HFC 63 Massacre PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Studebaker Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysztof Kulak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawk comes to the cage accompanied by silver hawk. Krzysztof Kulak has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hawk
vs
Kulak

186 cm
24
194 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

188 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

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 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Studebaker Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Krzysztof Kulak!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hawk shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kulak looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hawk controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hawk throws a big elbow that misses.
Hawk sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Hawk drops back looking for a leg! Kulak is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kulak manages to kick Hawk off! Hawk jumps back into Kulak's guard.
Kulak controls Hawk momentarily but Hawk frees himself.
Hawk is in close to Kulak's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kulak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hawk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Hawk drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Hawk seems to have locked his on tight now - Kulak screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Hawk, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Studebaker Hawk!
A victorious Studebaker Hawk 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
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Po Ping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ping's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kung Fu Fighting. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Ping
vs
Howard

195 cm
22
245 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

185 cm
31
247 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Po Ping!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Howard!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard shoots for a double leg takedown but Ping sprawls well. He's pushed Howard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Howard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ping tries to clinch up but Howard circles away and keeps his distance.
Ping tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ping pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ping tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Howard swivels and escapes.
Howard tries a low kick but Ping avoids it.
Howard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Howard wants it to stay on the feet.
Howard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ping shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Howard as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Po Ping. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Howard gets a takedown into half guard.
Howard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Howard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Howard postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Ping to stand up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ping swinging wildly here.

Howard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Howard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard controlling from the top position.
Howard stops Ping from standing up.
Ping wants to sweep but no luck.
Ping is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Howard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
It looks like Howard might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. John Howard wasn't active enough on the ground.

Howard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ping is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ping wants to stand but Howard is controlling the position.
Howard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. John Howard was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ping wants to clinch.
Ping looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck for Howard with that takedown attempt.
Howard shoots in but no luck this time.
Howard tries to land a leg kick but Ping saw it coming and moves away.
Howard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ping is trying hard to land a takedown here. Howard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ping shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Howard pinned against the cage. Howard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ping swings for the body but Howard moves out of range.
Howard misses with a low kick.

Howard scores with a takedown into Ping's guard.
Howard is stalling in the full guard.

Ping has his foot on Howard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Howard works his way back into a safe position though.
Howard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
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.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Howard.
Nice sprawl there from Howard as Ping shoots in.
Howard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ping's waist but Ping gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Howard off to one side.
Howard throws a right hand that Ping ducks under and follows up with a left that Ping also avoids with ease.
Howard shoots in for a double leg but Ping sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Howard shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ping punching from the bottom.
Ping is looking to control Howard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ping avoid being mounted?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Howard takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ping wants to control but Howard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Howard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Howard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Howard lands a jab-cross combination.

Howard shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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. Howard connects with a nice short shot to Ping's temple.

Ping looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Howard is taking a breather. Ping 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.
Howard slips a nice elbow through Ping's hands, connecting with Ping's forehead.
Ping on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ping tries to get out of the position.
Ping is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ping wants to control but Howard is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ping regains full guard. Nicely done.
John Howard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Howard wants to control from the top but Ping keeps moving.
Howard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Ping is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Howard stopping the sweep attempt from Ping.
Howard controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. John Howard was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Howard shoots in for a takedown but Ping shows good takedown defense.
John Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ping fails with the takedown.
Howard avoids the body shot from Ping.

Howard feints and as Ping raises his hands in defense, Howard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Howard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ping looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ping trying to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Howard controlling from the top position.

Po Ping has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Howard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ping shoots in but no luck this time.
Ping fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Po Ping. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ping takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ping shoots in looking for a takedown but Howard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ping's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ping shoots in for a takedown but Howard shows good takedown defense.
Po Ping is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Howard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ping being controlled here, momentarily.
Howard's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Howard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. John Howard wasn't active enough on the ground.
Howard swinging wildly here.
Howard throws a right and a left that Ping avoids nicely.
Howard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ping as he jumps to the side.
Howard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ping sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ping tries to score a power double leg takedown but Howard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ping somewhat.
Ping fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Howard 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. And we move into the final round!

Ping throws a body punch but Howard moves out of range.
Howard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ping avoids it really well and circles away.
Howard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ping as he jumps to the side.
Howard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ping avoids the head kick by Howard.
Howard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Po Ping has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Howard.
Howard swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ping tries to clinch but Howard moves out of range.
John Howard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ping fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ping swings for the body but Howard moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Howard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ping.
Ping shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Howard lands a nice looking body shot.
Ping shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Howard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ping makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Howard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Howard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Howard wants it to stay on the feet.
Howard misses with a head kick.
Howard tries to bum rush Ping with a series of wild strikes but Ping uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ping.
Howard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Howard throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ping tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Howard is in Ping's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ping being controlled here, momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ping keeping moving, preventing Howard from controlling successfully.
John Howard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Howard preventing the sweep.
Howard distracts Ping with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Howard controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Howard.

