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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johan Blick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lj Gibbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gibbs has chosen LJ Gibbs as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Blick
vs
Gibbs

187 cm
32
177 lbs
17 - 7 - 0

182 cm
29
187 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Das Labor
Das Labor

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 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johan Blick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lj Gibbs!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibbs shoots in for a takedown but Blick shows good takedown defense.
Gibbs misses with a takedown attempt

and Blick counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Blick seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Gibbs has recovered full guard.
Blick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Blick postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gibbs is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Blick, into his guard.
Gibbs content to stall in guard here.
Gibbs wants to stand but Blick is controlling his posture from full guard.
Blick is trying to keep Gibbs in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blick keeping moving, preventing Gibbs from controlling successfully.
Blick trying to control the position.

Gibbs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blick has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gibbs has managed to get both his arms back between Blick's legs - danger averted.
Gibbs wants to control from the top but Blick keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Lj Gibbs was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Blick fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gibbs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blick stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blick wants it to stay on the feet.
Johan Blick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lj Gibbs.

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

Blick is defending against the submission attempts here by Gibbs.
Blick is staying active underneath Gibbs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Blick tries to get to full guard but Gibbs has control of the leg.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gibbs looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gibbs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blick keeps working.

Blick actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blick is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gibbs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gibbs's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gibbs manages to reverse the position and now he's in Blick's guard. Nice work there by Gibbs.
Gibbs trying to control the position from guard on top but Blick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blick trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibbs trying to control but Blick is working from the bottom.

Blick looking for a guillotine here but Gibbs defends easily.

Gibbs decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gibbs gets tackled into the cage by Blick. Blick maintains the clinch.

Gibbs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blick shoots for a takedown but Gibbs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gibbs shoots for a double leg takedown but Blick sprawls well. He's pushed Gibbs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for Gibbs with that takedown attempt.
Blick checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gibbs leaves Blick with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gibbs shoots for a takedown but Blick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blick is looking to clinch.
Gibbs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gibbs displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Gibbs closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lj Gibbs dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Blick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gibbs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blick shoots in for a takedown but Gibbs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gibbs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gibbs connects with a right hand. Blick shakes it off.
Blick tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gibbs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blick somewhat.
Gibbs scores with a head kick.

It looks like Johan Blick has been cut.
Gibbs lands with a nice combination. Blick backs away looking to recover.

Blick gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blick keeping moving, preventing Gibbs from controlling successfully.
Gibbs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbs trying to control but Blick is working from the bottom.
Blick is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Lj Gibbs.
Blick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gibbs.

Gibbs gets caught flat footed, as Blick shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Blick tries to free his leg and advance position but Gibbs is retaining full guard.

Gibbs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gibbs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blick trying to control the position from guard on top but Gibbs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blick passes Gibbs's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gibbs wants to get back to his feet.
Blick throwing shots but Gibbs is blocking nicely.

Blick seems to be working for a kimura but Gibbs defends the submission attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Gibbs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blick pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blick looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

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

Blick is working for a kimura but Gibbs is defending it quite comfortably.
Blick tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gibbs knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Blick is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gibbs has managed to free his arm - good work.
Blick passes to full mount!
Gibbs tries to hold on but Blick postures up.
Blick trying to control but he's not successful this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Blick working for a guillotine from mount but Gibbs is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Johan Blick will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johan Blick's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Gibbs misses with a takedown attempt - Blick sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Blick feints and as Gibbs raises his hands in defense, Blick changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Gibbs manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Gibbs has a takedown stuffed.
Gibbs fails to land the takedown.
Johan Blick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lj Gibbs.

Blick moves into the clinch.
Blick tries to pull guard but Gibbs won't allow it.
Blick stops a takedown attempt from Gibbs.
Blick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gibbs smiles and moves away.

