RRFC Fight Night 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kris Kobbler (ranked 7324 p4p, 553 weight class) and Fernando Mendes (ranked 3593 p4p, 371 weight class). Fernando Mendes is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Kobbler
vs
Mendes

177 cm
23
158 lbs
3 - 4 - 1

177 cm
25
159 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kris Kobbler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fernando Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mendes is looking to clinch but Kobbler is avoiding it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kobbler is defended easily by Mendes.
Kobbler shoots in and drives through. Mendes sprawls well.
Mendes darts in looking for a takedown but Kobbler gets double underhooks and turns Mendes into the cage.
A quick step to the side and Kobbler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

Kobbler moves into range and clinches up with Mendes.
Kobbler controlling the action here for a moment.

Kobbler manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes doesn't manage to clinch there - Kobbler circles away.
Kobbler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mendes wants to counter the offense by Kobbler and move into the clinch position.
Mendes throws a body kick that misses.
As Mendes looks to move away, Kobbler throws a big counter combo but Mendes just gets out of the way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Mendes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mendes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kobbler trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kobbler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kobbler is looking to stand up but Mendes isn't so interested in that idea.
Kobbler looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Kobbler keeps moving.

Kobbler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mendes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kobbler shoots in and drives through. Mendes sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kris Kobbler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendes tries to clinch up but Kobbler circles away and keeps his distance.
Mendes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kobbler's waist but Kobbler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mendes off to one side.
Mendes throws a body punch but Kobbler moves out of range.
Mendes scores with a one two! Kobbler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes with a lazy takedown attempt

and Kobbler counters by moving into the clinch.
Kobbler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mendes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mendes tries to clinch but Kobbler is having none of it.
Kobbler went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mendes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mendes or perhaps it was just good defense by Kobbler, which made it look bad.
Mendes dives in for a single leg takedown but Kobbler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kobbler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mendes wants to clinch up but Kobbler keeps it at a distance.

Kobbler looking to score a takedown here. Mendes is defending well but Kobbler drives through and ends up in Mendes's guard.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Kobbler from controlling successfully.
Kobbler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mendes is looking for a triangle but Kobbler pushes his legs off easily.
Kobbler wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.

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

Mendes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kobbler defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kobbler would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kris Kobbler will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

No luck with that takedown attempt from Kobbler.
Kobbler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Kobbler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mendes sprawls well initially but Kobbler persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mendes wants to control the action here but instead Kobbler manages to pass to full mount!
Mendes holds of for dear life.
Kobbler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mendes on the ground.
Mendes is working to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobbler controlling from mount.
Mendes is looking to improve his position but Kobbler isn't that keen on the idea.
Mendes tries to lock up and control but Kobbler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mendes tries to buck Kobbler off but he can't manage it.
Kris Kobbler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kobbler blocks Mendes's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Kobbler prevents Mendes from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kobbler throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mendes because Kobbler loaded up on that one.

Kobbler goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mendes is on top in guard.
Kobbler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mendes trying to control but Kobbler is working from the bottom.
Kobbler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendes.
Mendes controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes trying to control but Kobbler is working from the bottom.
Kobbler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Kobbler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kobbler throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mendes dives in and grabs Kobbler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kobbler pushes down on Mendes's head and hops out.
Mendes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kobbler misses with a body shot.
Mendes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Mendes gets a takedown into half guard.

Kobbler manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Mendes throws a front kick aimed at Kobbler's knee but Kobbler avoids it well.
Mendes with a poor takedown

and Kobbler moves into the clinch.
Kris Kobbler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Mendes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kobbler jumps guard.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Kobbler keeps moving.
Mendes stands and throws Kobbler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kris Kobbler dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kobbler kicks Mendes off and gets to his feet.
Kobbler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kobbler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice sprawl there from Mendes as Kobbler shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Kobbler has Mendes up against the cage in a clinch.
Mendes avoids a wild elbow strike from Kobbler.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobbler stalling in the clinch.

Kobbler decides to pull guard.
Kobbler has a closed guard, preventing Mendes from standing up.
Mendes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mendes trying to control but Kobbler is working from the bottom.
Mendes preventing the sweep.
Mendes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mendes forces his way into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes trying to control the pace.
Mendes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kobbler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kobbler trying to hold on to Mendes's head to control him but Mendes postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobbler is trying desperately to improve position.