Howard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ping is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ping wants to stand but Howard is controlling the position.
Howard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A clash of legs there as Ping blocks the low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ping.
Ping throws a series of punches but Howard avoids them all with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ping throws a lazy right hand but Howard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Ping gets caught napping as Howard dives in and scores a takedown. Ping manages to retain guard.
Howard seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Howard connects with a couple of short punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Howard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Po Ping has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Howard.
Howard slips a jab from Ping.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Howard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Howard 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... John Howard!
An out of breath and clearly excited John Howard thanked BioPharm Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Trout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasputin's entrance music is TURISAS - Rasputin. A fine choice. Kevin Trout acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Yefimovich Rasputin
vs
Trout

225 cm
32
302 lbs
19 - 19 - 0

188 cm
24
300 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

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 19 - 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 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Trout!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rasputin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Trout looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rasputin wants to control from the top but Trout keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rasputin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Trout is working an open guard so Rasputin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rasputin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Trout moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Trout gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rasputin to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Rasputin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rasputin gets to his feet - Trout follows without any prompting.
Rasputin fakes the leg kick and cracks Trout in the body.

Rasputin drops Trout with a beautiful combination! Trout stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rasputin is looking for the KO!

It looks like Kevin Trout has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rasputin is looking to slow Trout down with leg kicks.
Kevin Trout seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Trout gets tackled into the cage by Rasputin. Rasputin maintains the clinch.
Rasputin slowing the pace effectively.
Trout drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rasputin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rasputin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Trout pulls his leg out and moves away.
Trout backs away from a small jab... but Rasputin lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Trout crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Rasputin with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin!
Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Das Labor, into his post fight interview.

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Levondovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Lancing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Levondovsky
vs
Lancing

189 cm
21
288 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

193 cm
26
290 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Levondovsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron Lancing!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levondovsky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lancing paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Levondovsky really is a fat lump.
Lancing looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Levondovsky gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Levondovsky has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lancing avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Levondovsky jumps into guard, dragging Lancing to the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Levondovsky is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Lancing avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Levondovsky knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lancing on the ground.
Levondovsky controls Lancing momentarily but Lancing frees himself.
Levondovsky is trying to hold Lancing in close to prevent damage but Lancing has managed to pass into half guard.
Levondovsky tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancing is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lancing scoring with strikes but Levondovsky is staying in there.
Lancing cracks Levondovsky with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Lancing looking to secure an arm triangle but Levondovsky defends it well.
Levondovsky is trying to escape the mount.
Levondovsky is working hard here to advance position.
Lancing landing strikes from the mount and Levondovsky is in trouble!
Levondovsky keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levondovsky tries to lock up and control but Lancing gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lancing sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lancing trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Levondovsky is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Levondovsky is bucking up trying to escape but Lancing cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lancing landing strikes from the mount.
Lancing misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levondovsky is bucking up trying to escape but Lancing cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Lancing gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Levondovsky shoots and misses
and Lancing cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Lancing shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Levondovsky manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lancing is pushing down on Levondovsky's leg trying to pass to half guard. Levondovsky is fighting to maintain full guard but Lancing has managed to sneak the leg through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancing wants to take a breather but Levondovsky is having none of it.
Lancing drops an elbow to the side of Levondovsky's head.
Lancing passes to side control.
Levondovsky trying his best to control but Lancing has mounted him.
Levondovsky flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levondovsky is looking to improve his position but Lancing isn't that keen on the idea.
Lancing controlling the pace for now.
Lancing lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lancing controlling from mount.
Lancing trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lancing blocks Levondovsky's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Lancing dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Levondovsky tries to clinch there but Lancing circles away.

Levondovsky instigates a clinch.

Levondovsky decides to pull guard.
Lancing wants to control from the top but Levondovsky keeps moving.
Levondovsky trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lancing throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lancing is breathing heavily.
Levondovsky wants to stand but Lancing is controlling the position.

Levondovsky is looking for a triangle but Lancing pushes his legs off easily.
Levondovsky is looking to stand up but Lancing isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lancing gets to his feet - Levondovsky follows without any prompting.
Lancing digs a good hook to Levondovsky's body.

Lancing darts in and clinches Levondovsky up against the cage.
Levondovsky tries to land knees in the clinch but Lancing avoids the damage to the body.