Blick gets caught flat footed, as Gibbs shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Blick looking for a guillotine here but Gibbs defends easily.
Blick keeping moving, preventing Gibbs from controlling successfully.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johan Blick!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Link Gatez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Manilow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Gatez
vs
Manilow

178 cm
29
216 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

188 cm
23
208 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Link Gatez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Barry Manilow!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manilow throws a series of punches but Gatez moves out of range.
Manilow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gatez swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Gatez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Manilow tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gatez is in Manilow's guard.
Gatez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gatez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Manilow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gatez 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.
Gatez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gatez looking to sit in guard and control but Manilow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gatez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Manilow's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatez postures up in Manilow's guard and throws a big left but Manilow blocks it.
Manilow has control of Gatez's left arm, preventing Gatez from doing any damage.
Gatez trying to control but Manilow is working from the bottom.
Gatez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Manilow is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatez gets back to full guard.
Gatez keeping moving, preventing Manilow from controlling successfully.
Manilow is looking to stand up but Gatez won't let him.
Manilow trying to control but Gatez is working from the bottom.
Gatez trying to control the position.
Manilow trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Barry Manilow was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Manilow throws a lazy right hand but Gatez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatez moves forwards but Manilow connects with a nice, crisp jab.

It looks like Link Gatez has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Gatez.
Manilow scores with a jab to the body.
Manilow lands with a good body shot.
Gatez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Manilow pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gatez is out of range and Manilow settles back down.
Manilow misses with a body shot.
Manilow jabs Gatez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gatez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A chopping leg kick lands by Manilow.
Gatez is breathing heavily.
Manilow thuds his shin into the meat of Gatez's side.
Gatez misses with a wild combination.
Manilow wants to clinch up but Gatez keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gatez is defended easily by Manilow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Manilow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manilow thuds his shin into the meat of Gatez's side.
A jab from Manilow finds it's way through Gatez's defenses.
Gatez keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Manilow does it's job there.
A big right from Manilow misses.
Nice jab there from Manilow.
Gatez avoids the body shot from Manilow.
Manilow tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manilow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gatez's sensitive parts.
Gatez fails with a takedown attempt.
Manilow connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Manilow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Link Gatez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Gatez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Manilow throws a wild body kick that Gatez sees coming a mile off.
A thudding body kick lands there by Manilow!
Manilow scores with a hook.
Gatez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manilow at a distance.
Gatez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Manilow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Manilow breaks the clinch.

Manilow closes the distance and clinches.
Manilow tries to throw a body punch but Gatez avoids it by throwing Manilow back against the cage.
Manilow landing knees to the body.
Manilow blocks an uppercut.
Manilow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manilow.
Manilow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatez blocks a body shot from Manilow.
Gatez stalling the fight.
Manilow lands a right hand.
Gatez misses with the head strike.
Gatez can't get the takedown.
Manilow misses with a knee strike.
Manilow has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gatez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Manilow manages to break the clinch.
Gatez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manilow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gatez defending well as Manilow loads up on a big left hand.
That kick from Manilow tenderised Gatez's leg. Gatez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gatez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Manilow. Manilow obviously looking to wear him down.
Manilow looks to land a right hand but Gatez moved out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manilow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manilow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gatez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Manilow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gatez manages to avoid it.
Barry Manilow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manilow pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gatez is out of range and Manilow settles back down.
Gatez checks a leg kick.
Gatez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gatez. Manilow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manilow blocks a head kick by Gatez.
Manilow tries to clinch there but Gatez circles away.
Manilow chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gatez can pounce on him.
Manilow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gatez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gatez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Manilow is able to avoid easily.
Gatez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manilow manages to avoid it.
Gatez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Link Gatez's cut is getting worse.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatez misses with a wild body shot.
Gatez throws a body punch but Manilow moves out of range.
Manilow throws a body punch but Gatez moves out of range.
Gatez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gatez walks into a left hand.
Barry Manilow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manilow lands with a hook. Gatez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Manilow lands a jab to Gatez's midsection.
Manilow looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Manilow lands with a right hand.
Manilow throws a body punch but Gatez moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gatez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Manilow.
A solid body kick from Manilow.
Manilow misses with a few strikes there.
Manilow wants to land a leg kick but Gatez is out of range.
Manilow punishes Gatez's body with a nice straight punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gatez moves out of range as Manilow throws a body kick.
Manilow lands a nice shot that snaps Gatez's head back.