Mendes with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mendes looking to ground and pound but Kobbler is blocking nicely.
Kobbler is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mendes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kobbler is looking to escape.

Mendes throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Kobbler has his hands clasped together but Mendes breaks the hold and Kobbler is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Mendes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fernando Mendes!
An out of breath Fernando Mendes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Avgua Siav Leo Nani (ranked 3334 p4p, 355 weight class) and Rory Rothstein (ranked 3661 p4p, 381 weight class). Avgua Siav Leo Nani could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rory Rothstein's chin.

Siav Leo Nani
vs
Rothstein

184 cm
26
158 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

185 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

One stop shop

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Avgua Siav Leo Nani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rory Rothstein!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rothstein throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Leo Nani tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rothstein is in Leo Nani's guard.
Rothstein wants to control from the top but Leo Nani keeps moving.

Rothstein gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Leo Nani shoots in for a double leg but Rothstein sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Leo Nani misses with a takedown

and Rothstein decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Leo Nani's guard.
Rothstein controls from within his opponent's guard.

Leo Nani has his foot on Rothstein's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rothstein works his way back into a safe position though.
Rothstein controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rothstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Leo Nani working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rothstein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rothstein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rothstein really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leo Nani. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rothstein wants to pass the guard but Leo Nani is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothstein 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.
Rothstein postures up and lands a big shot to Leo Nani's brow.
Rothstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Leo Nani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Leo Nani is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rothstein defends well.
Rothstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Leo Nani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Avgua Siav Leo Nani!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Don Sheidu (ranked 4193 p4p, 218 weight class) and Alf Garnet (ranked 6496 p4p, 271 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sheidu
vs
Garnet

167 cm
25
139 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

165 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Don Sheidu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alf Garnet!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garnet throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Garnet throws a series of punches but Sheidu moves out of range.
Sheidu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garnet lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sheidu circles away quickly and effectively.

Garnet pushes Sheidu up against the cage in a clinch.

Sheidu decides to pull guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Don Sheidu!
The defeated Alf Garnet had this to say: 'A big thanks to Underground Supps for their support.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kyoksu Tuhura (ranked 3604 p4p, 193 weight class) and Domonic Dilbrandt (ranked 3726 p4p, 198 weight class). Dilbrandt is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Champ is Here. Domonic Dilbrandt is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Tuhura
vs
Dilbrandt

168 cm
26
140 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

173 cm
18
148 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Groove Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyoksu Tuhura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Domonic Dilbrandt!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dilbrandt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tuhura misses with a head kick.
A nice side step and Dilbrandt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tuhura dives in and grabs Dilbrandt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dilbrandt pushes down on Tuhura's head and hops out.
Dilbrandt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dilbrandt.

It looks like Kyoksu Tuhura has been cut.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dilbrandt.
Tuhura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tuhura slips a straight right by Dilbrandt.
Tuhura is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt delivers a nice body kick.
Dilbrandt misses with the combination.
Tuhura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuhura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dilbrandt loads up on a big right hand but Tuhura slips the punch.
As Dilbrandt looks to move away, Tuhura throws a big counter combo but Dilbrandt just gets out of the way.
Dilbrandt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tuhura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that misses.
Dilbrandt keeps the fight on the outside.
Tuhura looks to land a left hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range nicely.
Dilbrandt unleashes a big counter combination but Tuhura bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Domonic Dilbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tuhura keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Crunch! Dilbrandt slams his shin into Tuhura's torso.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuhura defending well as Dilbrandt loads up on a big left hand.
Dilbrandt throws a body shot but no joy.
Tuhura is looking to counter punch.
Jab, jab by Dilbrandt - just one landing.
Dilbrandt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dilbrandt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Dilbrandt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dilbrandt.
Jab from Dilbrandt.

