CCF Midweek Mayhem 82 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Eugene Hickock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kido Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kido Moon is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Eugene Hickock
vs
Moon

180 cm
22
220 lbs
1 - 3 - 1

180 cm
28
210 lbs
10 - 14 - 2

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Eugene Hickock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kido Moon!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moon tries to clinch up
and Hickock makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Moon really felt that one!
Hickock looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hickock tries a head kick but it misses.
Moon tries to clinch but Hickock is having none of it.
Moon wants to clinch

and Hickock counters by clinching up.
Moon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Hickock breaks from the clinch.

Hickock gets tackled into the cage by Moon. Moon maintains the clinch.
Moon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Moon misses with a knee strike.
Hickock tries to stall but Moon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Moon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hickock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moon tries a knee to the head but Hickock blocks it.
Moon tries a knee to the head but Hickock blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hickock tries to pull guard but Moon holds him up against the cage and eventually Hickock drops back down to his feet.
Moon tries a knee to the head but Hickock blocks it.
Hickock changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Moon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Eugene Hickock. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hickock closes the distance and clinches.
Moon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hickock is trying to break free.
Moon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hickock wants to get back to striking at distance but Moon won't allow it.
Moon is pressed up against the cage. Hickock has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Moon down to the mat. Moon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Moon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hickock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kido Moon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Hickock fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Moon sprawls well initially but Hickock persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hickock looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Moon wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moon is doing well to control the position and prevent Hickock from advancing to 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!
Hickock wants to take a breather but Moon is having none of it.

Hickock is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Moon is trying to control but can't.

Hickock 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.
Moon is looking for a sweep. Hickock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hickock is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moon sees it coming and defends easily.
Moon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hickock is working away from the top position though.
Moon is controlling Hickock's trapped leg to prevent Hickock from advancing to side control.
Hickock is looking to take a break and control but Moon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moon wants to get back to full guard.
Moon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hickock stopping the sweep attempt from Moon.
Hickock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hickock is looking to stand up but Moon won't let him.
Hickock wants to pass the guard but Moon is keeping the position.
Moon controlling Hickock's posture.
Moon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hickock is one step ahead there.
Hickock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hickock decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moon is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kido Moon will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hickock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Moon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hickock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hickock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hickock.
Moon tries to clinch
and Hickock counters with a three punch combo that has Moon backing up. Moon nods at Hickock to acknowledge the strikes.
Hickock is looking to clinch.
Moon doesn't manage to clinch there - Hickock circles away.
Hickock shoots in looking for a takedown. Moon tries to sprawl out of it but Hickock keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Moon wants to clinch.
Hickock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moon tries to clinch but Hickock moves out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Moon in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Moon is looking to clinch but Hickock is avoiding it.
Moon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hickock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kido Moon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hickock fails to land the takedown.
Moon is looking to clinch.
Hickock swats away the attempt to clinch by Moon.
Moon moves in looking to clinch but Hickock pushes him off.
Moon doesn't manage to clinch there - Hickock circles away.
Hickock lands a head kick!
Hickock shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moon sprawls well. Moon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hickock gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Eugene Hickock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moon looks to clinch

and Hickock moves into the clinch.
Moon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Moon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hickock wants a takedown but no success here.
Moon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hickock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Moon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Moon tries to land a knee to the head but Hickock blocks with his arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hickock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hickock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moon tries to clinch up.

Hickock instigates a clinch.
Hickock jumps guard but Moon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Hickock has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Moon uses from the top position.
Moon tries to stand but Hickock is controlling from the bottom.

Moon stands up from Hickock's guard - Moon perhaps looking for a knockout.
Moon wants to clinch

and Hickock counters by clinching up.
Moon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Moon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hickock is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Moon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hickock has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Moon after a bit of a struggle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moon misses with a knee to the head.
Moon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Moon is breathing heavily.
Hickock is trying to stall.
Moon tries to land a knee to the head but Hickock blocks with his arms.
Moon tries to land a knee to the head but Hickock blocks with his arms.
Hickock lands a hook that snaps the head of Moon backwards.
Hickock has Moon pushed against the cage.

