Openweight GP Tournament R1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Bringer of the Rain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Fujichrome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bringer of the Rain's entrance music is Saosin - Show Me Yo Bootyhole. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bringer of the Rain
vs
Fujichrome

183 cm
22
209 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

193 cm
26
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joseph Bringer of the Rain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matthew Fujichrome!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Bringer of the Rain. No joy for Fujichrome on that attempt.
Fujichrome throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bringer of the Rain throws an overhand right that lands on Fujichrome's shoulder, as Fujichrome tries to avoid the shot.
Fujichrome throws a right and a left that both miss.

Fujichrome throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bringer of the Rain was covering up waiting for the punch and Fujichrome finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bringer of the Rain keeping moving, preventing Fujichrome from controlling successfully.

Bringer of the Rain pushes Fujichrome off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fujichrome keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bringer of the Rain missing with a left hand there. Fujichrome was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Bringer of the Rain.
Fujichrome shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bringer of the Rain sprawls well. Bringer of the Rain wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fujichrome gets slowly back to his feet.
Bringer of the Rain thuds his right hand into Fujichrome's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

It looks like Matthew Fujichrome has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Bringer of the Rain! Fujichrome is out on his feet! Bringer of the Rain rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Fujichrome is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Fujichrome is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Bringer of the Rain!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helios Kyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Gracie could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Helios Kyle's chin.

Gracie
vs
Kyle

190 cm
24
210 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

197 cm
26
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Helios Kyle!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kyle lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kyle shoots and misses

and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Kyle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kyle manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Kyle's guard.

Gracie drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Gracie as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Kyle screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Gracie! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Peter Gracie!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Burbank Bulldog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sarkis Terteryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bulldog kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is British Bulldog. Terteryan has chosen Smashing Pumpkins-Bullet With Butterfly Wings as his entrance music. 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 Sarkis Terteryan was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Bulldog
vs
Terteryan

172 cm
25
170 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

178 cm
26
202 lbs
7 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Burbank Bulldog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sarkis Terteryan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terteryan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Terteryan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Terteryan is stalling in the full guard.
Terteryan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Terteryan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bulldog keeping moving, preventing Terteryan from controlling successfully.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Sarkis Terteryan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bulldog fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Terteryan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bulldog throws a series of punches but Terteryan avoids them all with ease.
Bulldog wants to land a leg kick but Terteryan is out of range.
Terteryan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bulldog tries to clinch but Terteryan is having none of it.
Terteryan throws a series of punches but Bulldog avoids them all with ease.
Terteryan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Terteryan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Terteryan misses.
Bulldog circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bulldog shoots in for a takedown but Terteryan shows good takedown defense.
Bulldog looks to land a combination but Terteryan avoids it well.
No joy there for Bulldog, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bulldog misses with a takedown attempt

and Terteryan counters with a single leg into guard. Bulldog didn't expect that.
Bulldog is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Terteryan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Terteryan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bulldog escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Terteryan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Terteryan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bulldog keeping moving, preventing Terteryan from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bulldog is trying to keep Terteryan in close.
Terteryan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sarkis Terteryan wasn't active enough on the ground.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Terteryan.
Terteryan trying to control the action but Bulldog is working from the bottom.
Bulldog is looking to regain half guard here but Terteryan keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Terteryan wants to control but Bulldog is keeping him busy.
Terteryan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bulldog is avoiding damage well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terteryan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bulldog some visible discomfort.

Terteryan has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bulldog throws a series of punches but Terteryan moves out of range.

Bulldog clinches.
Bulldog is trying to force a seperation but Terteryan has the dominant position.

Terteryan gets control of Bulldog's arms and successfully pulls guard. Terteryan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Terteryan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Terteryan looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Terteryan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Terteryan trying to keep a closed guard but Bulldog is proving a slippery customer.
Terteryan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bulldog is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bulldog throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Terteryan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bulldog is in Terteryan's guard.

Bulldog drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bulldog jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Terteryan wants to stand but Bulldog is controlling the position.
Terteryan wants to sweep but no luck.
Terteryan keeping moving, preventing Bulldog from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Terteryan pushes Bulldog off and gets back to his feet.
Bulldog misses with a wild combination.
Terteryan jabs Bulldog right on the nose. Bulldog blinks but takes it well.
Bulldog defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Terteryan.
Bulldog looks for a takedown but Terteryan sprawls well.
Bulldog avoids the body shot from Terteryan.
Bulldog closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bulldog wants to clinch but Terteryan slips to the side

and Terteryan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Terteryan trying to control but Bulldog is working from the bottom.
Terteryan is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulldog is trying to keep Terteryan in close.
Terteryan trying to control but Bulldog is working from the bottom.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sarkis Terteryan wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bulldog tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Terteryan counters by moving into the clinch.
Bulldog is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bulldog gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Terteryan.

