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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Emiley Heskey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Miller has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Heskey
vs
Miller

192 cm
19
196 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Emiley Heskey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Miller!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Miller gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Heskey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Heskey throws a big right hand that misses.
Miller working a defensive guard here.
Heskey stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.
Heskey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Miller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Heskey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Heskey distracts Miller with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heskey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Heskey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Heskey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miller being controlled here, momentarily.
Miller working a defensive guard here.
Heskey wants to pass the guard but Miller is keeping the position.
Heskey preventing the sweep.
Heskey's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Heskey scores a takedown into full mount!
Heskey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Miller is working to get back to half guard.
Heskey lands a big shot there that rocks Miller but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Heskey tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Heskey lands a heavy elbow.
Heskey controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heskey cracks Miller with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Heskey controlling his opponent.
Miller tries to reverse the position but Heskey maintains control.
Heskey controlling from mount.
Heskey lands a nice shot to the head.
Heskey looking to finish with strikes here!
Heskey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heskey misses with a head shot.
Heskey controlling from the full mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Heskey landing strikes from the mount and Miller is in trouble!
Heskey looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emiley Heskey dominated that 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.

Miller shoots in but Heskey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Miller tries for a takedown but Heskey circles away easily

and Heskey counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Heskey tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard.
Miller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heskey makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Heskey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Miller tries to strike from the bottom.
Heskey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Heskey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Emiley Heskey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heskey forces his way into half guard.

Miller actively working from the bottom here.
Heskey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Heskey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miller on the ground.
Miller trying to control here.
Heskey looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Miller blocking the ground and pound attempt from Heskey.
Heskey with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Heskey looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Miller!
Miller flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Heskey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Heskey is landing with some decent strikes but Miller is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Heskey lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Heskey dominating with strikes here.
Heskey lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Heskey looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heskey working Miller over with strikes here.
Heskey controlling from the full mount.
Heskey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Heskey's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller is desperately trying to improve his position but Heskey has a good base and remains in mount.
Heskey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Emiley Heskey has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Heskey drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Heskey slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heskey throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Miller seems a little lost for a moment, as Heskey dominates the positioning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Heskey cracks Miller with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emiley Heskey dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Heskey drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Miller is trying to keep Heskey in close.
Heskey sitting in guard here, content to control.
Miller looking for a sweep. Not yet Miller, not yet.
Heskey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miller controls Heskey momentarily but Heskey frees himself.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Heskey sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jason Miller.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Heskey drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heskey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Heskey is in close to Miller's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Heskey controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Heskey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Emiley Heskey just wasn't active enough.

Heskey looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Heskey takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heskey is controlling the pace.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Heskey looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Heskey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Heskey seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Heskey thows a huge punch but Miller dodges it nicely.
Still in half guard, Heskey seems content to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Emiley Heskey just wasn't active enough.

Heskey drives through with a takedown into Miller's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Heskey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Miller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Heskey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Heskey working some strikes from top position.
Heskey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying to keep Heskey in close.
Heskey controls from within his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Heskey looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Miller!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Heskey with good strikes from the mount here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Emiley Heskey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Heskey 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emiley Heskey!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adalberto Bolivar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Stevens
vs
Bolivar

190 cm
26
156 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

167 cm
27
155 lbs
0 - 3 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Stevens!
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, Adalberto Bolivar!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolivar throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Tommy Stevens has been cut.
A leg kick checked by Stevens.
Stevens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bolivar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stevens looks to clinch

and Bolivar counters with a series of strikes that sends Stevens to the canvas! Bolivar follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Stevens is looking for a triangle but Bolivar pushes his legs off easily.
Bolivar throws a big right hand that misses.
Stevens will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stevens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bolivar is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolivar throws a strike but Stevens rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Stevens postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bolivar is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Stevens, into his guard.
Bolivar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolivar chips away with some ground and pound.