Lancing jumps guard.
Lancing is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lancing has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Lancing seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Levondovsky is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randall Stevens is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Filipovic
vs
Stevens

186 cm
26
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
202 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mirko Filipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randall Stevens!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Filipovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stevens looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Stevens throws a series of punches but Filipovic moves out of range.
Stevens blocks a head kick by Filipovic.
Filipovic swinging wildly here.
Stevens avoids the head kick by Filipovic.
Stevens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Filipovic.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses.
Filipovic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Randall Stevens has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stevens.
Filipovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stevens avoids the head kick by Filipovic.
Filipovic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filipovic circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Stevens drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Filipovic follows Stevens to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mirko Filipovic!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Rapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Ripley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ripley comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Talented Mr. Ripley - Tu Vuo' Fa l'Americano kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Mr Ripley has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Rapp
vs
Ripley

194 cm
27
270 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

190 cm
31
263 lbs
12 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 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 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mr Ripley!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rapp tests Ripley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rapp throws a right hand that Ripley ducks under and follows up with a left that Ripley also avoids with ease.
Ripley throws a series of punches but Rapp moves out of range.
Rapp misses with a wild body shot.
Rapp checks the leg kick.
Rapp misses with a body shot.
Ripley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Some wild striking there from Ripley.
Rapp keeps the fight on the outside.
Rapp throws a body punch but Ripley moves out of range.
Rapp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ripley.
Rapp scores with a decent looking hook.
Ripley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rapp slips a jab and a cross from Ripley.
Ripley is looking to clinch.
Ripley blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rapp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ripley moves away.
Ripley is looking to clinch but Rapp is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapp punishes Ripley's body with a nice straight punch.
Ripley throws a right and a left that Rapp avoids nicely.

Rapp clinches with his opponent.
Rapp missing with knees to the body.
Rapp effectively controlling the action here.
Rapp digs a right hand into Ripley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ripley's gas tank.
Ripley tries for a takedown. No joy.

Rapp manages to break the clinch.
Ripley tries to clinch but Rapp moves out of range.
Rapp works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ripley wants to clinch.
Rapp just misses with a punch to the body.

Rapp clinches up with Ripley and pushes him back against the cage.
Rapp lands an elbow inside that Ripley shrugs off.

It looks like Mr Ripley has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rapp.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapp lands an elbow that stopped Ripley in his tracks for a moment.

Rapp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rapp lands with an uppercut that bounces Ripley off the cage and back into range.
Rapp works the jab nicely.
Rapp lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ripley backs up against the cage.
Ripley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mitch Rapp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ripley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rapp sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rapp lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ripley backs up against the cage.
A punch combination from Ripley misses.
Rapp fails to land with a series of punches.
Rapp lands a really nice looking cross but Ripley seems unphased.
Ripley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Rapp drops Ripley with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ripley looks back up at him and smiles so Rapp waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Ripley is rocked!
Ripley slips a jab from Rapp.
Ripley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rapp tries to avoid it but Ripley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rapp to the ground. Rapp escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rapp just misses with a punch to the body.

Rapp lands a left and a right that send Ripley crashing to the mat, dazed. Rapp thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ripley is still on wobbly legs! Can Rapp finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rapp moves into the clinch.
Rapp lands a nice elbow.
Rapp creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Ripley! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Rapp.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitch Rapp!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buri Grimnir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Ricard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricard has chosen Frank The Tank as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Frank Ricard will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Grimnir
vs
Ricard

196 cm
21
285 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

191 cm
31
267 lbs
13 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Fightworld Formula

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buri Grimnir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Ricard!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricard closes the distance but Grimnir moves to the side
and Grimnir counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Frank Ricard has been cut.

Grimnir gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Grimnir prevents Ricard from standing back up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ricard wants to improve his position but Grimnir is controlling well.
Grimnir throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ricard gets full guard.
Grimnir trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimnir scoring with some ground and pound.
Grimnir trying to control the position from guard on top but Ricard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ricard throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ricard 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.

Ricard working for a triangle but Grimnir defends it easily.
Grimnir throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard striking off his back but it's not causing Grimnir any problems.
Grimnir has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ricard wants to sweep but no luck.
Grimnir working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Grimnir with a nice head shot there.
Grimnir stops Ricard from standing up.

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

Ricard pushes Grimnir off and gets back to his feet.
A punch combination from Ricard misses.

Grimnir scores with a takedown into Ricard's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimnir content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Grimnir stops Ricard from standing up.

Ricard manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimnir scores with a jab. Ricard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Grimnir misses with a straight right.
Grimnir throws a series of punches but Ricard moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grimnir. Ricard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grimnir showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ricard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grimnir. Ricard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ricard misses with a head kick.

Ricard fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Grimnir sprawls well initially but Ricard persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ricard looks to land a strike but Grimnir avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Grimnir looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ricard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Grimnir's guard.
Ricard throws a strike but Grimnir rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricard striking off his back but it's not causing Grimnir any problems.
Grimnir works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Grimnir passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ricard!
Ricard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grimnir putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ricard flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Ricard prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Grimnir pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Ricard is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big strike lands for Grimnir! That's really hurt Ricard and he's turned his back - Grimnir keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Grimnir jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buri Grimnir!
During a confident post fight interview, Buri Grimnir thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Home

What is MMA Tycoon?

Forgot Details

MMA Affiliate Program

Managers online: 926

Total users: 40303