HFC 52 Free Fall PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ja Masterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Nassoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ja Masterson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Masterson
vs
Nassoon

195 cm
29
255 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

180 cm
22
240 lbs
2 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

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 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ja Masterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jerry Nassoon!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masterson scoring well with a low kick there.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Masterson has cracked Nassoon with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Masterson lands another huge swinging hook and Nassoon tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Nassoon, before Masterson can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ja Masterson!
Ja Masterson 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
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Junior Witter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Field (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luke Field told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Witter
vs
Field

177 cm
26
145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

172 cm
19
150 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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 - 2 - 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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Field!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Field misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Witter moves into the clinch successfully.

Field's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Witter blocks a leg kick.
Field moves to clinch but Witter breaks away

and Witter counters with a shoot takedown. Field fights it but they end up in guard.
Witter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Witter seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Field for as long as he can get away with.

We're going to have a standup here because Junior Witter wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A combination from Field does no damage.
Field pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luke Field seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Witter as he checks the leg kick.
Witter lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Witter shoots in and bounces Field off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Witter controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Junior Witter just wasn't active enough.
Field tries to close the distance and clinch up but Witter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Field looks to clinch

and Witter counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Witter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Junior Witter wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Witter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Luke Field is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Field misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Field looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Witter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Witter rushes Field and presses him up against the cage.
Witter is trying to pull guard but Field has him pressed against the cage.
Witter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Witter jumps into guard, dragging Field to the mat.
Witter is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Witter is on top in guard.
Witter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Field keeping full guard, as Witter tries to pass.

We're going to have a standup here because Junior Witter wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Witter misses with a two punch combination.
Field throws a head kick that half lands.
Field throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Witter counters with a three punch combo that has Field backing up. Field nods at Witter to acknowledge the strikes.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Field enables Witter to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Field manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Witter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

We're going to have a standup here because Junior Witter wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Witter pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Field back to the cage. Witter follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Field is rocked!
Witter throws a big shot that misses.
Field is still on wobbly legs! Can Witter finish him?
A punch combination from Witter misses.
Witter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Witter misses with a few strikes there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Witter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Field.
Nice defenses there by Field.
Field throws a sloppy head kick
and Witter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Field tries to clinch
and Witter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Witter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Field circles away quickly and effectively.
Witter throws a right and a left that Field avoids nicely.
Field tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Witter counters with a left and a right that stings Field.
Field closes the distance but Witter moves to the side
and Witter counters with a big right hand! Oh Field is in trouble here! Witter follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior Witter!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ceaser Sarney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haka Maka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maka has chosen Island Music as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Sarney
vs
Maka

180 cm
31
190 lbs
11 - 18 - 0

180 cm
30
186 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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 11 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ceaser Sarney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Haka Maka!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Sarney does no damage.
Sarney throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Maka counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sarney!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Maka lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Maka is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Maka!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Haka Maka!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Haka Maka made sure he mentioned Das Labor, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Monroe Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jackson
vs
Hunt

180 cm
30
185 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

184 cm
21
188 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Very strong

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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Monroe Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hunt gets the takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jackson gets back to half guard.
Jackson trying to hold on to Hunt's head to control him but Hunt postures up.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jackson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jackson wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Monroe Jackson just wasn't active enough.
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Hunt avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Hunt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Hunt clinches.

Hunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hunt as he jumps to the side.

Jackson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hunt did well to prevent Jackson getting side control.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hunt defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jackson is trying to control. Hunt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hunt throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
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!
Jackson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Jackson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hunt trying to control from the bottom.
Hunt wants to sweep but Jackson has passed to side control!
Jackson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hunt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson cracks Hunt with a big elbow.
Jackson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hunt's shoulder. That is not cool.

Jackson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hunt is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
Hunt seems a little lost for a moment, as Jackson dominates the positioning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working away.
Hunt is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson working away.
Hunt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hunt looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Jackson leaves Hunt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Hunt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jackson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Hunt successfully pulls guard.

Jackson stands up from Hunt's guard - Jackson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hunt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Monroe Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hunt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in but Hunt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Hunt circles away and keeps his distance.

Hunt moves into the clinch.
Hunt fails to pull guard.
Jackson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hunt after a bit of a struggle.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Hunt won't allow it.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.

