CFV 11: Whitehope vs Hellberg PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Henzel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keron Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Henzel
vs
Douglas

190 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
24
259 lbs
0 - 3 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wayne Henzel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keron Douglas!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douglas fails with an attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Henzel.
Douglas misses with a takedown
and Henzel counters with a left to the body.
Douglas fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Henzel.
The fight stays on the outside here - Douglas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Douglas misses with a body shot.

Henzel has Douglas up against the cage in a clinch.
Douglas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henzel avoids it.
Douglas keeps control of Henzel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Douglas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Douglas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Henzel's face.
Douglas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
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!
Douglas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Henzel's face.
Henzel avoiding damage as Douglas throws knees to the body.
Henzel digs a right hand into Douglas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Douglas's gas tank.
Douglas looks winded!
Douglas prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henzel has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Douglas after a bit of a struggle.

Henzel turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee asks Henzel politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Henzel prefers to stall for the moment though.

Henzel goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Douglas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Henzel's guard! Nice work there by Douglas!
Henzel 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.
Douglas wanted to stand there but Henzel had control of the position.
Douglas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Douglas decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Henzel, up you get!
Douglas shoots in for a takedown but Henzel shows good takedown defense.

Douglas gets tackled into the cage by Henzel. Henzel maintains the clinch.
Henzel could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henzel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Henzel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Douglas trying to control the position but instead, Henzel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Douglas into the cage.
Henzel tries to land knees in the clinch but Douglas avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henzel avoids it.

Henzel successfully pulls guard.
Douglas tries to stand but Henzel is controlling from the bottom.
Henzel manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Henzel scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Henzel trying to control but Douglas is having none of it.
Henzel connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henzel controlling from the full mount.
Douglas's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henzel trying to control but Douglas is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Henzel controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Henzel dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Henzel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Henzel showed some decent athleticism there.
Douglas is staying active underneath Henzel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Henzel prevents Douglas from standing back up.

Douglas pushes Henzel off and gets back to his feet.
Henzel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Douglas moves into the clinch successfully.
Henzel jumps guard but Douglas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Henzel jumps guard and drags Douglas to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Henzel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Douglas is aware though and is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Douglas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Henzel is proving hard to escape from.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas is breathing heavily.

Douglas gets to his feet. Henzel looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Henzel connects with a leg kick. Douglas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good leg kick by Henzel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Henzel feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Henzel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Douglas wants to stand up but Henzel is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henzel controlling from the top position.
Henzel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Henzel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Douglas dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henzel pulls Douglas in close to prevent any damage.

Henzel is working an open guard so Douglas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henzel misses with a two punch combination.

Henzel closes the distance and pushes Douglas back into the cage.
Henzel is stalling here.
Henzel is looking to control Douglas's arms but Douglas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Henzel has his back to the cage.

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

Douglas moves into range and clinches up with Henzel.
Henzel blocks an elbow strike.
Knees to the body from Henzel.
Knees in the clinch landing for Douglas.

Henzel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Henzel lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henzel fakes the leg kick and cracks Douglas in the body.

Henzel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Henzel is keen to just control but Douglas is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henzel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Douglas is trying to stand back up but Henzel is controlling him
Henzel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Henzel content to control rather than advance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

We're going to have a standup here because Wayne Henzel wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Henzel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Douglas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Henzel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Henzel dominated that second round.
That's time! Henzel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Henzel scores with a nice body kick.

Henzel pushes Douglas up against the cage in a clinch.

Douglas breaks the clinch.
Douglas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wayne Henzel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henzel throws a series of punches but Douglas avoids them all with ease.
Henzel circles away from the clinch attempt.

Henzel throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Douglas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Henzel is in Douglas's guard.
Henzel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Douglas wants to stand up but Henzel is controlling him.
Douglas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Douglas keeping moving, preventing Henzel from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Henzel is controlling him.
Douglas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henzel.
Henzel sitting in guard here, content to control.

