QFC Tournament 890 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Griffin (ranked 5396 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Tournament (ranked 5330 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Griffin
vs
Tournament

175 cm
23
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
23
147 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ethan Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greg Tournament!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tournament shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Griffin is trying to defend but Tournament finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tournament prevents Griffin from improving his position.
Tournament is looking to advance position but Griffin won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tournament uses his free foot to push down on Griffin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Griffin.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Tournament is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Griffin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Griffin shrugs it off.

Tournament is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Griffin has managed to escape the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Griffin wants to try and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tournament is looking to work his way around to Griffin's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.

Tournament working for a submission but Griffin is keeping him at bay.
Tournament prevents Griffin from getting the reversal.

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

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

Tournament is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tournament avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tournament throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

Tournament has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Griffin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Griffin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tournament can do anything to dispel that myth.

Tournament is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tournament looking to control.

Tournament had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Griffin defends it easily.

Tournament looking for a guillotine here but Griffin defends easily.
Tournament working a defensive guard here.

Tournament working for a triangle but Griffin defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Griffin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Griffin tries to free his leg and advance position but Tournament is retaining full guard.
Griffin advances position into side control!
Tournament is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Griffin prevents Tournament from improving his position.
Griffin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tournament keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tournament's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Griffin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Griffin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ethan Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Griffin gets caught flat footed, as Tournament shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tournament passes Griffin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Griffin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Griffin is trying to control but can't.
Tournament wants to pass the guard but Griffin is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tournament wants to control but Griffin is keeping him busy.
Tournament is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Griffin trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tournament is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Griffin trying to get back to full guard but Tournament takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Tournament trying to control but Griffin is having none of it.

Tournament working for a guillotine from mount but Griffin is in no mood to give up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is trying desperately to improve position.
Tournament takes Griffin's back.

Tournament is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Griffin defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Tournament has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Griffin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Greg Tournament has got the better of the ground game so far.

Tournament patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Tournament is not going to allow Griffin to sit and survive in this position.

Griffin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin just trying to survive but Tournament is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Tournament patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Griffin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Griffin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Griffin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Tournament struggling to keep hold of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Griffin is trying to escape the mount.
Griffin tries to hold on but Tournament postures up.
Griffin squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

Tournament looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tournament has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Griffin is in all sorts of trouble here.

Tournament has hold of Griffin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Griffin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Tournament showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Griffin.
Griffin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ethan Griffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Griffin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Griffin moves out of range as Tournament strikes.
Griffin tries a head kick but it misses.
Tournament feints the counter takedown.
Griffin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tournament defends well and Griffin ends up having to push Tournament into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffin shoots in but Tournament avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tournament stuffs the takedown.
Griffin slips a straight right by Tournament.
Tournament fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffin manages to avoid it.
Griffin shoots in but Tournament avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin shoots in for a double leg but Tournament sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tournament throws a body shot but no joy.
Griffin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tournament defends well and Griffin ends up having to push Tournament into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tournament throws a lazy right hand but Griffin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tournament looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffin is just out of range.
Tournament avoids the body shot from Griffin.

Tournament shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tournament wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving.
Tournament passes Griffin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tournament moves into full mount! Griffin won't be happy about that!
Griffin is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tournament wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Griffin wants to hold on but Tournament pushes him away.
Tournament tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tournament wants to take his opponent's back but Griffin doesn't allow it.
Griffin can't escape the position.

Tournament looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Tournament working for a submission but Griffin is keeping him at bay.

Tournament looking for a guillotine from mount but Griffin is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tournament trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Griffin wants to control but Tournament is having none of it.

Tournament has control of Griffin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Griffin regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Tournament swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Griffin is now in Tournament's guard. A big mistake from Tournament there, giving up the dominant position!
Griffin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Griffin wanted to stand there but Tournament had control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Griffin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Griffin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tournament works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Tournament throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tournament keeping full guard, as Griffin tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffin sitting in guard here, content to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Tournament comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tournament 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 for Greg Tournament!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Greg Tournament!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Greg Tournament!

Greg Tournament wins by unanimous decision!
Greg Tournament thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jon Cormier (ranked 5205 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy McDaniel (ranked 3406 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Cormier
vs
McDaniel

175 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
157 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cormier shoots in and drives through. McDaniel sprawls well.
Cormier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDaniel tries to avoid it but Cormier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McDaniel to the ground. McDaniel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McDaniel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McDaniel moves out of range as Cormier strikes.
McDaniel shoots in looking for a takedown but Cormier manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McDaniel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cormier is looking for a counter combo.