Terteryan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Terteryan thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulldog misses with the combination.
Terteryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bulldog was well out of range. Poor timing from Terteryan.
Terteryan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bulldog but Bulldog pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Burbank Bulldog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sarkis Terteryan.
Bulldog fails with the takedown.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bulldog.
Bulldog displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bulldog misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Terteryan scores with a jab. Bulldog acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Terteryan throws a left that rocks Bulldog and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Terteryan dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Bulldog regain composure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bulldog is not content to let Terteryan control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Terteryan decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bulldog to his feet.
Bulldog looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bulldog is looking to clinch.
Bulldog tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Terteryan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bulldog blocks a jab.
Terteryan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bulldog pinned against the cage. Bulldog gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bulldog fails with a takedown attempt.
Terteryan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bulldog sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sarkis Terteryan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Terteryan fails with a takedown attempt.
A low kick from Bulldog is predictable there
and Terteryan counters with a right hand to the body.
Bulldog fails with the takedown.
Bulldog keeps the fight on the outside.
Bulldog throws a head kick that misses

so Terteryan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bulldog working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Bulldog looking for a guillotine here but Terteryan defends easily.
Bulldog working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Terteryan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulldog looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Terteryan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Terteryan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Bulldog working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Terteryan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Terteryan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Terteryan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Terteryan postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bulldog is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Terteryan defends well.
Bulldog looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Terteryan sitting in guard here, content to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Sarkis Terteryan was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Terteryan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Terteryan chips away with some ground and pound.
Bulldog can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Terteryan controls the pace.
Terteryan is looking to work some ground and pound but Bulldog has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulldog 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.
Terteryan trying to control but Bulldog is working from the bottom.
Terteryan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Sarkis Terteryan was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Terteryan misses with a two punch combination.
Terteryan throws a sloppy head kick and Bulldog moves out of range easily.
Bulldog scores with a decent looking hook.

Terteryan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Terteryan wants to get back to his feet but Bulldog is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulldog works over Terteryan with some ground and pound from guard.
Terteryan keeping moving, preventing Bulldog from controlling successfully.
Bulldog thows a big elbow that misses.

Bulldog drops back looking for a leg! Terteryan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Terteryan manages to kick Bulldog off! Bulldog jumps back into Terteryan's guard.
Bulldog stopping the sweep attempt from Terteryan.
Bulldog prevents Terteryan from getting back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sarkis Terteryan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Terteryan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sarkis Terteryan!

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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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean McNamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Strauss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McNamara's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Massive Attack - Teardrop (House M.D.). Strauss has chosen Immigrant song-Led Zeppelin as his entrance music. Sean McNamara has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McNamara
vs
Strauss

180 cm
28
203 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

191 cm
26
210 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Determined

Firebird Designs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean McNamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Logan Strauss!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McNamara bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Strauss's face as McNamara controls the position.
McNamara is looking to take a break and control but Strauss is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strauss tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Strauss struggling a bit here.
McNamara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strauss keeps working.
McNamara tries to advance to mount but can't.
McNamara happy to just control the position for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sean McNamara.
McNamara is looking to clinch.

McNamara has Strauss up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Strauss manages to break the clinch.

Strauss tries to keep at a distance but McNamara has taken the fight into the clinch.

McNamara has hold of one of Strauss's legs. Strauss is fighting the takedown attempt but McNamara gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Strauss throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McNamara trying to control but Strauss is working from the bottom.

Strauss looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McNamara passes into side control.
Strauss is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McNamara's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McNamara stalling.
Nice strikes from McNamara there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNamara content to control rather than advance.
McNamara seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Strauss for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sean McNamara.
Some wild striking there from McNamara.
Strauss slips a jab and a cross from McNamara.
Strauss shoots in but no luck this time.
McNamara misses with a series of wild punches.
McNamara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Strauss moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from McNamara.

McNamara tries to sprawl but Strauss drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strauss stops McNamara from getting back to his feet.

Strauss is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McNamara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Strauss.
McNamara trying to control but Strauss postures up.

Strauss seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

McNamara stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A right-left combo lands from McNamara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Strauss with a poor takedown

and McNamara counters with a shoot takedown. Strauss fights it but they end up in guard.
McNamara 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.
Strauss trying to control the position.

Strauss is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McNamara 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.

Strauss has his foot on McNamara's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McNamara works his way back into a safe position though.
Strauss keeping moving, preventing McNamara from controlling successfully.

Strauss looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Strauss is breathing heavily.
McNamara is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sean McNamara.

McNamara shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Strauss manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McNamara trying to control but Strauss is working from the bottom.
McNamara's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McNamara trying to control the position from guard on top but Strauss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Strauss has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McNamara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sean McNamara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Strauss had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McNamara defends it easily.
Strauss can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McNamara controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sean McNamara.

