HFC 71 Bloody Carnage PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Robillard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dominic Robillard enters the cage!

Stevens
vs
Robillard

180 cm
26
202 lbs
1 - 7 - 0

192 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Tends to cut

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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randall Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dominic Robillard!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robillard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stevens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck for Stevens with that takedown attempt.
Robillard tries to clinch but Stevens moves away

and Stevens counters with a shoot takedown. Robillard fights it but they end up in guard.

Stevens decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Stevens misses with a takedown attempt - Robillard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Robillard fails with an attempt to clinch.

Stevens closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Stevens has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Robillard after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randall Stevens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robillard lands an elbow inside that Stevens shrugs off.
Robillard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Randall Stevens has been cut.
Robillard is struggling to control the position.
Robillard throws a head punch that misses.

Stevens gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Stevens gets to his feet - Robillard follows without any prompting.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robillard doesn't manage to clinch there - Stevens circles away.
Robillard tries to clinch up.
Stevens fails with the takedown.
Stevens throws a half hearted mid kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stevens.
Stevens misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stevens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Robillard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Robillard tries to clinch up

and Stevens counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stevens trying to control but Robillard is working from the bottom.
Robillard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robillard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stevens.
Stevens trying to control but Robillard is working from the bottom.
Robillard wants to stand but Stevens is controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stevens engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Randall Stevens just wasn't active enough.

Robillard rushes Stevens and presses him up against the cage.
Robillard lands an elbow that stopped Stevens in his tracks for a moment.
Robillard is pressed up against the cage. Stevens has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Robillard down to the mat. Robillard avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens shoots in but Robillard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stevens fails to land with a series of punches.
That kick from Robillard tenderised Stevens's leg. Stevens is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fight stays on the outside here - Robillard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stevens fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Robillard avoids it really well and circles away.

Robillard instigates a clinch.
Robillard lands an elbow that stopped Stevens in his tracks for a moment.
Robillard stalling in the clinch.
Stevens tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Robillard comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stevens wants to break the clinch but can't.
Robillard looking to throw knees to the head but Stevens is blocking nicely.
Robillard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens tries to score a body lock takedown but Robillard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stevens drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Robillard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Robillard tries to land knees in the clinch but Stevens avoids the damage to the body.
Robillard lands an elbow just above Stevens 's eye.
Stevens takes an elbow to the forehead.

Randall Stevens's cut is getting worse.
Robillard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Robillard breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevens misses with a kick to the body.
Robillard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stevens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Robillard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stevens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Stevens clinches up with Robillard and pushes him back against the cage.
Stevens is trying to pull guard but Robillard has him pressed against the cage.
Robillard tries to land a knee to the head but Stevens blocks with his arms.

Robillard breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stevens swats away the attempt to clinch by Robillard.
Robillard wants to clinch.
Stevens throws a head kick but Robillard moves out of range.
Stevens fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stevens tries to land a front kick but Robillard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stevens throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Robillard doesn't manage to clinch there - Stevens circles away.
Stevens circles away from the clinch attempt.
Robillard tries to clinch there but Stevens circles away.
Robillard tries to clinch but Stevens is having none of it.
Robillard looks to clinch

and Stevens holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Robillard lands a nice elbow.
Robillard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Robillard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stevens.
Stevens takes an elbow to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Robillard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randall Stevens. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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

Stevens clinches up with Robillard and pushes him back against the cage.
Stevens is trying to drag Robillard to the mat but Robillard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Robillard working Stevens over with knees to the body.

Robillard manages to break the clinch.
Stevens keeps the fight on the outside.
Stevens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stevens shoots in but Robillard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stevens swats away the attempt to clinch by Robillard.
Randall Stevens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Stevens gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robillard lands a knee to the head.
Robillard lands a damaging elbow.
Stevens drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Robillard wants to stall.
Robillard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Randall Stevens's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Robillard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stevens is defending well for now.
Robillard trying to land knees to the body.
Stevens jumps guard but Robillard stands there with Stevens around his waist. Stevens gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Robillard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stevens keeps the fight on the outside.
Robillard tries to close the distance and clinch but Stevens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Robillard as Stevens shoots in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robillard moves in looking to clinch but Stevens pushes him off.
Stevens looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Robillard is fending him off so far but Stevens persists. Nope, Robillard circles away and we're back to standing.
Robillard wants to clinch.
Dominic Robillard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robillard fails in his attempt to clinch.

