesus Ribeiro looks gassed!
Oliveira has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jesus Ribeiro's face.
Jesus Ribeiro wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Jesus Ribeiro has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Oliveira working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Jesus Ribeiro is doing well to defend. Oliveira seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Jesus Ribeiro is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rodrigo Oliveira!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Peligrini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamed Khalidovv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khalidovv comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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.

Peligrini
vs
Khalidovv

187 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
25
181 lbs
4 - 8 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Peligrini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mamed Khalidovv!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Khalidovv darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Khalidovv thows a huge punch but Peligrini dodges it nicely.
Khalidovv has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Peligrini wants to improve his position but Khalidovv is controlling well.
Khalidovv trying to mount his opponent but Peligrini defends it.
Khalidovv works his way into side control.
Khalidovv lands a decent elbow from side control.
Khalidovv landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Khalidovv is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Peligrini knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Khalidovv tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Khalidovv has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Khalidovv wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Peligrini, who protects the arm well.
Peligrini tries to improve position but can't.

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.
Peligrini stops Khalidovv from passing to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Khalidovv in side control, throwing shots but Peligrini defends.

Khalidovv is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Peligrini knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Khalidovv is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Peligrini knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Khalidovv looks gassed!
Peligrini struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peligrini is pushing Khalidovv's head away, looking to escape. Khalidovv manages to hold on to the position though.
Peligrini manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Khalidovv is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Peligrini still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Peligrini has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Khalidovv sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Peligrini missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Peligrini is looking for a kimura here.

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.

Peligrini is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Khalidovv sees it coming and defends easily.

Khalidovv manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Khalidovv throws a head kick but Peligrini moves out of range.
Peligrini tries to clinch up but Khalidovv circles away and keeps his distance.

Khalidovv shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Khalidovv throwing strikes here but Peligrini is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Peligrini tries to lock up and control but Khalidovv gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Khalidovv jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Peligrini is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Peligrini and Khalidovv has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Peligrini manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Peligrini throws a head kick that Khalidovv semi-blocks.

Khalidovv closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Khalidovv throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Khalidovv lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Peligrini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Khalidovv is working for a submission of some sort.

Khalidovv gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidovv shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Peligrini defends it nicely.
Antonio Peligrini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khalidovv misses with a double jab.
Khalidovv tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khalidovv keeps the fight on the outside.
Peligrini tries to clinch there but Khalidovv circles away.
Peligrini fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khalidovv with a hook.
Khalidovv keeps the fight on the outside.
Peligrini is looking to clinch.

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.
Khalidovv swats away the attempt to clinch by Peligrini.
Khalidovv keeps the fight on the outside.

Khalidovv changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Peligrini looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Peligrini is looking for a sweep.

Khalidovv is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Peligrini knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mamed Khalidovv has got the better of the ground game so far.
Peligrini is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Peligrini's head.
Khalidovv is looking to advance position but Peligrini won't allow it.

Khalidovv gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Peligrini tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peligrini tries to clinch up.
Peligrini moves in looking to clinch but Khalidovv pushes him off.
A left lands for Khalidovv.
Peligrini is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peligrini tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khalidovv swats him away and circles back towards the center.

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

Khalidovv looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Khalidovv moves into full mount! Peligrini won't be happy about that!
Khalidovv sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Khalidovv looking to ground and pound but Peligrini is blocking nicely.

Khalidovv jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Peligrini is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Peligrini and Khalidovv has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Khalidovv working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mamed Khalidovv showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Peligrini tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khalidovv paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khalidovv scores with a head kick.
Khalidovv connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Peligrini fails with an attempt to clinch.
Khalidovv keeps the fight on the outside.
Peligrini tries to close the distance and clinch but Khalidovv swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Antonio Peligrini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Khalidovv shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Peligrini napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Peligrini is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Khalidovv's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Khalidovv is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peligrini is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Khalidovv is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Peligrini defends it well.
Peligrini regains full guard. Nicely done.
Peligrini avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Khalidovv tries to free his leg and advance position but Peligrini is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Peligrini trying to control the position.

Khalidovv has gone for a leg lock! Peligrini slips out almost immediately though and dives into Khalidovv's guard.
Peligrini trying to control the position from guard on top but Khalidovv is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Khalidovv escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Peligrini gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Peligrini thows a big elbow that misses.
Khalidovv preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peligrini won't allow Khalidovv to get back to his feet.

