S.A.F.O TITLE CHALLENGER PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Felix Yong (ranked 23401 p4p, 596 weight class) and Brian Gazim (ranked 3789 p4p, 389 weight class). Felix Yong looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Yong
vs
Gazim

172 cm
19
158 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

175 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Yong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Gazim!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Yong gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yong looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Yong trying to control the position.
Gazim lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gazim keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yong's head.
Gazim with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gazim keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yong's head.

Yong is rocked!
Gazim stands up over Yong, holding on to his feet. Gazim throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Yong is out cold! Gazim lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brian Gazim!
An out of breath Brian Gazim thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Petrov (ranked 4336 p4p, 371 weight class) and Hermon Su Sing (ranked 6768 p4p, 478 weight class). Petrov comes to the cage accompanied by They want too see me fall. Hermon Su Sing will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Petrov
vs
Su Sing

183 cm
25
236 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

216 cm
25
230 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hermon Su Sing!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Su Sing scores with a leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Su Sing or perhaps it was just good defense by Petrov, which made it look bad.
Petrov throws a series of punches but Su Sing moves out of range.
Su Sing unleashes a big counter combination but Petrov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Su Sing is looking to clinch but Petrov is avoiding it.
Su Sing scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Petrov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Su Sing!
Su Sing takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Petrov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Su Sing has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Su Sing gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Su Sing is trying to maintain the position but Petrov is very close to passing his half guard.
Su Sing won't allow Petrov to pass to mount.

Petrov postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Su Sing to stand up.
Su Sing tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Petrov defends well and Su Sing ends up having to push Petrov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Petrov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ivan Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hermon Su Sing.

Petrov dives in and scores a takedown into Su Sing's guard.
Petrov won't allow Su Sing to sweep him here.

Petrov stands up from Su Sing's guard - Petrov perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Su Sing tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petrov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A counter left hand to the body from Petrov misses its target.

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

Petrov decides to stand back up.

Petrov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Su Sing sprawls well initially but Petrov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Su Sing tries to get to full guard but Petrov has control of the leg.
Su Sing is trying to escape back to his feet but Petrov uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Petrov controls the position.
Su Sing takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

It looks like Hermon Su Sing has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Petrov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Su Sing knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Petrov stands up.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov misses with a series of wild punches.
Su Sing is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Petrov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That has opened up Hermon Su Sing's cut even more.
Horrible takedown attempt by Su Sing or perhaps it was just good defense by Petrov, which made it look bad.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Su Sing showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov digs a good hook to Su Sing's body.
Petrov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Petrov wants it to stay on the feet.
Su Sing looks winded!

Petrov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Su Sing seems a little lost for a moment, as Petrov dominates the positioning.
Su Sing is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Petrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hermon Su Sing's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.

Nice combo by Petrov! Oh, that's hurt him - Su Sing falls to the canvas and Petrov follows him into side control.
Petrov landing strikes.

Su Sing is rocked!

The cut above Hermon Su Sing's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A big shot lands for Petrov! That's hurt Su Sing! Will he recover? Petrov fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Petrov!
A very excited looking Ivan Petrov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Argus Mungus (ranked 4914 p4p, 395 weight class) and Mike Kelly (ranked 4107 p4p, 360 weight class). Argus Mungus had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 266.8lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Mike Kelly has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mungus
vs
Kelly

205 cm
25
290 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
227 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

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 Hilo, Argus Mungus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mungus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mungus lands the left hand.
Mungus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

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

Kelly is rocked!

It looks like Mike Kelly has been cut.
Mungus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kelly is still on wobbly legs! Can Mungus finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelly shoots in for a takedown but Mungus shows good takedown defense.
Mungus circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Kelly to the canvas! Kelly doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Mungus keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Argus Mungus!

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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Guyir Herdack (ranked 4078 p4p, 174 weight class) and Muhamad Fatih (ranked 4375 p4p, 189 weight class). Muhamad Fatih is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Herdack
vs
Fatih

168 cm
25
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

160 cm
24
135 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Guyir Herdack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Muhamad Fatih!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fatih closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Herdack to the mat! Herdack manages to get full guard.
Herdack can't keep his opponent in guard - Fatih advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Fatih is working for a submission of some sort.
Fatih is stalling here. Herdack is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fatih seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Herdack has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Herdack is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fatih knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Herdack is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fatih is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Herdack is breathing heavily.
Fatih wants to control but Herdack postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatih sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Herdack wants to pass to mount but Fatih is defending the position.