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

Hickock drops back looking for a leg! Moon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moon manages to kick Hickock off! Hickock jumps back into Moon's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hickock controls from within his opponent's guard.
Moon looking for a sweep. Not yet Moon, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moon seems keen to control Hickock's posture.
Moon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Moon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Kido Moon has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Moon wants to clinch but Hickock slips to the side
and Hickock counters with a three punch combo that has Moon backing up. Moon nods at Hickock to acknowledge the strikes.

Hickock takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hickock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Moon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hickock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moon misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Eugene Hickock dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Moon tries to clinch but Hickock moves away
and Hickock counters with a nice uppercut.
Moon tries to clinch up.
Moon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moon wants it to stay on the feet.
Hickock fails with the takedown.
Hickock swats away the attempt to clinch by Moon.
Hickock fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Eugene Hickock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hickock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hickock is looking to clinch.
Hickock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Richard Eugene Hickock is winning the standup battle so far.

Moon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hickock trying to control the position from guard on top but Moon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hickock is fighting to break Moon's control of his arms but Moon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Moon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hickock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moon doesn't manage to clinch there - Hickock circles away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Moon misses with a knee strike.
Moon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Moon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hickock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hickock is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Moon is defending well.
Hickock wants a takedown but no success here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hickock fails to pull guard.
Moon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Moon looking to throw knees to the head but Hickock is blocking nicely.
Hickock has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Moon after a bit of a struggle.
Moon tries to land a knee to the head but Hickock blocks with his arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Moon as Hickock tries to tie him up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hickock tries to pull guard but Moon won't allow it.
Moon tries a knee to the head but Hickock blocks it.
Moon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hickock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moon misses with a knee strike.
Hickock landing knees to the head.

Hickock decides to pull guard.

Moon stands up and waves to Hickock to follow him.
Hickock lands with a kick to the temple. Moon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hickock moves into range and clinches up with Moon.
Moon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Moon misses with a knee to the head.
Moon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Moon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Moon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moon tries a knee to the head but Hickock blocks it.
Moon misses with a knee strike.
Hickock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Moon smiles and moves away.
Moon slaps away a takedown attempt from Hickock, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moon fails in his attempt to clinch.

Hickock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Moon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hickock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hickock has had enough of the clinch but Moon keeps him there for the moment.
Moon tries a knee to the head but Hickock blocks it.
Moon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hickock looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Moon gets underhooks to prevent Hickock's takedown attempt.
Moon with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Hickock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hickock circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hickock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hickock tries to close the distance and clinch but Moon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hickock plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Eugene Hickock clearly takes 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.

Hickock looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moon is fending him off so far but Hickock persists. Nope, Moon circles away and we're back to standing.
Hickock misses with a takedown attempt - Moon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hickock swats away the attempt to clinch by Moon.
Moon moves to clinch but Hickock breaks away
and Hickock counters with a straight right hand.

Moon pushes Hickock up against the cage in a clinch.
Hickock is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Moon to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Eugene Hickock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hickock is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Moon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hickock is trying to pull guard but Moon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Moon misses with a knee strike.
Moon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hickock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kido Moon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hickock wants a takedown but no success here.
Moon gets underhooks to prevent Hickock's takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hickock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Moon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Hickock gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Moon regains guard.
Hickock stopping the sweep attempt from Moon.
Hickock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moon is keeping the position for now.
Moon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hickock is one step ahead there.
Moon keeping moving, preventing Hickock from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Moon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hickock trying to control but Moon is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Richard Eugene Hickock.