Strauss tries to sprawl but McNamara drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McNamara looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Strauss actively working from the bottom here.
Strauss is refusing to be controlled, as McNamara sits in half guard.
McNamara takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McNamara winds up and cracks Strauss with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McNamara seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Strauss does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McNamara is controlling the pace.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Strauss is refusing to be controlled, as McNamara sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Sean McNamara wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
McNamara misses with a takedown

and Strauss counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Strauss wants to advance to full mount but McNamara doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
McNamara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McNamara wants to stand and escape but Strauss is having none of it.
McNamara is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Strauss is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McNamara is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McNamara has escaped and now he's on top!
McNamara has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNamara content to stall in guard here.

Strauss looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McNamara wants to control from the top but Strauss keeps moving.

Strauss is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McNamara is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McNamara is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McNamara might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Sean McNamara has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
McNamara throws a body kick the misses

and Strauss counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sean McNamara will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

McNamara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Strauss.
Strauss with a lazy takedown attempt
and McNamara counters with a three punch combo that has Strauss backing up. Strauss nods at McNamara to acknowledge the strikes.

McNamara moves into the clinch.
McNamara wants a takedown.

McNamara tightens his grip and picks Strauss up, before dumping him to the ground. Strauss manages to land in guard.

Strauss is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McNamara defends well.
McNamara sitting in guard here, content to control.
McNamara trying to control the position from guard on top but Strauss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

We're going to have a standup here because Sean McNamara wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Excellent takedown into side control there by McNamara.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strauss is being controlled here.
McNamara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strauss keeps working.
Strauss tries to improve position but can't.
Strauss is not content to let McNamara control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
A lull in the action here as McNamara stalls from top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Sean McNamara just wasn't active enough.
McNamara misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McNamara throws a combination that misses

and Strauss counters with a takedown into side control.
Strauss in side control, throwing shots but McNamara defends.
McNamara is looking to get back to his feet here but Strauss is keeping cool and he's managed to take McNamara's back.
McNamara just trying to survive but Strauss is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Strauss is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. McNamara defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Strauss doesn't have the hooks in and McNamara manages to turn into his guard.
McNamara controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

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

Strauss had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McNamara defends it easily.

Strauss looking for a guillotine here but McNamara defends easily.
McNamara controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sean McNamara.
McNamara falls off balance throwing a combination

and Strauss counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McNamara!
McNamara tries to lock up and control but Strauss gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McNamara is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Strauss goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now McNamara is on top in guard.
McNamara looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Strauss trying to keep a closed guard but McNamara is proving a slippery customer.

McNamara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McNamara stays in close to Strauss's body and controls the position.
Logan Strauss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McNamara trying to control but Strauss is working from the bottom.

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 Sean McNamara.
Well McNamara 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean McNamara!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elliot Stabler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinicius Coelho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stabler comes to the cage accompanied by Grown Men Don't Cry. Coelho has chosen In The End as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Stabler
vs
Coelho

184 cm
25
199 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

189 cm
20
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elliot Stabler!
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, Vinicius Coelho!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coelho takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stabler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Coelho is fending him off so far but Stabler persists. Nope, Coelho circles away and we're back to standing.
Coelho thuds his shin into the meat of Stabler's side.
Nice jab there from Coelho.
Stabler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Coelho defends it nicely.
Coelho misses with a straight left.
Stabler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Coelho's waist but Coelho gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stabler off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elliot Stabler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stabler crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Coelho - the referee stops the clock and Stabler gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Coelho. Stabler manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stabler tries to land a leg kick but Coelho saw it coming and moves away.
Stabler shoots in for a takedown but Coelho shows good takedown defense.

Stabler gets the takedown into side control.
Stabler is breathing heavily.
Coelho managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Stabler.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stabler creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Coelho sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Stabler has control of an arm but Coelho manages to advance to Stabler's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coelho is controlling the position but Stabler somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Coelho tries to pass to full mount but Stabler defends it.
Stabler wants to get back to full guard.
Coelho is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Coelho trying to control from half guard but Stabler is working away.
Stabler moves into full guard.
Coelho stopping the sweep attempt from Stabler.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Stabler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stabler tries to strike from the bottom.
Stabler throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Stabler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stabler is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Coelho is controlling him.
Coelho looking to sit in guard and control but Stabler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Coelho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coelho controls Stabler momentarily but Stabler frees himself.
Stabler lands a couple of elbows.
Stabler thows a big elbow that misses.
Coelho is trying to keep Stabler in close.
Stabler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coelho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stabler postures up in Coelho's guard and throws a big left but Coelho blocks it.
Coelho looking for a sweep. Not yet Coelho, not yet.
Stabler landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coelho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coelho bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stabler's guard.
Stabler throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Coelho wants to control from the top but Stabler keeps moving.
Stabler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stabler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Coelho's guard.
Stabler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stabler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coelho wants to stand up but Stabler is controlling him.
Stabler trying to control but Coelho is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elliot Stabler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Coelho stuffs the takedown.
Stabler fails to land the takedown.
Stabler tries to close the distance and clinch but Coelho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stabler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stabler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stabler fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elliot Stabler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stabler fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Coelho keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Coelho lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Elliot Stabler has been cut.
Stabler fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stabler shoots for a takedown but Coelho saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Elliot Stabler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coelho lands with a kick to the temple. Stabler shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Stabler ducks right into an uppercut from Coelho.
Coelho slaps away a takedown attempt from Stabler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stabler shoots in for a takedown but Coelho shows good takedown defense.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Coelho.
Coelho connects with a body shot.
Coelho delivers a nice body kick.
Coelho delivers a nice body kick.
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!
Coelho throws a head kick that half lands.
Coelho clobbers Stabler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vinicius Coelho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stabler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Coelho as he avoids it easily.
Coelho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stabler takes a kick to the side of the head.
Coelho getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Coelho lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Stabler is rocked!

