HFC 46 Blindside PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohamed Abdallah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruchacz Zak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abdallah's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tyga - Rack City (feat Wale,Fabolous,Meek Mill,Young Jeezy and T.I). Zak has chosen Armin van Buuren - Sail as his entrance music. Ruchacz Zak looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Abdallah
vs
Zak

196 cm
18
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

196 cm
21
240 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mohamed Abdallah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ruchacz Zak!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Abdallah scores a takedown into full mount!
Abdallah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Abdallah thowing shots but they're missing.
Zak holds on, trying desperately to control.
Zak is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Abdallah tries to control but Zak wriggling away.
Abdallah avoids the attempt from Zak to control.
Abdallah knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zak on the ground.
Zak really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zak is squirming around, avoiding Abdallah's attempts to control the action.
Zak throwing hammer fists to the chest of Abdallah. What's that going to do exactly?
Abdallah can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zak is looking to escape.
Abdallah avoids the attempt from Zak to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zak can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zak is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zak manages to control the position for a moment.
Abdallah is trying to control here but Zak has managed to regain half guard.
Zak slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Abdallah takes a decent strike to the side of the head.

Abdallah avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abdallah wants to pass the guard but Zak is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zak is looking for a triangle but Abdallah pushes his legs off easily.
Abdallah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zak swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Abdallah avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zak looking for a sweep. Not yet Zak, not yet.

Zak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abdallah is aware though and is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Zak looking for a guillotine here but Abdallah defends easily.
Zak looks gassed!
Abdallah wants to pass the guard but Zak is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abdallah gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Abdallah trying to control but Zak is working from the bottom.
Abdallah has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Abdallah is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Zak has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Abdallah is looking to defend but Zak has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Abdallah! Zak pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Abdallah taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ruchacz Zak!
A very excited looking Ruchacz Zak made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jones might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hate not Gone. Head has chosen Walk as his entrance music. 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.

Jones
vs
Head

190 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 2 - 1

185 cm
28
200 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Good takedowns
Counter striker
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 0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rock Head!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a push kick but Head slaps the foot to one side.
Jones looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Head scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
A head kick misses from Jones.

Head throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jones was covering up waiting for the punch and Head finishes the takedown easily into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Head missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Head connects with a couple of short punches.
Head lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Head chips away with some ground and pound.
Head makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Head controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Head chips away with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Head stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Head on the ground.
Head content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Head's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Head scoring with some ground and pound.

Jones is rocked!
Head slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Head distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oh Jones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Head loads up on a big left hand. Jones felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Head looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Jones can't hide his disappointment, as Head celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rock Head!
A victorious Rock Head thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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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 Tony Lawrence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terell Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Lawrence
vs
Wright

225 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
23
300 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Lawrence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terell Wright!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawrence moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Terell Wright has been cut.
Wright swats away the attempt to clinch by Lawrence.

Wright shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Wright swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Terell Wright!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cael Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanderson's entrance music is Hurricane. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Sanderson
vs
Hunt

183 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

184 cm
20
188 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cael Sanderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sanderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hunt pulls Sanderson in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hunt with a couple of short strikes.
BOOM! Hunt connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hunt takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Hunt 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.
Hunt is punishing Sanderson with strikes - can he finish him?!
Hunt really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sanderson.
Hunt controlling well, preventing Sanderson from escaping the position.
Sanderson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt softening up his opponent with strikes here.

It looks like Cael Sanderson has been cut.

Hunt is looking for the choke from the back position but Sanderson is controlling his hands well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sanderson's body.

Sanderson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hunt's arms.
Hunt really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sanderson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hunt is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sanderson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sanderson for a finish.
Hunt missing with strikes from the back.
Hunt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanderson wants to control his opponent's hands but Hunt gets his hands free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hunt is working the ground and pound. Can Sanderson escape?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hunt looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Sanderson taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Hunt!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Junior Witter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Witter
vs
Jones

177 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
24
143 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Junior Witter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Jones!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones tries to keep at a distance but Witter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Witter lands a nice uppercut.
Witter wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Witter pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Witter.

Jones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eddie Jones!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Po Ping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cayetano Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ping comes to the cage accompanied by Kung Fu Fighting. Guerrero comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Get in the Ring kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Cayetano Guerrero is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Ping
vs
Guerrero

195 cm
21
245 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

203 cm
24
250 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Po Ping!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cayetano Guerrero!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerrero displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ping.
Guerrero shoots in but Ping avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ping shoots in but Guerrero avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ping fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Po Ping. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ping tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Guerrero paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Guerrero cracks a nice hook into Ping's ribs.
Guerrero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ping fails to land the takedown.
Ping uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guerrero.
Guerrero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ping moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Guerrero wants to clinch up but Ping keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Ping or perhaps it was just good defense by Guerrero which made him look bad.
Cayetano Guerrero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guerrero lunges at Ping with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ping's hand.