Moon clinches.
Hickock wants to stall.
Moon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hickock fails to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Moon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Moon misses with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hickock wants to take the fight to the mat but Moon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hickock looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moon misses with a knee strike.
Moon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Hickock breaks the clinch.
Hickock lets loose with a powerful body kick. Moon will feel that in the morning.
Moon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hickock.
Hickock shoots in for a double leg but Moon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Hickock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Moon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Moon tries to land a knee to the head but Hickock blocks with his arms.
Hickock fails to pull guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hickock is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Moon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hickock is working for takedown but Moon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Moon tries a knee to the head but Hickock blocks it.
Hickock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Moon walks away with a smile on his face. Hickock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Moon is looking to clinch.
Moon wants to clinch.
Hickock swats away the attempt to clinch by Moon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hickock fails in his attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hickock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moon as he jumps to the side.
Hickock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Kido Moon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Moon is looking to clinch.
Moon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hickock.
Hickock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Moon. Moon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Moon is looking to clinch but Hickock is avoiding it.
Hickock swats away the attempt to clinch by Moon.
Richard Eugene Hickock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hickock shoots for a double leg takedown but Moon sprawls well. He's pushed Hickock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Moon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hickock swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Moon rushes Hickock and presses him up against the cage.
Hickock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Moon tries a knee to the head but Hickock blocks it.
Moon misses with a knee to the head.
Moon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moon is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hickock can't get the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hickock tries to pull guard but Moon won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Eugene Hickock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Moon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hickock is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Moon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Moon lands a knee to the head.
Moon misses with a knee strike.
Moon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hickock's efforts to push away.
Moon misses with a knee strike.
Hickock stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Moon tries to land a knee to the head but Hickock blocks with his arms.
Hickock tries to pull guard but Moon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Moon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hickock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Moon walks away with a smile on his face. Hickock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Hickock scores with a takedown into Moon's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moon being controlled here, momentarily.
Hickock trying to control the position from guard on top but Moon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hickock would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Moon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hickock wants to pass the guard but Moon is keeping the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Richard Eugene Hickock.

Hickock gets tackled into the cage by Moon. Moon maintains the clinch.
Moon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hickock's face.
Moon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moon tries a knee to the head but Hickock blocks it.
Moon tries to land a knee to the head but Hickock blocks with his arms.
Hickock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Moon smiles and moves away.
Moon darts in trying to clinch
and Hickock counters with a nice uppercut.
Hickock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hickock keeps the fight on the outside.
Moon moves in looking to clinch but Hickock pushes him off.
Moon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hickock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hickock swats away the attempt to clinch by Moon.
Hickock looks for a takedown but Moon sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Moon rushes Hickock and presses him up against the cage.
Moon misses with a knee to the head.
Hickock is trying to break the clinch but Moon has him pressed against the cage.
Moon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Moon tries a knee to the head but Hickock blocks it.
Hickock stalling.
Moon prevents the takedown attempt.
Moon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Moon looking to throw knees to the head but Hickock is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hickock looking to slow down the pace here.

Hickock breaks the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Moon moves into range and clinches up with Hickock.
Moon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Moon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kido Moon.
I think Moon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Richard Eugene Hickock!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Richard Eugene Hickock!

Richard Eugene Hickock wins by majority decision!

C
A

C
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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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Ken Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chapa Coco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sharp comes to the cage accompanied by Feel like a Ninja. Chapa Coco is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Sharp
vs
Coco

178 cm
25
170 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

180 cm
29
178 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ken Sharp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chapa Coco!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Coco throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sharp was covering up waiting for the punch and Coco finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

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

Sharp looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Coco postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Coco scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Coco's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Coco works over Sharp with some ground and pound from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coco passes Sharp's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sharp is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Coco scores with a couple of nice shots.

Sharp looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Coco seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Coco is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sharp is trying to stand.
Sharp is breathing heavily.
Coco is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coco slips a nice elbow through Sharp's hands, connecting with Sharp's forehead.
Coco is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Coco scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sharp on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sharp taking some punishment here, with Coco in his half guard.

Sharp is rocked!
Coco lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Sharp quite badly. Sharp pulls Coco in close trying to recover. Coco postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Sharp on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Sharp doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chapa Coco!

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RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brett Kirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slouth Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Kirk
vs
Thor

190 cm
23
230 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

190 cm
27
275 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Kirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slouth Thor!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kirk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kirk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheers as Kirk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thor doesn't seem phased though.

It looks like Slouth Thor has been cut.
Kirk misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice cross by Kirk.
Thor tries to clinch up but Kirk circles away and keeps his distance.
Kirk scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kirk looks to land a combination but Thor avoids it well.
A nice combination there by Kirk.