Elliot Stabler's cut is getting worse.
Coelho connects with a solid leg kick.
Oh Stabler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Coelho Rushes Stabler and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Stabler is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Coelho Piles on the pressure and Stabler crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinicius Coelho!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Cragen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Mesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cragen comes into the arena with Captain Cragen blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cragen
vs
Mesnar

182 cm
25
186 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

191 cm
25
279 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Tianada's Nutrition Superstore

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Cragen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rock Mesnar!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mesnar lands with an overhand left.
Mesnar scores with a shot to the body.
Cragen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mesnar tries to avoid it but Cragen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mesnar to the ground. Mesnar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mesnar misses with the combination.
Cragen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mesnar swivels and escapes.
Mesnar slaps away a takedown attempt from Cragen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Cragen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mesnar connects with the punch.
Mesnar stuffs the takedown attempt from Cragen. Cragen gets slowly back to his feet.

Mesnar clinches with his opponent.
Cragen fails to pull guard.
Cragen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cragen working hard to break the clinch.
Cragen letting Mesnar take a breather here.
Mesnar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cragen.
Cragen goes for a takedown attempt but Mesnar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cragen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mesnar but Mesnar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mesnar tries to bum rush Cragen with a series of wild strikes but Cragen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cragen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cragen is breathing heavily.
Cragen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mesnar.

Mesnar has taken the fight to the clinch.

Mesnar breaks the clinch.
Don Cragen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mesnar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cragen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mesnar digs a good hook to Cragen's body.
Mesnar throws a combination. Cragen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cragen throws a low kick, looking for Mesnar's leg but Mesnar calmly moves out of range.
Mesnar throws a series of punches but Cragen avoids them all with ease.
Mesnar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Cragen. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Cragen shoots in for a takedown but Mesnar shows good takedown defense.
Mesnar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cragen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Mesnar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mesnar prevents the takedown attempt.

Mesnar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Mesnar has taken the fight to the clinch.

Mesnar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mesnar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Don Cragen has been cut.

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

Cragen is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesnar dances in with a quick combination. Cragen is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Mesnar snaps Cragen's head back. Cragen stumbles backwards against the cage. Mesnar steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Cragen's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Cragen just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rock Mesnar!

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Mitichyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Salcedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitichyan comes to the cage accompanied by Highlight and Demo Reel. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Mitichyan
vs
Salcedo

179 cm
26
169 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

184 cm
24
278 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Dangerous knees
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roman Mitichyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Salcedo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Salcedo moves into the clinch successfully.
Mitichyan wants to stall.
Salcedo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mitichyan.
Mitichyan is trying to break the clinch but Salcedo is controlling him.
Salcedo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Salcedo misses with a knee to the head.
Mitichyan avoiding damage as Salcedo throws knees to the body.
Salcedo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Salcedo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mitichyan has a couple of punches blocked by Salcedo.
Mitichyan working aggressively here.
Salcedo throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Salcedo.
Salcedo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Salcedo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mitichyan.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Salcedo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Salcedo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mitichyan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Mitichyan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mitichyan looks to clinch
and Salcedo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mitichyan really felt that one!
Salcedo swings for the body but Mitichyan moves out of range.
A punch combination from Mitichyan misses.
Salcedo wants to clinch.
Mitichyan throws a left and a right that both miss

and Salcedo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Salcedo.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mitichyan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mitichyan swats away the attempt to clinch by Salcedo.
Mitichyan has his takedown stuffed

