HFC 58 No Way Out PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohamed Abdallah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradford Manning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abdallah's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tyga - Rack City (feat Wale,Fabolous,Meek Mill,Young Jeezy and T.I). Mohamed Abdallah has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Abdallah
vs
Manning

196 cm
19
245 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

190 cm
20
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

TITAN
Charlie Wang's Nutrition and 95 % Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mohamed Abdallah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bradford Manning!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Abdallah closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Manning looking to throw knees to the head but Abdallah is blocking nicely.
Abdallah is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Manning to keep the fight standing.

Abdallah manages to break the clinch.

Manning moves into the clinch.

Abdallah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abdallah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manning.
Abdallah is looking to clinch but Manning is avoiding it.
Manning throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Abdallah enables Manning to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Abdallah manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abdallah is looking to stand back up but Manning counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Abdallah.
Abdallah is trying to stand up here but Manning is controlling him well.
Manning prevents Abdallah from improving his position.
Manning lands strikes from half guard.

Manning decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Abdallah gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Abdallah tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Manning is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Abdallah buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Abdallah!! Abdallah is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Manning throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bradford Manning!
Bradford Manning gave a mention to Charlie Wang's Nutrition and 95 % Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Waway The Wildman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ceaser Sarney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ceaser Sarney will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

The Wildman
vs
Sarney

190 cm
30
182 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

180 cm
32
190 lbs
12 - 19 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
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 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Waway The Wildman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ceaser Sarney!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Wildman throws a low kick but Sarney moves out of range easily.
Sarney stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The Wildman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Wildman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sarney manages to avoid it.
Sarney moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sarney bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The Wildman's head.

Sarney has The Wildman up against the cage in a clinch.
The Wildman working hard to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Wildman wants to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sarney.
The Wildman is trying to push Sarney away but Sarney has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The Wildman has had enough of the clinch but Sarney keeps him there for the moment.
Sarney looking to throw knees to the head but The Wildman is blocking nicely.
Sarney with a knee to the head.
Sarney with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

The Wildman is rocked!
The Wildman wants to break the clinch but can't.
The Wildman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oh The Wildman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Wildman is trying to push Sarney away but Sarney has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The Wildman has had enough of the clinch but Sarney keeps him there for the moment.
The Wildman seems to have got his legs back now.
The Wildman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The Wildman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Wildman wants to break free but Sarney has control.
Sarney lands a knee to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sarney as The Wildman tries to tie him up.
The Wildman can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sarney.
The Wildman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with The Wildman for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sarney.
The Wildman is trying to break the clinch but Sarney is controlling him.
Sarney pushes The Wildman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sarney lands a shot to the body.
The Wildman tries to break the clinch but Sarney is controlling the position.
The Wildman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sarney has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sarney creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The Wildman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sarney lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarney using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The Wildman is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Sarney as the two fighters clinch.
Sarney using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sarney landing knees to the head.
The Wildman is looking to control Sarney's arms but Sarney gets an underhook and turns him. Now The Wildman has his back to the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Sarney.
Sarney lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sarney.
Sarney lands a knee to the head.
The Wildman stalling in the clinch but Sarney improves position.
Sarney landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sarney lands an uppercut.
Sarney lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sarney scores with a shoulder strike.
Sarney landing knees to the head.
Sarney taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Sarney.
The Wildman is trying to break free.
Sarney lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Wildman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sarney lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Sarney.
Sarney lands a knee to the head.
The Wildman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on The Wildman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sarney lands a knee to the body.
Sarney landing knees to the body.
Sarney using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sarney scores with a knee to the head.
The Wildman is trying to break the clinch but Sarney has him pressed against the cage.
Sarney keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Wildman's efforts to push away.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The Wildman is trying to force a seperation but Sarney has the dominant position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sarney creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The Wildman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sarney is keeping busy.
The Wildman is trying to push Sarney away but Sarney has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Wildman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The Wildman has had enough of the clinch but Sarney keeps him there for the moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Sarney.
The Wildman is trying to push Sarney away but Sarney has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on The Wildman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by The Wildman as Sarney tries to tie him up.
Sarney with a knee to the head.
Sarney lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Wildman backwards.
Sarney working The Wildman over with knees to the body.
The Wildman is trying to break the clinch but Sarney has him pressed against the cage.
Sarney using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Wildman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sarney is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
The Wildman working hard to break the clinch.
The Wildman tries to break the clinch but Sarney is controlling the position.
Sarney unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ceaser Sarney dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