Kirk fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thor sprawls well initially but Kirk persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kirk landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thor's head.
Kirk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk looks to land a strike but Thor avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Thor trying to keep a closed guard but Kirk is proving a slippery customer.
Kirk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kirk throws a big elbow that misses.
Kirk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kirk is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kirk makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thor wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kirk is now in half guard.

Thor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kirk winds up and cracks Thor with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That has opened up Slouth Thor's cut even more.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kirk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thor works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Thor working for a triangle but Kirk defends it easily.
Kirk throws a strike but Thor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kirk keeping moving, preventing Thor from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kirk tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Thor is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirk keeping moving, preventing Thor from controlling successfully.
Kirk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thor on the ground.
Thor preventing the sweep.
Thor wants to control from the top but Kirk keeps moving.
Thor won't allow Kirk to sweep him here.
Kirk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kirk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kirk tries to get out of the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kirk tries to bum rush Thor with a series of wild strikes but Thor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thor tries to clinch up.
Kirk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thor avoids it really well and circles away.
Kirk throws the left hand but Thor avoids the punch easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thor counters with a head kick. That will keep Kirk thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Kirk shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thor keeps working.
Thor is looking for a sweep. Kirk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Kirk seems content to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kirk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thor's head.
Kirk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thor regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kirk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brett Kirk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slouth Thor'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.

Kirk throws a nice looking combination but Thor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brett Kirk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thor fails in his attempt to clinch.

Kirk closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kirk controls the position.
Thor is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kirk asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kirk tries to advance to mount but can't.
Thor is not content to let Kirk control the position.
Thor sneaks back into half guard.
Thor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kirk scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thor is trying to maintain the position but Kirk is very close to passing his half guard.
Kirk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thor keeps working.
Brett Kirk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thor trying to control here.
Thor is refusing to be controlled, as Kirk sits in half guard.
Kirk winds up and cracks Thor with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kirk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kirk trying to control from half guard but Thor is working away.
Kirk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kirk wants to take a breather but Thor is having none of it.
Thor trying to control but Kirk postures up.
Thor won't allow Kirk to pass to mount.
Thor trying to hold on to Kirk's head to control him but Kirk postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thor manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kirk trying to move into half guard but instead Thor has managed to sweep!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kirk working a defensive guard here.
Thor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Thor tries to get to full guard but Kirk has control of the leg.
Thor is not content to let Kirk control the position.
Thor moves into full guard.
Kirk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Thor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kirk defends well.
Thor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kirk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thor is trying to keep Kirk in close.
Kirk content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kirk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirk scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kirk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kirk working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kirk makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kirk trying to control but Thor is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thor throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brett Kirk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Slouth Thor's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nice straight punches there by Kirk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kirk.
Thor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kirk misses with a straight right.
Kirk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kirk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Kirk as Thor shoots in.
Kirk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Kirk gets caught napping as Thor dives in and scores a takedown. Kirk manages to retain guard.
Thor throws a big right hand that misses.
Kirk has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Thor has passed into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thor working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kirk tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kirk struggling a bit here.
Thor wants to control but Kirk is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thor thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thor working the ground and pound but Kirk is defending the strikes.

Thor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kirk knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kirk is pushing Thor's head away, looking to escape. Thor manages to hold on to the position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kirk is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Thor off and has taken his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirk cracks Thor with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Thor from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Thor staying busy and making it hard for Kirk to control.
Kirk lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Kirk.
Kirk is striking well from the back but Thor escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
Kirk landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thor is looking to control Kirk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thor avoid being mounted?
Ground and pound from Kirk.
Kirk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kirk lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kirk here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Thor is positioning himself well to prevent Kirk advancing to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirk lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kirk moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Thor.
Thor sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kirk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thor keeping control of the position.
Thor trying to hold on to Kirk's head to control him but Kirk postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kirk controlling the action here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Thor is trying to control but can't.

Thor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kirk wants to control but Thor is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kirk is nestled in close to Thor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thor regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thor seems keen to control Kirk's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Brett Kirk did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Slouth Thor'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.

