WCSA VI PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sarkis Terteryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Munch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terteryan comes into the arena with Röyksopp - The Fear blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Terteryan
vs
Munch

178 cm
39
240 lbs
24 - 31 - 0

225 cm
37
289 lbs
8 - 12 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 24 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sarkis Terteryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Munch!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terteryan swings for the body but Munch moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Munch has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.

Munch gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Terteryan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Terteryan wants to control from the top but Munch keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Terteryan throwing strikes but missing.
Terteryan content to stall in guard here.
Munch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Terteryan is controlling him.
Terteryan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Munch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Terteryan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Munch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Munch working a defensive guard here.
Terteryan wants to control from the top but Munch keeps moving.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Munch wants to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Terteryan. That's going to slow Munch down.
Decent striking displayed by Munch there.

Terteryan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munch has Terteryan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Terteryan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Munch stalls.
Terteryan crunches a lovely knee into Munch's ribcage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terteryan is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Terteryan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Munch is trying to keep an underhook but Terteryan manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Terteryan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Terteryan with the ground and pound but Munch uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Terteryan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Terteryan with a nice head shot there.

Munch is looking for a triangle but Terteryan pushes his legs off easily.
Munch wants to stand but Terteryan is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terteryan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Terteryan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Terteryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Munch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Terteryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Terteryan wants to control from the top but Munch keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Terteryan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Terteryan postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Terteryan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Terteryan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Munch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Terteryan wants to control from the top but Munch keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Terteryan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Munch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Terteryan drops his shoulder and cracks Munch with a huge uppercut! Munch goes down! Can Terteryan finish him?

Munch is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Terteryan gets to his feet and stands over Munch, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Munch felt that one! Terteryan unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Munch from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sarkis Terteryan!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sarkis Terteryan made sure he mentioned Das Labor, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Burbank Bulldog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lj Gibbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bulldog comes to the cage accompanied by British Bulldog. Gibbs comes into a darkened arena with his song building. LJ Gibbs kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Burbank Bulldog could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lj Gibbs's chin.

Bulldog
vs
Gibbs

172 cm
38
185 lbs
17 - 20 - 0

182 cm
38
186 lbs
12 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
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 17 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Burbank Bulldog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lj Gibbs!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibbs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bulldog tries to avoid it but Gibbs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bulldog to the ground. Bulldog escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Bulldog darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

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

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

Bulldog is working for a kimura but Gibbs is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gibbs keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulldog trying to control from half guard but Gibbs is working away.
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. Bulldog connects with a nice short shot to Gibbs's temple.
Bulldog thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bulldog trying to control from half guard but Gibbs is working away.
Bulldog passes to side control.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulldog working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

Bulldog wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gibbs, who protects the arm well.
We've been hearing good reports from Bulldog's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bulldog is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gibbs knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gibbs is looking to regain half guard here but Bulldog keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibbs is not content to let Bulldog control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bulldog stands up.

Gibbs gets a double leg takedown into Bulldog's guard.
Gibbs wants to control from the top but Bulldog keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gibbs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gibbs slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gibbs is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Gibbs decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bulldog, up you get!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gibbs throws a head kick that misses.
Gibbs tries to clinch but Bulldog moves out of range.
Bulldog lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gibbs throws a series of punches but Bulldog moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Burbank Bulldog will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Gibbs swats away the attempt to clinch by Bulldog.
Bulldog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gibbs fails with a takedown attempt.

Bulldog gets a takedown into half guard.