The Wildman misses with a head kick.
Sarney is looking to clinch but The Wildman is avoiding it.
The Wildman has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The Wildman just misses with a punch to the body.
Sarney tries to clinch but The Wildman is having none of it.
The Wildman misses the shot to the body.
Sarney scores with a hook.
The Wildman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sarney throws out the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sarney looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Wildman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sarney lands with a hook. The Wildman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Sarney! The Wildman is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ceaser Sarney!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rennet Greyven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hasse Hansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hansson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Saliva - Click Click Boom. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Greyven
vs
Hansson

188 cm
31
250 lbs
19 - 7 - 1

215 cm
33
269 lbs
17 - 19 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rennet Greyven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hasse Hansson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansson throws a right and a left that Greyven avoids nicely.

Greyven forces Hansson back against the cage and clinches.
Hansson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Hansson successfully pulls guard.
Greyven is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Greyven wants to control from the top but Hansson keeps moving.

Hansson manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Greyven fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hansson, pushing him back against the cage.
Hansson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Greyven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Hansson.
Greyven is looking to land body kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greyven blocks a jab.
Hansson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Greyven has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hansson lands with a short shot to the head.
Hansson takes a shot to the head.
Greyven misses with a body punch.
Greyven has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hansson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Greyven misses with a punch to the body.
Hansson wants to break free but Greyven has control.
Hansson is looking to control Greyven's arms but Greyven gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hansson has his back to the cage.
Hansson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Greyven.
Greyven tries to stall but Hansson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hansson stalls.
Hansson working hard to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Greyven manages to break the clinch.
Greyven cracks Hansson with a right hand to the side of the head.

It looks like Hasse Hansson has been cut.
Greyven takes a swing at Hansson's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greyven throws a head kick that misses.
Hansson fails to land with a series of punches.
Greyven stuffs the takedown.
Hansson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Rennet Greyven has been cut.
A cross from Greyven lands.
Hansson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Greyven throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Greyven fails to land with a series of punches.
Greyven throws a hook to the side of Hansson's head but Hansson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greyven throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hansson's waist but Hansson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Greyven off to one side.
Greyven attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Greyven tries to clinch but Hansson is having none of it.
Greyven throws a leg kick which misses Hansson's front leg but catches the back leg as Hansson tries to avoid it.
Greyven throws the left hand but Hansson avoids the punch easily.
Hansson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Greyven.
A punch combination from Hansson misses.
Hansson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Greyven backs up against the cage.
Hansson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rennet Greyven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hansson misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansson checks a low kick from Greyven.
Hansson misses with a wild combination.
Hansson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Greyven moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hansson falls off balance throwing a combination

and Greyven counters with a flying knee that drops Hansson!
Greyven scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Greyven trying to control the position from guard on top but Hansson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rennet Greyven dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Hansson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Greyven counters with a two punch combo.
Hansson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hansson throws a combination that misses
and Greyven makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Greyven connects with a single shot there.
Greyven swings for the body but Hansson moves out of range.
Greyven stuns Hansson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
No joy there for Hansson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Greyven lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Hansson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Greyven doesn't seem phased though.
Greyven with a hook.

Hansson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greyven drops Hansson with a naaaaasty hook - Hansson is in real trouble here! Greyven dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rennet Greyven!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Butane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Jacko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacko has chosen - as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Butane
vs
Jacko

225 cm
25
260 lbs
7 - 11 - 0

200 cm
33
221 lbs
17 - 18 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Butane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Jacko!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid body kick from Jacko.
Jacko lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jacko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Butane really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Butane moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

It looks like Jack Butane has been cut.
Butane is breathing heavily.
Butane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jacko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jacko cracks Butane with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jacko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Jacko lands a big head kick that sends Butane tumbling to the mat! Jacko takes a step backwards and waves Butane back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Butane is rocked!
Jacko is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Butane flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Butane is out cold! Jacko holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Jacko!
A less than humble James Jacko misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamed Khalidovv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khalidovv has chosen Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Martin
vs
Khalidovv

182 cm
29
185 lbs
14 - 18 - 0

183 cm
31
181 lbs
8 - 14 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mamed Khalidovv!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Khalidovv shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Martin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
An elbow from Khalidovv crashes against the mat.