Wayne Henzel has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Douglas tries to clinch up.
Henzel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Douglas. That did some damage!

Henzel darts in and clinches Douglas up against the cage.
Henzel is looking to control Douglas's arms but Douglas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Henzel has his back to the cage.
Douglas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Henzel breaks from the clinch.
Henzel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Douglas as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Douglas tries to keep at a distance but Henzel has taken the fight into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Douglas misses with a knee to the head.
Henzel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Douglas smiles and moves away.

Henzel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Douglas, pushing him back against the cage.
Wayne Henzel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Henzel avoids the elbow strike from Douglas, against the cage.
Douglas tries to land knees in the clinch but Henzel avoids the damage to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Douglas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Henzel.
Douglas is trying to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Henzel jumps guard.
Douglas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Henzel's guard.
Henzel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Douglas wants to get up but he can't break Henzel's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Henzel is trying to control the position but Douglas postures up.
Henzel controlling Douglas's posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Henzel looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Wayne Henzel.

Henzel instigates a clinch.
Henzel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Douglas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Henzel's face.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Henzel darts in and clinches Douglas up against the cage.
Henzel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Douglas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Henzel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Douglas connects with a knee to the head.
Douglas throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Henzel manages to break the clinch.
Wayne Henzel is winning the standup battle so far.

Henzel has Douglas up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Douglas looking to stall.

Henzel breaks the clinch.
Henzel circles away from the clinch attempt

and Henzel moves into the clinch.
Keron Douglas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wayne Henzel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Douglas tries a knee to the head but Henzel blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne Henzel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Henzel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Henzel!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Uriah Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Branden Lawrence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Hall
vs
Lawrence

190 cm
26
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
23
191 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uriah Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Branden Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawrence fails with an attempt to clinch.

Lawrence has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lawrence throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall.
Hall throws an elbow but it misses.
Hall wants to take the fight to the mat but Lawrence manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lawrence tries for a takedown but Hall manages to get underhooks.
Hall is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lawrence pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lawrence throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall.
Lawrence wants a takedown but no success here.
Lawrence jumps guard but Hall stands there with Lawrence around his waist. Lawrence gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Uriah Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Branden Lawrence.
Lawrence working aggressively here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lawrence.
Hall throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lawrence blocks it with crossed arms.
Lawrence is looking to control Hall's arms but Hall gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lawrence has his back to the cage.
Hall is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lawrence to keep the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hall misses with a knee to the head.
Hall blocks a body shot from Lawrence.

Lawrence manages to break the clinch.

Lawrence moves into the clinch.
Hall wants a takedown but no success here.
Lawrence doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lawrence prevents Hall from breaking the clinch.
Lawrence blocks an elbow strike.

Lawrence is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hall can't fight it off and eventually Lawrence manages to take the fight to the floor. Hall looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lawrence is looking to stand up but Hall won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lawrence thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hall wants to get back to his feet but Lawrence is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Lawrence stands and steps away. Hall gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lawrence is looking to clinch.
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!

Lawrence fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hall, pushing him back against the cage.
Lawrence swings wildly with an uppercut but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawrence tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lawrence fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lawrence tries to break free but Hall pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lawrence wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Lawrence fails to land.
Hall is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lawrence to keep the fight standing.
Lawrence swings wildly with an uppercut but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.

Lawrence wants the takedown. Hall is fighting it off but Lawrence persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hall's guard against the cage.
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Lawrence tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Hall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Lawrence decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall swats away the attempt to clinch by Lawrence.
Hall tries a head kick but it misses.
Hall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lawrence tries to clinch up but Hall circles away and keeps his distance.
Hall keeps the fight on the outside.
Lawrence blocks the body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lawrence swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hall scores with a head kick. Lawrence tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hall is breathing heavily.
Lawrence tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lawrence throws a leg kick
and Hall counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hall tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hall clinches up with Lawrence and pushes him back against the cage.
Lawrence tries to throw a body punch but Hall avoids it by throwing Lawrence back against the cage.
Lawrence misses with some punches.
Lawrence tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hall wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hall is trying to stall.
Hall trying to land knees to the body.
Hall lands a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Lawrence's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Lawrence has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hall uses from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lawrence can do anything to dispel that myth.

