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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Altair Firenze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urijah Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Faber is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: California Love. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Firenze
vs
Faber

175 cm
20
138 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

168 cm
30
130 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Altair Firenze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Urijah Faber!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Firenze. No joy for Faber on that attempt.
Firenze is trying hard to land a takedown here. Faber sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Firenze shoots in but Faber avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Faber shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Firenze as he jumps to the side.
Faber moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Firenze.

Firenze shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Firenze showed some decent athleticism there.
Firenze passes the guard and advances to mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Faber can do anything to dispel that myth.

Firenze stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Firenze shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Faber sprawls well. Faber wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Firenze gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Altair Firenze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Firenze misses the shot to the body.

Faber shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Faber showed some decent athleticism there.
Firenze is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Faber's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Faber's back!
Firenze has the hooks in. Faber is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Faber showing good submission defense here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Firenze is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Firenze is persistently looking for the submission but Faber is defending it well.

Faber showing good submission defense here.

Firenze looking for the choke but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Faber defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Firenze working for the choke.
Faber really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Firenze. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Firenze has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Faber might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Firenze kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Firenze is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Faber has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Faber finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Firenze shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Faber's guard.
Firenze is looking to work some ground and pound but Faber has wrist control.
Firenze trying to control the position from guard on top but Faber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Firenze has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Faber is proving hard to escape from.
Faber wants to sweep but no luck.
Faber not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Firenze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Firenze advances to half guard.
Altair Firenze overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Firenze is looking to advance position but Faber won't allow it.
Faber is trying to maintain the position but Firenze is very close to passing his half guard.
Firenze moves into full mount! Faber won't be happy about that!

Firenze jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Faber is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Faber and Firenze has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber is throwing a few token shots, despite Firenze being in side control.
Firenze trying to control the action but Faber is working from the bottom.
Faber is trying to improve his position.
Firenze wants to control but Faber is keeping him busy.

Firenze goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Faber has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Firenze but great work by Faber.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Faber tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Faber trying to control the action but Firenze is working from the bottom.
Faber moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Firenze manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber trying to control from half guard but Firenze is working away.

Faber looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Faber is trying to control the action in half guard but Firenze is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Faber wants to pass to mount but Firenze is defending the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Faber is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Firenze sees it coming and defends easily.
Faber is keen to just control but Firenze is a slippery customer.
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 Altair Firenze will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Firenze shoots in looking for a takedown. Faber tries to sprawl out of it but Firenze keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Faber manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Faber avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Firenze tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Faber manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Faber gets caught napping as Firenze dives in and scores a takedown. Faber manages to retain guard.
Faber working a defensive guard here.
Firenze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Faber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Faber keeping moving, preventing Firenze from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Faber working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Firenze doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Firenze manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Faber looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Faber controls Firenze momentarily but Firenze frees himself.

Firenze has gone for a leg lock! Faber slips out almost immediately though and dives into Firenze's guard.
Firenze is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Faber has gone for a leg lock! Firenze slips out almost immediately though and dives into Faber's guard.
Firenze tries to free his leg and advance position but Faber is retaining full guard.
Faber trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Firenze throws a big right hand that misses.
Firenze pushes down on Faber's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Firenze passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Faber!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firenze trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Firenze is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Faber has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Faber!
Faber sitting in guard here, content to control.
Faber trying to control the position from guard on top but Firenze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faber seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firenze has control of Faber's left arm, preventing Faber from doing any damage.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Firenze lands a front kick.

Firenze gets the takedown into side control.
Faber is not content to let Firenze control the position.
Faber defending against the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Altair Firenze showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Firenze 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Altair Firenze!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kris Kringle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Chavo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chavo has chosen Rico Sauva by Girardo as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Kringle
vs
Chavo

189 cm
30
175 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

180 cm
27
170 lbs
8 - 11 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
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 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kris Kringle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Chavo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chavo gets a clinch.

Kringle ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kringle no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Kringle manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Chavo with a poor takedown

and Kringle holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kringle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chavo keeps control of Kringle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chavo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kringle's efforts to push away.
Kringle connects with a knee to the head.
Kringle tries to break free but Chavo pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kringle's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kringle is trying to push Chavo away but Chavo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Chavo lands a takedown into 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!