Herdack is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fatih slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Herdack wants to pass the guard but Fatih is keeping the position.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fatih is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Fatih is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Herdack drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fatih dives on top into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herdack keeping moving, preventing Fatih from controlling successfully.
Herdack is pulling down on Fatih's head to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatih trying to control the position from guard on top but Herdack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herdack seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fatih looking to sit in guard and control but Herdack gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Herdack has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

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

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herdack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fatih is keeping the position for now.
Fatih manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Herdack manages to get himself to full guard.

Fatih drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Herdack dives on top into guard.

Herdack thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fatih controls Herdack momentarily but Herdack frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Fatih is looking for a triangle but Herdack pushes his legs off easily.

Herdack drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fatih dives on top into guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Muhamad Fatih 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.

Fatih shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Herdack is trying to defend but Fatih finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Fatih is trying to work for a kimura but Herdack is defending well.
Herdack is staying active underneath Fatih, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herdack keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herdack is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Fatih is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Herdack sees it coming and defends easily.
Fatih wants to pass the guard but Herdack is defending well.

Herdack is defending against the submission attempts here by Fatih.

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.

Fatih is working for a submission of some sort.
Fatih trying to control the action but Herdack is working from the bottom.
Herdack tries to get to full guard but Fatih has control of the leg.
Muhamad Fatih has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fatih is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Herdack still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Herdack has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

Herdack tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Herdack has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Herdack tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fatih gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fatih looking for submissions off his back.
Fatih gets back to full guard.
Fatih bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Herdack's guard.

Fatih is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Herdack is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Herdack has escaped and now he's on top!

Fatih is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Herdack is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fatih is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fatih has escaped and now he's on top!

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Muhamad Fatih showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Herdack enables Fatih to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Herdack manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fatih wants to control from the top but Herdack keeps moving.
Herdack pulls Fatih in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fatih trying to control the position from guard on top but Herdack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fatih might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Herdack haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fatih has gone for a leg lock! Herdack slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fatih's guard.

Herdack postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fatih is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Herdack, into his guard.

Fatih is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herdack has control of Fatih's left arm, preventing Fatih from doing any damage.
Fatih has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fatih trying to control but Herdack is working from the bottom.

Fatih is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fatih tries to free his leg and advance position but Herdack is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fatih is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Herdack is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Herdack has escaped and now he's on top!

Fatih working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Herdack doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Fatih is tightening it up a little... Herdack has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Herdack reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Herdack taps out! Nice BJJ there by Fatih!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Muhamad Fatih!

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FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cajun Crippler (ranked 6465 p4p, 573 weight class) and Duke Johnson (ranked 6065 p4p, 549 weight class). Cajun Crippler could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Duke Johnson's chin.

Crippler
vs
Johnson

187 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
22
211 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cajun Crippler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Duke Johnson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Crippler counters with a two punch combo.
Johnson tried to score with a low kick but Crippler checks it.
Crippler throws a head kick that half lands.

Johnson moves into the clinch.
Crippler tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Crippler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Crippler tries to score a body lock takedown but Johnson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Johnson breaks from the clinch.

Johnson looking to score a takedown here. Crippler is defending well but Johnson drives through and ends up in Crippler's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson cracks Crippler with a solid left hand.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to Crippler's temple.
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Duke Johnson!
Duke Johnson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hot Spunk, into his post fight interview.

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hype
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Max Engelmann (ranked 22557 p4p, 255 weight class) and Bryton Millhouse (ranked 4147 p4p, 177 weight class). Millhouse comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Suge by DaBaby kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Engelmann
vs
Millhouse

165 cm
19
130 lbs
2 - 11 - 1

170 cm
23
135 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Hot Spunk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Max Engelmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bryton Millhouse!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Millhouse on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Millhouse looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Engelmann tries to score a power double leg takedown but Millhouse sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Engelmann somewhat.
Engelmann scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Max Engelmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Engelmann throws a series of strikes that have Millhouse backpedaling.

It looks like Bryton Millhouse has been cut.
Millhouse fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Engelmann avoids it really well and circles away.
Millhouse has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Engelmann tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Millhouse is looking to clinch.
Millhouse swats away the attempt to clinch by Engelmann.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Engelmann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Engelmann lands a two punch combo.