Khalidovv working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Khalidovv tries for a kimura but Martin is defending well.
Khalidovv has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Khalidovv tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Martin pushes Khalidovv away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Khalidovv gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Khalidovv tries for a kimura but Martin is defending well.

Khalidovv looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Khalidovv wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Martin, who protects the arm well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin tries to bench press Khalidovv off him but Khalidovv keeps the position.

Khalidovv working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Martin is looking for a sweep.

Khalidovv is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Martin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Martin is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Khalidovv asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Khalidovv tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Khalidovv tries for a kimura but Martin is defending well.

Khalidovv tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Khalidovv has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Khalidovv works to advance to full mount. Martin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Martin working to try and regain half guard.
Khalidovv with the ground and pound from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Khalidovv is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Martin has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Martin!
Khalidovv keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
Martin stops Khalidovv from standing up.

Khalidovv working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Martin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Martin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Martin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Martin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Khalidovv's guard.
Martin throws a big right hand that misses.
Khalidovv keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
Martin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin trying to move into half guard but instead Khalidovv has managed to sweep!
Martin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Khalidovv is one step ahead there.
Khalidovv tries to free his leg and advance position but Martin is retaining full guard.
Martin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Khalidovv is controlling him.
Khalidovv tries to free his leg and advance position but Martin is retaining full guard.
Khalidovv slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Khalidovv is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Martin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Khalidovv is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Martin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Martin throws a series of punches but Khalidovv avoids them all with ease.
Martin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Khalidovv shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Khalidovv is thwarting Martin's attempts to control the position.
Martin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Khalidovv lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Khalidovv avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Khalidovv landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidovv slips nicely into half guard.

Khalidovv is trying to work for a kimura but Martin is defending well.
Martin pushes Khalidovv off looking to stand but Khalidovv dives back in and keeps control.

Khalidovv seems to be looking for submissions.

Khalidovv is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Martin tries to kick Khalidovv off but Khalidovv keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Khalidovv is looking to advance position but Martin won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Khalidovv is working for a kimura but Martin is defending it quite comfortably.
Khalidovv prevents Martin from improving his position.
Khalidovv is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Martin wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Martin wants to get back to his feet.
Khalidovv trying to mount his opponent but Martin defends it.
Khalidovv has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Khalidovv is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Martin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Khalidovv scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Martin?
Khalidovv raining down shots from the mount!
Khalidovv landing strikes from the mount.
Khalidovv dominating with strikes here.

Khalidovv jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Martin is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Martin and Khalidovv has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Khalidovv off and has taken his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv is trying to get back to his feet but Martin has full control of the position and if anything, Khalidovv has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Khalidovv is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin doesn't have the hooks in and Khalidovv manages to turn into his guard.
Khalidovv won't allow Martin to sweep him here.

Khalidovv is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Khalidovv is breathing heavily.
Khalidovv preventing the sweep.
Martin wants to stand up but Khalidovv is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khalidovv missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Khalidovv showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martin.
Martin blocks a head kick by Khalidovv.
Horrible takedown by Martin or perhaps it was just good defense by Khalidovv which made him look bad.
James Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Khalidovv clinches with his opponent.
Khalidovv gets underhooks to prevent Martin's takedown attempt.
Khalidovv is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Martin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Khalidovv goes for a takedown attempt but Martin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Martin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
James Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mamed Khalidovv.
Khalidovv tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Khalidovv shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Khalidovv showed some decent athleticism there.
Khalidovv missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Khalidovv is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Martin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Khalidovv stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Khalidovv.
Martin is looking to stand up but Khalidovv isn't so interested in that idea.

Khalidovv drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Martin dives on top into guard.
Martin trying to control but Khalidovv is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Martin sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Khalidovv is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martin is looking to stand up but Khalidovv won't let him.