and Salcedo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Salcedo.
Salcedo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mitichyan is breathing heavily.
Salcedo lands an elbow just above Mitichyan 's eye.
Mitichyan tries to pull guard but Salcedo won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Mitichyan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Salcedo misses with a knee to the head.
Salcedo lands an elbow inside that Mitichyan shrugs off.
Salcedo with a knee to the head.
Mitichyan takes an elbow to the temple.
Mitichyan tries to break the clinch but Salcedo is controlling the position.
Mitichyan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Salcedo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mitichyan's defenses.
Mitichyan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Salcedo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Mitichyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitichyan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Salcedo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Mitichyan tries to keep at a distance but Salcedo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Salcedo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Salcedo - that landed with a thud.
Salcedo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Salcedo lands a body punch.
Salcedo scores a nice knee to the body.
Salcedo lands a hook that snaps the head of Mitichyan backwards.
Salcedo scores a nice knee to the body.
Salcedo works on Mitichyan's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Salcedo.
Salcedo scores with a knee to the head.
Salcedo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Salcedo scores with a knee to the head.
Mitichyan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mitichyan has had enough of the clinch but Salcedo keeps him there for the moment.
Mitichyan looking to throw knees to the head but Salcedo is blocking nicely.
Salcedo scores with a knee to the head.
Salcedo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mitichyan.
Salcedo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Salcedo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Salcedo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mitichyan's efforts to push away.
Mitichyan working hard to break the clinch.
Mitichyan is looking to break free of the clinch but Salcedo has double underhooks.

Mitichyan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Mitichyan does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitichyan throws a combination that misses

and Salcedo counters by moving into the clinch.
Salcedo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mitichyan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Salcedo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mitichyan's efforts to push away.
Salcedo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mitichyan is looking to break free of the clinch but Salcedo has double underhooks.
Salcedo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mitichyan backwards.
Mitichyan takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice left hand lands by Salcedo.
Salcedo lands a nice elbow.
Mitichyan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Salcedo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Salcedo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Salcedo lands a good knee to the midsection. Mitichyan won't want to take too many of those.
Salcedo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mitichyan backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Salcedo.
Salcedo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mitichyan backwards.
Salcedo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mitichyan backwards.
Mitichyan is trying to break free.
Mitichyan pushes Salcedo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Salcedo lands with a short shot to the head.
Salcedo tries a knee to the head but Mitichyan blocks it.
Mitichyan jumps guard but Salcedo stands there with Mitichyan around his waist. Mitichyan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mitichyan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Salcedo has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mitichyan managing to block the knees to the body from Salcedo.
Mitichyan swings wildly with an uppercut but Salcedo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mitichyan misses with a knee strike.
A body shot lands from Salcedo.
Salcedo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mitichyan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mitichyan controlling the action here for a moment.
Salcedo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mitichyan tries to stall but Salcedo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Salcedo landing knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Salcedo fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Mitichyan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Salcedo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mitichyan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Salcedo up against the cage.
Mitichyan takes an elbow to the forehead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salcedo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mitichyan.
Salcedo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Mitichyan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mitichyan misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mitichyan tries to close the distance and clinch but Salcedo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mitichyan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mitichyan tries to clinch up.
Roman Mitichyan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mitichyan looks to land a combination but Salcedo avoids it well.
Mitichyan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Salcedo.
Nice sprawl there from Salcedo as Mitichyan shoots in.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salcedo. Mitichyan does a little dance to reset his feet.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Salcedo clinches up with Mitichyan and pushes him back against the cage.
Salcedo lands a body punch.
Mitichyan is trying to break free.
Mitichyan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Salcedo has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mitichyan pushes off an throws an elbow but Salcedo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mitichyan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mitichyan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mitichyan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Salcedo working Mitichyan over with knees to the body.
Salcedo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Roman Mitichyan has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salcedo lands a shoulder strike.
Salcedo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Salcedo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mitichyan's face.

Mitichyan is rocked!
Salcedo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mitichyan is defending well for now.
Salcedo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Salcedo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Salcedo crunches a lovely knee into Mitichyan's ribcage.
Mitichyan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Salcedo walks away with a smile on his face. Mitichyan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Mitichyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Salcedo checks a leg kick.

Salcedo forces Mitichyan back against the cage and clinches.
Salcedo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Salcedo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mitichyan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mitichyan missing with knees to the body.
A short left from Salcedo.
Nice body punch from Mitichyan.
Mitichyan throws an elbow but it misses.
Salcedo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mitichyan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mitichyan misses with a knee strike.

Mitichyan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mitichyan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Salcedo circles away.
Roman Mitichyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitichyan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo slaps away a takedown attempt from Mitichyan, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Salcedo forces Mitichyan back against the cage and clinches.
Salcedo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Salcedo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good body shot from Mitichyan.
Mitichyan misses with a knee strike.
Mitichyan looking to stall.
Salcedo connects with a knee to the head.
Salcedo prevents Mitichyan from breaking the clinch.
Salcedo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Salcedo obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salcedo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Salcedo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Salcedo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Salcedo digs a right hand underneath Mitichyan's ribcage. Mitichyan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Salcedo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mitichyan avoids it.
Mitichyan tries to break free but Salcedo pushes him back against the cage.
Mitichyan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Salcedo blocking some punches.
Jose Salcedo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitichyan lands a right hand.
Salcedo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Mitichyan - that landed with a thud.
Salcedo keeps control of Mitichyan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mitichyan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mitichyan tries to circle away but Salcedo has him pinned against the cage.
Salcedo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Salcedo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Salcedo digs a right hand underneath Mitichyan's ribcage. Mitichyan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mitichyan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Salcedo is defending well for now.
Salcedo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Salcedo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mitichyan backwards.
Salcedo lands a nice elbow.
Mitichyan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Salcedo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mitichyan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Salcedo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Salcedo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mitichyan.
A bit of stalling here from Mitichyan.

