SFC72: Thompson VS Ferrigno! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Martyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francis Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martyn's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Live For The Moment. 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.

Martyn
vs
Fernandez

191 cm
30
205 lbs
15 - 17 - 0

185 cm
30
205 lbs
3 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Martyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Francis Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martyn stuffs the takedown attempt from Fernandez. Fernandez gets slowly back to his feet.
Martyn throws a right hand that Fernandez ducks under and follows up with a left that Fernandez also avoids with ease.

Martyn closes the distance and clinches.
Martyn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fernandez.

Martyn manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Martyn moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fernandez tries to clinch up.
Fernandez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Martyn avoids it really well and circles away.
Thomas Martyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francis Fernandez.
Fernandez stuffs the takedown attempt from Martyn. Martyn gets slowly back to his feet.
Martyn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fernandez.
Some wild striking there from Martyn.
Fernandez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martyn.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martyn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martyn avoids a kick to the body.
Martyn tries a head kick but it misses.
Fernandez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martyn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fernandez.
Fernandez tries to clinch there but Martyn circles away.
Martyn throws a series of strikes that have Fernandez backpedaling.
Fernandez blocks a head kick by Martyn.
Martyn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch combination from Martyn misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martyn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fernandez back to the cage. Martyn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Martyn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martyn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Martyn tries a head kick but it misses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Martyn is trying to trip Fernandez. He has hold of a leg but Fernandez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Martyn persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fernandez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Martyn!

Fernandez is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Martyn to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Martyn shrugs it off.
Martyn is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Fernandez controlling the position easily from mount.
Martyn tries to buck Fernandez off but he can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Martyn that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fernandez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fernandez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fernandez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Martyn?
Fernandez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fernandez raining down hammerfists from mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fernandez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fernandez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Martyn's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez wants to control the pace but Martyn is squirming around nicely.
Fernandez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Fernandez looking for a guillotine from mount but Martyn is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martyn is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Francis Fernandez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Fernandez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Thomas Martyn has been cut.

Martyn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fernandez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fernandez trying to control but Martyn flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Fernandez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Martyn decides to stand up.

Martyn gets caught napping as Fernandez dives in and scores a takedown. Martyn manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernandez works over Martyn with some ground and pound from guard.
Martyn wants to stand and escape but Fernandez is having none of it.
Fernandez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martyn is keeping the position for now.
Martyn keeping moving, preventing Fernandez from controlling successfully.

Martyn pushes Fernandez off and scrambles back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Fernandez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Fernandez.
Fernandez throws a push kick but Martyn slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick by Fernandez misses
and Martyn counters with a nice uppercut.
Thomas Martyn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fernandez doesn't manage to clinch there - Martyn circles away.
Martyn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fernandez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Martyn throws a head kick that Fernandez semi-blocks.
Fernandez throws a head kick that misses.
Fernandez loads up on a big right hand but Martyn slips the punch.
Fernandez with a poor takedown

and Martyn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Martyn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Martyn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fernandez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martyn lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fernandez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martyn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fernandez shoots in but no luck this time.
Fernandez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Martyn misses with a head kick.
Martyn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thomas Martyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francis Fernandez.
Martyn lands a nice shot that snaps Fernandez's head back.

Fernandez is rocked!
Fernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martyn manages to avoid it.
Fernandez misses with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fernandez.
Fernandez is breathing heavily.

Fernandez forces Martyn back against the cage and clinches.
Fernandez avoiding damage as Martyn throws knees to the body.
Martyn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martyn gets underhooks to prevent Fernandez's takedown attempt.

Martyn manages to break the clinch.
Martyn feints a jab promting Fernandez to slip. Martyn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fernandez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fernandez slips a jab and a cross from Martyn.
Fernandez dodges the punch combination from Martyn.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martyn as he jumps to the side.
Fernandez is looking to clinch but Martyn is avoiding it.

Fernandez has closed the distance and engaged Martyn in a clinch.

Martyn breaks from the clinch.
Martyn blocks a head kick by Fernandez.
A right-left combo lands from Martyn.
Fernandez tries to clinch but Martyn moves out of range.
Martyn misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martyn throws a right hand that Fernandez ducks under and follows up with a left that Fernandez also avoids with ease.
Fernandez throws a head kick that misses.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martyn sprawls well. Martyn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fernandez gets slowly back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Martyn pushes Fernandez up against the cage in a clinch.

Fernandez jumps guard.
Fernandez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Martyn's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fernandez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Thomas Martyn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thomas Martyn's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A big right from Martyn misses.
Fernandez is looking to clinch but Martyn is avoiding it.