Lawrence is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hall frees his head nicely. Oh but Lawrence has switched to an armbar! Hall is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Branden Lawrence!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gian Dourado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gian Dourado has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Morris
vs
Dourado

195 cm
20
240 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

194 cm
18
248 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gian Dourado!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dourado with a poor takedown
and Morris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Morris closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dourado's guard.
Dourado has a closed guard, preventing Morris from standing up.
Dourado is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Dourado pushes a forearm under Morris's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Morris is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gian Dourado!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flagon Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Hawkwing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Sackett
vs
Hawkwing

185 cm
19
216 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

193 cm
18
209 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Flagon Sackett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Artur Hawkwing!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Some bone on bone action there as Sackett checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hawkwing looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sackett lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Artur Hawkwing has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Artur Hawkwing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawkwing tries to land a leg kick but Sackett saw it coming and moves away.
Hawkwing throws a lazy uppercut
and Sackett counters with an inside leg kick.
Hawkwing throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sackett counters with a good low kick that Hawkwing was not able to check.
Hawkwing looks winded!

Sackett sends Hawkwing crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sackett is motioning to the referee to let Hawkwing up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Sackett feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Hawkwing collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Flagon Sackett!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Curtis House (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Mikel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Curtis House looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

House
vs
Mikel

186 cm
26
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

183 cm
23
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

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 Las Vegas, Curtis House!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pete Mikel!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
House takes one to the side of the head.
House looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Mikel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mikel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by House.
House dodges the punch combination from Mikel.
House fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
House walks into a straight right hand from Mikel.

It looks like Curtis House has been cut.
House moves away from the strike by Mikel.
Jab, jab by Mikel - just one landing.
Nice defenses there by House.
Mikel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
House takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
House uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mikel.
Mikel cracks House with an open hand slap.
A jab from Mikel does it's job there.
Mikel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
House avoids the body shot from Mikel.
A right-left combo lands from Mikel.

House is rocked!

Mikel shoots and scores a devastating slam takedown! House is unconscious as Mikel celebrates over his stricken foe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Pete Mikel!
In his post fight interview, Pete Mikel started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Omar Ostrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Boulami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boulami has chosen The Rock - Mustapha Ibrahim as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Ostrowski
vs
Boulami

183 cm
19
183 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

171 cm
19
177 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Omar Ostrowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Omar Boulami!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ostrowski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Boulami drives through with a takedown into Ostrowski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ostrowski is trying to hold Boulami in close to prevent damage but Boulami has managed to pass into half guard.
Boulami lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boulami passes into side control, despite Ostrowski's attempt to control the position.
Ostrowski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Boulami is holding on to half guard well.
Boulami is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ostrowski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ostrowski's back!
Can Ostrowski hold on?! Boulami is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Boulami has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ostrowski is trapped and Boulami is scoring with shots to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulami avoiding Ostrowski 's attempts to control his hands.
Ostrowski is keeping busy.
Boulami lands strikes to the head.
Will Boulami go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ostrowski grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Boulami cracks Ostrowski with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Ostrowski from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Boulami lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boulami avoiding Ostrowski 's attempts to control his hands.
Ostrowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Boulami is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulami punches Ostrowski on the ear.
Boulami lands a series of strikes from the back and Ostrowski goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Omar Boulami!
A relieved looking Omar Boulami thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pat Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elias Jude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killer comes to the cage accompanied by AC DC shoot 2 thrill. Pat Killer had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Elias Jude has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pat Killer's chin.

