SFC118: Jamess VS Strykzilla! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Allan Danwill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dudley Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dawson has chosen Lambda Lambda Lambda Song as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Danwill
vs
Dawson

225 cm
31
260 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

185 cm
36
248 lbs
17 - 43 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Allan Danwill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 43 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dudley Dawson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawson misses with a wild combination.

Dawson looking to score a takedown here. Danwill is defending well but Dawson drives through and ends up in Danwill's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

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

Danwill had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dawson defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Dawson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dawson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Danwill is looking for a triangle but Dawson pushes his legs off easily.
Dawson tries to free his leg and advance position but Danwill is retaining full guard.
Danwill 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.

Danwill throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Danwill is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dawson defends well.
Dawson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Danwill has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dawson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Dawson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Dawson drops back looking for a leg! Danwill is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Danwill manages to kick Dawson off! Dawson jumps back into Danwill's guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Danwill throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Danwill has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dawson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Danwill has his feet on Dawson's thighs here. He's pushed Dawson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Dawson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Allan Danwill!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Tony Thompson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tony Thompson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Thompson
vs
Liddell

190 cm
28
268 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

195 cm
33
267 lbs
6 - 12 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt
and Liddell counters with a left and a right that stings Thompson.

Liddell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thompson did well to prevent Liddell getting side control.
Liddell tries to stand but can't do so whilst Thompson controls his leg.
Liddell throws a strike but Thompson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Liddell wants to stand but Thompson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Liddell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Liddell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Liddell wants to stand but Thompson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Liddell stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Thompson throws up his legs and catches Liddell in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Liddell tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Thompson! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tony Thompson!
Tony Thompson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Das Labor logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angus McZongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaxon Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McZongo comes to the cage accompanied by Skiltron- Sword and Shield. Silva is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ain't No Sunshine - (DMX). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

McZongo
vs
Silva

182 cm
26
195 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

189 cm
32
194 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angus McZongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaxon Silva!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by McZongo.
McZongo lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Jaxon Silva has been cut.
Jab, jab by McZongo - just one landing.
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and McZongo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McZongo tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
McZongo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
A combination from McZongo does no damage.
McZongo lands a right hook to the body.
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva dodges the punch combination from McZongo.
McZongo scores with a hook.
Jaxon Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva fakes the leg kick and cracks McZongo in the body.
Nice shot lands for Silva.

It looks like Angus McZongo has been cut.
McZongo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Silva delivers a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McZongo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
McZongo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McZongo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McZongo blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from McZongo.
McZongo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
McZongo is breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silva.
McZongo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silva. That's going to slow McZongo down.
McZongo throws a wild body kick that Silva sees coming a mile off.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McZongo. That did some damage!
Jaxon Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McZongo throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Silva avoids a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeps McZongo at a distance using the push kick.
Silva misses with an uppercut
and McZongo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McZongo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McZongo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McZongo moves away from the strike by Silva.
Silva throws a leg kick which misses McZongo's front leg but catches the back leg as McZongo tries to avoid it.
McZongo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva tests McZongo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Silva throws a head kick but McZongo moves out of range.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a leg kick
and McZongo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from McZongo. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick from McZongo misses.
McZongo takes a jab right on the kisser.

Angus McZongo's cut is getting worse.
Silva scores with a leg kick.
McZongo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

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

McZongo is rocked!
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oh McZongo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McZongo throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and McZongo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McZongo seems to have got his legs back now.
Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
Silva throws a leg kick which misses McZongo's front leg but catches the back leg as McZongo tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaxon Silva dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick
and McZongo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McZongo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

McZongo gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McZongo controlling the pace.

McZongo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well.
McZongo wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is looking to escape.
McZongo wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
Silva is trying to stand back up but McZongo is controlling him
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
McZongo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Silva is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McZongo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McZongo wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.

McZongo looking for a guillotine from mount but Silva is having none of it.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McZongo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape.
Silva wants to try and get back to his feet.

McZongo working for a guillotine from mount but Silva is in no mood to give up.
McZongo thowing shots but they're missing.
Silva squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva blocking the ground and pound.
McZongo thowing shots but they're missing.
McZongo trying to control but Silva is having none of it.
McZongo landing strikes, looking to finish!