Millhouse is rocked!
Engelmann looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Millhouse is fending him off so far but Engelmann persists. Nope, Millhouse circles away and we're back to standing.
Millhouse is still on wobbly legs! Can Engelmann finish him?
Millhouse loses concentration momentarily and Engelmann pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Millhouse crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Engelmann finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Max Engelmann!
Bryton Millhouse spoke after the fight, saying 'We'll be back better and stronger next. Just got to get back into the gym and start working.'.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Timurs Fuckermean (ranked 3854 p4p, 438 weight class) and Sakuraba Kagawa (ranked 6200 p4p, 554 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Fuckermean
vs
Kagawa

190 cm
25
173 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

199 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Timurs Fuckermean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sakuraba Kagawa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kagawa throws a lazy head kick

and Fuckermean counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kagawa wants to stand back up but Fuckermean manages to pass into side control.
Fuckermean remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

Fuckermean is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kagawa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuckermean just content to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fuckermean decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kagawa to his feet.
Kagawa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fuckermean momentarily.
Fuckermean scores with a jab to the jaw.

It looks like Sakuraba Kagawa has been cut.

Fuckermean looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kagawa!
A lull in the action here.
Fuckermean advances to full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kagawa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kagawa is bucking up trying to escape but Fuckermean cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fuckermean takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kagawa is trying to escape the mount.

Fuckermean is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kagawa is surviving well by controlling Fuckermean's body position as best he can.
Fuckermean controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuckermean cracks Kagawa with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Fuckermean looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fuckermean seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kagawa for as long as he can get away with.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kagawa in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fuckermean takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kagawa tries to hold on but Fuckermean pushes him away.
Fuckermean throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kagawa because Fuckermean loaded up on that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kagawa is looking to improve his position but Fuckermean isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fuckermean cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timurs Fuckermean dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sakuraba Kagawa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Fuckermean.
Fuckermean is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kagawa can do to turn this around?
Kagawa is trying to control Fuckermean's posture but Fuckermean avoids it.
Fuckermean taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kagawa is trying to control Fuckermean's posture but Fuckermean avoids it.
Fuckermean slows the pace down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuckermean working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kagawa is trying to work for a sweep but Fuckermean has mounted him!
Fuckermean looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fuckermean cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kagawa is looking to improve his position but Fuckermean isn't that keen on the idea.
Fuckermean lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Kagawa is rocked!
Kagawa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Fuckermean is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kagawa is surviving well by controlling Fuckermean's body position as best he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuckermean tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fuckermean avoids the attempt from Kagawa to control.
Kagawa is trying to stand.
Fuckermean looking to control and managing it successfully.

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

Fuckermean closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kagawa is looking to get back to his feet here but Fuckermean is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kagawa's back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuckermean really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kagawa.
Fuckermean loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Kagawa hold on?
Kagawa covering up well under a series of strikes from Fuckermean.

Fuckermean is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Fuckermean controlling the positon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kagawa trying to control the hands but Fuckermean breaks the grip.
Fuckermean really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kagawa.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kagawa fending off the submission attempt from Fuckermean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timurs Fuckermean dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sakuraba Kagawa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Fuckermean shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fuckermean controlling the action here.

Fuckermean is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kagawa has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fuckermean in particular looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuckermean's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kagawa wants to get back to full guard but Fuckermean has passed into side control.
Fuckermean content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kagawa wants to control but Fuckermean postures up.
Fuckermean landing strikes.
Fuckermean staying calm.

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.
Kagawa can't do much from the bottom here.
Fuckermean moves into full mount!

Fuckermean is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kagawa to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kagawa shrugs it off.
Fuckermean content just to control the position here.
Timurs Fuckermean overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuckermean has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fuckermean manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kagawa to take his back!

Fuckermean looking for the RNC.
Fuckermean is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Fuckermean keeps control of the position as Kagawa tries to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kagawa defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Fuckermean's arms.