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

Khalidovv is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Martin is aware though and is defending well.
Khalidovv takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Khalidovv throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Martin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Khalidovv, up you get!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Martin defends it nicely.
Martin misses with a body kick.
Martin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martin throws a sloppy head kick

and Khalidovv counters with a nice double leg into side control. Martin won't be happy with that.
Khalidovv tries to advance to mount but can't.
Martin is looking for a sweep.
Khalidovv connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Martin some visible discomfort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Martin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Martin working to try and regain half guard.
Khalidovv with shots to the head and body - Martin looks very uncomfortable down there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Khalidovv working for a guillotine from mount but Martin is in no mood to give up.
Khalidovv has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Martin's face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Khalidovv avoids the attempt from Martin to control.
Khalidovv lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mamed Khalidovv really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Martin stuffs the takedown attempt from Khalidovv. Khalidovv gets slowly back to his feet.
Martin misses with an uppercut

and Khalidovv counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Martin's guard now.
Khalidovv looking to pass the guard.

Khalidovv is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Khalidovv postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Khalidovv stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martin looking for a sweep. Not yet Martin, not yet.
Martin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin wants to stand but Khalidovv is controlling the position.
Khalidovv content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Khalidovv is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Martin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Martin wants to get back to his feet but Khalidovv is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Khalidovv scoring with some ground and pound.
Khalidovv is pushing down on Martin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Martin is fighting to maintain full guard but Khalidovv has managed to sneak the leg through.
Khalidovv stops Martin from getting back to his feet.
Khalidovv missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv throwing shots but Martin is blocking nicely.

Khalidovv is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Martin is looking to escape.
Khalidovv has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Khalidovv is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Martin defends it well.
Martin won't allow Khalidovv to pass to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Khalidovv is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Khalidovv frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Khalidovv unloading with bombs!
Martin tries to hold on but Khalidovv pushes him away.
Martin is desperately trying to improve his position but Khalidovv has a good base and remains in mount.
Mamed Khalidovv has got the better of the ground game so far.
Khalidovv working the ground and pound effectively.

Khalidovv has hold of Martin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Martin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Martin working to try and regain half guard.
Khalidovv working Martin over with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv landing strikes from the mount.
Khalidovv breaks from Martin's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Khalidovv looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Martin regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Khalidovv is working away from the top position though.
Martin is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khalidovv not landing any meaningful shots this time.

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

Khalidovv looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mamed Khalidovv dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

A lazy body kick from Martin

and Khalidovv counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Martin's guard now.
Khalidovv tries to free his leg and advance position but Martin is retaining full guard.
Khalidovv missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Martin wants to stand up but Khalidovv is controlling him.
Khalidovv is looking to work some ground and pound but Martin has wrist control.
Martin is trying to control the position but Khalidovv postures up.

Khalidovv thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Khalidovv accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Khalidovv has gone for a leg lock! Martin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Khalidovv's guard.
Khalidovv is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Martin won't allow Khalidovv to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin is pushing down on Khalidovv's leg trying to pass to half guard. Khalidovv is fighting to maintain full guard but Martin has managed to sneak the leg through.

Martin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Khalidovv defends it well.
Martin is looking to pass Khalidovv's guard but actually Khalidovv recovers to full guard.
Khalidovv wants to stand and escape but Martin is having none of it.
Martin wants to control from the top but Khalidovv keeps moving.
Khalidovv being controlled here, momentarily.
Khalidovv wants to sweep here but Martin controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Khalidovv has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Martin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Martin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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 trying to control but Khalidovv is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khalidovv works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Martin stops Khalidovv from standing up.

Khalidovv had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martin defends it easily.
Martin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Martin is pushing down on Khalidovv's leg trying to pass to half guard. Khalidovv is fighting to maintain full guard but Martin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Khalidovv tries to get to full guard but Martin has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Martin connects with a nice short shot to Khalidovv's temple.
Martin prevents Khalidovv from standing back up.
Martin is looking to take a break and control but Khalidovv is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khalidovv is in trouble now - Martin has advanced to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv is looking to get to half guard.
Mamed Khalidovv is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Martin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Khalidovv hang on?
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 has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Khalidovv's face.
Khalidovv is squirming around, avoiding Martin's attempts to control the action.
James Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Martin goes for an armbar but Khalidovv turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Khalidovv.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James Martin.
I think Khalidovv 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamed Khalidovv!

