QFC Tournament 306 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Born Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francmer Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Born Jr
vs
Jordan

182 cm
18
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

166 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Born Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Francmer Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jordan closes the distance and clinches.

Jordan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

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

Born Jr is looking for a triangle here but Jordan uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Born Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jordan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Born Jr will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jordan wants to control but Born Jr is keeping him busy.
Jordan happy to just control the position for now.

Jordan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Born Jr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Born Jr is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Born Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jordan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Born Jr is keeping the position for now.

Born Jr working for a triangle but Jordan defends it easily.

Born Jr looking for a guillotine here but Jordan defends easily.
Jordan wants to control from the top but Born Jr keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Born Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Born Jr keeping moving, preventing Jordan from controlling successfully.
Jordan passes Born Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Born Jr looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Born Jr is pressing down on Jordan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Born Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jordan wants to control from the top but Born Jr keeps moving.

Born Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Born Jr could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan 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.

Born Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jordan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Born Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jordan is aware though and is defending well.

Born Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jordan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Born Jr has his foot on Jordan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jordan works his way back into a safe position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Jordan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan wants to pass the guard but Born Jr is keeping the position.
Jordan is looking to work some ground and pound but Born Jr has wrist control.
Jordan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jordan is looking to work some ground and pound but Born Jr has wrist control.

Born Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jordan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jordan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jordan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Born Jr fails with the takedown

and Jordan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Born Jr's guard.
Mike Born Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jordan tries to free his leg and advance position but Born Jr is retaining full guard.

Born Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Born Jr has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jordan 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 Born Jr.
Jordan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Born Jr looks to move to half guard but instead Jordan has passed into mount! Damn!
Jordan wants to control the pace but Born Jr is squirming around nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Born Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Born Jr is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Born Jr wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Jordan is riding his opponent, not letting Born Jr buck him off.
Born Jr is trying to break free.
Jordan controls the action.

Jordan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Born Jr is defending well though. Jordan let's go of the attempt for now.
You can see the frustration on Born Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Born Jr showing good submission defense here.
Jordan is breathing heavily.
Born Jr tries to escape the position.
Born Jr rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jordan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Born Jr's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Born Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Born Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Born Jr has an active guard here but Jordan has managed to pass into half guard.
Jordan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Born Jr's head.
Jordan is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Born Jr tries to get to full guard but Jordan has control of the leg.
Born Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.

Born Jr pushes a forearm under Jordan's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jordan is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Born Jr!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Azevedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raven Dark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Azevedo
vs
Dark

190 cm
24
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mario Azevedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raven Dark!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Azevedo shoots in and gets a takedown into Dark's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azevedo stops Dark from standing up.
Azevedo pushing down on Dark's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Azevedo is keen to just control but Dark is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azevedo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dark defending well though.

Azevedo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Azevedo wants to pass to mount but Dark is defending the position.
Dark is staying active underneath Azevedo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Azevedo is trying to work for a kimura but Dark is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dark manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Azevedo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

Dark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dark scores with a head kick.
Dark lands a head shot.

Azevedo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Azevedo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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!
Azevedo throwing strikes but Dark manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo is looking to reverse the position.
Azevedo sneaks back into half guard.
Azevedo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Azevedo wants to sweep here but Dark controlling him for the moment.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Azevedo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dark is aware though and is defending well.
Azevedo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dark is one step ahead there.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Azevedo controls Dark momentarily but Dark frees himself.
Azevedo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Azevedo goes for an armbar but Dark turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dark.

Azevedo has his foot on Dark's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dark works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dark would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Dark is sitting in close to Azevedo's body. Azevedo has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Dark is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Dark is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Azevedo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mario Azevedo!
The defeated Raven Dark had this to say: 'shit'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brett Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramazan Abdulkerimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Rogers
vs
Abdulkerimov

195 cm
24
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
24
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Hates pizza

Good wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ramazan Abdulkerimov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rogers shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rogers showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rogers is just content to waste time from the top position. Abdulkerimov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Abdulkerimov wants to stand and escape but Rogers is having none of it.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Abdulkerimov keeps moving.
Abdulkerimov is looking to stand up but Rogers isn't so interested in that idea.
Abdulkerimov controls Rogers momentarily but Rogers frees himself.
Rogers trying to control but Abdulkerimov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rogers shoots in looking for a takedown. Abdulkerimov tries to sprawl out of it but Rogers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Abdulkerimov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rogers misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers misses with the combination.

Abdulkerimov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rogers is looking to control Abdulkerimov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rogers avoid being mounted?