Fuckermean is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kagawa knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kagawa for a finish.
Fuckermean has the hooks in. Kagawa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Fuckermean is landing with strikes from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fuckermean lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Fuckermean.
Kagawa trying to control the hands but Fuckermean breaks the grip.
Sakuraba Kagawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timurs Fuckermean is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fuckermean has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kagawa's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timurs Fuckermean showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fuckermean 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timurs Fuckermean!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kim Il Sung (ranked 2981 p4p, 150 weight class) and Pete Pezili (ranked 3734 p4p, 167 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Il Sung
vs
Pezili

170 cm
25
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

165 cm
25
140 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kim Il Sung!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pete Pezili!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Il Sung missing with a left hand there. Pezili was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some wild striking there from Il Sung.
We've been hearing reports that Il Sung has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pezili throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick by Il Sung misses
and Pezili counters with a three punch combo that has Il Sung backing up. Il Sung nods at Pezili to acknowledge the strikes.
Il Sung throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Il Sung swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pezili is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pezili avoids the body shot from Il Sung.
A combination from Il Sung does no damage.
Pezili fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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!
Pezili throws a big shot that misses.
Pezili blocks a leg kick.
Il Sung misses with a series of wild punches.
Il Sung throws a lazy head kick
and Pezili counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A thudding body kick lands there by Il Sung!
Pezili throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pezili throws a series of punches but Il Sung moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Il Sung misses.
Pezili keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pezili throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Il Sung sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Pezili shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pezili wants to pass the guard but Il Sung is keeping the position.
Il Sung seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Il Sung is on top in guard.

Pezili really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Il Sung. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pezili keeping moving, preventing Il Sung from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pezili can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pezili is looking to sweep but instead, Il Sung has passed into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Il Sung throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Il Sung thows a huge punch but Pezili dodges it nicely.
Pezili is refusing to be controlled, as Il Sung sits in half guard.
Pezili blocking the ground and pound attempt from Il Sung.
Il Sung trying to control the action but Pezili is working from the bottom.
Pezili is positioning himself well to prevent Il Sung advancing to mount.
Still in half guard, Il Sung seems content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pezili is controlling Il Sung's trapped leg to prevent Il Sung from advancing to side control.
Pezili is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pezili pushes Il Sung off looking to stand but Il Sung dives back in and keeps control.
Il Sung throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Il Sung sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pezili defending well though.
Il Sung not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pezili is looking to escape.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Il Sung lands a jab to the nose.
Il Sung takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Donk. Pezili catches Il Sung right on the button with a cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Il Sung scores with a jab to the head.
Il Sung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pezili.
Il Sung misses the jab.
Pezili swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Il Sung tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Pezili.
Il Sung changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pezili takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Il Sung's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pezili under the eye.
Pezili tries to bum rush Il Sung with a series of wild strikes but Il Sung uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Il Sung jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pezili blocks a head kick by Il Sung.
Il Sung misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pezili rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Il Sung moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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 Kim Il Sung will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Il Sung misses with a few strikes there.
Il Sung lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pezili circles away quickly and effectively.
Pezili throws a nice looking combination but Il Sung bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Il Sung throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Il Sung backs off Pezili throws a huge counter combo but Il Sung manages to avoid it all.
Pezili looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A bone on bone clash there as Pezili blocks the leg kick.
Il Sung throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pezili.
Kim Il Sung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pezili listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pezili scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Il Sung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pezili lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Il Sung fails to land with a series of punches.
Il Sung takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Il Sung lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Il Sung misses with an uppercut
and Pezili counters with a stiff right hand.
Il Sung on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pezili looks to land a right hand but Il Sung moved out of range.
Pezili swings for the body but Il Sung moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pezili looks to land a left hand but Il Sung moved out of range nicely.
Pezili avoids the head kick by Il Sung.
Il Sung looks to land a left hand but Pezili moved out of range nicely.
Il Sung closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Il Sung avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Il Sung.
Il Sung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pezili throws out the jab.
Pezili might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pezili swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Il Sung counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Il Sung lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Il Sung misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pezili lands a really nice looking cross but Il Sung seems unphased.
Pezili throws a series of strikes that have Il Sung backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Il Sung misses with a double jab.
Kim Il Sung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Il Sung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Il Sung throws a sloppy head kick and Pezili moves out of range easily.
Pezili misses with a few strikes there.
Kim Il Sung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Pezili scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pezili is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Il Sung is looking to control Pezili's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Il Sung avoid being mounted?
Pezili perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Il Sung 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.
Il Sung slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Il Sung is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Il Sung working a defensive guard here.
Pezili showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Il Sung pulls Pezili in close to prevent any damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kim Il Sung!
Kim Il Sung retains his bantamweight title!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Franklin Dong (ranked 3318 p4p, 400 weight class) and Cameron Miles (ranked 3106 p4p, 379 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Dong
vs
Miles