Kirk lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Kirk closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thor is trying to get back to full guard.
Kirk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kirk scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kirk is trying to control. Thor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kirk throwing shots but Thor is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kirk lands a nice short elbow.
Thor moves into full guard.
Kirk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kirk.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kirk preventing the sweep.
Thor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kirk is looking to work some ground and pound but Thor has wrist control.
Kirk throws a big elbow that misses.
Thor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kirk.
Kirk trying to control the position from guard on top but Thor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thor trying to control the position.
Kirk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Thor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thor is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kirk with a nice head shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirk cracks Thor with a solid left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirk stands up over Thor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kirk throws a big right hand that misses.
Kirk trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Thor manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Kirk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thor wants to control from the top but Kirk keeps moving.
Thor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kirk is keeping the position for now.
Kirk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thor trying to control but Kirk is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thor is stalling in the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Slouth Thor hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kirk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kirk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kirk misses with an uppercut
and Thor counters with a solid body kick.
Kirk throws a lazy right hand but Thor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kirk's waist but Kirk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thor off to one side.
Brett Kirk is winning the standup battle so far.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Thor jumps into guard, dragging Kirk to the mat.
Thor keeping moving, preventing Kirk from controlling successfully.
Kirk passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thor is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thor is not content to let Kirk control the position.
Kirk postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kirk is looking to take a break and control but Thor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kirk creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brett Kirk had his way with Slouth Thor in that round.
The cut man is working on Slouth Thor's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Kirk lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kirk.

Kirk closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kirk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thor trying to control but Kirk postures up.
Kirk trying to mount his opponent but Thor defends it.
Thor is trying is best to control the position here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirk throws a strike but Thor avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kirk working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kirk trying to control but Thor is working from the bottom.
Kirk throws a big elbow that misses.
Kirk trying to control the position from guard on top but Thor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thor keeping full guard, as Kirk tries to pass.
Thor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kirk.
Thor controls Kirk momentarily but Kirk frees himself.
Kirk is in close to Thor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thor is pulling down on Kirk's head. It's preventing any offense from Kirk, at least for the moment.

Thor throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kirk uses it to pass to side control.
Thor is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kirk working the ground and pound from side control.

The cut above Slouth Thor's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brett Kirk!
Brett Kirk spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Abott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Nassoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Abott
vs
Nassoon

185 cm
30
260 lbs
7 - 12 - 0

180 cm
28
240 lbs
7 - 18 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tank Abott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jerry Nassoon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abott doesn't manage to clinch there - Nassoon circles away.
Nassoon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Abott tries to avoid it but Nassoon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Abott to the ground. Abott escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Abott is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Abott moves in looking to clinch but Nassoon pushes him off.

Nassoon clinches.
Nassoon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Abott gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Nassoon lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Abott is trying to get back to full guard.

Abott looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Abott regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nassoon stops Abott from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nassoon wants to stand but Abott has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nassoon trying to control the position from guard on top but Abott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Abott looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Nassoon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Abott manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nassoon has Abott in his guard.
Abott connects with a couple of short punches.
Abott throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nassoon is on top in guard.
Nassoon trying to control but Abott is working from the bottom.
Nassoon is fighting to break Abott's control of his arms but Abott is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Abott is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Abott doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nassoon is fighting to break Abott's control of his arms but Abott is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Abott trying to keep a closed guard but Nassoon is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nassoon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Abott as he jumps to the side.
Tank Abott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Nassoon.
Abott wants to clinch.
Abott throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nassoon on the side of the head.
Abott fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abott wants to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Abott.
Abott shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nassoon pinned against the cage. Nassoon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Abott avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Abott gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nassoon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nassoon passes Abott's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Abott moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Abott has his foot on Nassoon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nassoon works his way back into a safe position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nassoon stopping the sweep attempt from Abott.
Abott striking off his back but it's not causing Nassoon any problems.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Abott tries to keep at a distance but Nassoon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Abott wants a takedown but no success here.

Nassoon lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Abott makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Abott.

Abott is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Abott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nassoon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nassoon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Abott looking for a sweep. Not yet Abott, not yet.

Abott is looking for a triangle but Nassoon pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nassoon trying to control the position from guard on top but Abott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Nassoon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nassoon wants to pass the guard but Abott is keeping the position.