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 Marco Salvador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Hall acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Salvador
vs
Hall

183 cm
24
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
184 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marco Salvador!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Hall!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salvador wants to clinch.
Hall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Salvador throws a low kick, looking for Hall's leg but Hall calmly moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Salvador.

Salvador moves into the clinch successfully.
Salvador stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Salvador has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hall is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvador can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Salvador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salvador tries for a takedown. No joy.
Salvador prevents Hall from breaking the clinch.
Salvador can't get the takedown.
Salvador is working for takedown but Hall is calmly controlling the position for now.
Salvador drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hall gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hall wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Salvador has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Salvador breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Salvador walks into a stiff left hand from Hall.
Hall scores with a jab to the jaw.
Salvador tries a low kick but Hall avoids it.

Salvador pushes Hall up against the cage in a clinch.
Hall has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvador has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hall avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Salvador keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hall's efforts to push away.
Salvador is looking for a takedown.
Hall tries to break the clinch but Salvador is controlling the position.
Salvador prevents Hall from breaking the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvador avoiding damage.

Salvador gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Salvador from controlling successfully.
Salvador passes Hall's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Salvador is trying to control. Hall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Salvador wants to work for an arm triangle but Hall is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Salvador takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Salvador takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hall stuffs the takedown attempt from Salvador. Salvador gets slowly back to his feet.
Hall lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Salvador clinches up with Hall and pushes him back against the cage.
Hall is trying to break free.
Salvador has Hall pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hall manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Salvador is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Salvador. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hall is trying to break free.
Salvador jumps guard but Hall stands there with Salvador around his waist. Salvador gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Salvador prevents Hall from breaking the clinch.
Salvador drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hall pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvador checks a leg kick nicely.
Salvador tries to score with a low kick but Hall moves his leg out of the way.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hall.
Salvador fails in his attempt to clinch.
Salvador fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hall avoids it really well and circles away.
Hall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Hall as he connects with a hook.
Hall takes a swing at Salvador's ribcage but misses.
Hall lands with a nice body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall lands a jab to Salvador's midsection.
Salvador on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Salvador moves into range and clinches up with Hall.
Salvador is looking for a takedown.
Salvador is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hall to keep the fight standing.
Hall tries to break the clinch but Salvador is controlling the position.

Salvador escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Salvador fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hall avoids it really well and circles away.
Salvador wants to clinch up but Hall keeps it at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salvador is defended easily by Hall.
Hall tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hall throws a right hand that Salvador ducks under and follows up with a left that Salvador also avoids with ease.
Salvador tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hall shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hall cracks Salvador with a good jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salvador has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Salvador there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Salvador closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Hall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Salvador's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Nice defenses there by Salvador.
Salvador fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Salvador is looking to clinch but Hall is avoiding it.
Nice shot lands for Hall.
Tony Hall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Salvador.
Salvador takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Salvador moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Salvador tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Salvador shoots in looking for a takedown. Hall tries to sprawl out of it but Salvador keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Salvador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall lands an overhand right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Hall misses.

Salvador has taken the fight to the clinch.

Salvador escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hall connects with a body shot that sends Salvador's belly button to the back.
Hall connects with a body shot.
No joy there for Hall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tony Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hall throws a looping overhand right but Salvador ducks down to avoid it.
Hall lands a nice hook to Salvador's body. Salvador takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hall throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hall scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hall is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Salvador shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall is looking to stand back up but Salvador counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hall.

Salvador is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hall is just riding it out for now. Salvador eventually gives up the hold.
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!
Salvador is controlling the pace.
Salvador wants to control but Hall is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hall is defending against the submission attempts here by Salvador.
Salvador is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Salvador moves into full mount! Hall won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall is trying to stand.
Hall working to try and regain half guard.
Salvador can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hall is looking to escape.
Hall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Salvador. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salvador tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marco Salvador.
I think Salvador has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Salvador!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muay Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasputin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is TURISAS - Rasputin. Thai has chosen Deadly Muay Thai Skills as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Yefimovich Rasputin
vs
Thai

225 cm
32
302 lbs
18 - 19 - 0

225 cm
31
300 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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 18 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Muay Thai!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thai closes the distance looking to clinch

and Rasputin counters with a takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rasputin in side control, throwing shots but Thai defends.
Rasputin wants to control but Thai is keeping him busy.