Abdulkerimov wants to work for an arm triangle but Rogers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Abdulkerimov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Abdulkerimov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rogers wants to improve his position but Abdulkerimov is controlling well.
Rogers trying to control here.
Abdulkerimov is trying to control. Rogers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Abdulkerimov in particular looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdulkerimov wants to control but Rogers is keeping him busy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rogers wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abdulkerimov is nestled in close to Rogers, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Abdulkerimov lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdulkerimov wants to free his trapped foot but Rogers is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Abdulkerimov wants to control but Rogers is keeping him busy.

Abdulkerimov wants to work for an arm triangle but Rogers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Abdulkerimov looks winded!
Rogers misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Abdulkerimov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Abdulkerimov working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdulkerimov is looking to take a break and control but Rogers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abdulkerimov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rogers wants to get back to his feet.
Rogers tries to roll over but Abdulkerimov keeps him under control.
Abdulkerimov is looking to stall here but Rogers recovers full guard.
Abdulkerimov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rogers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abdulkerimov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Abdulkerimov from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers striking off his back but it's not causing Abdulkerimov any problems.
Abdulkerimov prevents Rogers from getting back to his feet.
Rogers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abdulkerimov.
Abdulkerimov wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.

Abdulkerimov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Rogers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Abdulkerimov defends well.
Abdulkerimov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abdulkerimov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramazan Abdulkerimov 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.

Rogers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rogers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Abdulkerimov closes the distance and pushes Rogers back into the cage.
Rogers prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rogers drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Abdulkerimov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Abdulkerimov has picked Rogers up - he's going for a ride! Abdulkerimov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdulkerimov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Abdulkerimov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rogers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abdulkerimov trying to pass the guard but Rogers defending well.
Rogers is trying to stand back up but Abdulkerimov is controlling him
Abdulkerimov throwing shots but Rogers is blocking nicely.

Abdulkerimov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rogers has managed to free his arm - good work.
Abdulkerimov wants to take a breather but Rogers is having none of it.
Rogers wants to get back to his feet.

Abdulkerimov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Rogers is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ramazan Abdulkerimov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roan Carneiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Fisher
vs
Carneiro

188 cm
21
232 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
24
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roan Carneiro!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fisher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sam Fisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Fisher as Carneiro shoots in.
Nice sprawl there from Fisher as Carneiro shoots in.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carneiro.
Sam Fisher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roan Carneiro.
Carneiro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fisher pinned against the cage. Fisher gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Carneiro tries to keep at a distance but Fisher has taken the fight into the clinch.
Carneiro is pressed up against the cage. Fisher has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Carneiro down to the mat. Carneiro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carneiro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fisher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fisher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fisher throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carneiro's waist but Carneiro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fisher off to one side.
Fisher tries to clinch up but Carneiro circles away and keeps his distance.
Carneiro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fisher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carneiro.
Fisher shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carneiro defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Carneiro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fisher misses with a body kick.
Fisher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Carneiro darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Carneiro works his foot free and advances to mount.
Fisher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carneiro on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro controlling his opponent.
Fisher is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Carneiro lands a big shot there that rocks Fisher but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fisher looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
You can see the frustration on Fisher's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Carneiro is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Fisher is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roan Carneiro!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karlos Vemola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Vemola
vs
Miller

183 cm
24
224 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
24
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Experienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Karlos Vemola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Big Miller!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Vemola or perhaps it was just good defense by Miller which made him look bad.
Nice shot lands for Vemola.
Vemola defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miller.
Vemola shoots for a takedown but Miller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vemola will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karlos Vemola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

It looks like Big Miller has been cut.
Vemola slips under a jab from Miller.