Bulldog is working for a submission of some sort.
Bulldog is looking to take a break and control but Gibbs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Gibbs manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulldog defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gibbs.
Gibbs dives in and grabs Bulldog's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bulldog pushes down on Gibbs's head and hops out.
Burbank Bulldog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lj Gibbs.
Bulldog tries to bum rush Gibbs with a series of wild strikes but Gibbs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gibbs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gibbs has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bulldog will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bulldog moves in looking to clinch but Gibbs pushes him off.
Bulldog doesn't manage to clinch there - Gibbs circles away.
Gibbs misses with a takedown

and Bulldog counters by clinching up.
Bulldog keeps control of Gibbs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gibbs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bulldog is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs is trying to break the clinch but Bulldog is controlling him.
Bulldog is trying to break the clinch but Gibbs is controlling him.
Bulldog prevents the takedown attempt.
Gibbs tries to pull guard but Bulldog forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Gibbs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gibbs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bulldog sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bulldog looks for a takedown but Gibbs sprawls well.
Bulldog misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Burbank Bulldog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gibbs doesn't manage to clinch there - Bulldog circles away.
Gibbs misses with a takedown attempt - Bulldog sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gibbs lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bulldog looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gibbs avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gibbs shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bulldog manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Gibbs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gibbs is stalling in the full guard.
Bulldog managing to control the position.
Gibbs's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bulldog is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gibbs stops Bulldog from standing up.
Gibbs stays in close to Bulldog's body and controls the position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Lj Gibbs hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gibbs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bulldog as he jumps to the side.
Bulldog shoots in looking for a takedown but Gibbs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bulldog's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gibbs swats away the attempt to clinch by Bulldog.
Bulldog displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gibbs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bulldog misses with a takedown attempt
and Gibbs makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gibbs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bulldog circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Bulldog. No joy for Gibbs on that attempt.
Gibbs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Burbank Bulldog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lj Gibbs.
Bulldog fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gibbs avoids it really well and circles away.
Bulldog throws a series of punches but Gibbs moves out of range.
Gibbs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bulldog manages to avoid it.
Bulldog changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gibbs tries to avoid it but Bulldog manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gibbs to the ground. Gibbs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bulldog goes for a double leg but Gibbs avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gibbs continues to drive forward.

Gibbs breaks from the clinch.
Gibbs fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gibbs slaps away a takedown attempt from Bulldog, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Bulldog as Gibbs shoots in.
A combination from Bulldog does no damage.
Gibbs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bulldog as he avoids it easily.
A big right from Bulldog misses.
Gibbs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bulldog.
Bulldog tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gibbs swivels and escapes.
Gibbs with a lazy takedown attempt

and Bulldog moves into the clinch.

Gibbs gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Gibbs content to control rather than advance.
Gibbs is trying to control the action in half guard but Bulldog is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulldog is looking to improve his position.

Bulldog is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gibbs pulls his head out easily.
Bulldog tries to kick Gibbs off but Gibbs keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gibbs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bulldog keeps working.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bulldog trying to control from the bottom.
Gibbs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Gibbs maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bulldog could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gibbs has cracked it and Bulldog is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gibbs!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lj Gibbs!
Lj Gibbs managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Das Labor, into his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Odafin Tutuola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams comes to the cage accompanied by Rihanna - So Hard. Tim Adams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Adams
vs
Tutuola

170 cm
38
187 lbs
13 - 21 - 2

185 cm
37
185 lbs
19 - 23 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Odafin Tutuola!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Adams is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tutuola can't fight it off and eventually Adams manages to take the fight to the floor. Tutuola looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Adams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Adams 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.
Adams wants to control from the top but Tutuola keeps moving.
Adams preventing the sweep.
Tutuola working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adams.
Adams throws a strike but Tutuola rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tutuola trying to stand up but can't free himself from Adams's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Adams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tutuola wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Adams is looking to stand up but Tutuola isn't so interested in that idea.
Tutuola wants to stand but Adams is controlling his posture from full guard.

Adams pushes Tutuola off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Adams throws a series of punches but Tutuola avoids them all with ease.
Adams tries to clinch there but Tutuola circles away.
Adams misses with the combination.
Adams tries to clinch there but Tutuola circles away.
Tutuola fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adams misses with a double jab
and Tutuola counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams tries to clinch but Tutuola is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams misses with a low kick.
Adams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Tutuola counters by clinching up.
Our sources have told us that Adams has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Tutuola is trying to break the clinch but Adams is controlling him.