Tuhura is rocked!
Tuhura throws a right hand that misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tuhura walks into a left hand.
Oh Tuhura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dilbrandt sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Tuhura's defenses. It connects perfectly with Tuhura's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Domonic Dilbrandt!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Domonic Dilbrandt made sure he mentioned Groove Gear, 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
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Barry Diemomd (ranked 3836 p4p, 395 weight class) and Kyung Joong Ho (ranked 24252 p4p, 581 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Diemomd
vs
Joong Ho

179 cm
22
165 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

181 cm
25
156 lbs
2 - 4 - 1

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barry Diemomd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kyung Joong Ho!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joong Ho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joong Ho tries to clinch there but Diemomd circles away.
Kyung Joong Ho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diemomd keeps the fight on the outside.
Diemomd throwing a counter right hand but Joong Ho manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Joong Ho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diemomd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diemomd went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Diemomd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joong Ho.
Joong Ho throws a head kick that half lands.
Joong Ho throws a head kick but Diemomd moves out of range.
Joong Ho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diemomd.
Diemomd lands a two punch combo.
Joong Ho tries to bum rush Diemomd with a series of wild strikes but Diemomd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diemomd wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Diemomd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Joong Ho throws a series of punches but Diemomd avoids them all with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diemomd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joong Ho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joong Ho throws a head kick but Diemomd moves out of range.
Diemomd shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Joong Ho as he jumps to the side.
Diemomd connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diemomd works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diemomd has a takedown stuffed.
Joong Ho throws a head kick that Diemomd semi-blocks.
Diemomd darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Joong Ho wants to clinch.
Joong Ho doesn't manage to clinch there - Diemomd circles away.
Diemomd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diemomd lands a two punch combo.
Joong Ho is looking to clinch.
Diemomd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joong Ho circles away quickly and effectively.
Joong Ho lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Diemomd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joong Ho tries to clinch up but Diemomd circles away and keeps his distance.
Diemomd throwing a counter right hand but Joong Ho manages to avoid it.
Diemomd tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Joong Ho swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Diemomd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Diemomd coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joong Ho moves in looking to clinch but Diemomd pushes him off.
Joong Ho tries to clinch up.
Diemomd is looking for a counter combo.
Diemomd walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Joong Ho checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Diemomd misses.
Diemomd takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Diemomd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joong Ho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kyung Joong Ho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Joong Ho.

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

Diemomd is working for a kimura but Joong Ho is defending it quite comfortably.
Nice strikes from Diemomd there.
Joong Ho wants to get back to his feet.
Diemomd frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Joong Ho bucks Diemomd off and manages to get back to his feet!
Joong Ho tries a head kick but it misses.
Joong Ho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Diemomd darts in and clinches Joong Ho up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diemomd is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Joong Ho gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Diemomd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joong Ho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diemomd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diemomd works the jab nicely.
Diemomd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Joong Ho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Joong Ho gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Diemomd lands a couple of digs.
Diemomd postures up and lands a big shot to Joong Ho's brow.
Diemomd engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Joong Ho wants to get back to his feet but Diemomd is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Diemomd not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Diemomd sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Joong Ho's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diemomd perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diemomd is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Joong Ho is trying to stand back up but Diemomd is controlling him
Diemomd trying to control the action but Joong Ho is working from the bottom.
Joong Ho wants to get back to his feet.
Diemomd works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diemomd tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diemomd working Joong Ho over with strikes here.
Joong Ho is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A head kick misses from Joong Ho.
Joong Ho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diemomd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Joong Ho is looking to clinch but Diemomd is avoiding it.
Diemomd fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Joong Ho checks it well.
Joong Ho throws a head kick but Diemomd moves out of range.
Joong Ho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joong Ho blocks the body kick.
Diemomd scores with a punch to the head.
Diemomd throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diemomd avoids the head kick by Joong Ho.
Joong Ho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diemomd.

Diemomd takes the fight into the clinch.
Diemomd is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joong Ho gets underhooks to prevent Diemomd's takedown attempt.
Joong Ho tries to circle away but Diemomd has him pinned against the cage.

Diemomd drags the fight down to the ground.
Diemomd looking for a sweep. Not yet Diemomd, not yet.
Joong Ho wants to stand but Diemomd is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diemomd is adopting a defensive guard.
Diemomd wants to sweep here but Joong Ho controlling him for the moment.

Diemomd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diemomd has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Joong Ho trying to stand up but can't free himself from Diemomd's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diemomd is on top in guard.