186 cm
25
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Franklin Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cameron Miles!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miles looks for a takedown but Dong sprawls well.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Miles.
Dong tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Miles throwing strikes here but Dong is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dong is wriggling around trying to escape.
Miles throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles punching from mount but Dong doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Miles misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Dong throwing hammer fists to the chest of Miles. What's that going to do exactly?
Dong is squirming around, avoiding Miles's attempts to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Poor strikes thrown by Miles there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Miles avoids the attempt from Dong to control.
Miles thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dong is squirming around, avoiding Miles's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong tries to hold on but Miles postures up.
Dong wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Miles.
Miles has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miles throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dong because Miles loaded up on that one.
Dong takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Miles trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Miles thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong is squirming around, avoiding Miles's attempts to control the action.
Miles looking to ground and pound but Dong is blocking nicely.
Miles tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Miles wants to control the pace but Dong is squirming around nicely.
Dong squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Miles looking to control but Dong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Miles content just to control the position here.
Miles throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miles throwing strikes here but Dong is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Miles throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Miles wants to control the pace but Dong is squirming around nicely.
Dong is trying desperately to improve position.
Miles trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dong tries to reverse the position but Miles maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miles content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miles unloads with some shots from mount but Dong bucks and avoids them well.
Miles looking to control but Dong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cameron Miles 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.

Dong dives in and grabs Miles's left leg, looking for a takedown. Miles pushes down on Dong's head and hops out.
Dong goes for a double leg but Miles avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Miles continues to drive forward.

Miles moves into the clinch successfully.
Dong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Dong manages to pull guard.
Dong has his hands on Miles's head, controlling the position.
Miles content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dong is keeping the position for now.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Miles from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Miles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miles throws a strike but Dong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Miles is trying to control the position but Dong postures up.
Dong preventing the sweep.
Miles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dong wants to pass the guard but Miles is keeping the position.
Miles is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Miles can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miles is on top in guard.

Miles wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Miles throws an elbow that misses. Dong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Miles's guard. Nice move by Dong!

Miles is trying to keep Dong in close.
Miles is pulling down on Dong's head to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong tries to stand but Miles is controlling from the bottom.
Miles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Dong gets to his feet - Miles follows without any prompting.
Nice takedown defense from Miles. No joy for Dong on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dong wants to clinch.
Miles is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

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.
Dong fails with an attempt to clinch.

Miles drives through with a takedown into guard.
Miles wants to pass the guard but Dong is keeping the position.
Miles with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miles with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miles with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Miles from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miles slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cameron Miles will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Miles goes for a double leg but Dong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dong continues to drive forward.
Dong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Franklin Dong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Miles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Franklin Dong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Miles counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dong won't be happy with that.
Cameron Miles has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dong is letting Miles control him for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Miles throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Miles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dong keeps working.
Miles throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Dong works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Miles takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Miles trying to control the action but Dong is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Miles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dong's head.
Dong won't allow Miles to pass to mount.
Dong trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Miles manages to pass to mount!
Miles trying to control but Dong is having none of it.

Miles working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Dong looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Miles! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Cameron Miles!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Almedin Hafizovic (ranked 2159 p4p, 242 weight class) and Jeremy Jones Jr (ranked 2708 p4p, 295 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hafizovic
vs
Jones Jr

177 cm
25
157 lbs
6 - 12 - 0

168 cm
25
157 lbs
8 - 5 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Almedin Hafizovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jeremy Jones Jr!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hafizovic looks to throw the jab but Jones Jr is out of range.
Hafizovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hafizovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones Jr misses with a hook.
Hafizovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hafizovic slips a jab from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr misses with a looping left.
Hafizovic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A lazy left from Hafizovic finds it's target.
Hafizovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Nice combo by Hafizovic! Oh, that's hurt him - Jones Jr falls to the canvas and Hafizovic follows him into side control.

Jones Jr is rocked!

It looks like Jeremy Jones Jr has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Hafizovic stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jones Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Hafizovic finish him?
Jones Jr throws a jab when Hafizovic was well out of range.
Jones Jr tries to get into range but Hafizovic steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Jones Jr! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Hafizovic scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Almedin Hafizovic!