Bolivar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bolivar wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
Bolivar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bolivar throwing strikes from guard but Stevens blocks nicely.
Bolivar pushing down on Stevens's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stevens really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bolivar not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar working over Stevens with some ground and pound. Stevens looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bolivar trying to control from Stevens's half guard. Stevens has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bolivar stopping the sweep attempt from Stevens.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bolivar throwing strikes from guard but Stevens blocks nicely.
Bolivar trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Bolivar stands up over Stevens, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolivar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bolivar with a flurry of punches that miss.

Stevens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bolivar is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bolivar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stevens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bolivar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bolivar is in close to Stevens's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bolivar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stevens looking for a sweep. Not yet Stevens, not yet.
Bolivar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bolivar tries to free his leg and advance position but Stevens is retaining full guard.
Bolivar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stevens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bolivar.
Stevens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bolivar.
Bolivar throws and elbow that misses. Stevens uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bolivar's guard. Nice move by Stevens!
Stevens is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevens throws a strike but Bolivar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar thows a big elbow that misses.
Bolivar is looking to work some ground and pound but Stevens has wrist control.
Bolivar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stevens striking from the bottom.
Bolivar throwing strikes from guard but Stevens blocks nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Stevens has his foot on Bolivar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bolivar works his way back into a safe position though.
Bolivar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adalberto Bolivar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Stevens's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Stevens gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bolivar misses with a few strikes there.
Bolivar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stevens tries to clinch but Bolivar is having none of it.
Bolivar misses with the combination.
Stevens fails to land the takedown.
Bolivar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Stevens looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Stevens is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Bolivar still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Bolivar has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Bolivar landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bolivar is working to tighten is grip on Stevens's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Stevens has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Bolivar is really squeezing tight and eventually Stevens passes out! Bolivar breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Adalberto Bolivar!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Jameus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neftali Feliz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jameus
vs
Feliz

190 cm
18
255 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
20
214 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Good gas tank

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Jameus!
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, Neftali Feliz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jameus shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Feliz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jameus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jameus's back!
Feliz looking to soften up his opponent with punches.

It looks like Kevin Jameus has been cut.

Feliz working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Jameus is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Feliz has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Jameus taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Neftali Feliz!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andre Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Laruso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laruso is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Act a Fool--Flosstradamus. This should be fireworks!

Young
vs
Laruso

170 cm
27
145 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

176 cm
25
147 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andre Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Laruso !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Laruso counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Laruso .
Young pulls Laruso in close to his closed guard and prevents Laruso from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Young is trying to control the position but Laruso postures up.
Laruso trying to control but Young is working from the bottom.
Young looking for a sweep. Not yet Young, not yet.
Laruso looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laruso slips nicely into half guard.
Young is looking to control Laruso 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Young avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Laruso is trying to work for a kimura but Young is defending well.
Young is trying to stand back up but Laruso is controlling him
Laruso content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Young is not content to let Laruso control the position.
Young is looking to control Laruso 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Young avoid being mounted?
Young wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laruso wants to pass to mount but Young is defending the position.

Laruso is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Young is defending against the submission attempts here by Laruso .

Laruso is working for a kimura but Young is defending it quite comfortably.

Laruso seems to be working for a kimura but Young defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Young is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laruso pulls his head out easily.
Young is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Young flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Young is pressing down on Laruso 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Laruso drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Young dives on top into guard.
Young working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Laruso is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Laruso is looking for a triangle but Young pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Laruso throws his legs up looking for a submission but Young uses it to pass to side control.
Young working the ground and pound.
Young working away.

Young decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Young fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Laruso to the ground. Young is now in Laruso 's guard.

Laruso is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laruso looks gassed!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Young got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laruso has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Young has managed to get both his arms back between Laruso 's legs - danger averted.

Young drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Young jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Laruso changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Young tries to avoid it but Laruso manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Young to the ground. Young escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Laruso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Young goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Young takes the fight into the clinch.
Young prevents Laruso from breaking the clinch.
Laruso wants to break the clinch but can't.
Laruso tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Young connects with a knee to the head.

