HFC 50 Anniversary PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Studebaker Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cael Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hawk might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to silver hawk. Sanderson has chosen Hurricane as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Cael Sanderson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hawk
vs
Sanderson

186 cm
23
194 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

183 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Studebaker Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cael Sanderson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sanderson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hawk is pressing down on Sanderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hawk trying to control the position here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Studebaker Hawk!
A relieved looking Studebaker Hawk thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Cranzinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominik Cyran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cranzinski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Aenima. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Cranzinski
vs
Cyran

185 cm
31
200 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

190 cm
28
205 lbs
9 - 1 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Knockout power

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 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Cranzinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dominik Cyran!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cyran throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cranzinski counters with a hugh head kick that removes Cyran from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Steve Cranzinski!
Steve Cranzinski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
8%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Po Ping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Ricard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ping's entrance music is Kung Fu Fighting. A fine choice. Ricard has chosen Frank The Tank as his entrance music. Po Ping could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frank Ricard's chin.

Ping
vs
Ricard

195 cm
21
245 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

191 cm
30
267 lbs
10 - 13 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

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 4 - 4 - 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 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Ricard!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ping wants to clinch up but Ricard keeps it at a distance.
A nice combination there by Ricard.

It looks like Po Ping has been cut.
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!
Ricard lands a nice looking body shot.
Ricard looks for a takedown but Ping sprawls well.
Ping shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ricard as he jumps to the side.

Ricard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ping on his heels. He'll look to pass Ping's guard now, I'm sure.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ping wants to stand and escape but Ricard is having none of it.
Ping manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ricard manages to get himself to full guard.

Ricard pushes Ping off and gets back to his feet.
Ricard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ping moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ping tries to clinch but Ricard moves out of range.
Ricard throws a series of punches but Ping moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard throws a right hand that Ping ducks under and follows up with a left that Ping also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Ricard.
Ping lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Frank Ricard has been cut.
Ricard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ping.
Ricard falls off balance throwing a combination

and Ping counters with a head kick that drops Ricard to the mat! Ricard scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

Ricard is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ricard throws a head kick but Ping moves out of range.
Ricard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ping.
Ricard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ricard throws a right hand that Ping ducks under and follows up with a left that Ping also avoids with ease.
Ricard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ping sprawls well. Ping wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ricard gets slowly back to his feet.
Ping has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ping there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ricard clinches with his opponent.
Ping tries to break free but Ricard pushes him back against the cage.
Ping letting Ricard take a breather here.
Ping gets underhooks to prevent Ricard's takedown attempt.
Po Ping has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Ricard.

Ricard gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ping regains guard.
Ping trying to keep a closed guard but Ricard is proving a slippery customer.
Ping wants to get back to his feet but Ricard passes into half guard.
Ricard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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.
Ricard winds up and cracks Ping with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ricard lands with a punch from half guard.
Ping is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ping's head.
Ping is refusing to be controlled, as Ricard sits in half guard.
Ricard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Ping is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ricard pulls his head out easily.
Ricard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ping is looking for a sweep. Ricard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ricard is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Ricard escapes and gets back to his feet.

Ricard closes the distance and clinches.

Ricard turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ricard manages to end up in side control.
Ricard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ricard working the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ricard lands some shots froms side control.
Ricard creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ping sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ping is looking to regain half guard here but Ricard keeps moving and retains side control.
Ping is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ping knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ricard on the ground.
Ricard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ricard winds up and cracks Ping with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ricard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ricard is thwarting Ping's attempts to control the position.
Ricard is trying to control the action in half guard but Ping is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ping wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ricard lands a nice short elbow.
Ping blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ricard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Ricard dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ping looking to score a takedown here. Ricard is defending well but Ping drives through and ends up in Ricard's guard.
Ricard pulls Ping in to control the position.
Ricard throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

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

Ricard manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ricard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ping counters with a series of strikes. Ricard will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ricard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ping counters with a nice body kick.
Ping slips a jab and a cross from Ricard.
Ricard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ping.
Ricard is breathing heavily.
Ricard swats away the attempt to clinch by Ping.
Ping tries to clinch but Ricard is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Ping or perhaps it was just good defense by Ricard which made him look bad.
Ping throws a sloppy head kick and Ricard moves out of range easily.
Ricard lands with a nice combination. Ping backs away looking to recover.
Ricard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ping.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ricard misses with a combination
and Ping counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ping wants to clinch.
Frank Ricard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Ricard or perhaps it was just good defense by Ping which made him look bad.
Ricard misses with a two punch combination.
Ricard has his takedown stuffed
and Ping counters with an outside leg kick.
Po Ping has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Ricard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ping throws a half hearted mid kick.
Frank Ricard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Ping.