Hunt pulls guard successfully.
Jackson stays in close to Hunt's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Hunt won't let him.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson advances position into side control!
Jackson controlling the position.
Hunt is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson tries to move to mount but Hunt blocks the move with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hunt gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hunt can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jackson wants to control the pace but Hunt is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hunt to take his back!
Hunt just trying to survive but Jackson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Jackson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hunt.
Hunt trying to control the hands but Jackson won't let him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt trying to survive by controlling the hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monroe Jackson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hunt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hunt jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Hunt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.

Hunt wants to work for an arm triangle but Jackson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jackson trying to control here.
Hunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is pressing down on Hunt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hunt's guard.
Jackson trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Jackson pushing down on Hunt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jackson is trying to control. Hunt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Jackson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hunt to stand up.
Hunt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Hunt persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Monroe Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hunt.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Hunt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Hunt connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
Hunt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.

Hunt instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hunt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson is trying to drag Hunt to the mat but Hunt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Still in the clinch, Hunt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hunt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Hunt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hunt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jackson tries to circle away but Hunt has him pinned against the cage.
Hunt putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jackson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Hunt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Monroe Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt lands a head kick. Jackson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Mike Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monroe Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt is trying desperately to improve position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Hunt.
I think Jackson 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monroe Jackson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Lancing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Freeman Knuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freeman Knuckles is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gonna fly now. Jordan Freeman Knuckles will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Lancing
vs
Freeman Knuckles

193 cm
25
290 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

225 cm
30
282 lbs
11 - 13 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 - 5 - 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 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jordan Freeman Knuckles!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman Knuckles misses with a few strikes there.
Lancing has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Freeman Knuckles.
Lancing closes the distance and clinches up with Freeman Knuckles, looking for a takedown. Lancing pushes Freeman Knuckles against the cage but Freeman Knuckles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lancing loads up on a big right hand but Freeman Knuckles slips the punch.
Lancing sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lancing is breathing heavily.

Freeman Knuckles lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Lancing sprawling to the canvas. Freeman Knuckles follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Lancing hang on?

Lancing is rocked!

It looks like Aaron Lancing has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Freeman Knuckles seems to be working for a kimura but Lancing defends the submission attempt.
Oh Lancing is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Freeman Knuckles trying to mount his opponent but Lancing defends it.
Lancing seems to have got his legs back now.

Freeman Knuckles 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. Freeman Knuckles eventually gives up the hold.

Freeman Knuckles is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Freeman Knuckles is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Freeman Knuckles is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Freeman Knuckles seems to be looking for submissions.

Lancing is defending against the submission attempts here by Freeman Knuckles.
Freeman Knuckles stops Lancing from getting back to his feet.

Freeman Knuckles is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Freeman Knuckles is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lancing is defending against the submission attempts here by Freeman Knuckles.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Freeman Knuckles is working for a submission of some sort.

Freeman Knuckles 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. Freeman Knuckles eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancing trying to control from the bottom.
Lancing tries to get to full guard but Freeman Knuckles has control of the leg.
Freeman Knuckles prevents Lancing from standing back up.

Freeman Knuckles 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. Freeman Knuckles eventually gives up the hold.
Lancing moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman Knuckles trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lancing manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Freeman Knuckles looking for subs off his back but Lancing has passed one foot through into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lancing in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lancing wants to take a breather but Freeman Knuckles is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lancing not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Freeman Knuckles is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lancing pulls his head out easily.
Lancing wants to stand but Freeman Knuckles has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Freeman Knuckles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Lancing's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Lancing dives in and grabs Freeman Knuckles's left leg, looking for a takedown. Freeman Knuckles pushes down on Lancing's head and hops out.
Freeman Knuckles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Freeman Knuckles plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Freeman Knuckles throws a head kick but Lancing moves out of range.
Freeman Knuckles defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lancing.

Freeman Knuckles throws a left that rocks Lancing and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Freeman Knuckles dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Lancing regain composure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freeman Knuckles blocks the strikes from Lancing.

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

Freeman Knuckles throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lancing escapes and throws Freeman Knuckles's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Freeman Knuckles tries to bench press Lancing off him but Lancing keeps the position.
Freeman Knuckles is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lancing is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Freeman Knuckles is desperately trying to improve his position but Lancing has a good base and remains in mount.
Freeman Knuckles is breathing heavily.
Freeman Knuckles slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Freeman Knuckles looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Lancing gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Good leg kick by Freeman Knuckles there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Lancing looking to score a takedown here. Freeman Knuckles is defending well but Lancing drives through and ends up in Freeman Knuckles's guard.
Freeman Knuckles keeping moving, preventing Lancing from controlling successfully.
Jordan Freeman Knuckles has got the better of the ground game so far.