Guerrero closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ping's guard.
Ping working a defensive guard here.
Guerrero wants to control from the top but Ping keeps moving.
Ping working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Guerrero.
Guerrero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Ping is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ping on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ping tries to get out of the position.
Guerrero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ping had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Guerrero defends it easily.
Guerrero throwing strikes from guard but Ping blocks nicely.

Ping looking for subs off his back but Guerrero has passed one foot through into half guard.

Ping actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Guerrero is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ping has managed to free his arm - good work.

Ping has one foot on Guerrero's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ping wants to clinch but Guerrero slips to the side

and Guerrero counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Guerrero.
Guerrero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Guerrero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ping has a closed guard, preventing Guerrero from standing up.
Ping is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Guerrero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Guerrero connects with a couple of short punches.
Ping working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Guerrero.
Guerrero wants to control from the top but Ping keeps moving.

Ping is looking for a triangle but Guerrero pushes his legs off easily.

Ping pushes Guerrero off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guerrero moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Guerrero throws a nice looking combination but Ping bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ping stuffs the takedown attempt from Guerrero. Guerrero gets slowly back to his feet.
Guerrero looks for a takedown but Ping sprawls well.
Guerrero falls off balance throwing a combination

and Ping decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Guerrero's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Guerrero looking for a guillotine here but Ping defends easily.
Ping throws a strike but Guerrero rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cayetano Guerrero 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.

Guerrero misses with a looping right.
Guerrero misses with a double jab.
Ping shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Guerrero pinned against the cage. Guerrero gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ping tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Guerrero swivels and escapes.
Guerrero throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ping fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Guerrero avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Po Ping. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donk. Guerrero catches Ping right on the button with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Ping counters with a crisp one two that drops Guerrero! Ping thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Guerrero to his feet! Guerrero is in big trouble!

Guerrero is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crack! A monster head kick from Ping and Guerrero falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Ping!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Po Ping!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mayor Hammertown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasputin comes to the cage accompanied by TURISAS - Rasputin. Hammertown has chosen mama said knock u out as his entrance music. Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Yefimovich Rasputin
vs
Hammertown

225 cm
31
302 lbs
17 - 16 - 0

200 cm
27
271 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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 17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mayor Hammertown!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Hammertown.
Hammertown shoots in and drives through. Rasputin sprawls well.
Sloppy strikes from Rasputin. Those never looked like landing.
Rasputin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hammertown.
Rasputin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hammertown lands with an uppercut that bounces Rasputin off the cage and back into range.
Rasputin slips a jab and a cross from Hammertown.
Hammertown shoots in for a takedown but Rasputin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mayor Hammertown.
Rasputin tries to clinch there but Hammertown circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rasputin closes the distance and clinches.

Rasputin pulls guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hammertown wants to stand but Rasputin is controlling his posture from full guard.

Rasputin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammertown preventing the sweep.
Hammertown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Rasputin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammertown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rasputin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rasputin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hammertown is one step ahead there.

Rasputin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hammertown is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rasputin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rasputin has a closed guard, preventing Hammertown from standing up.
Rasputin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hammertown looking to pass the guard.
Hammertown wanted to stand there but Rasputin had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rasputin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rasputin controls Hammertown momentarily but Hammertown frees himself.

Rasputin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hammertown is aware though and is defending well.
Hammertown stopping the sweep attempt from Rasputin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rasputin is on top in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hammertown can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rasputin trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammertown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Rasputin stands up from Hammertown's guard - Rasputin perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rasputin fails to land with a series of punches.
Hammertown tries to bum rush Rasputin with a series of wild strikes but Rasputin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rasputin dips to his left and cracks Hammertown with an uppercut!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rasputin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Rasputin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rasputin motions for Hammertown to come forward. Rasputin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hammertown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hammertown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hammertown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rasputin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No joy there for Rasputin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin dominated that round.
That's time! Rasputin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

No luck with that takedown attempt from Hammertown.
Rasputin fails to land the takedown.
Hammertown defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rasputin.
Rasputin shoots and misses
and Hammertown counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammertown lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hammertown.

It looks like Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin has been cut.
Hammertown lands with a shot to the body.

Hammertown looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammertown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rasputin keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammertown wants to stand up but Rasputin is controlling the position.
Rasputin wants to control but Hammertown is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Rasputin actively working from the bottom here.
Hammertown wants to pass the guard but Rasputin is defending well.
Hammertown wants to stand but Rasputin has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Rasputin tries to get to full guard but Hammertown has control of the leg.

Rasputin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Rasputin actively working from the bottom here.
Rasputin trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammertown is trying to control the action in half guard but Rasputin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hammertown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rasputin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hammertown trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasputin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Rasputin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hammertown defends well.
Rasputin wants to sweep here but Hammertown controlling him for the moment.