Ping lands a big head kick that sends Ricard tumbling to the mat! Ping takes a step backwards and waves Ricard back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ricard throws a right and a left that Ping avoids nicely.
Ping fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ricard tries to land a leg kick but Ping saw it coming and moves away.
Ping tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ricard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ping tries to clinch there but Ricard circles away.
Ricard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ricard misses with a series of wild punches.

Ping instigates a clinch.
Ricard prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ricard lands a right hand.

Ricard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ping defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ricard.
Ping wants to clinch.
Ping is looking to clinch but Ricard is avoiding it.

Ricard gets the takedown into side control.
Ping tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ping wants to control but Ricard postures up.

Ricard stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Ricard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Ricard. Those never looked like landing.
Ping throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ping looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ricard is fending him off so far but Ping persists. Nope, Ricard circles away and we're back to standing.
Ricard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ping's waist but Ping gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ricard off to one side.
Ping tries to clinch but Ricard is having none of it.
Ricard throws a series of punches but Ping avoids them all with ease.
Ping tries to clinch but Ricard moves out of range.
Ricard throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ping tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ricard swivels and escapes.
Ricard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ping is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ping fails with a takedown attempt.
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 Po Ping will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Ping showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ricard.
Ricard misses with a two punch combination.
Ricard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ping fails with a takedown attempt.
Ricard lands a jab-cross combination.
Ricard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ricard leaves Ping with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ping showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ricard.
Ricard closes the distance and clinches up with Ping, looking for a takedown. Ricard pushes Ping against the cage but Ping circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ricard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ping tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ping circles away from the clinch attempt.

Ricard closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ping did well to prevent Ricard getting side control.
Ping avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ricard.
Ping is trying to stand.
Ricard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ping with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ricard throwing shots but Ping is blocking nicely.

Ricard stands up and beckons Ping to join him on the feet.
Ping tries to clinch there but Ricard circles away.
Ricard misses with a two punch combination.
Ping plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ricard shoots for a takedown but Ping saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ping scores with a one two! Ricard had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ricard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ricard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Po Ping. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ping throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ricard's head.
Ricard is still on wobbly legs! Can Ping finish him?

That has opened up Frank Ricard's cut even more.
Ping fails with a takedown attempt.
Ricard seems to have recovered his senses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ping looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Ricard looking to score a takedown here. Ping is defending well but Ricard drives through and ends up in Ping's guard.

Ricard stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Ricard closes the distance and clinches.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricard swinging wildly here.
Ricard closes the distance and clinches up with Ping, looking for a takedown. Ricard pushes Ping against the cage but Ping circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ping fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ricard avoids it really well and circles away.

Ping takes the fight into the clinch.

Ricard pulls Ping into guard.
Ping scoring with punches to the head and body.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ricard is on top in guard.
Ricard stopping the sweep attempt from Ping.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Ricard gets to his feet - Ping follows without any prompting.
Ping shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ricard sprawls well. Ricard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ping gets slowly back to his feet.

Ricard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ricard postures up and lands a big shot to Ping's brow.
Ricard connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Ricard stands and steps away. Ping gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ping tries to clinch but Ricard moves out of range.

Ricard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Ricard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ricard 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Ricard!
Frank Ricard was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Damon Nickleson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Witter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Damon Nickleson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Nickleson
vs
Witter

176 cm
21
145 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

177 cm
26
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Good elbows
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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damon Nickleson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Junior Witter!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickleson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nickleson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Witter.
Witter tries to clinch but Nickleson is having none of it.
Nickleson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Witter throws a hook but Nickleson avoids it easily.
Damon Nickleson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickleson tests Witter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nickleson lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Witter. Nickleson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Witter misses.
Nickleson slaps away a takedown attempt from Witter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nickleson misses with a series of wild punches.
Nickleson cracks Witter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A combination from Nickleson does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickleson misses with a wild combination.
Witter throws a looping overhand right but Nickleson ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Nickleson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Witter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Witter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Witter tests Nickleson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Witter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nickleson.
Nickleson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Witter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nickleson tries to avoid it but Witter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nickleson to the ground. Nickleson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A punch combination from Nickleson misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickleson swinging wildly here.
Witter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Witter closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nickleson quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Witter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nickleson wants to get back to his feet.
Nickleson controlling the position well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Witter performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Junior Witter wasn't active enough on the ground.
Witter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Witter scores with a decent looking hook.
Nickleson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nickleson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Witter tries to clinch but Nickleson moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Nickleson.
Nickleson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Witter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nickleson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Witter tries to clinch but Nickleson moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Witter wants to clinch up but Nickleson keeps it at a distance.
Nickleson thuds a left hand into Witter's body.
Witter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickleson misses the shot to the body.
Witter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nickleson throws out the jab.
A jab from Nickleson misses.
Witter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nickleson.
Witter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nickleson counters with a nice uppercut.