Martyn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Martyn showed some decent athleticism there.
Martyn wants to get back to his feet.
Fernandez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fernandez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fernandez pulls Martyn in close to his closed guard and prevents Martyn from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fernandez controls Martyn momentarily but Martyn frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Martyn gets to his feet - Fernandez follows without any prompting.
Fernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Fernandez gets caught napping as Martyn dives in and scores a takedown. Fernandez manages to retain guard.
Fernandez pulls Martyn in close to prevent any damage.
Fernandez wants to sweep here but Martyn controlling him for the moment.
Martyn wants to stand but Fernandez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Martyn stands and steps away. Fernandez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez shoots for a double leg takedown but Martyn sprawls well. He's pushed Fernandez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Martyn lands with a nice combination. Fernandez backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Fernandez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fernandez closes the distance and clinches up with Martyn, looking for a takedown. Fernandez pushes Martyn against the cage but Martyn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fernandez doesn't manage to clinch there - Martyn circles away.
Martyn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fernandez closes the distance but Martyn moves to the side
and Martyn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fernandez thinking.

Fernandez pushes Martyn up against the cage in a clinch.
Fernandez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Martyn after a bit of a struggle.
Thomas Martyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francis Fernandez.
Fernandez tries to pull guard but Martyn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fernandez can't break the clinch.

Martyn manages to break the clinch.
Fernandez dives in and grabs Martyn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Martyn pushes down on Fernandez's head and hops out.
Martyn lands a big head kick that sends Fernandez to the canvas! Martyn follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Martyn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tj Desantis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tj Desantis is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Desantis
vs
Liddell

225 cm
30
265 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

195 cm
30
267 lbs
5 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell throws a combination. Desantis tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Liddell closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Desantis is pressing down on Liddell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Desantis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Desantis uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Liddell scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Liddell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Desantis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Desantis is trying to stand up here but Liddell is controlling him well.
Desantis is trying to maintain the position but Liddell is very close to passing his half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Desantis keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Desantis trying to hold on to Liddell's head to control him but Liddell postures up.
Liddell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Desantis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Liddell throwing shots but Desantis is blocking nicely.
Desantis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Liddell.
Desantis trying to control from the bottom.
Liddell with the ground and pound but Desantis uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Desantis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Liddell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Liddell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Desantis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Liddell has managed to get both his arms back between Desantis's legs - danger averted.
Desantis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Desantis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Liddell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Liddell stopping the sweep attempt from Desantis.

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

It looks like Tj Desantis has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Desantis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell wants to stand but Desantis has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Desantis trying to keep a closed guard but Liddell is proving a slippery customer.

Liddell stands up and waves to Desantis to follow him.
Desantis shoots for a takedown but Liddell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Liddell leaves Desantis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Desantis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Liddell as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tj Desantis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Desantis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Liddell can pounce on him.
Tj Desantis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Desantis shoots and misses
and Liddell counters with a two punch combo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Liddell. That's going to slow Desantis down.
Desantis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Liddell counters with a three punch combo that has Desantis backing up. Desantis nods at Liddell to acknowledge the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Liddell gets the takedown into side control.
Liddell tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The strikes coming from Liddell are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Desantis on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Liddell tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Liddell creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Desantis sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Who's going to make the next move?
Liddell scoring with punches and elbows.

Tj Desantis's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liddell tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Liddell fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Desantis is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desantis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Liddell off and has taken his back!

Desantis looking to break Liddell's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Liddell remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Desantis will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Desantis working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Liddell is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Desantis has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Liddell taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tj Desantis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rauski Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and No Gi Arcinas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). No Gi Arcinas has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rauski Couture's chin.

Couture
vs
Gi Arcinas

188 cm
30
220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

200 cm
31
205 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rauski Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, No Gi Arcinas!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arcinas throws a series of punches but Couture moves out of range.
Arcinas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arcinas tries to clinch up.
Couture slips a jab and a cross from Arcinas.
Couture avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arcinas throws a head kick that misses.
Arcinas tries to clinch but Couture is having none of it.
Couture keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No Gi Arcinas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arcinas misses with an attempted mid kick.

Couture moves into range and clinches up with Arcinas.
Arcinas blocks an uppercut.
Arcinas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Couture pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Arcinas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Arcinas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arcinas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Couture gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rauski Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of No Gi Arcinas.
A short right from Couture on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Couture fails to land.
Arcinas is trying to drag Couture to the mat but Couture just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Arcinas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Couture prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Couture.
A shot in the inside from Couture.
Couture has a couple of punches blocked by Arcinas.
Arcinas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Couture pulls his leg out and moves away.

Couture fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arcinas, pushing him back against the cage.
Couture lands a left hand.
Couture lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Couture.
Arcinas is trying to drag Couture to the mat but Couture just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Couture makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Couture lands a shoulder strike.
Couture lands a nice uppercut.
Couture scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Couture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arcinas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Arcinas looks gassed!
Couture lands a shoulder strike.
Couture makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Couture softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Couture lands with a right to the head.

Arcinas is rocked!
Arcinas is working for takedown but Couture is calmly controlling the position for now.
Arcinas is still on wobbly legs! Can Couture finish him?
Couture lands a shoulder strike.
Couture unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Arcinas! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Couture is unloading with more strikes now! Arcinas drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rauski Couture!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sauron Evil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamikaze Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Evil
vs
Kid

210 cm
28
270 lbs
14 - 3 - 1

210 cm
30
271 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sauron Evil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kamikaze Kid!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Evil closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evil tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kid knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Kid looking for submissions off his back.