Kringle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chavo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Kringle is working an open guard so Chavo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chavo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kris Kringle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Chavo.
Chavo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kringle counters with a thumping low kick.
Chavo has a takedown stuffed.

Chavo gets a clinch.
Kringle tries to circle away but Chavo has him pinned against the cage.

Kringle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chavo misses with a hook

and Kringle counters by clinching up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kringle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chavo fails with the takedown

and Kringle holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kringle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chavo blocks it with crossed arms.
Chavo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kringle misses with a knee strike.
Kringle is trying to break the clinch but Chavo is controlling him.

Chavo has hold of one of Kringle's legs. Kringle is fighting the takedown attempt but Chavo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chavo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chavo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kringle manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Chavo is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavo is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Kringle working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Chavo squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Kringle trying to control but Chavo is having none of it.
Kringle is landing with some decent strikes but Chavo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
BOOM! Kringle connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kringle throwing strikes here but Chavo is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kringle looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kringle looking to control but Chavo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kringle 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chavo taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chavo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kringle avoids it really well and circles away.
Eddie Chavo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Chavo moves into the clinch successfully.
Chavo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kringle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chavo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kringle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kris Kringle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Chavo.
Kringle tries to land a knee to the head but Chavo blocks with his arms.
Kringle with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Kringle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kringle tries to clinch up.
Chavo looks for a takedown but Kringle sprawls well.
Chavo closes the distance and clinches up with Kringle, looking for a takedown. Chavo pushes Kringle against the cage but Kringle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kringle wants to clinch

and Chavo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kringle's guard now.
Chavo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kringle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chavo wants to control from the top but Kringle keeps moving.
Kris Kringle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chavo throwing strikes but missing.
Kringle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kringle 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.
Chavo distracts Kringle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kringle uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chavo shoots in for a takedown but Kringle shows good takedown defense.
Kringle shoots in but no luck this time.

Chavo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kringle to the mat! Kringle manages to get full guard.
Kringle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chavo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kringle has momentary wrist control but Chavo slips an elbow through the middle.
Chavo landing some decent shots from guard.
Chavo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavo prevents Kringle from getting back to his feet.
Chavo looking to pass the guard.
Kringle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kringle keeping full guard, as Chavo tries to pass.
Kringle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kringle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Chavo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kringle manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chavo has Kringle in his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kringle preventing the sweep.
Kringle looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chavo is pulling down on Kringle's head. It's preventing any offense from Kringle, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Chavo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Chavo shoots in looking for a takedown but Kringle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chavo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chavo looks for a takedown but Kringle sprawls well.
Chavo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kringle defends it nicely.
Kris Kringle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Chavo.
Kringle tries to clinch but Chavo moves away

and Chavo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chavo wants to control from the top but Kringle keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chavo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chavo trying to control but Kringle is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kringle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chavo.
Chavo throws a big elbow that misses.
Chavo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kringle is looking for a triangle but Chavo pushes his legs off easily.
Chavo wants to control from the top but Kringle keeps moving.
Kringle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavo scoring with some ground and pound.
Kringle wants to stand up but Chavo is controlling him.
Chavo looking to pass the guard.
Chavo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chavo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chavo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kringle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chavo prevents Kringle from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kringle kicks Chavo off and gets to his feet.

Chavo moves into range and clinches up with Kringle.
Kringle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chavo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kringle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kringle tries to break free but Chavo pushes him back against the cage.
Chavo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kringle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

Chavo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chavo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kringle wants to get back to his feet but Chavo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chavo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chavo wants to control from the top but Kringle keeps moving.
Kringle wants to get back to his feet but Chavo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chavo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chavo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kringle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Chavo!
Eddie Chavo spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Saint Randy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuki Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon Saint Randy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kazuki Williams's chin.

Saint Randy
vs
Williams

173 cm
28
138 lbs
16 - 29 - 0

180 cm
34
143 lbs
10 - 13 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 16 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Saint Randy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kazuki Williams!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saint Randy.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Saint Randy ducks down to avoid it.

Saint Randy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Saint Randy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Williams is looking to improve his position but Saint Randy isn't that keen on the idea.
Williams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saint Randy lands a heavy elbow.
Saint Randy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Williams looks a forlorn figure.