Robillard has Stevens up against the cage in a clinch.
Stevens is trying to force a seperation but Robillard has the dominant position.
Robillard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Stevens's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stevens working hard to break the clinch.
Robillard lands a damaging elbow.
Robillard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stevens wants to take the fight to the mat but Robillard manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Robillard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stevens tries for a takedown. No joy.
Robillard comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Jeez, Randall Stevens's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dominic Robillard!
After the fight, Dominic Robillard was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abel N Willan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

N Willan
vs
Phillips

185 cm
23
190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

171 cm
30
181 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent elbows
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abel N Willan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeremy Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Abel N Willan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Willan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Willan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Willan tries a low kick but Phillips avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Phillips.
Willan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Willan misses with a hook.
Phillips tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Willan connects with a single shot there.
Willan is looking to slow Phillips down with leg kicks.
Phillips dodges the punch combination from Willan.
Willan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Willan tries to keep at a distance but Phillips has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Phillips gets control of Willan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Phillips will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Willan 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.
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Willan from controlling successfully.
Willan wants to stand and escape but instead Phillips has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Phillips works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Willan actively working from the bottom here.

Phillips is working for a kimura but Willan is defending it quite comfortably.
Willan is refusing to be controlled, as Phillips sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips stops Willan from getting back to his feet.
Phillips not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Willan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Phillips's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Phillips's back!
Willan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Phillips is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Willan gets his way!
Phillips tries to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phillips looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Willan trying to control momentarily.
Willan is punishing Phillips with some ground and pound.

It looks like Jeremy Phillips has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips manages to reverse the position and now he's in Willan's guard. Nice work there by Phillips.
Phillips trying to control but Willan is working from the bottom.
Phillips preventing the sweep.

Willan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jab, jab by Phillips - just one landing.
Jeremy Phillips is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Willan is looking to slow Phillips down with leg kicks.
Willan misses with a head kick.
Willan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Willan misses with an uppercut
and Phillips counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Willan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Phillips has time to react.
Willan is looking to score with low kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Phillips clinches with his opponent.
Phillips jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Willan walks away with a smile on his face. Phillips gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Willan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Phillips's hands.
Willan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Willan misses with a leg kick.

Phillips fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Willan, pushing him back against the cage.
Willan leaning his opponent against the cage.

Willan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Willan throws a wild body kick that Phillips sees coming a mile off.
Willan feints and then cracks Phillips's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Phillips down.
Willan connects with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abel N Willan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Phillips's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Willan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Willan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phillips circles away quickly and effectively.
Willan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Phillips counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Phillips has closed the distance and engaged Willan in a clinch.

Willan lands a takedown into guard.
Willan throws a strike but Phillips rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Willan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Phillips doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Phillips manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Willan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Phillips trying to control but Willan is working from the bottom.
Phillips is fighting to break Willan's control of his arms but Willan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips wants to control from the top but Willan keeps moving.

Willan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Phillips wants to control from the top but Willan keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Phillips throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Willan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Phillips tries to free his leg and advance position but Willan is retaining full guard.

Willan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Phillips can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Willan is trying to control the position but Phillips postures up.
Willan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Phillips!
Phillips is squirming around, avoiding Willan's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willan looking to ground and pound but Phillips is blocking nicely.
Phillips is looking to get to half guard.
Willan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Phillips holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Willan tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Willan tries to control but Phillips wriggling away.
Phillips tries to reverse the position but Willan maintains control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Willan tries to control but Phillips wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips tries to hold on but Willan postures up.
Willan prevents Phillips from getting the reversal.
Willan throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Willan landing punches.
Willan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Willan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Willan tries to control but Phillips wriggling away.
Phillips avoids a series of strikes thrown by Willan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Willan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Phillips is looking to escape.
Willan controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willan misses with a head shot.
Willan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Willan working the ground and pound effectively.

That has opened up Jeremy Phillips's cut even more.
Willan lands a big elbow.

Jeremy Phillips's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Abel N Willan!
During a confident post fight interview, Abel N Willan 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
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rennet Greyven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Ripley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ripley has chosen The Talented Mr. Ripley - Tu Vuo' Fa l'Americano as his entrance music. Rennet Greyven is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Greyven
vs
Ripley

188 cm
32
250 lbs
21 - 9 - 1

190 cm
32
263 lbs
13 - 13 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Granite chin

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 21 - 9 - 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 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mr Ripley!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ripley.
Greyven lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Greyven shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ripley as he jumps to the side.
Horrible takedown by Ripley or perhaps it was just good defense by Greyven which made him look bad.
Crunch! Greyven slams his shin into Ripley's torso.
Greyven slips a jab and a cross from Ripley.
Ripley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Greyven misses with a head kick.
Greyven shoots in looking for a takedown. Ripley tries to sprawl out of it but Greyven keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ripley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Greyven scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Greyven.
Ripley throws a low kick but Greyven moves out of range easily.
Greyven shoots in for a double leg but Ripley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rennet Greyven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ripley misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ripley throws a series of punches but Greyven moves out of range.

