SFC113: Christmas Bash! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimbo Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aira Panganiban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Aira Panganiban was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Jones
vs
Panganiban

185 cm
21
190 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
29
198 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimbo Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aira Panganiban!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

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

and Panganiban counters with a shoot takedown. Jones fights it but they end up in guard.
Panganiban must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Panganiban preventing the sweep.

Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Panganiban is aware though and is defending well.

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

Panganiban got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Panganiban has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Panganiban throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Panganiban content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones controls Panganiban momentarily but Panganiban frees himself.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Panganiban manages to get himself to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Panganiban can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones stops Panganiban from standing up.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones prevents Panganiban from getting back to his feet.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Panganiban wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Panganiban is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Panganiban is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jones has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jones connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Panganiban some visible discomfort.
Panganiban is not content to let Jones control the position.

Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panganiban wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones wants to control but Panganiban is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Panganiban is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Jones has hold of Panganiban's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Panganiban seems comfortable defending it but Jones has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Panganiban is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Panganiban is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Jones couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jimbo Jones!
Jimbo Jones very nearly forgot to thank Fightworld Formula - FOR SALE! amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brutus Achilles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dj Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brutus Achilles could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dj Nelson's chin.

Achilles
vs
Nelson

185 cm
29
184 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

180 cm
34
171 lbs
20 - 21 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brutus Achilles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dj Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Achilles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Nelson gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Achilles gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Achilles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nelson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Achilles lands a couple of digs.

Nelson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Achilles lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Nelson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Achilles defends it easily.

Nelson has his foot on Achilles's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Achilles works his way back into a safe position though.
Achilles keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nelson's head.
Achilles throwing strikes but missing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson looking for a sweep. Not yet Nelson, not yet.
Achilles chips away with some ground and pound.

Nelson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Achilles defends well.
Nelson looks winded!
Achilles lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Achilles is in close to Nelson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Achilles lands a couple of elbows.
Nelson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Nelson wants to stand and escape but Achilles is having none of it.
Achilles cracks Nelson with a solid left hand.
Achilles content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Achilles postures up and lands a big shot to Nelson's brow.
Achilles lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Achilles is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Nelson is rocked!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Achilles landing some decent shots from guard.
Nelson is still in real trouble! Can Achilles finish him?
Achilles working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nelson's head.
Achilles gets to his feet and stands over Nelson, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Nelson felt that one! Achilles unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Nelson from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brutus Achilles!
During a confident post fight interview, Brutus Achilles thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Demented (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riley comes to the cage accompanied by Get Up. Damien Demented acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Riley
vs
Demented

195 cm
34
170 lbs
17 - 16 - 0

170 cm
36
166 lbs
32 - 29 - 1

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Riley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damien Demented!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demented misses with a jab, cross combination.
Demented rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Demented takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Damien Demented has been cut.
Demented tries to bum rush Riley with a series of wild strikes but Riley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Riley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Demented misses with a double jab
and Riley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Demented. Riley shrugs it off though.
Demented swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Demented throws a sloppy head kick and Riley moves out of range easily.
Demented rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demented throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Riley counters with a three punch combo that has Demented backing up. Demented nods at Riley to acknowledge the strikes.
Demented throws a right hand that Riley ducks under and follows up with a left that Riley also avoids with ease.
Demented misses with a series of wild punches.
Demented throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Damien Demented seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demented gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Riley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
No joy there for Demented, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Riley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Demented throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Riley counters with a series of strikes. Demented will be more careful next time no doubt.
Demented looks winded!
Demented throws a series of punches but Riley moves out of range.
Demented tries to bum rush Riley with a series of wild strikes but Riley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Demented thows a left - swing and a miss!
Riley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Demented falls off balance throwing a combination
and Riley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
No joy there for Demented, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley cracks Demented with an open hand slap.
Demented gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Demented is rocked!
BOOM! Riley lands a beautiful left hook that drops Demented. Demented tries to recover but Riley is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Demented lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Riley!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angus McZongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Garrido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McZongo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Skiltron- Sword and Shield. Fred Garrido has the eye of the tiger tonight.