Williams is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams taking shots to the head.
Williams is still in real trouble! Can Saint Randy finish him?
Williams wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Saint Randy cracks Williams with a big right hand from the back mount! Williams immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Saint Randy takes this one by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Saint Randy!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

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

Figgus
vs
Namjera

167 cm
25
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

160 cm
26
145 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Black Hand Fight Gear & Laundry

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cyril Figgus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ovca Namjera!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Figgus slips a jab and a cross from Namjera.
Figgus tries to clinch up.
Figgus wants to clinch up but Namjera keeps it at a distance.
Namjera connects with a jab.
Namjera scores with a one two! Figgus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Namjera throws a hook to the side of Figgus's head but Figgus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Namjera drives through with a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Namjera throws a big right hand that misses.
Namjera wants to pass the guard but Figgus is keeping the position.
Namjera won't allow Figgus to sweep him here.
Namjera passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Namjera wants to take a breather but Figgus is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Figgus is trying to get back to full guard.
Figgus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Namjera on the ground.
Namjera works his way into full mount!
Namjera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Figgus is looking to escape.
Figgus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Figgus tries to get out of the position.

Namjera is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Figgus is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Figgus flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Namjera anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Figgus and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Namjera slips an arm under Figgus chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Namjera has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Namjera is squeezing on Figgus like an anaconda would it's prey. Figgus fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ovca Namjera!
Ovca Namjera was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Drexler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Camden Brooking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Drexler could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Camden Brooking's chin.

Drexler
vs
Brooking

175 cm
22
162 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

176 cm
22
162 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

[WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry)

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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Drexler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Camden Brooking!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drexler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brooking tries a head kick but it misses.
Brooking just misses with a punch to the body.
Brooking works over Drexler's head and body with a nice combination.
Brooking fails with a takedown attempt.
Brooking misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Drexler counters with a nice leg kick.
Brooking misses with a body shot.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Drexler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brooking drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Drexler. Those never looked like landing.
Brooking misses the body punch
and Drexler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Drexler avoids the body shot from Brooking.
A lazy left from Drexler finds it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drexler. Brooking does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brooking misses with a jab to the body

and Drexler holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Drexler lands a shoulder strike.
Drexler taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brooking has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Drexler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Drexler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Brooking drives through with a takedown into Drexler's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Brooking postures up in Drexler's guard and throws a big left but Drexler blocks it.
Brooking throwing strikes from guard but Drexler blocks nicely.
Brooking throwing strikes but missing.
Drexler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brooking has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooking won't allow Drexler to get back to his feet.
Drexler keeping moving, preventing Brooking from controlling successfully.
Drexler seems keen to control Brooking's posture.
Drexler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brooking on the ground.
Drexler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brooking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Brooking thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brooking stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drexler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Drexler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brooking is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brooking drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brooking jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooking loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Drexler on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Drexler tries to get out of the position.
Drexler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brooking's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drexler sitting in guard here, content to control.

Brooking looking for a guillotine here but Drexler defends easily.

Brooking has his feet on Drexler's thighs here. He's pushed Drexler off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Drexler screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Camden Brooking!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Camden Brooking waved his t-shirt featuring Torment Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Double Burger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Double Burger is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Reed
vs
Burger

205 cm
23
280 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

193 cm
21
290 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Double Burger!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Reed blocks the low kick.
Burger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burger avoids the head kick by Reed.
No luck for Burger with that takedown attempt.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reed is fending him off so far but Burger persists. Nope, Reed circles away and we're back to standing.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A right-left combo lands from Reed.

It looks like Double Burger has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed misses with a head kick.
Reed throws a head kick that half lands.
Burger lands a jab to Reed's midsection.
Reed swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Burger counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Burger.
Burger stops Reed from standing up.

Burger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Burger!
Reed prevents Burger from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burger gets back to half guard.
Reed tries to stand but can't do so whilst Burger controls his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Burger looking for submissions off his back.

Burger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Burger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reed pulls his head out easily.
Burger manages to get to full guard.