Ripley changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Greyven looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Greyven is trying to control Ripley's posture but Ripley avoids it.

Ripley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Greyven is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ripley's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Greyven keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Greyven manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripley trying to control but Greyven is working from the bottom.
Ripley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ripley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ripley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greyven is keeping the position for now.
Ripley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Greyven trying to keep a closed guard but Ripley is proving a slippery customer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ripley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Greyven but Greyven pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ripley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ripley moves out of range as Greyven strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Ripley does no damage.

Ripley has closed the distance and engaged Greyven in a clinch.
Ripley goes for a takedown attempt but Greyven pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ripley misses with an uppercut. Greyven saw that one coming.
Ripley lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ripley misses the shot to the body.
Greyven takes a swing at Ripley's ribcage but misses.
Greyven throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ripley misses with a double jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Greyven.
Ripley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ripley dives in and grabs Greyven's left leg, looking for a takedown. Greyven pushes down on Ripley's head and hops out.
Ripley tries to clinch but Greyven is having none of it.
Greyven throws out a loose jab but Ripley uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Greyven misses its intended target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greyven tests Ripley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Greyven just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Ripley shoots in and gets a takedown into Greyven's guard.
Greyven wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ripley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Greyven controls Ripley momentarily but Ripley frees himself.
Ripley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Greyven utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ripley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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 here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Rennet Greyven wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ripley misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rennet Greyven will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Greyven uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ripley.
Greyven swings widly with a right hand
and Ripley counters with a series of strikes. Greyven will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ripley blocks a head kick by Greyven.
No joy there for Ripley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ripley throws a shot from downtown. Greyven moves away and avoids it.
Ripley looks for a takedown but Greyven sprawls well.
Ripley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Greyven moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Greyven looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Greyven missing with a left hand there. Ripley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Greyven fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Greyven has a takedown stuffed.
Nice straight punches there by Ripley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ripley.

It looks like Rennet Greyven has been cut.
Greyven throws a head kick that half lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripley tries to close the distance and clinch but Greyven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ripley lands an overhand right.
Greyven motions for Ripley to come forward. Greyven throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ripley.
Greyven fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rennet Greyven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ripley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Greyven counters with a thumping low kick.
Greyven misses the shot to the body.
Ripley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ripley moves in looking to clinch but Greyven pushes him off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Greyven.
Greyven swings for the body but Ripley moves out of range.
Greyven's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ripley under the eye.
Greyven tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ripley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ripley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Greyven at a distance.
Greyven loads up on a big right hand but Ripley slips the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ripley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ripley ducks under a wild hook from Greyven.
Greyven ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Greyven doesn't manage to clinch there - Ripley circles away.
Greyven looks for a takedown but Ripley sprawls well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Greyven.
Greyven takes a swing at Ripley's ribcage but misses.
Ripley swats away the attempt to clinch by Greyven.
Ripley shoots in for a double leg but Greyven sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Greyven throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Ripley gets the takedown into side control.

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

Ripley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greyven is looking to reverse the position.

Ripley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Greyven manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Greyven throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ripley misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ripley works his way to full guard. Good work.
Greyven stopping the sweep attempt from Ripley.
Greyven showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Ripley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mr Ripley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rennet Greyven's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Greyven tries to bum rush Ripley with a series of wild strikes but Ripley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ripley on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mr Ripley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ripley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Greyven takes a swing at Ripley's ribcage but misses.
Ripley throws a nice looking combination but Greyven bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Greyven throws a series of punches but Ripley moves out of range.
Ripley lands a two punch combo.
Ripley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ripley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ripley throws a series of punches but Greyven avoids them all with ease.
Greyven lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Greyven fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ripley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ripley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A punch combination from Ripley misses.
Greyven lands a nice hook to Ripley's body. Ripley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ripley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Greyven finds it's way round the side to connect with Ripley's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greyven thows a body shot but no joy.
Ripley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ripley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Greyven misses with a wild body shot.
Greyven closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ripley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Greyven throws a shot from downtown. Ripley moves away and avoids it.
Ripley has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Greyven.
A jab from Greyven misses.
Ripley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Greyven.
Ripley throws a right and a left that Greyven avoids nicely.