Mitichyan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mitichyan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Salcedo checks it well.
Mitichyan looks to clinch
and Salcedo counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four 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.
Mitichyan catches Salcedo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Salcedo pushes Mitichyan up against the cage in a clinch.
Salcedo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mitichyan backwards.
Salcedo blocks an uppercut.
Mitichyan misses with a punch to the body.
Salcedo gets underhooks to prevent Mitichyan's takedown attempt.
Salcedo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mitichyan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mitichyan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Salcedo.
Salcedo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Salcedo lands an elbow inside that Mitichyan shrugs off.
Salcedo lands a knee to the body.
Salcedo lands a nice knee to the body.
Mitichyan has had enough of the clinch but Salcedo keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Salcedo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Salcedo misses with a hook from the clinch.

Mitichyan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mitichyan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Salcedo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mitichyan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mitichyan tries to clinch
and Salcedo counters with a head kick.
Mitichyan throws a sloppy head kick

and Salcedo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Salcedo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roman Mitichyan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Jab from Salcedo.
Mitichyan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Salcedo counters with a head kick. That will keep Mitichyan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mitichyan wants to clinch
and Salcedo counters with a nice body shot.
Mitichyan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Salcedo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mitichyan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mitichyan misses with a double jab.
Mitichyan tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Salcedo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Salcedo.
Salcedo scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Salcedo.
Salcedo lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Salcedo scores with a knee to the head.
Salcedo lands a damaging elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salcedo lands a good knee to the midsection. Mitichyan won't want to take too many of those.
Salcedo scores a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Salcedo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitichyan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Salcedo is leaning against Mitichyan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Salcedo.
Mitichyan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mitichyan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Salcedo connects with a knee to the head.
Salcedo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mitichyan.
Salcedo landing knees to the head.

Mitichyan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salcedo throws a sloppy head kick and Mitichyan moves out of range easily.
Mitichyan darts in trying to clinch

and Salcedo moves into the clinch.
Mitichyan tries to circle away but Salcedo has him pinned against the cage.

Mitichyan breaks from the clinch.
Mitichyan misses with a head kick.
Mitichyan wants to clinch.
Jose Salcedo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Salcedo instigates a clinch.
Salcedo lands with a right to the head.
Mitichyan has Salcedo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Salcedo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Salcedo lands with a short shot to the head.
Mitichyan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Salcedo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Salcedo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Salcedo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mitichyan looking for a takedown.
Mitichyan pushes off an throws an elbow but Salcedo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mitichyan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mitichyan is trying to break the clinch but Salcedo has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitichyan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Salcedo has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Mitichyan goes down! Salcedo pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!
Oh Mitichyan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee asks Salcedo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Salcedo prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mitichyan tries to buck Salcedo off but Salcedo is having none of it.
Salcedo 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.
Mitichyan seems to have got his legs back now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jose Salcedo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Salcedo clinches with his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mitichyan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Salcedo prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Mitichyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitichyan misses with a knee to the head.
Salcedo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mitichyan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Salcedo avoids it.
Salcedo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mitichyan is defending well for now.
Salcedo managing to block the knees to the body from Mitichyan.
Salcedo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice body punch from Salcedo - that landed with a thud.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Salcedo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Salcedo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Salcedo!

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FIGHT
RATING
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Huang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Az Anubis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Huang might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Special Agent Huang. Az Anubis will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Huang
vs
Anubis

163 cm
25
144 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

181 cm
23
215 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Huang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Az Anubis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huang fails with an attempt to clinch.

Anubis rushes Huang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anubis lands an elbow just above Huang 's eye.

It looks like George Huang has been cut.
Huang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Huang has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Anubis uses from the top position.
Anubis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Huang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Huang is trying to control the position but Anubis postures up.
Huang might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Huang throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Anubis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Huang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Anubis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anubis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Huang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anubis is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huang is trying to control the position but Anubis postures up.

Huang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Huang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anubis is controlling him.
Anubis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Anubis lands a couple of elbows.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Anubis wants to control from the top but Huang keeps moving.