Link Gatez's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gatez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Manilow throws a body punch but Gatez moves out of range.
Manilow lands with a nice body kick.
Manilow missing with a left hand there. Gatez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gatez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manilow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gatez at a distance.
Manilow checks the leg kick nicely there.
Manilow cracks a nice hook into Gatez's ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manilow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Manilow misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manilow. Gatez does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Manilow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Link Gatez's cut.
That's time! Gatez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

A good leg kick by Manilow.
Gatez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gatez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Whack! Manilow lands a heavy head kick that drops Gatez. The ref tackles Manilow to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Gatez was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Barry Manilow!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Russian Experiment II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Experiment II comes to the cage accompanied by Terminator 2 - Bad to the Bone. Stone has chosen SWEET JANE as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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.

Experiment II
vs
Stone

185 cm
33
186 lbs
25 - 20 - 0

185 cm
23
183 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 25 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russian Experiment II!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Stone!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Experiment II blocks a head kick by Stone.
Stone throws a jab but it's blocked by Experiment II.
Experiment II misses with a left hand
and Stone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Experiment II throws a right and a left that both miss.
Experiment II on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Experiment II.
Jab by Stone.
Stone on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Experiment II thows a body shot but no joy.
Stone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Experiment II misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Experiment II lands a glancing blow to the side of Stone's head.
Stone lands a nice hook to Experiment II's body. Experiment II takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Experiment II lands a nice hook to Stone's body. Stone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment II misses with a wild body shot.
Experiment II displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stone throws out the jab.
Stone throws out a powerful jab.
Experiment II swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stone.
Stone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Experiment II.
Experiment II has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stone.
Experiment II looks to land a combination but Stone avoids it well.
Stone clobbers Experiment II with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Experiment II lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stone looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Experiment II takes a swing at Stone's ribcage but misses.
Stone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stone misses with a wild body shot.
Stone throws the left hand but Experiment II avoids the punch easily.
Experiment II moves out of range of the body kick.
Stone takes a swing at Experiment II's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stone defending well as Experiment II loads up on a big left hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Experiment II checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Experiment II misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone misses with a kick to the body.
That kick from Stone tenderised Experiment II's leg. Experiment II is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Experiment II misses with an uppercut. Stone saw that one coming.
Stone displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stone works Experiment II's body with a nice hook.
An inside leg kick from Stone misses.
Experiment II checks a low kick from Stone.
Experiment II uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stone.
Experiment II fails to land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Experiment II finds it's target.
Nice shot lands for Experiment II.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stone throws a wild body kick that Experiment II sees coming a mile off.
Stone lands a high kick!
Experiment II fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Experiment II blocks a head kick by Stone.
Stone avoids the body shot from Experiment II.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stone slips a straight right by Experiment II.
Stone slips under a jab.
Experiment II fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stone manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stone throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Experiment II crashing down! Experiment II tries to stagger back to his feet but Stone just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Experiment II asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Stone!
Ben Stone really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conviction logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Willians Trautman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Rubio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trautman comes to the cage accompanied by Bolt Thrower - No guts, no glory. 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.

Trautman
vs
Rubio

172 cm
25
168 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

180 cm
24
165 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Willians Trautman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Rubio!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubio lands a jab to the head.
Trautman shoots for a double leg takedown but Rubio sprawls well. He's pushed Trautman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Trautman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rubio's half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Trautman is pressing down on Rubio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rubio is holding on for now.
Rubio tries to get to full guard but Trautman has control of the leg.

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

Rubio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Trautman is working for a kimura but Rubio is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trautman is trying to control. Rubio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Trautman seems to be looking for submissions.
Rubio is refusing to be controlled, as Trautman sits in half guard.

Trautman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rubio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rubio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trautman is aware though and is defending well.
Rubio keeping full guard, as Trautman tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trautman tries to stand but Rubio is controlling from the bottom.
Trautman postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trautman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trautman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Trautman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rubio is looking to improve his position.
Rubio looks like he's trying to stand up.

Trautman is working for a submission of some sort.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trautman wants to pass to mount but Rubio is defending the position.
Rubio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trautman is stalling here. Rubio is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Trautman seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rubio has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Trautman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Trautman has his takedown stuffed
and Rubio counters with a head kick. That will keep Trautman thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rubio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Trautman staying out of range there.
Rubio keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rubio throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Willians Trautman has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horrible takedown by Trautman or perhaps it was just good defense by Rubio which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willians Trautman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rubio scores with a crisp jab that stopped Trautman in his tracks.
Adam Rubio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rubio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Trautman at a distance.
Trautman looks for a takedown but Rubio sprawls well.
Trautman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rubio finds it's way round the side to connect with Trautman's head.
Rubio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Trautman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rubio quickly recovers to half guard.