Greyven instigates a clinch.
Greyven has Ripley pressed against the cage, preventing Ripley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ripley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Greyven avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greyven creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Greyven manages to break the clinch.
Ripley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Greyven circles away.
Rennet Greyven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Ripley.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greyven is looking to land body kicks.
Greyven shoots in but Ripley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Greyven avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ripley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ripley misses with the combination.

Ripley tries to keep at a distance but Greyven has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ripley tries to pull guard but Greyven forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ripley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Greyven to keep the fight standing.
Ripley gets underhooks to prevent Greyven's takedown attempt.

Greyven escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Greyven throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ripley wants to clinch up but Greyven keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ripley blocks the body kick.
Ripley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ripley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Greyven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Greyven scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Greyven is trying to control. Ripley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Greyven winds up and cracks Ripley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Greyven thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ripley wants to get back to his feet.
Greyven missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ripley wants to get back to full guard.
Ripley pushes Greyven off looking to stand but Greyven dives back in and keeps control.

Ripley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greyven trying to control from half guard but Ripley is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Greyven is nestled in close to Ripley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rennet Greyven showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Greyven 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rennet Greyven!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muay Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thai comes to the cage accompanied by Deadly Muay Thai Skills. Johnson has chosen Mission Impossible 2 (Hate Mix) By Limp bizkit as his entrance music. Muay Thai has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Thai
vs
Johnson

225 cm
32
300 lbs
12 - 13 - 0

198 cm
28
289 lbs
13 - 13 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Muay Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kyle Johnson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thai is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.

Thai has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Thai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Thai keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thai is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Thai tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
Thai tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
Thai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thai drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thai looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Thai looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai misses with a knee to the head.

Thai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thai doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Thai moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.

Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Thai stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.

Johnson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Thai can't fight it off and eventually Johnson manages to take the fight to the floor. Thai looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kyle Johnson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Thai looks to clinch

and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown. Thai fights it but they end up in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thai will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thai wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson postures up in Thai's guard and throws a big left but Thai blocks it.
Thai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

We're going to have a standup here because Muay Thai wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Thai wants to clinch

and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.
Johnson won't allow Thai to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thai throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses. Thai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Thai!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Johnson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Thai moves into the clinch.
Thai tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Johnson has hold of one of Thai's legs. Thai is fighting the takedown attempt but Johnson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Thai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thai lands with a heel strike from the guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson stops Thai from standing up.
Thai trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Kyle Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

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

Thai has managed to clinch.
Thai misses with a knee strike.
Thai misses with a knee strike.
Thai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.

It looks like Kyle Johnson has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to circle away but Thai has him pinned against the cage.
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Thai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Thai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Thai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thai fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Thai has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thai misses with a knee to the head.
Thai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thai fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai is looking to control Johnson's arms but Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thai has his back to the cage.
Thai scores with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Thai wants to clinch
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thai tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Thai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thai tries to clinch but Johnson moves away

and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thai is looking to escape.
Thai wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Johnson is trying to control. Thai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kyle Johnson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Thai doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Thai moves into the clinch.
Muay Thai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Johnson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thai trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Muay Thai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kyle Johnson's cut.
That's time! Thai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Thai looks to clinch

and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Thai is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thai tries to kick Johnson off but Johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Johnson misses with a head shot. Thai uses the momentum to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses. Thai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Thai!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Thai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thai wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thai wants to stand and escape but instead Johnson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thai wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Thai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thai is looking to stand back up but Johnson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thai.
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai won't allow Johnson to pass to mount.
Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Thai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thai wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Johnson!
Kyle Johnson made sure to mention his sponsor, Charlie Wang's Nutrition and 95 % Laundry in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krayzie Bone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominik Cyran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bone comes to the cage accompanied by Thuggish Ruggish Bone. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bone
vs
Cyran

191 cm
33
206 lbs
21 - 4 - 0

190 cm
29
205 lbs
10 - 4 - 1

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Krayzie Bone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dominik Cyran!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cyran misses with a head kick.
Cyran connects with a high kick.
Bone avoids the head kick by Cyran.
Cyran throws a right hand that misses
and Bone counters with a one-two to the body.
Cyran lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bone's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cyran cracks Bone with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cyran moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyran throws a sloppy head kick and Bone moves out of range easily.
Cyran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cyran avoids it really well and circles away.
Cyran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cyran throws a head kick but Bone moves out of range.
Cyran misses with a wild combination.
Cyran misses with a few strikes there.
Cyran throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bone misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone avoids the head kick by Cyran.
Cyran pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bone is out of range and Cyran settles back down.
Cyran throws a head kick that misses.
Bone takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cyran is looking to slow Bone down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Cyran.
Cyran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Cyran.
A head kick misses from Cyran.
Cyran scores with a head kick. Bone tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Bone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cyran wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bone has had enough of the clinch but Cyran keeps him there for the moment.
Bone is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominik Cyran 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.