Young has Laruso pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Young pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Laruso tumbling to the mat - Young dives into Laruso 's guard.
Young pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laruso is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young stands up over Laruso , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Young gets to his feet - Laruso follows without any prompting.
Young is looking to clinch.

Young closes the distance and clinches.

Young pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laruso is trying hard to land a takedown here. Young sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Andre Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Laruso .

Young scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Laruso actively working from the bottom here.
Laruso is breathing heavily.
Young wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Laruso looking for submissions off his back.
Young drops an elbow to the side of Laruso 's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young is trying to control the action in half guard but Laruso is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Laruso works his way to full guard. Good work.

Laruso looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Young cracks Laruso with a solid left hand.
Andre Young overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Laruso is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Young trying to control but Laruso is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Young is posturing up here but Laruso has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Young tries to roll out but it's too tight and Young has to tap! Slick submission there by Laruso !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Laruso !

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Sibert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Omori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Sibert
vs
Omori

173 cm
20
144 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

177 cm
19
144 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jordan Sibert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Omori!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Sibert enables Omori to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sibert manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sibert looking for a sweep. Not yet Sibert, not yet.
Sibert knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Omori on the ground.
Omori looking to pass the guard.
Omori trying to control the position from guard on top but Sibert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Omori forces his way into half guard.
Omori performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Omori tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sibert knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Omori is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sibert doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Omori.

Omori is working for a submission of some sort.

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.

Omori is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Sibert is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Omori!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Facada Nobuxo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Marshall
vs
Nobuxo

186 cm
24
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

200 cm
23
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Marshall!
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, Facada Nobuxo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall looks to land a combination but Nobuxo avoids it well.
Nobuxo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marshall.
Marshall misses with a double jab.
Marshall scores with a hook.

It looks like Facada Nobuxo has been cut.
Marshall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marshall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nobuxo circles away quickly and effectively.
Nobuxo tries for a takedown but Marshall circles away easily
and Marshall counters with a left and a right that stings Nobuxo.

Marshall shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Marshall wants to stand but Nobuxo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Marshall tries to free his leg and advance position but Nobuxo is retaining full guard.
Marshall is working hard here to advance position.
Marshall wants to stand but Nobuxo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Marshall gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Marshall misses with a body kick.
Nobuxo has a takedown stuffed.

Nobuxo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Marshall tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nobuxo is in Marshall's guard.
Marshall might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nobuxo looks gassed!
Nobuxo wants to control from the top but Marshall keeps moving.
Marshall trying to keep a closed guard but Nobuxo is proving a slippery customer.
Marshall knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nobuxo on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Marshall stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Marshall looks to land a combination but Nobuxo avoids it well.
Nobuxo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Marshall.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marshall lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Nobuxo is rocked!

Marshall shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Marshall showed some decent athleticism there.
Nobuxo is still in real trouble! Can Marshall finish him?
Marshall not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marshall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nobuxo sees it coming and defends easily.
Nobuxo seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marshall wants to stand but Nobuxo has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Nobuxo is doing well to control the position and prevent Marshall from advancing to side control.

Marshall is looking for a kimura but Nobuxo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marshall to get the leverage.
Nobuxo is trying to maintain the position but Marshall is very close to passing his half guard.

Marshall is trying to work for a kimura but Nobuxo is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall is pressing down on Nobuxo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nobuxo is holding on for now.

Nobuxo looking for submissions off his back.
Nobuxo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marshall is working away from the top position though.
Marshall wants to free his trapped foot but Nobuxo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marshall tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Nobuxo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Marshall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Facada Nobuxo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nobuxo shoots for a takedown but Marshall saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Marshall goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Marshall scores with a takedown into Nobuxo's guard.
Marshall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Marshall gets to his feet. Nobuxo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nobuxo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marshall makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Marshall clinches up against the cage.
Marshall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nobuxo is breathing heavily.