Freeman Knuckles working for a triangle but Lancing defends it easily.
Freeman Knuckles really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lancing. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Freeman Knuckles looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lancing passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancing is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Freeman Knuckles blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lancing.
Freeman Knuckles wants to get back to full guard but Lancing has passed into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Freeman Knuckles manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lancing's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Freeman Knuckles actively working from the bottom here.
Lancing is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lancing wants to control but Freeman Knuckles is keeping him busy.

Freeman Knuckles actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Freeman Knuckles looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Freeman Knuckles looking for submissions off his back.
Freeman Knuckles is staying active underneath Lancing, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lancing has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lancing with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lancing cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lancing can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Freeman Knuckles is looking to escape.
Lancing connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancing can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Freeman Knuckles is looking to escape.
Lancing lands a big shot there that rocks Freeman Knuckles but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Freeman Knuckles is rocked!
Freeman Knuckles is trying to reverse the position but instead Lancing has taken his back - oops!
Lancing lands a shot to the head.
Freeman Knuckles is still in real trouble! Can Lancing finish him?
Lancing lands strikes to the head.
Freeman Knuckles is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Freeman Knuckles turns into Lancing and is now in his guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Freeman Knuckles advances to half guard.
Lancing might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lancing has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Freeman Knuckles is working away from the top position though.
Freeman Knuckles seems to have recovered his senses.
Freeman Knuckles is pressing down on Lancing's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lancing is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jordan Freeman Knuckles will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Aaron Lancing's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Lancing.
Freeman Knuckles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lancing circles away quickly and effectively.
Freeman Knuckles scores with a head kick. Lancing tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lancing takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jordan Freeman Knuckles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Freeman Knuckles lands a head kick that stumbles Lancing and the fighters go to the mat.
Lancing tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Freeman Knuckles drops back looking for a leg! Lancing is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lancing manages to kick Freeman Knuckles off! Freeman Knuckles jumps back into Lancing's guard.
Freeman Knuckles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lancing is keeping the position for now.
Lancing is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Freeman Knuckles drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lancing manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Freeman Knuckles has Lancing in his guard.

Freeman Knuckles working for a triangle but Lancing defends it easily.
Lancing trying to control but Freeman Knuckles is working from the bottom.

Freeman Knuckles throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Freeman Knuckles looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lancing has picked Freeman Knuckles up and slammed him! Freeman Knuckles can't keep hold of the triangle and Lancing manages to pass to side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancing moves into full mount!
Lancing is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lancing wants to control the pace but Freeman Knuckles is squirming around nicely.
Freeman Knuckles regains half guard.

Freeman Knuckles looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Lancing pushes past his half guard into mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freeman Knuckles is trying to reverse the position but instead Lancing has taken his back - oops!

Lancing working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Freeman Knuckles is doing well to defend. Lancing seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Freeman Knuckles is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aaron Lancing!

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 Hasse Hansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorik Vartanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hansson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Saliva - Click Click Boom. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Hansson
vs
Vartanov

215 cm
33
269 lbs
16 - 18 - 1

190 cm
29
265 lbs
10 - 14 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 16 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hasse Hansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorik Vartanov!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vartanov wants to clinch

and Hansson counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Vartanov down! Hansson is looking to finish but Vartanov is intelligently defending himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hansson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vartanov's head.

Hansson gets to his feet. Vartanov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hansson keeps the fight on the outside.
Vartanov looks to clinch
and Hansson counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Jorik Vartanov has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Hansson. No joy for Vartanov on that attempt.
Vartanov misses with an uppercut

and Hansson counters by moving into the clinch.
Vartanov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vartanov tries to break free but Hansson pushes him back against the cage.
Hansson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vartanov's efforts to push away.

Hansson manages to break the clinch.
Vartanov looks to clinch
and Hansson counters with a straight that turns Vartanov's legs to rubber! Hansson pushes forward with more strikes and Vartanov goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hasse Hansson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Hasse Hansson made sure he mentioned Das Labor, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Cael Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanderson comes to the cage accompanied by Hurricane. James Martin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Sanderson
vs
Martin

183 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

182 cm
29
185 lbs
12 - 18 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 - 3 - 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 12 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Martin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Martin.
Martin is looking to clinch.
Martin throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Cael Sanderson has been cut.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sanderson sprawls well. Sanderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Martin gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Martin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Martin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Martin throws some wild stikes that Sanderson manages to avoid easily.
Sanderson trying desperately to get to his feet.