Anubis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Anubis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anubis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anubis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Huang manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Anubis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Huang's calf.
Huang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Anubis's waist but Anubis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Huang off to one side.
Huang closes the distance but Anubis moves to the side
and Huang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anubis misses with a wild combination.
Anubis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Huang's head backwards.
Anubis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Huang.
Anubis thuds his right hand into Huang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Anubis gets a clinch.
Anubis scores with a shot to the side of Huang's head.
Anubis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
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!
Anubis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Huang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anubis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Huang fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Huang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anubis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Anubis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Huang is breathing heavily.
Huang letting Anubis take a breather here.
Anubis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Anubis lands a knee to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Anubis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Anubis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Anubis landing knees to the body.
Anubis connects with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Anubis.
Anubis lands a nice knee to the body.
Anubis lands a knee to the head.
Anubis landing knees to the body.
Anubis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Huang up against the cage.
Anubis lands a knee to the body.
Anubis connects with a knee to the head.
Anubis misses with a knee to the head.
Anubis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Huang goes for a takedown attempt but Anubis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Huang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Huang tries to clinch but Anubis is having none of it.
Huang misses with a few strikes there.
Anubis moves out of range as Huang strikes.
Anubis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anubis. That's going to slow Huang down.
A head kick from Anubis lands but Huang takes it in his stride.
Az Anubis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anubis keeps Huang at a distance using the push kick.
Huang misses with a double jab

and Anubis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Anubis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anubis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Huang lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Anubis obliges.
The referee calls for Anubis to work.
Anubis connects with a knee to the head.
Anubis is struggling to control the position.
Anubis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Huang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Anubis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Anubis as Huang tries to tie him up.
Anubis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Huang lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anubis with a knee to the head.
Anubis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Anubis effectively controlling the action here.
Huang tries to score a body lock takedown but Anubis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anubis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Huang's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Az Anubis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Huang's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Anubis closes the distance and clinches.
Anubis lands a nice knee to the body.
Anubis scores with a knee to the head.
Anubis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Huang is trying to drag Anubis to the mat but Anubis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Anubis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Anubis connects with a knee to the head.
Anubis misses with a knee to the head.
Huang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anubis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anubis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Huang just misses with a elbow thrown towards Anubis's brow.
Anubis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anubis lands a good knee to the midsection. Huang won't want to take too many of those.
Anubis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Huang managing to block the knees to the body from Anubis.
Huang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Huang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Anubis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Huang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Anubis slowing the pace effectively.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anubis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Huang.
Huang is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Anubis with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang tries to score a body lock takedown but Anubis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anubis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Huang tries to pull guard but Anubis holds him up against the cage and eventually Huang drops back down to his feet.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Huang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anubis prevents it.
Anubis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Anubis with a knee to the head.
Huang jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Anubis walks away with a smile on his face. Huang gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Anubis is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Anubis cracks Huang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Huang looks to land a combination but Anubis avoids it well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Anubis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Huang has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Huang and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Huang looks to land a left hand but Anubis moved out of range nicely.
Anubis lands a nice looking body kick.
Anubis tries to close the distance and clinch but Huang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Huang clinches but Anubis breaks the clinch
and Anubis counters with a stiff right hand.
Huang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huang throws a lazy head kick
and Anubis counters with a slapping leg kick.

Anubis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Huang, pushing him back against the cage.
Huang looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Huang is working for takedown but Anubis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Anubis connects with a knee to the head.
Anubis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A knee to the head by Anubis.
Huang tries to pull guard but Anubis won't allow it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Anubis scores with a knee to the head.
Huang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anubis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Anubis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Huang blocks it with crossed arms.
Anubis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Anubis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Huang blocks it with crossed arms.
Anubis wants to stall.
Anubis is pressed up against the cage. Huang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anubis down to the mat. Anubis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Huang checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anubis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Huang.
Huang tries to clinch up.
Anubis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Huang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anubis thuds a left hand into Huang's body.

Anubis pushes Huang up against the cage in a clinch.
Anubis tries to land knees in the clinch but Huang avoids the damage to the body.
Huang fails to pull guard.
Huang effectively controlling the action here.
Huang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anubis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Huang's face.
Anubis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Huang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anubis just leaning against Huang, taking a breather.
Anubis misses with a knee strike.
Huang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Huang has Anubis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anubis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A knee to the head by Anubis.
Huang fails to pull guard.
Anubis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Huang lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anubis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Huang's face.
Huang tries for a takedown but Anubis manages to get underhooks.
Anubis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Anubis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Anubis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Huang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anubis has Huang pushed against the cage.
Huang tries to pull guard but Anubis won't allow it.
Az Anubis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Huang wants a takedown.
Anubis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Anubis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Huang.
Huang has Anubis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anubis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anubis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Anubis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Huang.
Anubis stalling.
Anubis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Anubis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Huang blocks it with crossed arms.
Anubis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Huang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Az Anubis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on George Huang's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Huang tries to close the distance and clinch but Anubis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Huang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anubis counters with a big head kick but Huang shrugs it off.