McDaniel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cormier pushes McDaniel off but McDaniel dives into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McDaniel staying calm.
McDaniel blocks the strikes from Cormier.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McDaniel decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Some bone on bone action there as McDaniel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McDaniel wants to clinch.
McDaniel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cormier.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Cormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cormier takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cormier throws a nice looking combination but McDaniel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cormier shoots in and drives through. McDaniel sprawls well.
Cormier shoots in but McDaniel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cormier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDaniel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cormier swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cormier shoots in for a takedown but McDaniel shows good takedown defense.
McDaniel looks for a takedown but Cormier sprawls well.
Cormier shoots for a takedown but McDaniel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cormier fails with the takedown.
Cormier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDaniel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cormier swings for the body but McDaniel moves out of range.
Cormier moves in looking to clinch but McDaniel pushes him off.
No luck for Cormier with that takedown attempt.
Cormier is breathing heavily.
McDaniel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cormier sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McDaniel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cormier is fending him off so far but McDaniel persists. Nope, Cormier circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick by Cormier misses

and McDaniel moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel jumps guard but Cormier stands there with McDaniel around his waist. McDaniel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cormier prevents the takedown attempt.

Cormier pulls guard successfully.
Cormier wants to stand but McDaniel is controlling the position.
Cormier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDaniel won't allow Cormier to get back to his feet.
McDaniel trying to control but Cormier is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McDaniel is looking to stand up but Cormier won't let him.
McDaniel is fighting to break Cormier's control of his arms but Cormier is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McDaniel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cormier tries to score a power double leg takedown but McDaniel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cormier somewhat.
Cormier tries to close the distance and clinch but McDaniel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice shot by McDaniel.
Cormier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cormier shoots in but no luck this time.
Jon Cormier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cormier scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy McDaniel dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

McDaniel leaves Cormier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It seemed like McDaniel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cormier misses with a double jab.
McDaniel throws a fast counter high kick but Cormier manages to duck under it in time.
Cormier shoots in for a double leg but McDaniel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cormier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDaniel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cormier as he avoids it easily.
Cormier avoids the head kick by McDaniel.
McDaniel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cormier closes this distance looking for a takedown but McDaniel circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Cormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDaniel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cormier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cormier tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDaniel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McDaniel feints the counter takedown.
Cormier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McDaniel as he avoids it easily.
Cormier shoots for a double leg takedown but McDaniel sprawls well. He's pushed Cormier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier misses with a takedown

and McDaniel counters by clinching up.
McDaniel utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McDaniel tries for a takedown but Cormier manages to get underhooks.
McDaniel tries to pull guard but Cormier holds him up against the cage and eventually McDaniel drops back down to his feet.
McDaniel is working for takedown but Cormier is calmly controlling the position for now.
McDaniel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Cormier pulls guard.
Cormier tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McDaniel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cormier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McDaniel has managed to get both his arms back between Cormier's legs - danger averted.
McDaniel slips nicely into half guard.
McDaniel is looking to take a break and control but Cormier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cormier is trying to stand back up but McDaniel is controlling him

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cormier is defending against the submission attempts here by McDaniel.
Cormier tries to roll over but McDaniel keeps him under control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McDaniel slaps away a takedown attempt from Cormier, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A punch combination from Cormier misses.
Cormier shoots in for a takedown but McDaniel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cormier falls off balance throwing a combination
letting McDaniel counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McDaniel closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cormier's guard.
Cormier has control of McDaniel's left arm, preventing McDaniel from doing any damage.
McDaniel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cormier working a defensive guard here.
McDaniel trying to control the position from guard on top but Cormier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cormier looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDaniel wants to control from the top but Cormier keeps moving.
Cormier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McDaniel shoots for a double leg takedown but Cormier sprawls well. He's pushed McDaniel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