The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bone checks a leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cyran swats away the attempt to clinch by Bone.
Dominik Cyran seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cyran lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bone circles away quickly and effectively.
Cyran misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bone blocks a head kick by Cyran.
Bone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyran misses with a head kick.
Bone goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cyran throws a hook but Bone avoids it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Cyran.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bone.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyran misses with a head kick.
Cyran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cyran throws a head kick but Bone moves out of range.
Bone avoids the head kick by Cyran.
Bone shoots in looking for a takedown but Cyran manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cyran misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cyran is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bone.
Cyran throws a head kick but Bone moves out of range.
Bone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cyran sprawls well. Cyran wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bone gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krayzie Bone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cyran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bone feints and as Cyran raises his hands in defense, Bone changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Cyran pushes Bone off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Krayzie Bone will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bone blocks a head kick by Cyran.
Cyran throws a head kick that misses.

Oooooh!!! Bone has knocked Cyran down with a huge combo! Bone steps away and waves a wobbly Cyran back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Cyran is rocked!

It looks like Dominik Cyran has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Cyran.
Cyran is still on wobbly legs! Can Bone finish him?
Bone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cyran circles away quickly and effectively.
Bone steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Cyran is out on his feet! Bone sets himself and nearly takes Cyran's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Krayzie Bone!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lisandro Licha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Rapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Licha comes to the cage accompanied by In Bloom. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Licha
vs
Rapp

181 cm
27
255 lbs
17 - 19 - 0

194 cm
27
270 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 17 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lisandro Licha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mitch Rapp!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rapp looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rapp swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Licha.

Rapp has managed to clinch.
Rapp leaning against his opponent.
Rapp trying to land knees to the body.
Rapp lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rapp - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rapp trying to land knees to the body.
Licha wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rapp is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rapp gets underhooks to prevent Licha's takedown attempt.
Licha goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rapp prevents it.
Rapp lands an elbow just above Licha 's eye.

It looks like Lisandro Licha has been cut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Licha is trying to break the clinch but Rapp is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Rapp.
Rapp lands a right hand.
Rapp avoiding damage.
Licha tries to score a body lock takedown but Rapp shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lisandro Licha. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Rapp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rapp throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rapp is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Licha closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rapp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rapp is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
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!
Rapp misses with a hook. Licha ducked under it nicely.
Rapp stuns Licha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Licha walks into a stiff left hand from Rapp.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rapp drives through and clinches with Licha against the cage.
Licha is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rapp pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rapp lands a damaging elbow.
Rapp lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Rapp.
Licha is breathing heavily.
Rapp pressing his opponent against the cage.
Licha takes an elbow to the forehead.

Rapp breaks from the clinch.
Rapp's jab looks to have found its range, popping Licha under the eye.
Rapp digs a good body shot into Licha's ribs.
Nice shot by Rapp.
Rapp lands a nice hook to Licha's body. Licha takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapp stuns Licha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rapp ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rapp keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Licha gets tackled into the cage by Rapp. Rapp maintains the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rapp obliges.
Rapp lands an elbow inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Licha takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice elbow from Rapp.

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

Rapp takes the fight into the clinch.
Licha takes a shot to the head.
Rapp slows down the pace here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rapp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rapp cracks Licha with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Rapp closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rapp is stalling here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rapp.

Rapp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rapp cracks Licha with an open hand slap.
Licha takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Licha on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Licha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rapp circles away quickly and effectively.
Licha avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitch Rapp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lisandro Licha's cut.
That's time! Licha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Good shot there by Rapp.
Licha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rapp cracks Licha with a right hand to the side of the head.

Licha is rocked!
Rapp cracks Licha with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Licha falls to his knees and Rapp doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neo Kable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Trout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neo Kable could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kevin Trout's chin.

Kable
vs
Trout

201 cm
20
290 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

188 cm
24
300 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Neo Kable!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Trout!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kable 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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Trout.
Trout fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kable avoids it really well and circles away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kable. Trout shrugs it off though.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kable.
Trout looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kable throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Trout on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kable. Kable obviously looking to wear him down.

Oooooh!!! Kable has knocked Trout down with a huge combo! Kable steps away and waves a wobbly Trout back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Trout is rocked!

It looks like Kevin Trout has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kable. That's going to slow Trout down.
Trout is still on wobbly legs! Can Kable finish him?
Kable knocks out Trout with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Kable before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Kable picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neo Kable!
Neo Kable is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Neo Kable thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.