Kid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Evil pulls his head out easily.
Evil landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Evil working the head and body with strikes.
Evil 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.

Kid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Kid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Kid is defending against the submission attempts here by Evil.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kid can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Evil is trying to work for a kimura but Kid is defending well.

Kid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Evil pulls his head out easily.

Kid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Evil pulls his head out easily.

Kid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Evil is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Evil lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

It looks like Kamikaze Kid has been cut.
Kid taking some punishment here, with Evil in his half guard.

That has opened up Kamikaze Kid's cut even more.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Evil is trying to work for a kimura but Kid is defending well.

Kid looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Kid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Evil lands a nice short elbow.

The cut above Kamikaze Kid's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kamikaze Kid's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sauron Evil!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Stubb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masjid Amirpour (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stubb comes to the cage accompanied by Paper Scratcher. Amirpour has chosen Can't Turn You Loose as his entrance music. Michael Stubb has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Stubb
vs
Amirpour

195 cm
32
203 lbs
16 - 20 - 0

191 cm
26
202 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

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 16 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Stubb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Masjid Amirpour!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Amirpour fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stubb sprawls well initially but Amirpour persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Amirpour looks to land a strike but Stubb avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Stubb can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Amirpour controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Stubb is looking for a triangle but Amirpour pushes his legs off easily.

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

Amirpour stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Amirpour has managed to clinch.
Amirpour lands with a right to the head.
Amirpour lands a nice uppercut.

Amirpour breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Amirpour.
Amirpour lands some shots froms side control.
Check out the look on Amirpour's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Amirpour controls the position.
Amirpour working the body and head with strikes.
Stubb being controlled for a moment.
Amirpour landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amirpour landing a few strikes.
Stubb taking punishment in the form of punches.
Stubb tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Amirpour wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Amirpour is looking to take a break and control but Stubb is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Amirpour landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Amirpour wants to control but Stubb is keeping him busy.
Amirpour lands a decent elbow from side control.
Amirpour in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

Stubb is rocked!
Amirpour scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Stubb is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Amirpour can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masjid Amirpour!
Masjid Amirpour seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Rampaasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Fujichrome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rampaasi
vs
Fujichrome

185 cm
30
220 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

193 cm
31
205 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quinton Rampaasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matthew Fujichrome!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fujichrome shoots and misses

and Rampaasi moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rampaasi.

It looks like Matthew Fujichrome has been cut.
Rampaasi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fujichrome with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fujichrome misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fujichrome taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rampaasi.
Rampaasi lands with a right to the head.
Rampaasi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fujichrome up against the cage.
Fujichrome takes a shot to the head.
Rampaasi lands an uppercut.
Fujichrome is struggling to control the position.
Fujichrome letting Rampaasi take a breather here.
Fujichrome tries to stall but Rampaasi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fujichrome wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rampaasi has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujichrome wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fujichrome tries to pull guard but Rampaasi won't allow it.
Rampaasi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fujichrome tries a knee to the head but Rampaasi blocks it.
Rampaasi has Fujichrome pushed against the cage.
Fujichrome throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rampaasi lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Fujichrome to his knees! Rampaasi keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quinton Rampaasi!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lou Ferrigno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Thompson
vs
Ferrigno

190 cm
25
268 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

200 cm
27
265 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

[CBK] The Smashwear Corporation

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 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lou Ferrigno!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Thompson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ferrigno's half guard.
Thompson prevents Ferrigno from improving his position.

Thompson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ferrigno is looking to improve his position.

Ferrigno pushes Thompson off and gets back to his feet.
Ferrigno fails to land with a series of punches.
Ferrigno misses with a series of wild punches.
Thompson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ferrigno defends it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Ferrigno. Those never looked like landing.
Ferrigno is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thompson.

It looks like Lou Ferrigno has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson has his takedown stuffed
enabling Ferrigno to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Tony Thompson has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thompson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ferrigno is trying to control but can't.

Thompson seems to be looking for submissions.
Thompson throwing shots but Ferrigno is blocking nicely.
Thompson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Thompson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Thompson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ferrigno manages to get to full guard.

Ferrigno is looking for a triangle but Thompson pushes his legs off easily.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferrigno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ferrigno has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thompson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferrigno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Thompson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thompson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Ferrigno is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Ferrigno kicks Thompson off and gets to his feet.
Thompson has his takedown stuffed
and Ferrigno counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ferrigno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ferrigno finds it's way round the side to connect with Thompson's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrigno throws a right and a left that Thompson avoids nicely.
Ferrigno throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ferrigno stuffs the takedown.
Thompson has a takedown stuffed.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Ferrigno is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Thompson hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lou Ferrigno!
Lou Ferrigno really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that [CBK] The Smashwear Corporation logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.