Abott had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nassoon defends it easily.
Nassoon scoring with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abott is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Nassoon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nassoon shoots in for a double leg but Abott sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Abott tries a head kick but it misses.
Nassoon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Abott drives through and clinches with Nassoon against the cage.
Nassoon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nassoon tries to pull guard but Abott won't allow it.
Tank Abott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Nassoon.
Nassoon is breathing heavily.
Nassoon gets underhooks to prevent Abott's takedown attempt.
Nassoon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Abott is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abott is looking for a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abott fails to pull guard.

Nassoon breaks from the clinch.

Abott gets caught flat footed, as Nassoon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Abott is trying to control the position but Nassoon postures up.

Nassoon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nassoon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abott is keeping the position for now.
Nassoon throws a big elbow that misses.
Nassoon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nassoon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abott looking for a sweep. Not yet Abott, not yet.
Abott keeping moving, preventing Nassoon from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jerry Nassoon was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Abott shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nassoon but Nassoon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Abott tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nassoon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Abott fails with the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Nassoon takes the fight into the clinch.
Nassoon gets underhooks to prevent Abott's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Nassoon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Abott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nassoon circles away from the clinch attempt

and Nassoon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nassoon connects with a couple of short punches.
Nassoon wants to control from the top but Abott keeps moving.
Nassoon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abott works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Abott looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nassoon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abott has control of Nassoon's left arm, preventing Nassoon from doing any damage.
Abott is trying to control the position but Nassoon postures up.
Nassoon stopping the sweep attempt from Abott.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nassoon pushing down on Abott's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Abott has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nassoon is working away from the top position though.
Nassoon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jerry Nassoon has got the better of the ground game so far.

Nassoon wants to work for an arm triangle but Abott is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nassoon prevents Abott from improving his position.
Abott wants to control but Nassoon is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abott trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Nassoon manages to pass to mount!
Abott is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nassoon trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Nassoon is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Abott shoots for a double leg takedown but Nassoon sprawls well. He's pushed Abott's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nassoon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abott sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nassoon somewhat.
Abott takes a swing at Nassoon's ribcage but misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nassoon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nassoon shoots for a takedown but Abott saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tank Abott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Nassoon.
Abott pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nassoon back to the cage. Abott follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nassoon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Abott sprawls well. Abott wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nassoon gets slowly back to his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Abott, right into the meat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Abott is defended easily by Nassoon.
Some bone on bone action there as Nassoon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nassoon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abott.
Tank Abott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abott is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nassoon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nassoon.
Abott throws a series of punches but Nassoon moves out of range.
Abott dives in and grabs Nassoon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nassoon pushes down on Abott's head and hops out.

Abott gets caught napping as Nassoon dives in and scores a takedown. Abott manages to retain guard.
Nassoon prevents Abott from getting back to his feet.
Abott not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abott has momentary wrist control but Nassoon slips an elbow through the middle.

Abott has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nassoon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abott looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nassoon is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jerry Nassoon just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Abott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck for Abott with that takedown attempt.

Nassoon has managed to clinch.
Abott is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nassoon tries to circle away but Abott has him pinned against the cage.
Abott trying to stall but Nassoon improves his position.
Nassoon is trying to stall.

Nassoon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Nassoon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abott is keeping the position for now.
Abott seems keen to control Nassoon's posture.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abott keeping full guard, as Nassoon tries to pass.
Nassoon lands a couple of elbows.
Nassoon wants to stand but Abott has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Abott looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nassoon is one step ahead there.

Abott looking for a guillotine here but Nassoon defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nassoon throws a big elbow that misses.
Nassoon trying to control the position from guard on top but Abott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nassoon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Abott's guard.
Abott is looking to improve his position.
Nassoon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abott moves into full guard.
Nassoon being controlled here momentarily.

Abott is looking for a triangle but Nassoon pushes his legs off easily.
Abott looking to control.

Abott is working an open guard so Nassoon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Abott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Nassoon clinches.
Abott prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nassoon pulls Abott into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nassoon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Abott throws a strike but Nassoon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

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

Nassoon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Nassoon moves into range and clinches up with Abott.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Nassoon dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!