McZongo
vs
Garrido

182 cm
25
195 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

187 cm
32
195 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

ADCC Champion
Brawler
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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angus McZongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fred Garrido!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garrido fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McZongo avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Garrido is defended easily by McZongo.
McZongo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McZongo lands with a good body shot.
Garrido moves forwards but McZongo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McZongo works over Garrido's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from McZongo.
McZongo is pawing at Garrido, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Garrido's nose. Garrido is badly hurt! McZongo pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Garrido tries desperately to hold on but McZongo is relentless in his assault! As Garrido receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls McZongo away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angus McZongo!
A very excited looking Angus McZongo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Waway The Wildman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Waway The Wildman has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Waway The Wildman seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

The Wildman
vs
Rua

190 cm
32
182 lbs
6 - 6 - 1

187 cm
33
177 lbs
12 - 15 - 1

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Waway The Wildman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rafael Rua!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Wildman was well out of range. Poor timing from Rua.
The Wildman blocks the body kick.
The Wildman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from The Wildman misses
and Rua counters with a head kick.
The Wildman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Wildman.
The Wildman misses with a low kick.
The Wildman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rua.
Rua lands a nice looking body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Wildman avoids the head kick by Rua.
Waway The Wildman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rua misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rua tries to bum rush The Wildman with a series of wild strikes but The Wildman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rua throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for The Wildman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Wildman misses with a two punch combination.
The Wildman throws a sloppy head kick
and Rua counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Wildman thinking.
A low kick from The Wildman misses
and Rua counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The Wildman throws a head kick but Rua moves out of range.
The Wildman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rua.
The Wildman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Wildman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Wildman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rua will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rua scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rua keeps The Wildman at a distance using the push kick.
The Wildman misses with a looping right.
The Wildman avoids the body shot from Rua.
Rua fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Wildman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rua lands a head kick. The Wildman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The Wildman is looking to chop away at Rua's legs.
Rua throws a series of punches but The Wildman avoids them all with ease.
Rua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Wildman manages to avoid it.
The Wildman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Wildman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Wildman misses with a hook. Rua ducked under it nicely.
Rua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rua tries a head kick but it misses.
The Wildman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Wildman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rua looks to score with a jab to the body but The Wildman is just out of range.
Rua is looking to score with low kicks.
Rua lands with a nice body kick.
The Wildman takes a swing at Rua's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Wildman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Wildman blocks the body kick.
Rua will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rua blocks the body kick.
The Wildman misses with a head kick.
Rua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Wildman tries to land a leg kick but Rua saw it coming and moves away.
The Wildman misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rua throws a head kick but The Wildman moves out of range.
The Wildman throws a lazy body kick
and Rua counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The Wildman swinging wildly here.
The Wildman checks a leg kick nicely.
Rua with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Wildman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rua works over The Wildman's head and body with a nice combination.
Rua looks to land a right hand but The Wildman moved out of range.
Nice shot lands for Rua.
Rua scores with a shot to the body.
The Wildman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rua looks to land a body kick but The Wildman moved away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Wildman avoids the head kick by Rua.
Rua misses with a head kick.
Rua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rua moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick misses from The Wildman.
Rua throws a nice looking combination but The Wildman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Wildman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Wildman misses with a head kick.
Rua lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Wildman's sensitive parts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua is looking to score with low kicks.
Rua throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The Wildman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Rua throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Wildman misses with a body kick.
The Wildman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rua scores with a head kick.
Rua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rua looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rua is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down The Wildman rather than just go for the knockout.
Rua misses with a head kick.
Rua blocks the body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Wildman defending well as Rua loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from The Wildman.
Waway The Wildman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rua misses with an attempted mid kick.
A lazy left from Rua finds it's target.
A head kick by The Wildman misses
and Rua counters with a head kick.
The Wildman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rua misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rua cracks the inside of The Wildman's front leg.
The Wildman throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from The Wildman misses
and Rua counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Wildman was well out of range. Poor timing from Rua.
Rua throws a front kick that sends The Wildman stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from The Wildman does no damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Wildman blocks the body kick.
Rua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Wildman throws a push kick but Rua slaps the foot to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rafael Rua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Wildman throws a nice looking combination but Rua bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael Rua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Rua throws a head kick that misses.
Rua throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rua blocks a head kick by The Wildman.
The Wildman looks to land a body kick but Rua moved away.
Rua lands with a slapping head kick.
The Wildman blocks a head kick by Rua.
A punch combination from The Wildman misses.
Rua avoids the head kick by The Wildman.
A head kick misses from Rua.
Rua misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rua slips under a jab from The Wildman.
Rua throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The Wildman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Wildman looks to score with a jab to the body but Rua is just out of range.
The Wildman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rua avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Wildman throws a combination that misses
and Rua counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Wildman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Wildman misses with a low kick.
The Wildman misses with a combination
and Rua counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Wildman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rua circles away quickly and effectively.
Rua misses with a two punch combination.
The Wildman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Wildman misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from The Wildman. Those never looked like landing.
Rua misses with a few strikes there.
Rua throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Wildman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rua misses with a few strikes there.
The Wildman looks to land a body kick but Rua moved away.
Rua scores with a nice body kick.
Rua throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rua lands a high kick!
Rua checks a leg kick.
The Wildman misses with a hook
and Rua counters with a low kick, right behind The Wildman 's knee.
Rua misses with a two punch combination.
The Wildman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Wildman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rua goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A left lands for Rua.
A head kick from Rua lands but The Wildman takes it in his stride.