Vemola closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Miller gets back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller keeping moving, preventing Vemola from controlling successfully.
Miller is pulling down on Vemola's head to control his posture.
Vemola engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Miller has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Big Miller has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Miller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vemola counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vemola lands a head shot.
Vemola looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miller is fending him off so far but Vemola persists. Nope, Miller circles away and we're back to standing.
Vemola punishes Miller's body with a nice straight punch.
Vemola throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Vemola enables Miller to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vemola manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Miller is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Vemola is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Vemola is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vemola is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Vemola gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Miller is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Vemola from controlling successfully.
Miller is pulling down on Vemola's head. It's preventing any offense from Vemola, at least for the moment.
Miller wants to stand up but Vemola is controlling him.
Vemola sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Miller's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is concentrating on defense, preventing Vemola from advancing position.
Vemola lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Vemola seems to be working for a kimura but Miller defends the submission attempt.
Miller pushes Vemola off looking to stand but Vemola dives back in and keeps control.
Miller controlling the position for now.
Miller is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vemola keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vemola prevents Miller from standing back up.
Miller is trying to get back to full guard.
Vemola wants to control but Miller is keeping him busy.
Miller is looking to improve his position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vemola looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miller is fending him off so far but Vemola persists. Nope, Miller circles away and we're back to standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller shoots in and drives through. Vemola sprawls well.
Vemola tries for a takedown but Miller circles away easily
and Vemola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt - Vemola sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karlos Vemola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Big Miller's cut.
That's time! Vemola's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Miller shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vemola's guard.
Miller works over Vemola with some ground and pound from guard.
Miller won't allow Vemola to get back to his feet.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vemola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miller won't allow Vemola to get back to his feet.
Miller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vemola wants to stand but Miller is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Miller's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vemola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miller landing some decent shots from guard.
Miller wants to control from the top but Vemola keeps moving.
Miller lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Miller wants to control from the top but Vemola keeps moving.
Miller lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Miller trying to control but Vemola is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vemola is looking to stand up but Miller isn't so interested in that idea.
Miller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Miller prevents Vemola from getting back to his feet.
Miller postures up and lands a big shot to Vemola's brow.
Miller with a nice head shot there.
Miller slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vemola keeps working.
Vemola wants to get back to his feet but Miller drags him back down.
Big Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vemola is not content to let Miller control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller scoring with punches and elbows.
Miller grinds an elbow into Vemola's temple.
Miller landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Miller scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Vemola to see if he's OK.
Miller working the ground and pound.
Miller is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller is looking to take a break and control but Vemola is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miller working the head with strikes.
Miller is looking to take a break and control but Vemola is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller grinds an elbow into Vemola's temple.
Miller scoring with punches and elbows.
Vemola is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Miller working the body and head with strikes.
Vemola on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Vemola takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller lands an elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller scores with punches from side control.
Miller wants to control but Vemola is keeping him busy.
Miller scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Vemola to see if he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Big Miller's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Miller drives through with a takedown into Vemola's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Vemola wants to stand and escape but Miller is having none of it.
Miller looking to pass the guard.
Miller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miller trying to control but Vemola is working from the bottom.
Miller engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Miller prevents Vemola from getting back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Vemola keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Big Miller was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Vemola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vemola moves out of range as Miller strikes.
Miller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vemola shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miller as he jumps to the side.
No luck for Vemola with that takedown attempt.

Miller looking to score a takedown here. Vemola is defending well but Miller drives through and ends up in Vemola's guard.
Miller scoring with some ground and pound.
Miller wants to control from the top but Vemola keeps moving.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vemola has momentary wrist control but Miller slips an elbow through the middle.
Miller won't allow Vemola to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Miller stops Vemola from standing up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Vemola is keeping the position.
Miller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Miller advances position into side control!
Miller lands some shots froms side control.
Miller cracks Vemola with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Vemola pushes Miller away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Miller gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Vemola down.
Miller lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Miller in side control lands a decent elbow.
Vemola on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Check out the look on Miller's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Vemola is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Miller scores with a couple of short elbows.
Vemola is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Miller is controlling him well.
Vemola takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vemola is trying to buck Miller off.
Miller working the ground and pound.
Miller scoring with punches and elbows.
Vemola on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Miller working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller scoring with punches from side control.
Miller lands an elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Vemola down.
Vemola is working to avoid the ground and pound but Miller connects with a decent elbow.
Karlos Vemola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miller is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Vemola's shoulder. That is not cool.

And that's the end of the fight!
Big Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Miller 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Big Miller!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Big Miller!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Big Miller!

Big Miller wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Big Miller 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
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Charleston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Fujita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Charleston
vs
Fujita

187 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
24
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Charleston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akira Fujita!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fujita shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Charleston is looking to escape.
Fujita trying to mount his opponent but Charleston defends it.
Charleston wants to control but Fujita is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Charleston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fujita on the ground.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fujita connects with a nice short shot to Charleston's temple.
Charleston on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Charleston tries to get out of the position.
Fujita tries to pass to full mount but Charleston defends it.