Rasputin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thai, who protects the arm well.
Rasputin 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.

Rasputin is trying to get an arm triangle but Thai is defending well.
Rasputin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Thai is avoiding damage well.
Thai tries to strike but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rasputin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thai knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

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

Rasputin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thai knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thai is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rasputin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thai has escaped the position, nice work there.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rasputin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rasputin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rasputin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Rasputin tries for a kimura but Thai is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rasputin stands up.
Rasputin throws a right and a left that Thai avoids nicely.
Thai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thai wants it to stay on the feet.
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch but Rasputin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thai wants to clinch up but Rasputin keeps it at a distance.
Thai connects with a right hand. Rasputin shakes it off.
Thai is looking to clinch but Rasputin is avoiding it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rasputin blocks a low kick nicely.
Muay Thai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rasputin is looking to clinch but Thai is avoiding it.
Thai is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rasputin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rasputin shoots in looking for a takedown. Thai tries to sprawl out of it but Rasputin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Thai moves into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thai misses with a knee strike.
Thai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thai tries to land a knee to the head but Rasputin blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Rasputin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thai as he avoids it easily.
Thai checks a leg kick nicely.
Thai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rasputin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thai lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rasputin looks to land a combination but Thai avoids it well.
Thai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rasputin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rasputin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thai is looking to clinch.
That kick from Thai tenderised Rasputin's leg. Rasputin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thai is looking to clinch.
Thai closes the distance looking to clinch

and Rasputin moves into the clinch.
Thai slows down the pace here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thai breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Rasputin misses.
Thai is looking to clinch but Rasputin is avoiding it.
Rasputin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thai looks to clinch

and Rasputin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Thai!
Thai is bucking up trying to escape but Rasputin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Thai is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rasputin working the ground and pound effectively.
Rasputin controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin with shots to the head and body - Thai looks very uncomfortable down there.
Thai tries to reverse the position but Rasputin maintains control.
Rasputin seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Thai is holding on tight.

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

Rasputin moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Thai has worked his arm free - good work by Thai!
Rasputin fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai striking from the bottom but nothing landed.

Rasputin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thai has escaped the position, nice work there.
Thai is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rasputin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rasputin works to advance to full mount. Thai defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

Rasputin goes for an armbar but Thai turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Thai.

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

Rasputin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thai did well to prevent Rasputin getting side control.
Thai is trying to stand up here but Rasputin is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai is refusing to be controlled, as Rasputin sits in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Rasputin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Rasputin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thai is not content to let Rasputin control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Thai clinches.
A knee to the head by Thai.
Thai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rasputin throws a punch but it's blocked by Thai.

Rasputin lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

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

Rasputin is looking for a kimura here.
Thai wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rasputin seems to be working for a kimura but Thai defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rasputin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thai keeping moving, preventing Rasputin from controlling successfully.
Rasputin looking to sit in guard and control but Thai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Rasputin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thai defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai distracts Rasputin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Thai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thai wanted to stand there but Rasputin had control of the position.

Thai decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rasputin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch but Rasputin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thai tries to clinch up

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai connects with a knee to the head.
Thai gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rasputin.

Thai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Thai closes the distance and clinches.
Thai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rasputin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thai is keeping busy.
Thai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thai looking to slow down the pace here.
Thai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rasputin blocks it with crossed arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rasputin to keep the fight standing.

Rasputin breaks from the clinch.
Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thai tries to clinch up.
Rasputin circles away from the clinch attempt

and Rasputin counters with a crisp one two that drops Thai! Rasputin thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Thai to his feet! Thai is in big trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Thai drives through and clinches with Rasputin against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thai trying to land knees to the body.
Thai is trying to pull guard but Rasputin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Muay Thai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thai looking to throw knees to the head but Rasputin is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rasputin, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin!
After the big win, Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Das Labor and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Rapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ja Masterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masterson has chosen Hyena -by- Rancid as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Rapp
vs
Masterson

194 cm
26
270 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

195 cm
30
255 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mitch Rapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ja Masterson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Rapp.

It looks like Ja Masterson has been cut.
Rapp throws a series of punches but Masterson avoids them all with ease.
Nice defenses there by Masterson.
Masterson throws a nice looking combination but Rapp bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Masterson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Masterson looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rapp scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Rapp lands a really nice looking cross but Masterson seems unphased.