The Wildman is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Wildman misses with a hook to the body
and Rua counters with a left and a right... And another left! The Wildman is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafael Rua!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

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

Campbell
vs
Fanoogon

186 cm
31
192 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

176 cm
27
194 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
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 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Selby Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richie Fanoogon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fanoogon looks for a takedown but Campbell sprawls well.
Fanoogon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fanoogon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Campbell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Campbell gets the takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fanoogon taking punishment in the form of punches.
Campbell working the ground and pound but Fanoogon is defending the strikes.
Campbell misses with the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Campbell is trying to get an arm triangle but Fanoogon is defending well.
Fanoogon regains half guard.
Campbell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fanoogon wants to improve his position but Campbell is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Campbell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fanoogon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Campbell.
Campbell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fanoogon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Campbell.
Fanoogon trying to control from the bottom.
Fanoogon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Campbell 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.
Campbell moves into full mount! Fanoogon won't be happy about that!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fanoogon wants to hold on but Campbell pushes him away.
Campbell in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fanoogon tries to hold on but Campbell pushes him away.
Campbell lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Campbell looking to ground and pound but Fanoogon is blocking nicely.
Fanoogon is wriggling around trying to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Campbell lands a big shot there that rocks Fanoogon but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fanoogon is squirming around, avoiding Campbell's attempts to control the action.
Fanoogon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Fanoogon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fanoogon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Campbell throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fanoogon because Campbell loaded up on that one.
Campbell fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fanoogon is wriggling around trying to escape.
The referee warns Fanoogon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Campbell in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campbell lands with some strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Campbell lands a big elbow.
Campbell 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.
Fanoogon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Campbell lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fanoogon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Campbell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Campbell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Campbell wants to work for an arm triangle but Fanoogon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Campbell is looking for a kimura but Fanoogon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Campbell to get the leverage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fanoogon throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Campbell trying to pass the guard but Fanoogon defending well.
Fanoogon punching from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fanoogon gets a takedown into half guard.

Fanoogon is trying to work for a kimura but Campbell is defending well.
Campbell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Campbell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fanoogon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Campbell has his hands on Fanoogon's head, controlling the position.
Campbell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanoogon trying to control but Campbell is working from the bottom.