Burger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Burger is working an open guard so Reed takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Reed clinches up with Burger and pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burger tries to break free but Reed pushes him back against the cage.
Burger can't break the clinch.

Reed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Luke Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Reed clinches up against the cage.

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

Reed closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Reed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Reed lands but Burger takes it in his stride.
Burger swings for the body but Reed moves out of range.
Burger takes a kick to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed throws a nice inside leg kick.
Burger shoots for a takedown but Reed saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Luke Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Double Burger.
Reed connects with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Reed as Burger shoots in.
Burger looks winded!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Reed knocks Burger out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luke Reed!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peyton Hillis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hillis
vs
Melendez

202 cm
24
255 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

190 cm
31
271 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Good kicks
Powerful

STEEL PENN'S 160 OF STEEL $50
ATTICUS BLACK

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 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peyton Hillis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damien Melendez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melendez fails with the takedown

and Hillis counters by clinching up.
Melendez tries to pull guard but Hillis holds him up against the cage and eventually Melendez drops back down to his feet.
Melendez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

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

Hillis drives through and clinches with Melendez against the cage.
A short left from Hillis.
Melendez wants a takedown.
Peyton Hillis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Melendez.

Melendez lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Hillis kicks off Melendez and gets to his feet.
Melendez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hillis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melendez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Hillis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Melendez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hillis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Melendez fails with the takedown
and Hillis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Damien Melendez has been cut.
Melendez looks winded!
Melendez tries for a takedown but Hillis circles away easily
letting Hillis counter with a right hand.
Damien Melendez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hillis clinches up with Melendez and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Hillis breaks the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Hillis.
Melendez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hillis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hillis scores with a jab.
Melendez fails with the takedown
and Hillis counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Melendez has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Peyton Hillis!
A very excited looking Peyton Hillis rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernie Els (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuppu Lupaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Els comes to the cage accompanied by Cassidy - Wake Up. Lupaus has chosen Finnish Alphabet & Pronunciation as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Nuppu Lupaus was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Els
vs
Lupaus

188 cm
31
213 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

185 cm
34
220 lbs
24 - 15 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Next Level Nutrition
Conviction

STEEL PENN'S 160 OF STEEL $50

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ernie Els!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nuppu Lupaus!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Els looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ernie Els seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Els tries to clinch there but Lupaus circles away.
A punch combination from Lupaus misses.
Lupaus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Els.
Lupaus lands a nice shot to the body.
Els lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Els goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lupaus missing with a left hand there. Els was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Els swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lupaus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Els tries to clinch but Lupaus moves out of range.
Els fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lupaus manages to avoid it.
Els on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Els fails with an attempt to clinch.

Els clinches with his opponent.
Els is trying to maintain a safe position but Lupaus gets an underhook and turns Els into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupaus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Els prevents a body shot from Lupaus.
Lupaus tries to work over Els's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Lupaus.
Els prevents a body shot from Lupaus.
Els taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Lupaus fails to land.

Els escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ernie Els is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Els throws out a loose jab but Lupaus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupaus feints a jab promting Els to slip. Lupaus then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Els slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Els throws a sloppy head kick and Lupaus moves out of range easily.
Els looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupaus is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lupaus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lupaus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Els doesn't seem bothered though.
Lupaus's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lupaus duly obliges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lupaus tries to bum rush Els with a series of wild strikes but Els uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Els misses with a left hand
and Lupaus counters with a three punch combo that has Els backing up. Els nods at Lupaus to acknowledge the strikes.
Jab, jab by Lupaus - just one landing.
Els throws the kick towards the body but Lupaus avoids it.
Els looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupaus is just out of range.
Lupaus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Els takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice uppercut lands for Lupaus. That snapped Els's head back.
Els scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Els throws a leg kick but Lupaus moved away.

Els closes the distance and pushes Lupaus back into the cage.
Lupaus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lupaus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupaus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupaus lands with a short shot to the head.
Lupaus lands a shoulder strike.
Lupaus scores with a hook to the body.
Els taking a breather.
Els seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Lupaus is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Lupaus misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Els creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lupaus lands a right hand.
Lupaus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Els lands with a light punch inside.
Lupaus misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Els.