McDaniel rushes Cormier and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McDaniel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cormier is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cormier is trying to break the clinch but McDaniel has him pressed against the cage.
McDaniel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cormier to keep the fight standing.
Jon Cormier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy McDaniel.
Cormier tries to circle away but McDaniel has him pinned against the cage.
Cormier slows down the pace here.
Cormier gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McDaniel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McDaniel drags the fight down to the ground.
Cormier is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cormier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jeremy McDaniel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cormier is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McDaniel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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.
McDaniel pulls Cormier in close to his closed guard and prevents Cormier from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cormier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McDaniel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McDaniel avoids the head kick by Cormier.
Cormier wants to clinch up but McDaniel keeps it at a distance.
McDaniel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cormier shoots in but McDaniel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McDaniel shoots in for a takedown but Cormier shows good takedown defense.
McDaniel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Cormier instigates a clinch.
Cormier drops down looking for an ankle pick but McDaniel pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormier fails with a takedown attempt.
Cormier displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McDaniel.
Cormier throws a big counter combination but McDaniel scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jon Cormier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDaniel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDaniel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cormier half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cormier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cormier misses with a wild combination.
Cormier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cormier goes for a double leg but McDaniel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McDaniel continues to drive forward.
Cormier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDaniel wants to counter with a clinch but Cormier pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McDaniel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cormier tries to score with a low kick but McDaniel moves his leg out of the way.

McDaniel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McDaniel lands in his opponent's guard.
Cormier looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDaniel is one step ahead there.
McDaniel trying to control but Cormier is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy McDaniel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McDaniel 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Jeremy McDaniel!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Jeremy McDaniel!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Jeremy McDaniel!

Jeremy McDaniel wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Perez (ranked 5570 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emmanuel Brewer (ranked 5402 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Perez
vs
Brewer

170 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oscar Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Emmanuel Brewer!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Perez coming out on top.

Perez moves into the clinch.

Perez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brewer closes the distance and clinches up with Perez, looking for a takedown. Brewer pushes Perez against the cage but Perez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Perez is looking to counter the offense by Brewer and move into the clinch.
Perez dives in for a single leg takedown but Brewer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Brewer swings for the body but Perez moves out of range.
Brewer closes the distance and clinches up with Perez, looking for a takedown. Brewer pushes Perez against the cage but Perez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Perez moves into the clinch successfully.

Perez breaks the clinch.
Perez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brewer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Perez sprawls well. Perez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brewer gets slowly back to his feet.
Oscar Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emmanuel Brewer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brewer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A counter left hand to the body from Perez misses its target.
Brewer tries to land a front kick but Perez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Perez looks to throw the jab but Brewer is out of range.
A punch combination from Perez misses.
Brewer misses with a series of wild punches.
Brewer closes the distance and clinches up with Perez, looking for a takedown. Brewer pushes Perez against the cage but Perez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Perez stuffs the takedown attempt from Brewer. Brewer gets slowly back to his feet.
Perez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Perez lands with a kick to the temple. Brewer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Emmanuel Brewer has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Perez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Perez has Brewer pressed against the cage, preventing Brewer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brewer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Brewer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Perez avoids it.
Brewer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brewer wants to break the clinch but can't.

Perez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brewer throws a sloppy head kick and Perez moves out of range easily.
Nice takedown defense from Brewer. No joy for Perez on that attempt.
Brewer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Perez shoots in for a double leg but Brewer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brewer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Perez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewer is looking to clinch but Perez is avoiding it.
Perez scores with a kick to the midsection.

Brewer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Perez, pushing him back against the cage.
Brewer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Perez tightens his grip and picks Brewer up, before dumping him to the ground. Brewer manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perez is breathing heavily.
Perez throwing strikes but missing.
Brewer keeping moving, preventing Perez from controlling successfully.
Brewer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brewer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Brewer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Perez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Perez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emmanuel Brewer's cut.
That's time! Perez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Brewer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brewer shoots for a takedown but Perez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Perez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Perez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Perez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Perez shoots in for a takedown but Brewer shows good takedown defense.
Oscar Perez is winning the standup battle so far.

Perez moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Brewer misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brewer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Perez prevents Brewer from breaking the clinch.
Perez tries to stall but Brewer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brewer jumps guard but Perez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Oscar Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emmanuel Brewer.
Perez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brewer blocks it with crossed arms.
Perez scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Perez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Perez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brewer blocks a body shot from Perez.
Brewer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Perez walks away with a smile on his face. Brewer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Perez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brewer.
Perez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brewer can do to turn this around?
Perez has a takedown stuffed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewer darts in looking for a takedown but Perez gets double underhooks and turns Brewer into the cage.
Brewer swats away the attempt to clinch by Perez.
Brewer fails with the takedown.
Perez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Perez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brewer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Perez as he jumps to the side.
Brewer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Brewer looks for a takedown but Perez sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brewer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Perez tries to clinch but Brewer moves out of range.
Perez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brewer.
Oscar Perez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brewer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Perez is fending him off so far but Brewer persists. Nope, Perez circles away and we're back to standing.
Brewer tries to clinch but Perez moves away

so Perez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Perez preventing the sweep.
Brewer trying to control the position here.
Let's hope that Brewer has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brewer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Perez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brewer is adopting a defensive guard.
Brewer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Brewer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Perez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Perez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Perez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Emmanuel Brewer's cut.
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!