Khalidovv is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Peligrini drops back looking for a leg! Khalidovv is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Khalidovv manages to kick Peligrini off! Peligrini jumps back into Khalidovv's guard.
Khalidovv keeping moving, preventing Peligrini from controlling successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Khalidovv closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Peligrini wants to clinch.
Peligrini with a poor takedown

and Khalidovv counters with a single leg into guard. Peligrini didn't expect that.
Khalidovv pushing down on Peligrini's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peligrini wants to improve his position but Khalidovv is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Khalidovv there.
Mamed Khalidovv is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Khalidovv prevents Peligrini from improving his position.
Khalidovv scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Khalidovv thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Peligrini's head.
Khalidovv is just content to waste time from the top position. Peligrini takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Antonio Peligrini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Mamed Khalidovv comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Khalidovv 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamed Khalidovv!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pebble Braithweight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Braithweight comes to the cage accompanied by 300 violin. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Braithweight
vs
Oliveira

177 cm
28
170 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

178 cm
18
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pebble Braithweight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonas Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Braithweight closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Oliveira did well to prevent Braithweight getting side control.

Braithweight 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.
Braithweight content to control rather than advance.

Braithweight seems to be working for a kimura but Oliveira defends the submission attempt.
Oliveira is staying active underneath Braithweight, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Oliveira wants to control but Braithweight is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Braithweight seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Oliveira looking for submissions off his back.

Oliveira actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Braithweight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oliveira keeps working.
Oliveira wants to get back to full guard but Braithweight has mounted him!

Braithweight wants to finish this one by submission but Oliveira is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Braithweight.
Oliveira really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Braithweight is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Oliveira can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Braithweight controlling the position easily from mount.
Oliveira is desperately trying to improve his position but Braithweight has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Braithweight. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oliveira regains half guard.

Braithweight is working for a kimura but Oliveira is defending it quite comfortably.
Braithweight is breathing heavily.
Braithweight slips a nice elbow through Oliveira's hands, connecting with Oliveira's forehead.
Oliveira tries to get to full guard but Braithweight has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Oliveira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Braithweight gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Oliveira misses with a takedown

and Braithweight counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Oliveira throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Braithweight escapes and throws Oliveira's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Braithweight has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Oliveira!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Braithweight scoring with strikes but Oliveira is staying in there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braithweight is landing with some decent strikes but Oliveira is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Oliveira wants to hold on but Braithweight pushes him away.
Oliveira tries to improve his position but instead Braithweight has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braithweight keeps control of the position as Oliveira tries to break free.
Braithweight scores with punches from the back.
Braithweight controls the action.
Braithweight keeps control of the position as Oliveira tries to break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pebble Braithweight dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Braithweight scores a takedown into full mount!
Braithweight trying to control but Oliveira is having none of it.

Braithweight is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Oliveira to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Oliveira shrugs it off.
Oliveira is trying to escape the mount.
Braithweight looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Braithweight lands a nice shot to the head.
Braithweight lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Braithweight tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oliveira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Braithweight manages to capitalize on a mistake by Oliveira to take his back!
Oliveira is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Oliveira looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Braithweight connects with a big shot to the side of Oliveira's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Oliveira right now.
Oliveira trying to control the position but Braithweight manages to sink in the hooks.
Braithweight scores with punches and elbows.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Braithweight. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!

Braithweight has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Oliveira! Can he survive? No! He's out! Braithweight gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pebble Braithweight!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Plank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Silveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rafael Silveira told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Plank
vs
Silveira

188 cm
20
195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

186 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

(T.H.C) BlackOut Supplements
(T.H.C) BlackOut Supplements

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Plank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rafael Silveira!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plank throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silveira stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silveira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Plank has Silveira up against the cage in a clinch.
Silveira tries to break the clinch but Plank is controlling the position.
Silveira takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Rafael Silveira has been cut.
Silveira is trying to break free.

Plank manages to break the clinch.
Silveira misses with a few strikes there.
Silveira shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Silveira misses with an uppercut. Plank saw that one coming.
Plank connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silveira's hands.
Silveira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Plank scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Plank scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Plank closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Plank keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice shot by Silveira.
Plank works Silveira's body with a nice hook.
Silveira looks gassed!
Plank circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Silveira drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Plank follows Silveira to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Plank!