Silva bucks up and throws McZongo to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McZongo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silva. Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McZongo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McZongo slips a jab from Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angus McZongo dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

McZongo throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Silva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Silva. McZongo shrugs it off though.
McZongo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Silva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jaxon Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva throws the kick towards the body but McZongo avoids it.
Silva's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McZongo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Silva scrambles back to his feet.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva swinging wildly here.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McZongo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McZongo thuds a left hand into Silva's body.
McZongo works over Silva's head and body with a nice combination.
Some bone on bone action there as McZongo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Silva misses with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silva.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McZongo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Silva.
Jab, jab by McZongo - just one landing.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A good leg kick by Silva.
McZongo with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Silva checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from McZongo.
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!
McZongo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Some bone on bone action there as McZongo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Silva scores with a head kick.
Silva throws a front kick that sends McZongo stumbling back into the cage.
McZongo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Angus McZongo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Silva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McZongo has time to react.
McZongo gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Silva gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaxon Silva!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lou Ferrigno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tanishk Soni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Ferrigno
vs
Soni

200 cm
30
265 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

200 cm
34
274 lbs
22 - 18 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lou Ferrigno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tanishk Soni!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Soni gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Soni lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferrigno has Soni pressed against the cage, preventing Soni from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Soni throws a head punch that misses.

Soni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ferrigno lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Soni backs up against the cage.

It looks like Tanishk Soni has been cut.
Jab by Soni.
Ferrigno throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Soni moves into range and clinches up with Ferrigno.
Ferrigno stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ferrigno tries a body shot but Soni blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrigno is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Soni is defending well.
Ferrigno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Soni is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ferrigno pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Soni.

Soni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ferrigno looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Soni is fending him off so far but Ferrigno persists. Nope, Soni circles away and we're back to standing.

Ferrigno throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Soni tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ferrigno is in Soni's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Ferrigno drops back looking for a leg! Soni is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Soni manages to kick Ferrigno off! Ferrigno jumps back into Soni's guard.
Ferrigno trying to control the position from guard on top but Soni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrigno advances to half guard.

Ferrigno is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ferrigno controlling the action here.

Soni is defending against the submission attempts here by Ferrigno.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ferrigno is working for a submission of some sort.
Ferrigno looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Soni tries to get to full guard but Ferrigno has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Soni is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Ferrigno is working for a submission of some sort.

Ferrigno is trying to work for a kimura but Soni is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

Lou Ferrigno dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tanishk Soni'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.

Soni lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ferrigno throws a series of punches but Soni avoids them all with ease.
Ferrigno will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ferrigno misses with a takedown attempt - Soni sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ferrigno shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Soni defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Ferrigno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferrigno tries to score a power double leg takedown but Soni sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ferrigno somewhat.
Soni tries to clinch up but Ferrigno circles away and keeps his distance.

Ferrigno closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Soni quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Soni is defending against the submission attempts here by Ferrigno.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrigno is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Soni reverses the position - he's now on top in Ferrigno's guard.
Ferrigno manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Ferrigno jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Soni is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Soni and Ferrigno has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

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

Ferrigno tries for a kimura but Soni is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ferrigno goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Soni has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ferrigno but great work by Soni.
Ferrigno is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Soni off and has taken his back!

Ferrigno has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Soni has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Ferrigno has got his arm under Soni's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Soni has spun round into Ferrigno's guard beautifully! Well done that man!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soni stopping the sweep attempt from Ferrigno.
Soni trying to control but Ferrigno is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Ferrigno had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Soni defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Ferrigno dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tanishk Soni's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ferrigno scores with a takedown into Soni's guard.

Ferrigno is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Soni is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Soni has escaped and now he's on top!

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

Ferrigno is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Soni is aware though and is defending well.
Lou Ferrigno overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ferrigno looking to hit a scissor sweep but Soni is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrigno is looking to stand up but Soni isn't so interested in that idea.
Soni engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Ferrigno is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ferrigno wants to sweep but no luck.
Ferrigno wants to get back to his feet but Soni is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tanishk Soni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrigno looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferrigno, not yet.
Ferrigno is working hard here to advance position.
Ferrigno is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Soni is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soni not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Tanishk Soni hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Soni pushes Ferrigno up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrigno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soni lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Soni manages to break the clinch.
Soni tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferrigno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Soni tries to clinch but Ferrigno moves out of range.