Witter moves into the clinch.
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!
Witter jumps guard but Nickleson stands there with Witter around his waist. Witter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Damon Nickleson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Witter.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nickleson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Witter pulls his leg out and moves away.
Witter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nickleson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Damon Nickleson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Witter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nickleson circles away.
Witter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nickleson missing with a left hand there. Witter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nickleson misses with the combination.
Witter wants to clinch.
Damon Nickleson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nickleson tries to bum rush Witter with a series of wild strikes but Witter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nickleson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Witter misses with the combination.
Witter tries to clinch but Nickleson moves out of range.
Witter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickleson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Witter backs up against the cage.
Nickleson slaps away a takedown attempt from Witter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Damon Nickleson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Witter.
Nickleson stalks Witter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Witter's face. Witter staggers backwards, shaken.

Witter throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nickleson was covering up waiting for the punch and Witter finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Nickleson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Witter looking to sit in guard and control but Nickleson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Witter is looking to stand up but Nickleson isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witter being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Witter tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Witter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Witter keeping moving, preventing Nickleson from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Witter is looking for a triangle here but Nickleson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Nickleson decides to stand back up.
Witter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nickleson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circling - Nickleson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nickleson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Witter circles away quickly and effectively.

Witter moves into the clinch.

Witter gets a trip takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickleson is looking to escape.
Witter stalling.
Witter is thwarting Nickleson's attempts to control the position.
Nickleson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nickleson moves into full guard.
Junior Witter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Witter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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 Damon Nickleson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Witter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nickleson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Witter misses with a takedown attempt - Nickleson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nickleson looks to land a combination. Witter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nickleson misses with a two punch combination.
Nickleson scores with a jab.
Nickleson fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Nickleson.
Witter is looking to clinch but Nickleson is avoiding it.
Horrible takedown by Witter or perhaps it was just good defense by Nickleson which made him look bad.
Witter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nickleson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Witter is looking to clinch but Nickleson is avoiding it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nickleson, as that shot connected.
Witter fails with the takedown.
Damon Nickleson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Witter.
Nickleson misses with a two punch combination.
Nickleson swinging wildly here.
Witter fails to land the takedown.
Witter fails with a takedown attempt.
Witter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nickleson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickleson throws a nice looking combination but Witter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nickleson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nickleson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Damon Nickleson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Witter fails with a takedown attempt.
Nickleson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nickleson misses with a two punch combination.
Witter shoots for a takedown but Nickleson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nickleson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Witter swinging wildly here.
Witter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickleson looks to score with a jab to the body but Witter is just out of range.
Witter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nickleson misses with a few strikes there.
Nickleson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nickleson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Witter walks into a straight right hand from Nickleson.
Nickleson looks to land a left hand but Witter moved out of range nicely.
Witter throws a nice looking combination but Nickleson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nickleson throws a combination that misses

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

Nickleson decides to pull guard.
Witter prevents Nickleson from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Witter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Witter trying to control but Nickleson is working from the bottom.

Witter gets to his feet. Nickleson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Some wild striking there from Nickleson.
Witter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nickleson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Witter.
Damon Nickleson is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Witter avoids the body shot from Nickleson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damon Nickleson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nickleson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damon Nickleson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cristiano Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Craig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halo comes to the cage accompanied by Champ.. Victor Craig has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Cristiano Halo's chin.

Halo
vs
Craig

176 cm
25
144 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

170 cm
19
143 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cristiano Halo!
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, Victor Craig!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craig moves to clinch but Halo breaks away
and Halo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Craig's knee momentarily.
Craig tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Halo drives through with a takedown into Craig's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Halo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Halo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Halo wants to pass the guard but Craig is keeping the position.
Halo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Craig's guard.
Halo prevents Craig from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Halo is looking for a kimura but Craig is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Halo to get the leverage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Halo in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Craig tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Halo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cristiano Halo!
After winning the bout, Cristiano Halo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Lancing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terell Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lancing
vs
Wright

193 cm
25
290 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

225 cm
23
300 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron Lancing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terell Wright!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lancing displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wright.
Wright throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wright shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lancing is looking to clinch but Wright is avoiding it.
Wright circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wright slaps away a takedown attempt from Lancing, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wright stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wright wants it to stay on the feet.