Brewer shoots in for a takedown but Perez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Perez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Brewer throws a leg kick but Perez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brewer shoots in for a takedown but Perez shows good takedown defense.
Perez tries to counter with a takedown but Brewer is quick to defend against it.
Brewer throws a head kick but Perez moves out of range.
Brewer is looking to clinch but Perez is avoiding it.
Brewer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Perez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brewer throws a series of punches but Perez moves out of range.
Perez shoots in and drives through. Brewer sprawls well.
Brewer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Oscar Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emmanuel Brewer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez throws a head kick that misses.
Perez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brewer circles away.
Perez stuffs the takedown.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Perez - that will leave a mark!
Nice takedown defense from Brewer. No joy for Perez on that attempt.
Perez leaves Brewer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Perez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

Brewer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Brewer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brewer wants to free his trapped foot but Perez is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brewer prevents Perez from improving his position.
Brewer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Oscar Perez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brewer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Brewer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Perez's guard.
Brewer tries to free his leg and advance position but Perez is retaining full guard.
Perez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brewer stands and throws Perez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brewer advances nicely into full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brewer wants to finish this one by submission but Perez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Brewer.
Brewer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brewer pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Brewer controlling the pace for now.
BOOM! Brewer connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Emmanuel Brewer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oscar Perez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Brewer working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emmanuel Brewer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Perez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Oscar Perez!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Oscar Perez!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Oscar Perez!

Oscar Perez wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Poletayew (ranked 5651 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wiktor Placheta (ranked 3467 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Poletayew
vs
Placheta

173 cm
22
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
23
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Viktor Poletayew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wiktor Placheta!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poletayew misses with a body kick.
Poletayew throws a low kick but it's checked well by Placheta.
Poletayew has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Placheta finds it's way round the side to connect with Poletayew's head.
Poletayew keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Placheta scores with a jab to the head.
Placheta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Poletayew as he jumps to the side.
Poletayew shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Poletayew shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Poletayew was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Poletayew is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Placheta will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Placheta takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poletayew misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Poletayew working the head and body with strikes.
Placheta tries to bench press Poletayew off him but Poletayew keeps the position.
Poletayew in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Poletayew looks up at the clock and then as Placheta takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Poletayew smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
You can see the frustration on Placheta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Placheta is not content to let Poletayew control the position.
Placheta sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poletayew wants to control but Placheta is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Poletayew lands a nice short elbow.
Poletayew stops Placheta from getting back to his feet.
Poletayew is trying to control. Placheta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Placheta on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Poletayew is looking to take a break and control but Placheta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Poletayew is thwarting Placheta's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Poletayew stands up and beckons Placheta to join him on the feet.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Placheta enables Poletayew to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Placheta manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Placheta 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.
Poletayew trying to control but Placheta is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Placheta is trying to keep Poletayew in close.
Poletayew wants to pass the guard but Placheta is keeping the position.
Poletayew trying to control the position from guard on top but Placheta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poletayew content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poletayew tries to free his leg and advance position but Placheta is retaining full guard.
Placheta wants to stand but Poletayew is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Poletayew dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Poletayew throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Placheta was covering up waiting for the punch and Poletayew finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Poletayew has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Placheta is on top in guard.

Poletayew looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Poletayew on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Poletayew tries to get out of the position.
Poletayew wants to control but Placheta passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poletayew is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Placheta stalling.
Placheta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Poletayew's head.
Poletayew trying to control but Placheta postures up.
Placheta trying to control the pace.

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.
Placheta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Poletayew's head.
Viktor Poletayew overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wiktor Placheta!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Jones (ranked 5206 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Sonnen (ranked 5177 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jones
vs
Sonnen

175 cm
23
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anderson Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Sonnen.
Jones tries to counter with a takedown but Sonnen is quick to defend against it.
Sonnen lands with a slapping head kick.
Sonnen throws a head kick that misses.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jones in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen pushes Jones off looking to stand but Jones dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sonnen kicks off Jones and gets to his feet.
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Sonnen gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen tries a head kick but it misses.
Sonnen throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Sonnen gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick by Sonnen misses

and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Sonnen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Sonnen!

Sonnen being controlled here momentarily.
Sonnen wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.