Ferrigno feints and as Soni raises his hands in defense, Ferrigno changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

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

Ferrigno drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Soni dives on top into guard.
Soni won't allow Ferrigno to get back to his feet.
Lou Ferrigno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrigno wants to hit a switch here but Soni passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ferrigno there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soni prevents Ferrigno from getting the reversal.
Soni won't let Ferrigno get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferrigno is desperately trying to improve his position but Soni has a good base and remains in mount.
Ferrigno regains half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lou Ferrigno showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ferrigno, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Ferrigno!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Lou Ferrigno waved his t-shirt featuring [WOT] GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 !'s logo in front of the cameras.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Allard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kai Allard is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Garcia
vs
Allard

184 cm
26
198 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

205 cm
26
190 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kai Allard!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allard thumps Garcia with a low kick.
Garcia takes a swing at Allard's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Allard.
Allard fails to land with a series of punches.
Garcia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Garcia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Allard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garcia.
Allard blocks the body kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Allard scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right-left combo lands from Allard.
Allard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Garcia is rocked!
Allard thows a body shot but no joy.
Allard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Garcia is out of range.
Allard jabs at Garcia's body.
A combination from Allard does no damage.
Garcia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Allard thows a body shot but no joy.
Garcia throws a nice outside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Garcia checks a leg kick.
Garcia throws a head kick but Allard moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Allard avoids the body shot from Garcia.
A bone on bone clash there as Allard blocks the leg kick.
Garcia throws a leg kick but Allard moved away.
Allard's corner calls for a 1-2. Allard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Allard misses with a few strikes there.
Garcia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Allard.
A shot to the liver by Garcia. Beautiful body shot.
Allard moves out of range of the strikes.
Allard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcia was well out of range. Poor timing from Allard.
Allard misses with a looping left.
Garcia tries to land a front kick but Allard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Allard throws an overhand right that lands on Garcia's shoulder, as Garcia tries to avoid the shot.
Garcia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia thumps Allard with a low kick.
Garcia looks to land a left hand but Allard moved out of range nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Allard.
Allard is looking to slow Garcia down with leg kicks.
Allard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garcia.
Allard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia moves away.
Garcia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Allard thows a body shot but no joy.
Garcia connects with a leg kick. Allard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Allard looks winded!
Garcia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garcia feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Allard's calf.
Garcia takes a swing at Allard's ribcage but misses.
Allard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garcia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Allard. Allard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Allard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garcia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Garcia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Garcia lunges at Allard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Allard's hand.
Garcia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Garcia punishes Allard's body with a nice straight punch.
Allard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Garcia can pounce on him.
Garcia scores with a punch to the head.
Garcia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Garcia swings for the body but Allard moves out of range.
Garcia is looking to wear down Allard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Garcia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garcia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Allard. That did some damage!
Allard walks forward, straight into a front kick from Garcia.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Allard.
Garcia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Garcia throws a push kick but Allard slaps the foot to one side.
Garcia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Allard.
Allard blocks a head kick by Garcia.
A left and a right from Garcia both land. Nice combination.
Nice body kick from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a body kick.
Garcia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Garcia connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Allard to the floor! Garcia dives in looking for the finish!

Allard is rocked!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Garcia moves nicely into side control.
Allard is still in real trouble! Can Garcia finish him?

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chris Garcia!
A less than humble Chris Garcia misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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 LeBron Jamess (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rampage Strykzilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strykzilla has chosen A Certain Death - Misery Signals as his entrance music. Rampage Strykzilla told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Jamess
vs
Strykzilla

203 cm
28
250 lbs
15 - 5 - 1

200 cm
31
260 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

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 15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, LeBron Jamess!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rampage Strykzilla!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Strykzilla looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jamess misses with a two punch combination.
Jamess avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strykzilla tries to clinch up.
Jamess misses with a series of wild punches.
Jamess throws a leg kick but Strykzilla sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Strykzilla scores with a takedown into Jamess's guard.
Strykzilla throwing strikes but missing.
Strykzilla working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Strykzilla throwing strikes from guard but Jamess blocks nicely.
Strykzilla throws a big right hand that misses.
Strykzilla keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jamess's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strykzilla throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Strykzilla slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Strykzilla lands a couple of digs.
Strykzilla throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jamess works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Strykzilla landing some decent shots from guard.
Strykzilla lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strykzilla keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jamess's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strykzilla loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Strykzilla throwing strikes from guard but Jamess blocks nicely.
Strykzilla controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strykzilla throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jamess works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Strykzilla loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jamess working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Strykzilla.
Strykzilla throwing strikes but missing.
Strykzilla loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Strykzilla lands a couple of elbows.
Strykzilla with a nice head shot there.
Jamess preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Strykzilla throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strykzilla throws a big right hand that misses.
Strykzilla throws a big elbow that misses.
Strykzilla trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Strykzilla throws a big right hand that misses.
Strykzilla must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jamess preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jamess working a defensive guard here.
Jamess is breathing heavily.
Strykzilla throwing strikes but missing.
Strykzilla distracts Jamess with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jamess working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Strykzilla.
Strykzilla throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jamess works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jamess utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strykzilla throws a big right hand that misses.
Strykzilla throws an elbow that misses. Jamess uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Strykzilla's guard. Nice move by Jamess!
Strykzilla looking for a sweep. Not yet Strykzilla, not yet.