Abott is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nassoon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Abott avoids it.
Abott jumps guard but Nassoon stands there with Abott around his waist. Abott gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Nassoon lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Abott trying to control from the bottom.
Abott is trying is best to control the position here.
Abott is trying to get back to full guard.
Abott is staying active underneath Nassoon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nassoon slips a nice elbow through Abott's hands, connecting with Abott's forehead.
Abott trying to hold on to Nassoon's head to control him but Nassoon postures up.
Abott throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nassoon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Abott tries to get to full guard but Nassoon has control of the leg.
Abott gets back to full guard.

Abott looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nassoon sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nassoon stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Nassoon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nassoon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
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!

Abott jumps into guard, dragging Nassoon to the mat.
Abott looking to control.
Nassoon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Abott tries to close the distance and clinch but Nassoon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nassoon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Abott is fending him off so far but Nassoon persists. Nope, Abott circles away and we're back to standing.
Nassoon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Abott sprawls well. Abott wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nassoon gets slowly back to his feet.
Abott fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nassoon keeps the fight on the outside.
Abott closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nassoon circles away.

Nassoon gets a takedown into half guard.
Abott is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abott is trying to stand up here but Nassoon is controlling him well.

Nassoon is working for a kimura but Abott is defending it quite comfortably.
Abott is controlling Nassoon's trapped leg to prevent Nassoon from advancing to side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abott trying to control but Nassoon postures up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Jerry Nassoon!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Jerry Nassoon!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Jerry Nassoon!

Jerry Nassoon wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Fertus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jabari Jelani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Fertus
vs
Jelani

189 cm
25
230 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

185 cm
31
275 lbs
19 - 20 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good takedowns
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

GREEN!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Fertus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jabari Jelani!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fertus delivers a nice body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jelani is defended easily by Fertus.
Jelani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jelani throws a series of punches but Fertus avoids them all with ease.
Fertus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice sprawl there from Fertus as Jelani shoots in.
A head kick misses from Jelani.
Nice takedown defense from Fertus. No joy for Jelani on that attempt.
Mike Fertus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jabari Jelani.
Fertus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jelani.
Fertus throws a sloppy head kick and Jelani moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Jelani.
Jelani fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Jelani changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fertus looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fertus is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jelani asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jelani tries to advance to mount but Fertus denies him.
Fertus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fertus is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jelani connects with a decent elbow.
Fertus struggling a bit here.
Fertus sneaks back into half guard.
Jelani works his way into full mount!
Jelani looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jelani punishing his opponent with strikes.
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!
Jelani lands a couple of good shots and Fertus has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Fertus tries to roll but Jelani sticks to his back.

Jelani looking for the choke from the back.
Jelani misses with a punch to the head.

Jelani 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, Fertus has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Jelani struggling to land strikes to the head as Fertus covers up.
Jelani lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Fertus.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jelani working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Jelani keeps control of the position as Fertus tries to break free.

Fertus is in a bad position with Jelani working for a choke. Fertus manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.

Jelani looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jelani has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Jelani looking for subs off his back but Fertus has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jelani is looking to get back to full guard here but Fertus has managed to pass to side control instead.
Jelani is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Fertus is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Jelani is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fertus trying to control but Jelani is having none of it.
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!
Jelani is desperately trying to improve his position but Fertus has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jabari Jelani dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jelani misses with a double jab.
Fertus delivers a nice body kick.

Jelani fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fertus to the ground. Jelani is now in Fertus's guard.
Jelani is looking to work some ground and pound but Fertus has wrist control.

Fertus looking for a guillotine here but Jelani defends easily.
Jabari Jelani has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jelani throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fertus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jelani throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jelani throws an elbow that misses. Fertus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jelani's guard. Nice move by Fertus!

Jelani looking for a guillotine here but Fertus defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Jelani is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fertus trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jelani's guard.