Martin looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Martin has hold of Sanderson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sanderson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson really wants to buck Martin off and get back to his feet.
Martin lands a heavy elbow.

Martin looking for a guillotine from mount but Sanderson is having none of it.
Martin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sanderson is looking to escape.
Sanderson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Martin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sanderson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Martin tries to control but Sanderson wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Martin is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
James Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Martin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Sanderson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sanderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Martin is defending well for now.
Sanderson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Martin is defending well.
Martin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sanderson dodges an elbow strike from Martin.

Sanderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Martin looks for a takedown but Sanderson sprawls well.
Cael Sanderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Martin.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Martin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick by Martin misses

and Sanderson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Martin won't be happy with that.
Martin tries to bench press Sanderson off him but Sanderson keeps the position.
Martin is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sanderson is controlling him well.

Sanderson decides to stand back up.
Martin tries to clinch but Sanderson is having none of it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanderson is defended easily by Martin.
Sanderson fails to land the takedown.
Sanderson is breathing heavily.
Martin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sanderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sanderson clinches up with Martin and pushes him back against the cage.
Sanderson tries a body shot but Martin blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Martin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cael Sanderson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Sanderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Martin moves in looking to clinch but Sanderson pushes him off.
A lazy left from Martin finds it's target.
Sanderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martin is fending him off so far but Sanderson persists. Nope, Martin circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanderson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sanderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martin tries to avoid it but Sanderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martin to the ground. Martin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Martin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanderson is trying to stand back up but Martin is controlling him
Sanderson taking some punishment here, with Martin in his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson is refusing to be controlled, as Martin sits in half guard.
Martin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Martin is just content to waste time from the top position. Sanderson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Martin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Martin lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin trying to control but Sanderson is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Martin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sanderson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sanderson wants to stand but Martin is controlling the position.
Martin throws a big elbow that misses.
Sanderson keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.

James Martin has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sanderson has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cael Sanderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Martin moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Martin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Martin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martin trying to stall but Sanderson improves his position.

Martin jumps into guard, dragging Sanderson to the mat.

Martin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Martin or perhaps it was just good defense by Sanderson which made him look bad.
Sanderson avoids the head kick by Martin.
Sanderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanderson avoids the head kick by Martin.

Martin moves into the clinch successfully.
Martin stops a takedown attempt from Sanderson.
Martin lands a shot to the body.

Martin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Martin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sanderson backs up against the cage.

Cael Sanderson's cut is getting worse.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Martin.
Martin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sanderson pinned against the cage. Sanderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Martin throws a head kick but Sanderson moves out of range.
Martin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sanderson's hands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Martin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martin wants to clinch up but Sanderson keeps it at a distance.
Martin throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Martin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cael Sanderson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Martin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanderson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Martin.
Martin connects with a right hand. Sanderson shakes it off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Martin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Martin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Martin.
Sanderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Martin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanderson shoots in but Martin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Martin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martin is fending him off so far but Sanderson persists. Nope, Martin circles away and we're back to standing.
Martin misses with a few strikes there.
Sanderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanderson somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cael Sanderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Sanderson closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Martin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Martin pushes Sanderson up against the cage in a clinch.

Sanderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanderson misses with a kick to the body.
Sanderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanderson with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin throws a nice looking combination but Sanderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Sanderson gets tackled into the cage by Martin. Martin maintains the clinch.
Sanderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martin has him pressed against the cage.
Martin blocks the elbow strike.

Martin pulls guard.
Martin trying to keep a closed guard but Sanderson is proving a slippery customer.
Sanderson wanted to stand there but Martin had control of the position.
Sanderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Martin on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanderson won't allow Martin to get back to his feet.
Sanderson tries to stand but Martin is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin wants to improve his position but instead Sanderson has moved into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Martin actively working from the bottom here.
Martin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Martin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
James Martin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Martin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Martin scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Martin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Martin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cael Sanderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin looks to land a combination but Sanderson avoids it well.
Martin shoots in for a takedown but Sanderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Martin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sanderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanderson has his takedown stuffed

and Martin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sanderson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sanderson tries to get out of the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin looking to pass the guard.