Fujita seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Charleston is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Akira Fujita!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Garner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartlomiej Bartnicki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Garner
vs
Bartnicki

195 cm
24
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
24
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Enjoys gardening

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Garner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bartlomiej Bartnicki!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garner fails with the takedown.
Bartnicki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garner is looking to clinch but Bartnicki is avoiding it.
Bartnicki tries for a takedown but Garner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Garner misses with a takedown attempt

and Bartnicki moves into the clinch.

Garner lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Garner is controlling the pace.

Bartnicki looking for submissions off his back.
Bartnicki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Garner trying to control but Bartnicki is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Garner landing with the ground and pound.

Bartnicki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Garner is aware though and is defending well.
Bartnicki wants to sweep but no luck.
Garner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Garner trying to control the position from guard on top but Bartnicki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Garner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Garner trying to control the position from guard on top but Bartnicki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bartnicki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Garner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bartnicki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Garner tries to free his leg and advance position but Bartnicki is retaining full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Bartnicki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bartnicki looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartnicki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Garner controls the pace.

Bartnicki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bartnicki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Garner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bartnicki keeping moving, preventing Garner from controlling successfully.
Garner is working Bartnicki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Garner scoring with punches to the head and body.
Garner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bartnicki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garner working some strikes from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Garner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Garner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Garner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bartnicki's guard.

Bartnicki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Garner lands a nice short elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garner working over Bartnicki with some ground and pound. Bartnicki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Garner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bartnicki is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Garner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bartnicki as he jumps to the side.
Bartnicki shoots for a double leg takedown but Garner sprawls well. He's pushed Bartnicki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Garner shoots in for a takedown but Bartnicki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sean Garner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bartnicki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bartnicki sprawls well. Bartnicki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Garner gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Garner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Bartnicki counters with a shoot takedown. Garner fights it but they end up in guard.
Bartnicki passes into half guard.
Bartnicki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garner is not content to let Bartnicki control the position.
Garner pushes Bartnicki off looking to stand but Bartnicki dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bartnicki controlling the action here.
Bartnicki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Garner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bartnicki.
Bartnicki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garner keeps working.
Garner is trying to stand.

Bartnicki seems to be working for a kimura but Garner defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartnicki is trying to control. Garner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Garner is defending against the submission attempts here by Bartnicki.
Bartnicki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Garner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Garner pushes Bartnicki off looking to stand but Bartnicki dives back in and keeps control.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartnicki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Garner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Garner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Garner is trying to stand back up but Bartnicki is controlling him
Garner trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Bartnicki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Garner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Garner pushes Bartnicki off looking to stand but Bartnicki dives back in and keeps control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartnicki wants to pass the guard but Garner is defending well.
Garner wants to get back to his feet.
Bartnicki is looking to advance position but Garner won't allow it.
Garner looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bartnicki is taking a breather. Garner says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

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

Garner gets a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bartlomiej Bartnicki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Garner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bartnicki pinned against the cage. Bartnicki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bartnicki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Garner has his takedown stuffed

and Bartnicki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Garner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Bartnicki has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Garner clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Garner looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bartnicki.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartnicki scores with punches and elbows.
Garner is trying to get back to his feet but Bartnicki has full control of the position and if anything, Garner has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Bartnicki is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Garner is defending well though. Bartnicki let's go of the attempt for now.

Bartnicki is persistently looking for the submission but Garner is defending it well.
Can Garner hold on?! Bartnicki is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartnicki biding his time, looking for the opening.

Garner is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Garner is trying to stand back up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartnicki lands with a hammerfist to the side of Garner's head.
Garner is trying to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bartlomiej Bartnicki!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Grant
vs
Pettis

175 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
23
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mario Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mauricio Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant doesn't manage to clinch there - Pettis circles away.
Pettis stuffs the takedown attempt from Grant. Grant gets slowly back to his feet.
Pettis is looking to clinch.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Grant enables Pettis to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Grant manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pettis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pettis tries to free his leg and advance position but Grant is retaining full guard.
Pettis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Mauricio Pettis has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Grant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pettis.
Pettis darts in looking for a takedown but Grant gets double underhooks and turns Pettis into the cage.

Pettis gets a trip takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant punching from the bottom.
Grant is looking to improve his position.
Grant trying to hold on to Pettis's head to control him but Pettis postures up.
Pettis is controlling the pace.
Grant is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Pettis jumps into side control!
Grant tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis staying calm.

Pettis is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Grant looks calm but he's in trouble here. Pettis gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Grant is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Pettis lets go of the hold and Grant can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mauricio Pettis!