Diemomd with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Joong Ho is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Diemomd working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Diemomd works over Joong Ho with some ground and pound from guard.
Diemomd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diemomd won't allow Joong Ho to get back to his feet.
Diemomd slips nicely into half guard.
Diemomd controlling the action here.
Diemomd trying to control from half guard but Joong Ho is working away.
Barry Diemomd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diemomd tries to pass the half guard into mount. Joong Ho knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Diemomd working over Joong Ho with some ground and pound. Joong Ho looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joong Ho is trying to stand back up but Diemomd is controlling him
Diemomd is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Joong Ho is trying to stand up here but Diemomd is controlling him well.
Diemomd working Joong Ho over with strikes.
Diemomd looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Joong Ho kicks off Diemomd and gets to his feet.
Barry Diemomd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joong Ho plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Diemomd misses with an uppercut.
Joong Ho wants to clinch up but Diemomd keeps it at a distance.
Joong Ho scores with a head kick. Diemomd tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Joong Ho is breathing heavily.
Diemomd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joong Ho takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diemomd lands with a slapping head kick.
Jab by Diemomd.
Diemomd lunges at Joong Ho with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Joong Ho's hand.
Joong Ho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Joong Ho throws a right and a left that Diemomd avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Joong Ho.
Diemomd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diemomd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joong Ho tries to clinch but Diemomd moves out of range.
Joong Ho tries to clinch up.
No luck for Diemomd with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Diemomd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joong Ho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diemomd with a nice cross.

Diemomd shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Diemomd trying to control the pace.

Joong Ho manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Diemomd keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Diemomd dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Diemomd shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Joong Ho defends it nicely.
A big right from Diemomd misses.
Diemomd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joong Ho can do to turn this around?
Joong Ho tries to clinch but Diemomd moves out of range.
Joong Ho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barry Diemomd is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Joong Ho.
Diemomd swats away the attempt to clinch by Joong Ho.
Diemomd throws a series of punches but Joong Ho moves out of range.
Joong Ho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joong Ho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diemomd.
Joong Ho walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diemomd circles away from the clinch attempt
and Diemomd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Joong Ho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Diemomd changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Joong Ho looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Joong Ho sneaks out the side door and pushes Diemomd away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Diemomd - just one landing.
Diemomd throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Joong Ho's waist but Joong Ho gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diemomd off to one side.
Diemomd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

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

Joong Ho manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Diemomd keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joong Ho tries to break the clinch but Diemomd is controlling the position.
Joong Ho letting Diemomd take a breather here.

Diemomd jumps guard and drags Joong Ho to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Diemomd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joong Ho is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diemomd trying to control the position.
Joong Ho is looking to stand up but Diemomd won't let him.
Diemomd wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Diemomd wants to sweep but no luck.
Diemomd pulls Joong Ho in to control the position.
Diemomd punching from the bottom - just letting Joong Ho know he's still in a fight.

Diemomd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Joong Ho is aware though and is defending well.
Diemomd trying to control the position.
Joong Ho wants to get up but he can't break Diemomd's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Joong Ho tries to close the distance and clinch but Diemomd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Joong Ho throws a series of punches but Diemomd avoids them all with ease.
Diemomd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diemomd keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Joong Ho blocks the leg kick.
Joong Ho is looking for the big counter here.
Joong Ho tries to clinch up but Diemomd circles away and keeps his distance.

Diemomd closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Joong Ho quickly recovers to half guard.

Diemomd seems to be working for a kimura but Joong Ho defends the submission attempt.