Strykzilla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jamess is aware though and is defending well.

Strykzilla has his foot on Jamess's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jamess works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strykzilla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Strykzilla is trying to keep Jamess in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Strykzilla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jamess gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Strykzilla wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rampage Strykzilla dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Strykzilla shoots in for a double leg but Jamess sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Strykzilla decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Strykzilla missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Strykzilla throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Strykzilla is looking to advance position but Jamess won't allow it.

Strykzilla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jamess has managed to free his arm - good work.
Strykzilla is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jamess is refusing to be controlled, as Strykzilla sits in half guard.
Jamess gets back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strykzilla with a flurry of punches that miss.
Strykzilla working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Jamess has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Strykzilla off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Strykzilla shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jamess sprawls well. Jamess wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Strykzilla gets slowly back to his feet.
Jamess fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Strykzilla fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jamess sprawls well initially but Strykzilla persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Strykzilla misses with a head shot. Jamess uses the momentum to regain guard.
Strykzilla distracts Jamess with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamess wants to stand up but Strykzilla is controlling him.
Strykzilla is looking to work some ground and pound but Jamess has wrist control.
Strykzilla with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jamess utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strykzilla distracts Jamess with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Strykzilla distracts Jamess with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Strykzilla cracks Jamess with a solid left hand.
Strykzilla is looking to work some ground and pound but Jamess has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Strykzilla's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Strykzilla trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jamess utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamess avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Strykzilla in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jamess has momentary wrist control but Strykzilla slips an elbow through the middle.
Jamess working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Strykzilla.
Strykzilla is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Strykzilla postures up in Jamess's guard and throws a big left but Jamess blocks it.
Strykzilla landing with the ground and pound.
Strykzilla makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Strykzilla lands a couple of digs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strykzilla wants to control from the top but Jamess keeps moving.
Strykzilla working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strykzilla throws an elbow that misses. Jamess uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Strykzilla's guard. Nice move by Jamess!
Jamess preventing the sweep.
Strykzilla controls Jamess momentarily but Jamess frees himself.
Strykzilla has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jamess preventing the sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Strykzilla manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jamess manages to get himself to full guard.
Strykzilla in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rampage Strykzilla showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Strykzilla.
Jamess feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Strykzilla's calf.
Strykzilla tries to clinch there but Jamess circles away.
Strykzilla shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jamess but Jamess pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Strykzilla clinches up with Jamess and pushes him back against the cage.
Strykzilla throws a head punch that misses.
Strykzilla fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jamess blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jamess.
Strykzilla lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jamess backwards.

Strykzilla is trying to trip Jamess. He has hold of a leg but Jamess is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Strykzilla persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Strykzilla connects with a couple of short punches.
Jamess trying to keep a closed guard but Strykzilla is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamess avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Strykzilla postures up in Jamess's guard and throws a big left but Jamess blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strykzilla trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Strykzilla throws a strike but Jamess rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Strykzilla is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jamess trying to control but Strykzilla is working from the bottom.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strykzilla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Strykzilla is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Strykzilla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jamess postures up.
Jamess trying to control the position from guard on top but Strykzilla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strykzilla wants to sweep here but Jamess controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Strykzilla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jamess can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jamess wants to get up but he can't break Strykzilla's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Strykzilla thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Strykzilla is looking to sweep but instead, Jamess has passed into half guard.
Strykzilla is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jamess jumps into side control!
Strykzilla is trying to improve his position.
Rampage Strykzilla has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamess working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strykzilla is not content to let Jamess control the position.
LeBron Jamess has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strykzilla tries to improve position but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rampage Strykzilla comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Strykzilla 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rampage Strykzilla!
Rampage Strykzilla thanked the fans post fight for their support.