Rubio is defending against the submission attempts here by Trautman.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubio is looking to improve his position.
Trautman is looking to take a break and control but Rubio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trautman prevents Rubio from improving his position.
Trautman is looking to stall here but Rubio recovers full guard.
Rubio controls Trautman momentarily but Trautman frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trautman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Trautman throws a strike but Rubio rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rubio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rubio won't allow Trautman to sweep him here.
Rubio trying to control but Trautman is working from the bottom.
Willians Trautman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Trautman throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rubio escapes and throws Trautman's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Trautman is trying to improve his position.
Trautman is working hard here to advance position.
Trautman struggling a bit here.
Rubio tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rubio is looking to take a break and control but Trautman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trautman sneaks back into half guard.

Trautman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rubio pulls his head out easily.
Trautman wants to improve his position but Rubio is controlling well.

Trautman manages to escape and get back to his feet!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Trautman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rubio gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Rubio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Willians Trautman's cut.
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!

A cross from Rubio lands.
Rubio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Trautman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Trautman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rubio to the mat! Rubio manages to get full guard.
Trautman tries to free his leg and advance position but Rubio is retaining full guard.

Trautman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rubio is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rubio has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rubio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rubio trying to control but Trautman is working from the bottom.

Trautman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rubio defends it easily.
Rubio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rubio is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Trautman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Trautman has escaped and now he's on top!
Trautman wants to get up but he can't break Rubio's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rubio is looking to stand up but Trautman isn't so interested in that idea.
Trautman content to stall in guard here.
Trautman looking to sit in guard and control but Rubio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trautman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rubio manages to get himself to full guard.
Trautman advances to half guard.

Trautman is trying to work for a kimura but Rubio is defending well.
Trautman prevents Rubio from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trautman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rubio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Trautman is looking for submissions but instead, Rubio has regained full guard.
Trautman tries to free his leg and advance position but Rubio is retaining full guard.
Trautman looking to sit in guard and control but Rubio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Trautman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Trautman working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rubio has passed into half guard!
Trautman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Trautman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trautman wants to improve his position but instead Rubio has moved into half guard.
Rubio throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rubio is thwarting Trautman's attempts to control the position.
Trautman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rubio.
Trautman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Trautman.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rubio trying to control but Trautman is working from the bottom.

Trautman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rubio passes into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Willians Trautman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Trautman 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willians Trautman!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Willians Trautman made sure he mentioned Real Fighters Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tim Fraser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jebediah Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stewart has chosen Momma Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Fraser
vs
Stewart

175 cm
27
162 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

181 cm
31
163 lbs
19 - 9 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Fraser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jebediah Stewart!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fraser scores with a jab. Stewart acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stewart slips under a jab.
Fraser misses with a hook
and Stewart counters with a good low kick that Fraser was not able to check.
Stewart throws a body punch but Fraser moves out of range.

Stewart gets a clinch.
Stewart tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Stewart manages to break the clinch.

Stewart gets tackled into the cage by Fraser. Fraser maintains the clinch.
Fraser is looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart tries to land a knee to the head but Fraser blocks with his arms.
Stewart tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fraser takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Tim Fraser has been cut.
Fraser working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stewart looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stewart throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fraser breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fraser swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fraser lands with a shot to the body.
Fraser shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stewart pinned against the cage. Stewart gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fraser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stewart manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart stalks Fraser and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fraser's face. Fraser staggers backwards, shaken.

Stewart gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Stewart escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fraser scores with a sloppy right hand. Stewart should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Fraser misses its intended target.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Stewart enables Fraser to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stewart manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fraser prevents Stewart from getting back to his feet.
Fraser passes Stewart's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fraser is trying to work for a kimura but Stewart is defending well.
Stewart is refusing to be controlled, as Fraser sits in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fraser prevents Stewart from standing back up.
Fraser sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stewart defending well though.