Rapp has Masterson up against the cage in a clinch.
Masterson tries to break the clinch but Rapp is controlling the position.
Rapp connects with a knee to the head.
Rapp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masterson backwards.
Masterson wants a takedown.
Masterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masterson scores with a shot to the side of Rapp's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapp content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Masterson working hard to break the clinch.
The referee calls for Rapp to work.
Masterson misses with a hook to the ribs.

Masterson breaks the clinch.
Masterson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rapp avoids it really well and circles away.
Mitch Rapp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rapp stuffs the takedown.
Mitch Rapp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ja Masterson.
Masterson takes a swing at Rapp's ribcage but misses.

Rapp moves into the clinch.

Rapp breaks from the clinch.
Masterson throws a series of punches but Rapp avoids them all with ease.
Rapp leaves Masterson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Masterson shoots in but no luck this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapp misses with a wild combination.
Rapp circles away from the clinch attempt.

Rapp sends Masterson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rapp is motioning to the referee to let Masterson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Rapp clinches with his opponent.

Masterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masterson tries to clinch but Rapp moves away
and Rapp comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Masterson stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Rapp is on him like rabid pit bull! Masterson slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitch Rapp!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Risky Gamble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gamble comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rick Ross ft Weezy - I'm a G kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jeremy Phillips has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Phillips
vs
Gamble

171 cm
29
181 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

178 cm
29
183 lbs
17 - 3 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeremy Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Risky Gamble!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gamble.
Phillips avoids the body shot from Gamble.
Gamble misses with a head kick.
A jab from Gamble misses.
Gamble cracks Phillips with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gamble looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gamble connects with a solid leg kick.
Phillips moves out of range as Gamble throws a body kick.
Gamble tries to land a front kick but Phillips steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Phillips closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gamble counters with a right hand to the body.
Phillips wants to clinch but Gamble slips to the side
and Gamble counters with a nice body shot.
Phillips blocks a head kick by Gamble.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamble lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Jeremy Phillips has been cut.
Some bone on bone action there as Phillips checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gamble lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice straight punches there by Gamble. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gamble.
Phillips moves out of range of the leg kick from Gamble.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gamble.
Gamble misses with a wild body shot.
Phillips throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gamble counters with a left to the body.
Gamble throws a head kick that misses.
Gamble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phillips manages to avoid it.
Phillips blocks a jab.
Gamble is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Phillips rather than just go for the knockout.
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!
Gamble throws a head kick that misses
and Phillips counters with a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips scores with a jab to the jaw.
Phillips avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gamble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phillips manages to avoid it.
Gamble just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Gamble. Those never looked like landing.
Phillips tries to clinch up.
Phillips wants to clinch.
Gamble throws a series of punches but Phillips moves out of range.
Gamble just misses with a punch to the body.
Phillips walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamble looks to land a left hand but Phillips moved out of range nicely.
Phillips avoids the body shot from Gamble.
The fight stays on the outside here - Phillips looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gamble scores with a jab.
Gamble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phillips.
Gamble throws a right hand that Phillips ducks under and follows up with a left that Phillips also avoids with ease.
Gamble lands a nice hook to Phillips's body. Phillips takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gamble throws a big shot that misses.
Phillips wants to clinch
and Gamble connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phillips tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gamble paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips tries to clinch there but Gamble circles away.
Gamble stuns Phillips with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Phillips tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gamble counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phillips throws a right and a left that Gamble avoids nicely.
Gamble tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gamble has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gamble swinging wildly here.
Gamble misses with a double jab.
Phillips drops his hands momentarily and Gamble takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phillips is looking to clinch.
Gamble lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Risky Gamble dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Phillips's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Gamble connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Phillips's hands.
Gamble fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gamble lands a nice looking kick to the body. Phillips takes a step back to recover.
Gamble moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gamble lands a leg kick that knocks Phillips off balance momentarily.
Phillips moves in looking to clinch but Gamble pushes him off.
Phillips on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Phillips wants to clinch.
Phillips wants to clinch but Gamble slips to the side
and Gamble counters with a three punch combo that has Phillips backing up. Phillips nods at Gamble to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gamble misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamble shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gamble misses with a wild body shot.
Gamble thows a body shot but no joy.
Gamble misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Gamble.
Gamble throws a series of punches but Phillips avoids them all with ease.
Risky Gamble seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gamble.
Gamble misses with a wild combination.
Phillips fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gamble punishes Phillips's body with a nice straight punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamble ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gamble moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gamble digs a good body shot into Phillips's ribs.
Gamble looks to score with a jab to the body but Phillips is just out of range.
Gamble throws a series of punches but Phillips avoids them all with ease.
Gamble misses with a double jab.
Gamble looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phillips moves in looking to clinch but Gamble pushes him off.
Phillips misses with a body shot.
Gamble cracks Phillips with an open hand slap.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gamble. Phillips shrugs it off though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamble jabs at Phillips's body.
Gamble scores with a three punch combo!