Killer
vs
Jude

190 cm
26
225 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
217 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Sparta Fightware

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pat Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elias Jude!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer misses with a wild combination.
Jude is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jude closes the distance but Killer moves to the side
and Killer counters with a series of strikes. Jude will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jude scores with a head kick. Killer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Pat Killer has been cut.
Killer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jude but Jude pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Killer tries to bum rush Jude with a series of wild strikes but Jude uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Killer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Killer misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jude looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jude is looking to clinch.
Jude tries to clinch up.
Killer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jude eats them both and turns towards Killer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jude fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jude tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Killer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Killer shoots in but Jude avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jude tries to clinch there but Killer circles away.
Killer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Killer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jude tries to clinch there but Killer circles away.
Killer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jude tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jude tries to clinch up.
Jude tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Killer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jude tries to clinch up but Killer circles away and keeps his distance.

Killer closes the distance and clinches.

Jude manages to break the clinch.
Killer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jude tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice straight punches there by Killer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Killer.
Killer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Killer throws a right hand that Jude ducks under and follows up with a left that Jude also avoids with ease.
A big left from Jude misses.
Killer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jude stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pat Killer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killer throws a series of punches but Jude avoids them all with ease.
Jude is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Elias Jude is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Killer shoots for a double leg takedown but Jude sprawls well. He's pushed Killer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jude tries to clinch up but Killer circles away and keeps his distance.
Killer swats away the attempt to clinch by Jude.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jude looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jude - that will leave a mark!
Jude tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Killer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Killer swats away the attempt to clinch by Jude.
Killer swats away the attempt to clinch by Jude.
Killer moves out of range of the body kick from Jude.
Jude tries to clinch up.
Killer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jude lands a front kick.
Jude tries to close the distance and clinch but Killer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Killer misses with a double jab.
Killer throws a nice looking combination but Jude bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Killer swinging wildly here.
Jude is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jude moves into the clinch.
Jude leaning his opponent against the cage.

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

Killer closes the distance and pushes Jude back into the cage.
Jude throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Killer blocks it with crossed arms.
Jude holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jude tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jude lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Jude breaks the clinch.
Killer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jude.
Killer throws a series of strikes that have Jude backpedaling.
Killer avoids the head kick by Jude.
Jude is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jude looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jude fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Killer checks it well.
Killer throws a right and a left that both miss.

Jude gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Jude breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Killer throws a leg kick but Jude checks it.
Killer avoids the head kick by Jude.
Killer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Killer misses with a wild combination.

Killer gets tackled into the cage by Jude. Jude maintains the clinch.
Jude lands a knee to the body.
Killer is breathing heavily.
Jude using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Killer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jude throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Killers head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Killer is looking to break free of the clinch but Jude has double underhooks.
Jude prevents Killer from breaking the clinch.
Jude stalls.
Jude landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jude has managed to clinch.
Killer tries to throw a body punch but Jude avoids it by throwing Killer back against the cage.
Killer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Killer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jude tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Killer avoids it.
Jude scores a nice knee to the body.
Killer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A knee to the head by Jude.
Jude using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Killer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Killer avoiding damage as Jude throws knees to the body.
Jude crunches a lovely knee into Killer's ribcage.
Jude stalling the fight.
Jude lands a right hand that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
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!
Jude tries a knee to the head but Killer blocks it.
Killer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jude looking to throw knees to the head but Killer is blocking nicely.
Jude using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Killer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Killer is trying to break the clinch but Jude has him pressed against the cage.
Jude scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jude looking to throw knees to the head but Killer is blocking nicely.
Elias Jude seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jude.
Jude tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Killer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Killer tries to break the clinch but Jude is controlling the position.
Jude with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jude tries a knee to the head but Killer blocks it.
Killer can't find room to land a body shot as Jude controls the action.
Killer throws a head punch that misses.
Jude scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jude tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Killer tries to break free but Jude pushes him back against the cage.
Jude tries a knee to the head but Killer blocks it.