Els breaks the clinch.
Els is looking to wear down Lupaus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Els fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lupaus on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Els swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Els misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lupaus.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupaus throws a lazy uppercut
and Els counters with a big head kick but Lupaus shrugs it off.

Lupaus drives through with a takedown into Els's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lupaus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Els seems keen to control Lupaus's posture.
Lupaus trying to control but Els is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lupaus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lupaus tries to free his leg and advance position but Els is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Els swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lupaus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Els misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Lupaus.
Lupaus misses with a hook.
Lupaus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nuppu Lupaus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lupaus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Lupaus misses.
No joy there for Lupaus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Els tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lupaus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lupaus lands with a nice combination. Els backs away looking to recover.
A big right from Lupaus misses.
Els works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lupaus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lupaus misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Els takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lupaus dips to his left and cracks Els with an uppercut!
Lupaus jabs Els right on the nose. Els blinks but takes it well.
Lupaus just misses with a punch to the body.
Els misses with a low kick.

Lupaus looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lupaus is looking to take a break and control but Els is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lupaus moves into full mount! Els won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupaus lands a nice shot to the head.
Lupaus wants to control the pace but Els is squirming around nicely.
Els just holding on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Lupaus is working for a guillotine from mount but Els frees his head quite easily.
Els is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Els is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Els is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lupaus thowing shots but they're missing.
Lupaus lands a big elbow.
Els gets back to half guard.
Lupaus wants to pass the guard but Els is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupaus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Els keeps working.

Lupaus 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! Els is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nuppu Lupaus!
Nuppu Lupaus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ron Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lemieux comes to the cage accompanied by Sliwa. Johnson has chosen Straight Outta Compton as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Lemieux
vs
Johnson

179 cm
22
135 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

169 cm
27
133 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ron Lemieux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lemieux closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lemieux not doing much here.
Lemieux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.

Lemieux is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Lemieux eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back.

Lemieux is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson looking for a kimura from the bottom but Lemieux passes into side control!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lemieux in side control, just content to control the action for now.

Lemieux stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Lemieux sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Lemieux throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lemieux is in Johnson's guard.
Lemieux trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Lemieux tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Lemieux pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lemieux passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lemieux controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lemieux is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Lemieux shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lemieux showed some decent athleticism there.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Lemieux is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lemieux to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Lemieux dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Johnson tries to sprawl but Lemieux drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Johnson gets full guard.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Lemieux pushes down on Johnson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lemieux not doing much here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Lemieux sits in half guard.

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

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

Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Lemieux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Lemieux takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Lemieux wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lemieux wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.

Lemieux is working for a submission of some sort.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.

Lemieux is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Lemieux dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Lemieux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson fails with the takedown.

Johnson gets caught napping as Lemieux dives in and scores a takedown. Johnson manages to retain guard.
Lemieux is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemieux 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.
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ron Lemieux.

Lemieux throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lemieux is in Johnson's guard.
Lemieux cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
Lemieux postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lemieux works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Lemieux controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lemieux passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Johnson!
Lemieux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux trying to control but he's not successful this time.
A nice elbow there by Lemieux.
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
Lemieux tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Johnson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux lands a heavy elbow.

Johnson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lemieux.

Lemieux swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Johnson is now in Lemieux's guard. A big mistake from Lemieux there, giving up the dominant position!
Ron Lemieux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Josh Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lemieux trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Lemieux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lemieux 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Lemieux!
Ron Lemieux took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Musashimaru Koyo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Hulk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Koyo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to "Tengoku Kara Kaminari" by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole . Hulk has chosen Pride Opening Theme Music as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Koyo
vs
Hulk

150 cm
31
300 lbs
27 - 8 - 2

215 cm
31
300 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Malicestar

Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Musashimaru Koyo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, The Hulk!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koyo misses with a wild body shot.
Hulk misses with a wild body shot.
Hulk checks a leg kick nicely.
Koyo lands a leg kick that knocks Hulk off balance momentarily.
Koyo thuds his shin into the meat of Hulk's side.
Koyo throws a quick head kick that knocks Hulk silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Koyo is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Musashimaru Koyo!
Musashimaru Koyo retains his super heavyweight title!
After the big win, Musashimaru Koyo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Supersize Me and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.