Marshall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marshall lands a glancing blow to the side of Nobuxo's head.
Marshall throws a combination. Nobuxo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That has opened up Facada Nobuxo's cut even more.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall throws a nice looking combination but Nobuxo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marshall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nobuxo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marshall lands a really nice looking cross but Nobuxo seems unphased.
Horrible takedown by Nobuxo or perhaps it was just good defense by Marshall which made him look bad.
Brian Marshall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Facada Nobuxo.
Marshall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab by Marshall.
Marshall throws a nice looking combination but Nobuxo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Marshall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marshall lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nobuxo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marshall as he avoids it easily.
Marshall catches Nobuxo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nobuxo throws a wild hook but Marshall just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Nobuxo gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Marshall raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Marshall!
Brian Marshall is the new light heavyweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dom Toretto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Diebler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Dom Toretto has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Toretto
vs
Diebler

187 cm
21
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

192 cm
20
193 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Good gas tank

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dom Toretto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Diebler!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toretto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Toretto closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Diebler quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Toretto wants to stand up but Diebler manages to regain full guard.
Toretto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diebler is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diebler content to stall in guard here.
Toretto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diebler on the ground.
Diebler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diebler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toretto is keeping the position for now.
Diebler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diebler trying to control the position from guard on top but Toretto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Diebler has gone for a leg lock! Toretto slips out almost immediately though and dives into Diebler's guard.
Diebler seems keen to control Toretto's posture.
Toretto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diebler has Toretto pulled in close to control his posture.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jon Diebler wasn't active enough on the ground.

Diebler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Toretto quickly recovers to half guard.
Diebler wants to control but Toretto is keeping him busy.
Nice strikes from Diebler there.
Toretto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Diebler is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diebler trying to control the pace.
Diebler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diebler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Toretto is refusing to be controlled, as Diebler sits in half guard.
Diebler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diebler passes to side control.
Diebler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Diebler tries for a kimura but Toretto is defending well.

Diebler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Diebler's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Diebler is trying to get an arm triangle but Toretto is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toretto gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Diebler is landing with some decent strikes but Toretto is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Toretto on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Toretto tries to get out of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diebler controlling the pace for now.

Diebler working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Toretto looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Diebler! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jon Diebler!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Methven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viserys Targaryen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Targaryen's choice of entrance music: Roy Jones Jr. - Can't be touched. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Methven
vs
Targaryen

175 cm
25
185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

191 cm
21
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Methven!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Viserys Targaryen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Methven fails with the takedown.
Tom Methven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Targaryen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Methven gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Targaryen counters with a straight right hand.
Methven fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Methven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Targaryen throws a series of punches but Methven avoids them all with ease.
Targaryen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Methven misses with a body shot.
Methven misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice takedown defense from Targaryen. No joy for Methven on that attempt.
A punch combination from Targaryen misses.
Targaryen looks to land a combination but Methven avoids it well.
Methven is trying hard to land a takedown here. Targaryen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Good exchange - Targaryen coming out on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Methven tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Targaryen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Methven drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Methven tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Methven is looking to take a break and control but Targaryen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Targaryen pushes Methven away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Methven gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Methven working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Methven wants to lay and pray for a moment but Targaryen keeps working.
Targaryen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Methven 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Methven is trying to get an arm triangle but Targaryen is defending well.

Targaryen explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

Methven clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Methven changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Targaryen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Targaryen looks to land a combination but Methven avoids it well.

Methven feints and as Targaryen raises his hands in defense, Methven changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Targaryen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen wants to stand up but Methven is controlling him.
Targaryen looks gassed!
Methven throws a big right hand that misses.
Methven thows a big elbow that misses.
Methven works over Targaryen with some ground and pound from guard.
Methven slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Methven in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Methven scoring with punches and elbows.
Methven advances nicely into full mount.
Methven is in the full mount, landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Methven scoring with strikes but Targaryen is staying in there.
A nice elbow there by Methven.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Methven content just to control the position here.
Methven punishing his opponent with strikes.
Methven working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Methven punishing his opponent with strikes.
Methven loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Targaryen scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Methven land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Methven stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Methven!
Tom Methven is the new middleweight champion!