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

Joong Ho is defending against the submission attempts here by Diemomd.
Joong Ho is trying to stand up here but Diemomd is controlling him well.
Barry Diemomd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diemomd keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Joong Ho is trying to stand up here but Diemomd is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diemomd controlling the action here.
Joong Ho is trying to stand up here but Diemomd is controlling him well.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Diemomd throws a series of punches but Joong Ho moves out of range.
Diemomd connects with a body shot.
Joong Ho tries to clinch but Diemomd moves out of range.
Joong Ho throws a head kick but Diemomd moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Diemomd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Joong Ho doesn't seem phased though.
Joong Ho scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joong Ho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diemomd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kyung Joong Ho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Diemomd fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Joong Ho to the ground. Diemomd is now in Joong Ho's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Barry Diemomd.
Well Diemomd has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Diemomd!
During a confident post fight interview, Barry Diemomd thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marchiano Giovinazzi (ranked 5642 p4p, 487 weight class) and Akhmatbek Zholdoshev (ranked 6623 p4p, 527 weight class). Marchiano Giovinazzi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Giovinazzi
vs
Zholdoshev

185 cm
25
160 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

185 cm
25
157 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Marchiano Giovinazzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akhmatbek Zholdoshev!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zholdoshev pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Zholdoshev throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Giovinazzi stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Zholdoshev follows into mount!

Giovinazzi is rocked!

It looks like Marchiano Giovinazzi has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Giovinazzi is looking to improve his position but Zholdoshev isn't that keen on the idea.
Oh Giovinazzi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zholdoshev wants to control the pace but Giovinazzi is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giovinazzi gets back to half guard.
Giovinazzi missing with punches from the bottom.
Giovinazzi throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
It looks like Zholdoshev is going to stand back up.
Giovinazzi seems to have got his legs back now.
Giovinazzi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zholdoshev trying to stand up but can't free himself from Giovinazzi's guard.
Giovinazzi thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Giovinazzi striking off his back.
Giovinazzi throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Zholdoshev trying to stand up but can't free himself from Giovinazzi's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giovinazzi throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Giovinazzi striking off his back but it's not causing Zholdoshev any problems.
Zholdoshev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Giovinazzi throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Giovinazzi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Giovinazzi 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.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zholdoshev pushes Giovinazzi off looking to stand but Giovinazzi dives back in and keeps control.

Giovinazzi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zholdoshev wants to get back to his feet.

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

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Giovinazzi seems to be looking for submissions.
Zholdoshev wants to get back to his feet.

Giovinazzi is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Zholdoshev is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marchiano Giovinazzi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dalinar Kholin (ranked 3906 p4p, 351 weight class) and Mike Haggar (ranked 2990 p4p, 297 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 Mike Haggar was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Kholin
vs
Haggar

187 cm
23
221 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

202 cm
20
266 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dalinar Kholin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Haggar!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haggar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kholin manages to avoid it.
Kholin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Haggar throws a body shot but no joy.
Kholin fails to land the takedown.

Kholin feints and as Haggar raises his hands in defense, Kholin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Haggar 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.
Kholin wants to control from the top but Haggar keeps moving.
Haggar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kholin's guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haggar won't allow Kholin to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kholin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Haggar manages to get himself to full guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haggar working a defensive guard here.
Haggar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kholin is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kholin trying to control but Haggar is working from the bottom.
Haggar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kholin lands a couple of digs.
Haggar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kholin manages to get himself to full guard.

Haggar connects with a couple of short punches.
Kholin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Haggar connects with a couple of short punches.
Haggar is looking to work some ground and pound but Kholin has wrist control.
Haggar landing with the ground and pound.
Haggar advances to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kholin tries to roll over but Haggar keeps him under control.
Kholin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Haggar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Haggar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Haggar working over Kholin with some ground and pound. Kholin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kholin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kholin is looking for a sweep. Haggar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kholin is looking to control Haggar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kholin avoid being mounted?
Haggar working the head and body with strikes.
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!
Kholin tries to get to full guard but Haggar has control of the leg.
Haggar passes to side control.
Haggar working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Haggar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kholin manages to get back to half guard.
Haggar wants to free his trapped foot but Kholin is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haggar working over Kholin with some ground and pound. Kholin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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. Haggar connects with a nice short shot to Kholin's temple.
Haggar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kholin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Haggar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kholin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Haggar wants to pass the guard but Kholin is keeping the position.
Haggar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kholin controls Haggar momentarily but Haggar frees himself.
Haggar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kholin's head.
Haggar pushing down on Kholin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Haggar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Haggar uses his free foot to push down on Kholin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kholin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Haggar connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Haggar lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haggar raining down shots from the mount!

Kholin is rocked!
Haggar lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Oh Kholin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haggar cracks Kholin with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Haggar!