Sonnen gets to his feet. Jones looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Jones shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones is just content to waste time from the top position. Sonnen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sonnen keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sonnen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sonnen keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Sonnen keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Sonnen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Sonnen!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is pulling down on Sonnen's head. It's preventing any offense from Sonnen, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Sonnen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Sonnen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones blocks a head kick by Sonnen.
Jones throws a body punch but Sonnen moves out of range.

Sonnen pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones wants a takedown.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sonnen's efforts to push away.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sonnen's efforts to push away.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Sonnen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jones has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sonnen regains guard immediately.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones stands and throws Sonnen's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sonnen keeps working.
Jones working the body and head with strikes.

Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sonnen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jones creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sonnen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

Jones swings around for an armbar but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jones's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Sonnen is proving a slippery customer.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sonnen is one step ahead there.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Sonnen is proving a slippery customer.
Sonnen stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sonnen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sonnen controlling from the top position.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Sonnen keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Sonnen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Sonnen has wrist control.
Jones trying to control but Sonnen is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sonnen has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Jones dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Sonnen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sonnen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sonnen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sonnen sprawls and moves away.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Sonnen is looking for the big counter here.
Sonnen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sonnen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jones was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sonnen is defended easily by Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen misses with a body shot.
Anderson Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonnen misses with a head kick.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A head kick misses from Sonnen.
Sonnen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sonnen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Jones pulls guard effortlessly.
Sonnen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sonnen postures up.
Jones has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sonnen has passed into side control.
Jones wants to control but Sonnen postures up.
Jones sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jones moves into full guard.
Daniel Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jones is proving hard to escape from.
Jones pulls Sonnen in close to prevent any damage.
Jones thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sonnen manages to get himself to full guard.

Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sonnen swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Sonnen is retaining full guard.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Sonnen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Sonnen!

Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sonnen stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones pulls Sonnen in close to his closed guard and prevents Sonnen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jones's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sonnen stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anderson Sonnen.
I think Sonnen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Anderson Sonnen!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Anderson Sonnen!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Anderson Sonnen!

Anderson Sonnen wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Bronek (ranked 5652 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Green (ranked 5379 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bronek
vs
Green

178 cm
20
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
23
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Krzysztof Bronek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Green!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little jabbing left from Green on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Green moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bronek fails with a takedown attempt.
Green is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bronek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Green avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Green throws a counter combo.
Green lands a jab-cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronek fails to land with a series of punches.
Green now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bronek darts in trying to clinch
and Green counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bronek thinking.

Bronek moves into the clinch.
Bronek tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krzysztof Bronek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bronek tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Green just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bronek wants a takedown.
Bronek looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Green breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bronek shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Green counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Green misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bronek tries to clinch up.
Green is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bronek tries to bum rush Green with a series of wild strikes but Green uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Green is looking for the big counter here.
Bronek tries to land a body kick
and Green counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bronek misses with a takedown
enabling Green to counter with a crisp jab.
Krzysztof Bronek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronek is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronek tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Green swivels and escapes.
Green is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bronek with a body shot.
Bronek shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Green pinned against the cage. Green gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Oooooh!!! Green has knocked Bronek down with a huge combo! Green steps away and waves a wobbly Bronek back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Green stuns Bronek with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronek on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Bronek is rocked!
Bronek takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oh Bronek is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Green scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bronek doesn't seem bothered though.
Bronek seems to have got his legs back now.
Green connects with a single shot there.
Green scores with a jab to the body.
Green fails to land with a series of punches.
Green changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bronek on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Green dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Donk. Green catches Bronek right on the button with a cross.
Bronek tries to bum rush Green with a series of wild strikes but Green uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Green misses with a wild combination.
Bronek fails with an attempt to clinch.
Green appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Green lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bronek backs up against the cage.

Bronek clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bronek is trying to pull guard but Green has him pressed against the cage.
Green is pressed up against the cage. Bronek has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Green down to the mat. Green avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronek tries to clinch but Green moves out of range.
Green is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bronek with a body shot.
Bronek tries for a takedown but Green circles away easily
and Green makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krzysztof Bronek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bronek takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bronek tries to clinch but Green moves out of range.
Tyler Green seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bronek shoots in but Green avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Green connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green lands with a shot to the body.
Green lands a head shot.

Green drops Bronek with a beautiful combination! Bronek stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Green is looking for the KO!

It looks like Krzysztof Bronek has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green finds Bronek's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Bronek flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Green lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Bronek will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyler Green!