Jude breaks from the clinch.
Pat Killer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jude slips a jab and a cross from Killer.
Killer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jude moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jude throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Killer throws a series of punches but Jude avoids them all with ease.
Jude moves in looking to clinch but Killer pushes him off.

Jude has managed to clinch.
Jude throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Killer blocks it with crossed arms.
Killer throws a head punch that misses.
Jude tries to land a knee to the head but Killer blocks with his arms.
Killer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Killer misses with some punches.
Killer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jude after a bit of a struggle.
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!
Jude tries a knee to the head but Killer blocks it.
Killer managing to block the knees to the body from Jude.
Jude misses with a knee strike.
Killer is trying to push Jude away but Jude has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Jude breaks from the clinch.
Killer swats away the attempt to clinch by Jude.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Killer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jude moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jude misses the body punch
and Killer counters with a three punch combo that has Jude backing up. Jude nods at Killer to acknowledge the strikes.

Jude gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Killer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Killer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jude.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jude missing with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jude takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jude landing knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jude.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jude.
Killer wants to get back to striking at distance but Jude won't allow it.
Jude with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jude throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jude with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Killer throws a head punch that misses.
Killer misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Jude pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Killer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Killer misses with a double jab.
Jude lands a high kick!
Jude avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jude tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Killer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jude wants to clinch up but Killer keeps it at a distance.
Jude fails with an attempt to clinch.
Killer misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jude tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Killer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Killer avoids the head kick by Jude.
Jude tries to close the distance and clinch but Killer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jude wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Jude showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pat Killer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Killer misses with a two punch combination.
Killer throws a series of punches but Jude avoids them all with ease.
Jude wants to clinch.
Jude wants to clinch up but Killer keeps it at a distance.
Jude wants to clinch up but Killer keeps it at a distance.
Jude shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Elias Jude seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jude scores with a head kick.
Killer throws a right hand that Jude ducks under and follows up with a left that Jude also avoids with ease.
Killer swats away the attempt to clinch by Jude.
Some bone on bone action there as Killer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jude tries to clinch up but Killer circles away and keeps his distance.
Jude moves in looking to clinch but Killer pushes him off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jude.
Jude tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Killer throws a solid leg kick but Jude takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Killer.
Jude tries to clinch there but Killer circles away.
Jude is looking to clinch.
Killer swinging wildly here.
Killer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jude moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Killer throws a head kick but Jude moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Killer throws a series of punches but Jude avoids them all with ease.
Killer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jude.
Killer fails to land with a series of punches.
Jude misses with an uppercut. Killer saw that one coming.
No luck for Killer with that takedown attempt.
Jude wants to clinch.
Jude throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jude tries to clinch there but Killer circles away.

Jude rushes Killer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jude with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jude is pushing Killer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Jude breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Killer.
Killer throws a right hand that Jude ducks under and follows up with a left that Jude also avoids with ease.
Killer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Killer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Killer misses with a double jab.

Jude closes the distance and clinches.
Killer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jude's elbow.

Jude breaks the clinch.
Jude is looking to clinch but Killer is avoiding it.
Jude throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jude displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Killer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pat Killer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jude tries to clinch but Killer is having none of it.
Killer throws a series of punches but Jude avoids them all with ease.
Killer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Killer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jude throws a leg kick but Killer checks it.

Jude forces Killer back against the cage and clinches.
Jude displaying some good clinch control by pressing Killer up against the cage.
Jude is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Killer is defending well for now.
Killer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jude scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jude tries to land a knee to the head but Killer blocks with his arms.
Jude with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Killer is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jude escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Killer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Killer throws a series of punches but Jude avoids them all with ease.
Killer misses with a double jab.
Killer swats away the attempt to clinch by Jude.
Jude doesn't manage to clinch there - Killer circles away.
Elias Jude is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head kick misses from Jude.
Killer swinging wildly here.
Jude jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Killer missing with a left hand there. Jude was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Killer blocks a head kick by Jude.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jude tries to clinch there but Killer circles away.
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!
Jude tries to close the distance and clinch but Killer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Jude does it's job there.
Pat Killer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Jude darts in and clinches Killer up against the cage.
Killer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jude's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elias Jude comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jude 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elias Jude!