Tutuola manages to break the clinch.
Adams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adams misses with a two punch combination.
Adams scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tim Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adams fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Adams misses.
Tutuola throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adams.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adams with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tutuola counters with a head kick. That will keep Adams thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams fails to land with a series of punches.
Tutuola looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tutuola shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Adams as he jumps to the side.
Tutuola lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adams circles away quickly and effectively.
Adams throws a push kick but Tutuola 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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Adams is defended easily by Tutuola.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Adams is defended easily by Tutuola.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tim Adams will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Adams looks to land a combination but Tutuola avoids it well.
Tutuola slips a jab and a cross from Adams.
Adams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tutuola counters with a left and a right that stings Adams.
Tutuola slips a jab and a cross from Adams.
Tutuola shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Adams as he jumps to the side.
A punch combination from Tutuola misses.

Adams knocks Tutuola to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?

Tutuola is rocked!

It looks like Odafin Tutuola has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Tutuola is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Adams can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Adams!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tim Adams made sure he mentioned Das Labor, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jiu Jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jitsu comes to the cage accompanied by Nikkfurie- The a la Menthe. Rasputin has chosen TURISAS - Rasputin as his entrance music. Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jiu Jitsu's chin.

Jitsu
vs
Yefimovich Rasputin

225 cm
39
287 lbs
20 - 19 - 0

225 cm
39
287 lbs
28 - 30 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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 20 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jiu Jitsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jitsu.

Rasputin forces Jitsu back against the cage and clinches.
Jitsu wants to take the fight to the mat but Rasputin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Rasputin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jitsu fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jiu Jitsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasputin fails with the takedown.
Jitsu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rasputin is fending him off so far but Jitsu persists. Nope, Rasputin circles away and we're back to standing.

Rasputin drives through and clinches with Jitsu against the cage.
Jitsu wants a takedown but no success here.
Rasputin throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Rasputin pulls guard effortlessly.
Rasputin wants to sweep but no luck.
Jitsu controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rasputin wants to stand and escape but Jitsu is having none of it.
Jitsu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rasputin swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Rasputin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jitsu has picked Rasputin up and slammed him! Rasputin can't keep hold of the triangle and Jitsu manages to pass to side control!

Jitsu is trying to get an arm triangle but Rasputin is defending well.
Rasputin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jitsu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rasputin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rasputin is looking to regain half guard here but Jitsu keeps moving and retains side control.
Rasputin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jitsu wants to control but Rasputin is keeping him busy.
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!
Rasputin can't do much from the bottom here.
Rasputin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Jitsu's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
A lull in the action here as Jitsu stalls from top position.
Rasputin is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin regains half guard.

Rasputin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rasputin wants to control but Jitsu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jitsu maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Rasputin could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Jitsu has cracked it and Rasputin is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Jitsu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jiu Jitsu!
A relieved looking Jiu Jitsu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timothy Mcgee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcgee comes to the cage accompanied by McGee. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Mcgee
vs
Martinez

187 cm
38
225 lbs
18 - 20 - 1

190 cm
22
210 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Timothy Mcgee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Martinez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mcgee slips under a jab from Martinez.

Mcgee closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mcgee lands in his opponent's guard.

Martinez is looking for a triangle but Mcgee pushes his legs off easily.

Martinez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mcgee looking to sit in guard and control but Martinez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Martinez tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcgee is retaining full guard.

Mcgee has his feet on Martinez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martinez fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez misses the jab.
Mcgee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Mcgee scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Mcgee decides to take the fight back to the feet.

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

Mcgee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Martinez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Martinez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Martinez is trying to work for a kimura but Mcgee is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Martinez wants to work for an arm triangle but Mcgee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mcgee is trying to control but can't.
Mcgee is looking for a sweep. Martinez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mcgee flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mcgee gets full guard.
Martinez is pushing down on Mcgee's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mcgee is fighting to maintain full guard but Martinez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mcgee trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!

Martinez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Martinez goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mcgee turns into him and now he's in Martinez's guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Johnny Martinez! Johnny Martinez retains his light heavyweight title!
Johnny Martinez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.