Martin gets to his feet. Sanderson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanderson blocks a head kick by Martin.
Martin shoots for a takedown but Sanderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Martin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Martin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Martin!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damon Nickleson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damon Nickleson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Jones
vs
Nickleson

165 cm
25
143 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

176 cm
21
145 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Jones!
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, Damon Nickleson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickleson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nickleson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Nickleson gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jones would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nickleson has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.
Nickleson looking for a sweep. Not yet Nickleson, not yet.
Nickleson managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nickleson is proving hard to escape from.
Nickleson keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Eddie Jones has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nickleson misses with a two punch combination.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Damon Nickleson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Nickleson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Nickleson.
Nickleson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Nickleson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nickleson tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nickleson to the ground. Nickleson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Nickleson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Nickleson scores with a four punch combination!
Nickleson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nickleson scores with a hook.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nickleson defends it well.
Nickleson is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is taking a breather. Nickleson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Jones is working for a kimura but Nickleson is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones misses with a head shot. Nickleson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nickleson has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickleson is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones looking to pass the guard.

Jones drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nickleson dives on top into guard.

Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nickleson defends well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Nickleson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
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 Eddie Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nickleson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nickleson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nickleson to score with a decent uppercut.
Nickleson lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Nickleson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nickleson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nickleson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Nickleson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Nickleson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jones shoots and misses
and Nickleson counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Nickleson to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nickleson checks a leg kick.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nickleson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nickleson's sensitive parts.
A combination from Nickleson does no damage.
Nickleson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nickleson misses with a series of wild punches.
Nickleson digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Nickleson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Nickleson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Nickleson misses.
Damon Nickleson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Damon Nickleson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickleson misses with a few strikes there.
Nickleson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nickleson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nickleson cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nickleson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Nickleson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

Jones shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones looks to land a strike but Nickleson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickleson working a defensive guard here.
Nickleson wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones trying to control but Nickleson is working from the bottom.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Nickleson is keeping the position.
Jones trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nickleson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones working a defensive guard but Nickleson passes into half guard.
Nickleson is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Nickleson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nickleson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nickleson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damon Nickleson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Jones shoots and misses
letting Nickleson counter with a right hand.
Nickleson misses with a double jab

so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jones would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nickleson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickleson is retaining full guard.
Nickleson can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nickleson pushes Jones off looking to stand but Jones dives back in and keeps control.

Jones decides to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickleson lands with a nice body punch.
Nickleson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nickleson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jones rather than just go for the knockout.
Nickleson fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Nickleson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Nickleson throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nickleson connects with a single shot there.
Nickleson stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nickleson lands with a right hand.
Nickleson feints a jab promting Jones to slip. Nickleson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickleson punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
No joy there for Nickleson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nickleson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jones misses with a low kick as Nickleson jumps back.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nickleson as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Nickleson counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickleson lands a two punch combo.
No joy there for Nickleson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickleson thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Nickleson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nickleson lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nickleson misses with a series of wild punches.
Nickleson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones misses with a hook. Nickleson ducked under it nicely.
Nickleson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nickleson duly obliges.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Nickleson moved away.
Nickleson lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nickleson defends it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickleson lands with a cross.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Nickleson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Nickleson moves out of range easily.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nickleson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nickleson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nickleson connects with a looping right hand.
Nickleson misses with a wild combination.

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

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
64%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaquille Oneal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasputin has chosen TURISAS - Rasputin as his entrance music. Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Oneal
vs
Yefimovich Rasputin

213 cm
19
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

225 cm
31
302 lbs
18 - 17 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shaquille Oneal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasputin misses with a right hand
and Oneal counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin has been cut.
Oneal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oneal lands with a big right hook that stumbles Rasputin - he's out on his feet here! Oneal follows up with another monster hook that separates Rasputin from consciousness! Rasputin falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Oneal stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shaquille Oneal!
A victorious Shaquille Oneal thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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 Cristiano Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Coke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Halo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Champ.. Coke has chosen Cocaine as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Halo
vs
Coke

176 cm
25
144 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

170 cm
23
140 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ted Coke!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Coke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Halo scrambles back to his feet.
Coke looks to land a right hand but Halo moved out of range.
Halo fails with an attempt to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Coke.

Halo is rocked!
Coke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oh Halo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Coke steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Halo is out on his feet! Coke sets himself and nearly takes Halo's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ted Coke!
Ted Coke decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.