Campbell looking for a guillotine here but Fanoogon defends easily.
Fanoogon throwing strikes from guard but Campbell blocks nicely.
Campbell pulls Fanoogon in close to prevent any damage.
Campbell is trying to control the position but Fanoogon postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Campbell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fanoogon is one step ahead there.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Campbell throws a right hand that Fanoogon ducks under and follows up with a left that Fanoogon also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fanoogon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fanoogon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Campbell misses with a looping right.
Richie Fanoogon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campbell pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Fanoogon drives through with a takedown into Campbell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Campbell controls Fanoogon momentarily but Fanoogon frees himself.
Campbell 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Campbell has his hands on Fanoogon's head, controlling the position.

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

Campbell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fanoogon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Campbell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fanoogon trying to control but Campbell is working from the bottom.
Fanoogon distracts Campbell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Campbell wants to sweep but no luck.
Fanoogon throws a big elbow that misses.
Fanoogon throwing strikes from guard but Campbell blocks nicely.
Campbell 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Fanoogon is working Campbell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fanoogon preventing the sweep.
Fanoogon stays in close to Campbell's body and controls the position.

Fanoogon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fanoogon postures up.
Fanoogon passes Campbell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fanoogon working over Campbell with some ground and pound. Campbell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Campbell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fanoogon is working away from the top position though.
Fanoogon content to control rather than advance.
Campbell trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richie Fanoogon 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!

Campbell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fanoogon at a distance.
A jab from Fanoogon misses.
Fanoogon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Campbell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice sprawl there from Campbell as Fanoogon shoots in.

Fanoogon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fanoogon lands in his opponent's guard.
Campbell is trying to control the position but Fanoogon postures up.
Fanoogon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Campbell tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanoogon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Campbell looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fanoogon puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fanoogon lands a nice short elbow.

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

Fanoogon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Campbell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fanoogon.
Campbell wants to improve his position but Fanoogon is controlling well.
Fanoogon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Campbell keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fanoogon.
Fanoogon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Campbell is trying to get back to full guard.
Fanoogon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Campbell tries to roll over but Fanoogon keeps him under control.
Campbell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Campbell.
Campbell controls Fanoogon momentarily but Fanoogon frees himself.
Campbell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campbell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanoogon scoring with some ground and pound.
Fanoogon stopping the sweep attempt from Campbell.
Fanoogon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fanoogon won't allow Campbell to sweep him here.
Selby Campbell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fanoogon stands up over Campbell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fanoogon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fanoogon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Campbell looking for a sweep. Not yet Campbell, not yet.
Fanoogon wants to control from the top but Campbell keeps moving.
Campbell is pulling down on Fanoogon's head to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Fanoogon is now in half guard.
Fanoogon trying to control the action but Campbell is working from the bottom.
Campbell wants to control but Fanoogon is keeping busy.
Campbell tries to get to full guard but Fanoogon has control of the leg.
Fanoogon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Campbell tries to get to full guard but Fanoogon has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fanoogon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fanoogon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Campbell defending well though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richie Fanoogon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fanoogon 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richie Fanoogon!
A victorious Richie Fanoogon 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
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Jesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Lirette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lirette is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hear Me Now. 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 Travis Lirette was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Jesus
vs
Lirette

180 cm
20
175 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

175 cm
29
170 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

[WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry)

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Jesus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Lirette!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lirette misses with a few strikes there.
Jesus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lirette.
Lirette avoids the body shot from Jesus.
Lirette tries to clinch but Jesus is having none of it.

Jesus fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lirette sprawls well initially but Jesus persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Jesus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lirette has managed to free his arm - good work.

Jesus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lirette looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lirette wants to get back to full guard but Jesus has passed into side control.
Lirette struggling a bit here.
Lirette is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lirette is trying to control Jesus's posture but Jesus avoids it.
Lirette tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jesus throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jesus looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lirette is avoiding damage well.
Jesus trying to control the action but Lirette is working from the bottom.

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

Jesus is trying to get an arm triangle but Lirette is defending well.
Lirette sneaks back into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jesus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jesus wants to free his trapped foot but Lirette is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lirette is looking for a sweep. Jesus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Lirette looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Lirette actively working from the bottom here.