Anubis gets a clinch.
Anubis landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Anubis obliges.
Anubis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Huang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Huang throws a series of punches but Anubis moves out of range.
Huang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anubis scores with a one two! Huang had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Anubis closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Huang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anubis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anubis connects with a knee to the head.
Anubis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Huang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anubis just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Huang. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Anubis.
Anubis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Huang goes for a takedown attempt but Anubis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anubis scores with a sloppy right hand. Huang should have avoided that one.

Anubis rushes Huang and presses him up against the cage.
Huang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Anubis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Anubis crunches a lovely knee into Huang's ribcage.
Anubis connects with a knee to the head.
Anubis misses with a knee to the head.
Huang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anubis is pressed up against the cage. Huang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anubis down to the mat. Anubis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anubis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A head kick misses from Huang.

Anubis drives through and clinches with Huang against the cage.
Anubis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Huang jumps guard and drags Anubis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Anubis won't allow Huang to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huang wants to stand but Anubis is controlling the position.
Anubis trying to control but Huang is working from the bottom.
Anubis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Huang has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Anubis has passed into side control.
Anubis landing strikes.
Anubis grinds an elbow into Huang's temple.
Huang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anubis working the ground and pound from side control.
Huang is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Anubis has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Huang is not content to let Anubis control the position.
Anubis creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anubis lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Anubis in side control lands a decent elbow.
Huang pushes Anubis away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Anubis gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Anubis working the head with strikes.
Anubis working the head with strikes.
Anubis is chipping away with strikes.
Anubis is putting a hurting on Huang here, landing some big shots from side control.
Anubis cracks Huang with a big elbow.
Anubis wants to control but Huang is keeping him busy.
Huang is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Anubis works his way into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anubis breaks from Huang's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Anubis is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Huang is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Huang flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Anubis anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Huang and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Anubis slips an arm under Huang chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Anubis has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Anubis is squeezing on Huang like an anaconda would it's prey. Huang fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Az Anubis!

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Swade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jiu Jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swade comes to the cage accompanied by Lange - Songless (Club Mix). Jitsu has chosen Nikkfurie- The a la Menthe as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Swade
vs
Jitsu

185 cm
28
292 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Dangerous GnP
World class boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Swade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jiu Jitsu!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Swade does no damage.
Jitsu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Swade sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jitsu somewhat.
Jitsu throws a combination that misses
and Swade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swade is looking to clinch but Jitsu is avoiding it.
Swade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jitsu with a poor takedown
and Swade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jitsu fails with a takedown attempt.
Randy Swade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiu Jitsu.

Swade moves into range and clinches up with Jitsu.
Swade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Swade - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Swade lands a right hand.
Swade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Jitsu is rocked!
Nice body punch from Swade.
Jitsu looks gassed!
Swade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jitsu backwards.
Swade lands a shot to the body.
Swade lands an uppercut.
Swade lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Swade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jitsu is still on wobbly legs! Can Swade finish him?
Swade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Swade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Swade creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Jitsu's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Jitsu drops to his knees and Swade pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Swade!

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Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jericho Datu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jules Verne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Datu comes to the cage accompanied by Ridin Dirty. The crowd seem to be enjoying Verne's choice of entrance music: Christina Milian - When you look at me. Jules Verne will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Datu
vs
Verne

173 cm
25
150 lbs
20 - 6 - 0

185 cm
25
180 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jericho Datu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jules Verne!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Datu tries to score with a low kick but Verne moves his leg out of the way.
Datu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Datu closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Verne quickly recovers to half guard.

Verne manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Verne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Datu wants to clinch.
Datu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Verne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Verne.
Verne cracks Datu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

It looks like Jericho Datu has been cut.
Verne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Datu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Datu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Verne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jericho Datu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Datu throws a nice looking combination but Verne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Datu tries to clinch up but Verne circles away and keeps his distance.
Datu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Datu checks a leg kick.
Datu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Datu moves out of range of the body kick from Verne.
Verne misses with a straight right.
Datu wants to clinch.
Verne keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good exchange - Verne coming out on top.
Datu shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick misses from Verne.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Datu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Verne slaps away a takedown attempt from Datu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jericho Datu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Verne misses with a hook. Datu ducked under it nicely.
Verne cracks a nice hook into Datu's ribs.

Verne lands a big head kick that sends Datu tumbling to the mat! Verne takes a step backwards and waves Datu back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Datu is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Datu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Verne stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Verne wants it to stay on the feet.
Verne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Verne misses with a hook.
Verne misses with a double jab
and Datu counters with a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verne leaves Datu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Datu misses with a double jab
and Verne counters with a nice uppercut.

Jericho Datu's cut is getting worse.
Datu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Verne counters with a nice body kick.
Datu is breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by Verne.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verne lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A slow jab from Verne misses its intended target.
Verne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Verne.
Datu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Verne counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Datu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Jericho Datu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verne throws a monster overhand right that drops Datu! Verne follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jules Verne!

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