Rasputin is looking for a triangle but Hammertown pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Rasputin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hammertown defends it easily.
Hammertown has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rasputin is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin is trying to keep Hammertown in close.

Hammertown stands up from Rasputin's guard - Hammertown perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hammertown lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hammertown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rasputin circles away quickly and effectively.
Rasputin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rasputin tries to clinch up
and Hammertown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin tries to clinch
and Hammertown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Rasputin. Those never looked like landing.
Hammertown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hammertown blocks a head kick by Rasputin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rasputin slaps away a takedown attempt from Hammertown, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rasputin tries to score with a low kick but Hammertown moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mayor Hammertown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Rasputin slips a straight right by Hammertown.
Hammertown looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hammertown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rasputin was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammertown.
Hammertown looks to land a left hand but Rasputin moved out of range nicely.
Hammertown fails with a takedown attempt.
Rasputin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hammertown swivels and escapes.
Rasputin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hammertown circles away.
Hammertown dives in and grabs Rasputin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rasputin pushes down on Hammertown's head and hops out.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hammertown throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rasputin was covering up waiting for the punch and Hammertown finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hammertown wants to control from the top but Rasputin keeps moving.

Rasputin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hammertown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammertown wants to stand but Rasputin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Rasputin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rasputin keeping moving, preventing Hammertown from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammertown would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Rasputin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Rasputin has his foot on Hammertown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hammertown works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammertown won't allow Rasputin to sweep him here.
Hammertown would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rasputin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Rasputin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammertown trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasputin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hammertown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

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

Rasputin is looking for a triangle but Hammertown pushes his legs off easily.

Rasputin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hammertown defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammertown controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hammertown wants to stand but Rasputin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Rasputin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hammertown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hammertown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rasputin keeping moving, preventing Hammertown from controlling successfully.
Hammertown might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rasputin kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Mayor Hammertown has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rasputin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rasputin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hammertown as he avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rasputin 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
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... Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin!
Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin gave a mention to Das Labor in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrzej Niedzwiedzki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Ricard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricard has chosen Frank The Tank as his entrance music. Frank Ricard is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Niedzwiedzki
vs
Ricard

198 cm
20
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

191 cm
30
267 lbs
10 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrzej Niedzwiedzki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Ricard!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricard throws a right hand that Niedzwiedzki ducks under and follows up with a left that Niedzwiedzki also avoids with ease.
Ricard shoots in and drives through. Niedzwiedzki sprawls well.
Ricard throws a leg kick but Niedzwiedzki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ricard tries for a takedown but Niedzwiedzki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Niedzwiedzki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Niedzwiedzki missing with a left hand there. Ricard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Niedzwiedzki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ricard's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ricard trying to control the position.
Ricard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Niedzwiedzki is one step ahead there.

Ricard has his foot on Niedzwiedzki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Niedzwiedzki works his way back into a safe position though.
Ricard is trying to keep Niedzwiedzki in close.
Niedzwiedzki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ricard's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ricard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Niedzwiedzki is working away from the top position though.
Niedzwiedzki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ricard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzki wants to take a breather but Ricard is having none of it.
Ricard wants to get back to his feet.

Niedzwiedzki is looking for a kimura here.
Niedzwiedzki trying to mount his opponent but Ricard defends it.
Ricard pushes Niedzwiedzki off looking to stand but Niedzwiedzki dives back in and keeps control.
Ricard wants to get back to full guard.
Niedzwiedzki trying to control the action but Ricard is working from the bottom.
Niedzwiedzki trying to advance position but Ricard counters by regaining guard.
Ricard keeping full guard, as Niedzwiedzki tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Niedzwiedzki manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Niedzwiedzki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ricard defends well.

Niedzwiedzki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ricard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ricard stopping the sweep attempt from Niedzwiedzki.
Niedzwiedzki manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ricard tries to lock up and control but Niedzwiedzki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzki works his way to his opponent's back.
Niedzwiedzki misses with punches from the back.
Ricard tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ricard trying desperately to get to his feet.
Niedzwiedzki avoids the attempt from Ricard to control.
Ricard is desperately trying to improve his position but Niedzwiedzki has a good base and remains in mount.
Niedzwiedzki trying to control but Ricard is having none of it.
Ricard really wants to buck Niedzwiedzki off and get back to his feet.
Ricard regains half guard.
Ricard is trying to control but can't.
Niedzwiedzki throwing shots but Ricard is blocking nicely.
Niedzwiedzki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricard tries to kick Niedzwiedzki off but Niedzwiedzki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Niedzwiedzki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ricard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Niedzwiedzki passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niedzwiedzki moves to back control.
Niedzwiedzki not allowing Ricard to control his hands.
Niedzwiedzki struggling to land strikes to the head as Ricard covers up.

Niedzwiedzki 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, Ricard has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ricard is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Niedzwiedzki has his arm under Ricard's chin here. Game over son! Niedzwiedzki squeezes tightly and Ricard is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andrzej Niedzwiedzki!