Stewart is defending against the submission attempts here by Fraser.
Fraser is trying to control the action in half guard but Stewart is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stewart wants to get back to his feet.
Stewart keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stewart tries to kick Fraser off but Fraser keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Fraser is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stewart has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stewart tries to kick Fraser off but Fraser keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tim Fraser will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tim Fraser's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Stewart gets tackled into the cage by Fraser. Fraser maintains the clinch.
Fraser working hard to break the clinch.
Fraser is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stewart gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stewart is trying to push Fraser away but Fraser has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Come on Stewart - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fraser is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fraser is trying to force a seperation but Stewart has the dominant position.
Fraser managing to block the knees to the body from Stewart.
Stewart misses with a knee strike.
Fraser is trying to force a seperation but Stewart has the dominant position.
Stewart tries a knee to the head but Fraser blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stewart makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stewart misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fraser.
Stewart with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Stewart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Fraser takes the fight into the clinch.
Stewart tries a knee to the head but Fraser blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart tries a knee to the head but Fraser blocks it.
Fraser blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stewart throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fraser blocks it with crossed arms.
Stewart throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stewart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

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.
Stewart tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fraser wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Fraser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fraser is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stewart prevents a body shot from Fraser.

Fraser has picked Stewart up - he's going for a ride! Fraser dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Stewart tries to kick Fraser off but Fraser keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stewart keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stewart tries to kick Fraser off but Fraser keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tim Fraser will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tim Fraser's cut.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Fraser just misses with a punch to the body.
Stewart moves away from the strike by Fraser.
Stewart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fraser manages to avoid it.
Fraser misses with an uppercut
and Stewart counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot by Fraser.
Fraser ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fraser swats away the attempt to clinch by Stewart.
Fraser has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fraser tests Stewart's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fraser misses with a takedown

and Stewart moves into the clinch.
Fraser tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fraser has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stewart is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Fraser. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fraser looking for a takedown.
Fraser is trying to pull guard but Stewart has him pressed against the cage.
Stewart is trying to break the clinch but Fraser has him pressed against the cage.
Stewart throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fraser blocks it with crossed arms.
Stewart is trying to break free.
Tim Fraser is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart misses with a knee to the head.
Fraser wants to take the fight to the mat but Stewart manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jebediah Stewart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Fraser has clasped his hands together around Stewart's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Stewart pushes Fraser away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fraser gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Fraser 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.

Stewart throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fraser swings for the body but Stewart moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice sprawl there from Stewart as Fraser shoots in.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fraser looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stewart is fending him off so far but Fraser persists. Nope, Stewart circles away and we're back to standing.
Stewart misses the jab.

Stewart moves into the clinch.
Jebediah Stewart seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stewart is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fraser is defending well for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jebediah Stewart.
I think Fraser has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jebediah Stewart!
A victorious Jebediah Stewart thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Riley Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tane Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Freeman
vs
Henderson

183 cm
27
198 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

182 cm
29
201 lbs
16 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Riley Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tane Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Freeman.

Henderson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Freeman was covering up waiting for the punch and Henderson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Henderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Henderson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Freeman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Henderson slips nicely into half guard.
Henderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Henderson slips a nice elbow through Freeman's hands, connecting with Freeman's forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Freeman defending well though.
Henderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Henderson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Henderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Freeman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Henderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Freeman's head.
Freeman is breathing heavily.
Henderson passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Henderson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Henderson lands a heavy elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Henderson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Henderson raining down hammerfists from mount.

Freeman is rocked!
Freeman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Freeman tries to get out of the position.
Henderson lands a heavy elbow.
Oh Freeman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oooh a big shot lands for Henderson! Freeman is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tane Henderson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billa Bong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bong's choice of entrance music: Bite Marks - Screeching Weasel. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gracie
vs
Bong

191 cm
26
191 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

180 cm
30
200 lbs
19 - 7 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

[CBK] Legal Highs ↑ 160Q STAMINA + ENERGY

SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billa Bong!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bong misses with a double jab.
Bong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
Nice straight punches there by Gracie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gracie.
Bong wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Bong sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bong tries to clinch up

and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bong won't be happy with that.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bong can't do much from the bottom here.
Bong wants to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bong is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the action but Bong is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working away.

Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bong has escaped the position, nice work there.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bong has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bong is trying to buck Gracie off.
Bong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bong is looking to reverse the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gracie has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bong is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.

Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bong, who protects the arm well.
Gracie happy to just control the position for now.
Gracie prevents Bong from escaping the position.
Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bong to see if he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bong takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Bong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bong tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie trying to control the position but Bong is working away.
Bong is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Bong moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Bong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie lands a nice hook to Bong's body. Bong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Bong moved out of range.
Bong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Bong throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Bong tries to clinch
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Bong tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Bong is looking to clinch.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Bong avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Bong doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Bong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Bong gets a clinch.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bong walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bong wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Gracie misses with a leg kick.
Bong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bong misses with a body shot.
Bong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gracie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bong moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Billa Bong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie throws a body punch but Bong moves out of range.
Gracie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Billa Bong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bong closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bong moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Bong throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bong is looking to clinch.
Gracie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bong's waist but Bong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Donk. Gracie catches Bong right on the button with a cross.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Bong tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Bong doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bong wants to clinch.
Gracie misses with a double jab.

Gracie feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bong keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Bong is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Bong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bong manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Bong's guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Bong keeps moving.
Bong wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie advances position into side control!
Bong pushes Gracie away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gracie gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bong is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bong's shoulder. That is not cool.

Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bong, who protects the arm well.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bong tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ryan Gracie will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Gracie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bong moves forwards but Gracie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Bong.
Bong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie lands the left hand.
Gracie thows a body shot but no joy.
Bong doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Bong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Bong throws a right and a left that both miss.

Gracie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bong looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bong wants to control but Gracie postures up.

Gracie tries for a kimura but Bong is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Bong is defending well.
Bong is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bong keeps working.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Bong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Bong is defending well.
Bong is trying to get back to his feet.

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

Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong can't do much from the bottom here.
Bong pushes Gracie away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gracie gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gracie taking a break here but Bong is having none of it and regains half guard.

Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Bong defends the submission attempt.
Bong is trying to stand.

Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Bong is trying to stand up here but Gracie is controlling him well.
Billa Bong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bong makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bong.

Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie passes into half guard.

Bong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Bong is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Gracie is looking for a kimura but Bong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Bong lands a couple of sideways elbows.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Gracie!
Ryan Gracie retains his middleweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ryan Gracie made sure he mentioned [CBK] Legal Highs ↑ 160Q STAMINA + ENERGY, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arshad Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Singh comes to the cage accompanied by Check it out. Williams has chosen Ballroom Blitz as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Singh
vs
Williams

176 cm
28
161 lbs
18 - 8 - 0

175 cm
21
165 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Real Fighters Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arshad Singh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Williams!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Singh on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Williams misses with a head kick.
Williams throws a leg kick
and Singh counters with a low kick, right behind Williams 's knee.

Williams scores a takedown into full mount!
Singh is in all sorts of trouble here.
Williams thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Singh is wriggling around trying to escape.
Williams misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

Williams working for a submission but Singh is keeping him at bay.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singh wants to control but Williams is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Singh because Williams loaded up on that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Singh is squirming around, avoiding Williams's attempts to control the action.
Williams looking to finish with strikes here!
Williams moves to back control.
Singh rolls, trying to escape but Williams keeps control of the position.
Singh turns into Williams and is now in his guard.
Singh sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Singh tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Singh from controlling successfully.
Williams keeping full guard, as Singh tries to pass.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Singh is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Williams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Singh is aware though and is defending well.
Singh wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.

Williams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Singh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Singh from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Arshad Singh has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Singh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams takes a swing at Singh's ribcage but misses.
Jeff Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh misses the shot to the body.
Arshad Singh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Singh throws a nice outside leg kick.

Williams shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Singh manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Singh pulls Williams in to control the position.

Williams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Singh blocks nicely.
Singh looking for a sweep. Not yet Singh, not yet.
Singh working a defensive guard here.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Singh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Singh wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
Singh working a defensive guard here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Arshad Singh just wasn't active enough.
Williams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An inside leg kick lands from Singh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Singh tries a head kick but it misses.

Singh lands a big head kick that sends Williams tumbling to the mat! Singh takes a step backwards and waves Williams back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Williams is rocked!

It looks like Jeff Williams has been cut.
Singh feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Williams collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Arshad Singh!
Arshad Singh retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Arshad Singh thanked Real Fighters Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).