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 Jimmy Jiminiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcel Ryker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jiminiy
vs
Ryker

193 cm
27
285 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

195 cm
19
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Jiminiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcel Ryker!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ryker.
Jiminiy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ryker.
Jiminiy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ryker. Ryker obviously looking to wear him down.
A good leg kick by Ryker.
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!
Ryker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jiminiy is breathing heavily.
Ryker lands a really nice looking cross but Jiminiy seems unphased.

It looks like Jimmy Jiminiy has been cut.
Jiminiy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ryker thuds his shin into the meat of Jiminiy's side.
Ryker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ryker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ryker connects with a leg kick. Jiminiy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ryker is looking to slow Jiminiy down with leg kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiminiy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marcel Ryker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryker scores with a kick to the midsection.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ryker.
Ryker delivers a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ryker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jiminiy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ryker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ryker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ryker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jiminiy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ryker can pounce on him.

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

Jimmy Jiminiy's cut is getting worse.
Jiminiy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiminiy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ryker.
Ryker keeps Jiminiy at a distance using the push kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ryker.
Ryker connects with a leg kick. Jiminiy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jiminiy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ryker can pounce on him.
Jiminiy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ryker.
Ryker is looking to slow Jiminiy down with leg kicks.

Ryker lands a big uppercut and Jiminiy crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jiminiy looks OK. Ryker waves Jiminiy back to his feet!
Ryker thuds a left hand into Jiminiy's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jiminiy's calf.
Ryker lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Jiminiy is looking to close the distance but Ryker sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Jiminiy crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Jiminiy is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Marcel Ryker!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Whitehope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannes Hellberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hannes Hellberg has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mark Whitehope's chin.

Whitehope
vs
Hellberg

179 cm
19
184 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

189 cm
19
183 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight 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 Las Vegas, Mark Whitehope!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hannes Hellberg!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hellberg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Whitehope tries to avoid it but Hellberg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Whitehope to the ground. Whitehope escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Whitehope tries to clinch up but Hellberg circles away and keeps his distance.
Whitehope wants to clinch.
Whitehope tries to close the distance and clinch but Hellberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Whitehope is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hellberg slips under a jab from Whitehope.
Whitehope slips under a jab.
Whitehope looks to land a left hand but Hellberg moved out of range nicely.

Hellberg gets a takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Whitehope wants to get back to full guard.
Whitehope is working hard here to advance position.
Hellberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Whitehope's head.
Hellberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Whitehope blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hellberg.
Whitehope tries to get to full guard but Hellberg has control of the leg.
Whitehope pushes Hellberg off looking to stand but Hellberg dives back in and keeps control.
Hellberg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Whitehope is trying to stand.
Hellberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hellberg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Whitehope wants to get back to his feet.
Hellberg lands with a punch from half guard.
Hellberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Whitehope wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hellberg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Whitehope wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitehope is trying to control but Hellberg passes into side control!
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!
Hellberg lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Whitehope down.

Hellberg tries for a kimura but Whitehope is defending well.
Hellberg landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Whitehope is trying to buck Hellberg off.
Hellberg working the ground and pound.
Whitehope takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hellberg cracks Whitehope with a big elbow.
Whitehope is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hellberg connects with a decent elbow.
Whitehope is trying to buck Hellberg off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellberg working the ground and pound from side control.
Hellberg looks up at the clock and then as Whitehope takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hellberg smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hellberg lands a decent elbow from side control.

Whitehope is rocked!
Whitehope on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Whitehope tries to get out of the position.

Hellberg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Oh Whitehope is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hellberg cracks Whitehope with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Hellberg immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Whitehope is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Hellberg!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hannes Hellberg!
Hannes Hellberg is the new welterweight champion!