Jeremy Phillips's cut is getting worse.
Phillips tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gamble manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Phillips might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Phillips gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gamble.
Phillips slips a jab and a cross from Gamble.
Phillips tries to clinch but Gamble moves away
and Gamble cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gamble tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phillips blocks a head kick by Gamble.
The fight stays on the outside here - Phillips looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Phillips showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gamble.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamble throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Phillips tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gamble manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gamble misses with a wild combination.
Phillips avoids a kick to the body.
Gamble looks to land a combination. Phillips sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Gamble misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gamble.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phillips is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gamble avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gamble lands with an overhand left.
Phillips takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gamble - that will leave a mark!
Gamble connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Phillips momentarily.
Phillips blocks a head kick by Gamble.
Phillips tries to clinch up
and Gamble connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gamble bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Phillips's head.
Phillips displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gamble throws out the jab.
Gamble has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gamble lands a nice hook to Phillips's body. Phillips takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips throws a series of punches but Gamble avoids them all with ease.
Gamble throws a series of punches but Phillips avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Gamble.
Gamble throws a series of punches but Phillips avoids them all with ease.
Phillips tries to clinch but Gamble is having none of it.
Phillips tries to clinch up but Gamble circles away and keeps his distance.
Phillips takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gamble throws a jab but it's blocked by Phillips.
Gamble throws a jab when Phillips was well out of range.
Gamble misses with a wild combination.
Phillips avoids the head kick by Gamble.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab from Gamble.
Gamble fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Phillips tries to clinch but Gamble moves away
and Gamble counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gamble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phillips manages to avoid it.
Phillips tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gamble manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Risky Gamble is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut lands for Gamble. That snapped Phillips's head back.
Phillips uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gamble.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gamble misses with a two punch combination.
Gamble throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips moves in looking to clinch but Gamble pushes him off.
Gamble avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gamble lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gamble. Phillips does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phillips tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gamble swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Phillips tries to clinch
and Gamble cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gamble looks to land a combination but Phillips avoids it well.
Gamble lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phillips circles away quickly and effectively.
Phillips avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phillips doesn't manage to clinch there - Gamble circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamble pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phillips moves in looking to clinch but Gamble pushes him off.
Phillips shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gamble throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gamble thows a body shot but no joy.
Phillips with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gamble to score with a decent uppercut.
Gamble scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gamble misses with a two punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gamble misses with a wild combination.
Gamble takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gamble looks to score with a jab to the body but Phillips is just out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Risky Gamble comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gamble 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Risky Gamble!
Risky Gamble bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Cranzinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elliot Stabler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cranzinski comes to the cage accompanied by Aenima. Stabler has chosen Grown Men Don't Cry as his entrance music. Steve Cranzinski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Elliot Stabler's chin.

Cranzinski
vs
Stabler

185 cm
32
200 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

184 cm
31
224 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Cranzinski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elliot Stabler!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cranzinski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stabler did well to prevent Cranzinski getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cranzinski trying to control from half guard but Stabler is working away.

Stabler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cranzinski pulls his head out easily.
Cranzinski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cranzinski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stabler tries to kick Cranzinski off in order to stand up. Cranzinski Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

Cranzinski has hold of Stabler's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Stabler seems comfortable defending it but Cranzinski has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Stabler is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Stabler is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Cranzinski couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steve Cranzinski!
Steve Cranzinski retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Steve Cranzinski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.