Lancing gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Wright has gone for a leg lock! Lancing slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wright's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lancing is stalling in the full guard.

Wright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lancing defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Lancing avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wright has an active guard here but Lancing has managed to pass into half guard.

Wright actively working from the bottom here.

Wright actively working from the bottom here.
Lancing not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Wright is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lancing pulls his head out easily.
It looks like Lancing is going to stand back up.

Wright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancing throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wright tries to roll over but Lancing keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lancing is looking to take a break and control but Wright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Wright looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Wright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lancing performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wright is not content to let Lancing control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wright is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lancing pulls his head out easily.
Wright blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lancing.
Wright is looking for a sweep. Lancing is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Wright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wright is looking for a sweep. Lancing is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Wright looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wright is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancing is looking to take a break and control but Wright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Wright looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wright is refusing to be controlled, as Lancing sits in half guard.

Wright has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Lancing escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Lancing!
Lancing scores with a couple of short elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wright is looking for a sweep.
Wright is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancing is looking to take a break and control but Wright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Terell Wright will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Wright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wright fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wright fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wright changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lancing tries to avoid it but Wright manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lancing to the ground. Lancing escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aaron Lancing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terell Wright.

Wright moves into range and clinches up with Lancing.
Wright tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wright is working for takedown but Lancing is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lancing is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lancing wants to stall.
Wright tries for a takedown but Lancing manages to get underhooks.
Wright is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lancing is defending well.
Wright is breathing heavily.
Wright is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lancing is defending well.

Wright lands a takedown into guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wright is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lancing is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lancing has escaped and now he's on top!
Wright keeping moving, preventing Lancing from controlling successfully.
Lancing stands and throws Wright's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wright is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lancing wants to control but Wright is keeping him busy.

Wright actively working from the bottom here.

Lancing postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Wright to stand up.
Wright fails with the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright tries for a takedown but Lancing sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wright takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lancing tries to clinch but Wright moves out of range.
Lancing shoots in looking for a takedown. Wright tries to sprawl out of it but Lancing keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wright manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancing fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
Lancing wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wright fails with the takedown.
Aaron Lancing is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lancing shoots in and drives through. Wright sprawls well.
Wright misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lancing shoots in but Wright avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wright takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancing misses with a series of wild punches.

Lancing shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wright gets back to full guard.

Lancing avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Wright has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lancing is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Wright.
Sloppy strikes there by Lancing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lancing's best efforts.
Lancing wants to free his trapped foot but Wright is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Wright looking for submissions off his back.

Wright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wright taking some punishment here, with Lancing in his half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wright is looking to get back to full guard here but Lancing has managed to pass to side control instead.
Wright is trying to improve his position.
Wright is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lancing is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Lancing dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Wright bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lancing is trying to buck Wright off.

Wright thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Wright is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lancing is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lancing throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.

Wright goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lancing rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wright's guard! Nice work there by Lancing!

Wright looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lancing has picked Wright up and slammed him! Wright can't keep hold of the triangle and Lancing manages to pass to side control!
Wright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lancing wants to control but Wright is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lancing decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Wright stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wright wants it to stay on the feet.

Lancing tries to keep at a distance but Wright has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lancing is trying to pull guard but Wright turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Wright gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Wright is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lancing is just riding it out for now. Wright eventually gives up the hold.
Lancing gets full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancing pulls Wright in to control the position.

Wright drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lancing dives on top into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Wright looking for a guillotine here but Lancing defends easily.

Lancing is posturing up here but Wright has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Lancing tries to roll out but it's too tight and Lancing has to tap! Slick submission there by Wright!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Terell Wright!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leopold Scotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Scotch
vs
Jones

175 cm
31
157 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

165 cm
25
143 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leopold Scotch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Jones!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scotch jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones misses with a right hand

and Scotch counters with a nice double leg into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Scotch slips an elbow through the middle.
Scotch trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Scotch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Scotch is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Scotch lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Scotch content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Scotch works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Scotch passes to full mount!
Jones gets back to half guard.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Scotch 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.
Scotch is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones won't allow Scotch to pass to mount.
Scotch prevents Jones from standing back up.
Scotch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Scotch lands strikes from half guard.
Jones wants to get back to full guard but Scotch has mounted him!
The referee warns Jones that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Scotch lands a nice shot to the head.
Scotch lands a big elbow.

Jones is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scotch connects with a bit shot that sees Jones covering up! More strikes from Scotch and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Scotch is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leopold Scotch!
Leopold Scotch retains his featherweight title!
Leopold Scotch decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.