Jesus is trying for a kimura here. Lirette looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Jesus wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jose Jesus!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Markson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crash Bandicoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bandicoot has chosen Crash Bandicoot: Jungle Rollers Remix as his entrance music. Crash Bandicoot has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Markson
vs
Bandicoot

175 cm
30
183 lbs
10 - 11 - 0

172 cm
33
185 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Markson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crash Bandicoot!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandicoot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bandicoot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bandicoot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bandicoot tries to clinch but Markson moves out of range.
Bandicoot fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Markson lands with a good body shot.
Bandicoot tries to clinch but Markson is having none of it.
Markson throws a shot to the body.

Bandicoot rushes Markson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Markson is pushing Bandicoot up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bandicoot tries to land a knee to the head but Markson blocks with his arms.

Bandicoot pulls guard successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Markson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Bandicoot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Markson defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandicoot is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Bandicoot has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Markson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bandicoot.
Bandicoot wants to control but Markson postures up.
Bandicoot is looking to regain half guard here but Markson keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bandicoot is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Markson stalls from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Markson wants to control but Bandicoot is keeping him busy.
Bandicoot manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bandicoot wants to control but Markson is keeping him busy.

Bandicoot stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Bandicoot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Markson throws a right hand that Bandicoot ducks under and follows up with a left that Bandicoot also avoids with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markson cracks Bandicoot with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

It looks like Crash Bandicoot has been cut.
John Markson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bandicoot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Markson misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Markson misses.

Bandicoot scores a takedown into full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandicoot controlling from the full mount.

Bandicoot jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Markson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Markson and Bandicoot has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bandicoot 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.

A close round but Crash Bandicoot will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Crash Bandicoot's cut.
That's time! Markson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Markson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bandicoot's calf.
Crash Bandicoot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandicoot is looking to clinch.
Bandicoot with a poor takedown
letting Markson counter with a right hand.
Bandicoot looks to clinch
and Markson counters with a stiff right hand.
Markson lands a front kick.
John Markson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bandicoot takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Markson lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandicoot takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A solid body kick from Markson.
Bandicoot takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bandicoot on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Markson. Markson obviously looking to wear him down.
Bandicoot walks forward, straight into a front kick from Markson.
Bandicoot is breathing heavily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Markson, right into the meat.

Markson lands a left and a right that send Bandicoot crashing to the mat, dazed. Markson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Bandicoot is rocked!
Markson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bandicoot eats them both and turns towards Markson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bandicoot is still on wobbly legs! Can Markson finish him?

That has opened up Crash Bandicoot's cut even more.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bandicoot.

Markson drops Bandicoot with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bandicoot looks back up at him and smiles so Markson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandicoot ducks into an uppercut from Markson and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Markson!
After winning the bout, John Markson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Villar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Gi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Villar comes to the cage accompanied by Mainit. Kai Gi will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Villar
vs
Gi

165 cm
28
180 lbs
11 - 11 - 1

180 cm
33
177 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Villar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kai Gi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villar throws a head kick but Gi moves out of range.
Gi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Villar throws a head kick that misses
and Gi counters with a head kick. That will keep Villar thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Villar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chris Villar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Villar scores with a leg kick.
Villar throws a low kick, looking for Gi's leg but Gi calmly moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Villar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Villar.
Gi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Villar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Villar tries to work over Gi's front leg with a kick but Gi checks it.
Villar misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Villar throws a head kick but Gi moves out of range.
Villar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chris Villar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Villar connects with a body shot that sends Gi's belly button to the back.
Villar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gi.
Gi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gi blocks a head kick by Villar.
Villar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Villar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Villar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Villar sizes up Gi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Villar misses
and Gi counters with a series of strikes. Villar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Villar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gi throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Gi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Villar lands a high kick!
Villar goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Villar lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Gi sprawling to the canvas. Villar follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Gi hang on?

Gi is rocked!
Villar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gi is still in real trouble! Can Villar finish him?
Nice strikes from Villar there.
Villar lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Gi quite badly. Gi pulls Villar in close trying to recover. Villar postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Gi on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Gi doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Villar!
Chris Villar retains his welterweight title!
Chris Villar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.