Jelani working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fertus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Jelani is tightening it up a little... Fertus has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Fertus reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Fertus taps out! Nice BJJ there by Jelani!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jabari Jelani!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Leer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Weed King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King comes into a darkened arena with his song building. http://youtu.be/8gyLR4NfMiI kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Weed King is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Leer
vs
King

179 cm
26
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
28
268 lbs
12 - 18 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Likes comics

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Leer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Weed King!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

King has managed to clinch.
King misses with a knee to the head.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Leer successfully pulls guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Leer managing to control the position.
Leer looking for a sweep. Not yet Leer, not yet.
Leer controls King momentarily but King frees himself.
King preventing the sweep.

King decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Leer, up you get!
King displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Leer.
Horrible takedown by Leer or perhaps it was just good defense by King which made him look bad.

King darts in and clinches Leer up against the cage.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
King is trying to pull guard but Leer has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
King prevents Leer from breaking the clinch.
Leer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but King pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Leer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leer jumps guard but King turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Leer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics King uses from the top position.
Leer looking to control.
King sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Leer's guard.

King decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

King rushes Leer and presses him up against the cage.
Come on King - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Leer wants to get back to striking at distance but King won't allow it.
Leer is looking to control King's arms but King gets an underhook and turns him. Now Leer has his back to the cage.
King misses with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
King is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leers head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

King is fighting off a takedown attempt but Leer is just too persistent for him and manages to trip King to the mat. King regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leer is one step ahead there.
Leer trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Leer passes King's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Leer is pushing down on King's leg trying to pass to half guard. King is fighting to maintain full guard but Leer has managed to sneak the leg through.
King is trying to get back to full guard.
King wants to get back to his feet.
Leer thows a huge punch but King dodges it nicely.
Leer controlling the pace.

King makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Leer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in King's guard.
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King wants to stand and escape but Leer is having none of it.
Leer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Leer throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Leer preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mike Leer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

King wants to clinch up but Leer keeps it at a distance.

Leer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in King's guard.
Leer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
King is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

King looking for a guillotine here but Leer defends easily.
King keeping moving, preventing Leer from controlling successfully.
Leer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
King is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mike Leer wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Leer throws a nice head kick!
King tries to clinch up.
King defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Leer.
King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Leer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Leer gets caught flat footed, as King shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

King gets to his feet. Leer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Leer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with King but King pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mike Leer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Leer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in King's guard.
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!
Leer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
King wants to improve his position but instead Leer has moved into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leer.
Leer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. King defending well though.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Leer here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
King gets full guard.

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

King is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leer defends well.
Leer wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

King is working an open guard so Leer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Leer tries to clinch there but King circles away.
Leer tries to clinch there but King circles away.
King looks to land a right hand but Leer moved out of range.
King closes the distance looking to clinch
and Leer counters with a big head kick but King shrugs it off.
King tries to clinch but Leer moves away
and Leer counters with a nice body kick.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Leer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leer lands a slapping body shot.

Leer drives through and clinches with King against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Leer gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Leer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. King just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Leer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leer wants to break the clinch but can't.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Leer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Leer tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

King pulls guard successfully.

Leer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on King, up you get!
Leer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Leer dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

King fails in his attempt to clinch.
King tries to clinch there but Leer circles away.
Leer circles away from the clinch attempt.
King tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Leer moves into the clinch.
Leer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
King gets underhooks to prevent Leer's takedown attempt.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leer jumps guard but King turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Leer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
King misses with a punch on the inside.

Leer turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Leer manages to end up in side control.
King tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Leer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Leer trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom.
King tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King stops Leer from passing to mount.
King is looking for a sweep.

Leer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, King has escaped the position, nice work there.
King is trying to get back to half guard.
Leer blocks the strikes from King.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King struggling a bit here.

Leer decides to stand up, so the ref orders King to his feet.
King wants to clinch.

Leer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. King looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
King tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mike Leer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
King is trying to work for a sweep but Leer has mounted him!
King is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is just holding on here. Leer manages to take his back.

King is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Leer gets his way!
Leer controlling well, preventing King from escaping the position.

King is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
King looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Leer misses with punches from the back.

Leer has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for King! Can he survive? No! He's out! Leer gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Leer!
After the big win, Mike Leer made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Das Labor and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bach Sully (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silco Deans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Sully
vs
Deans

190 cm
26
255 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

200 cm
26
280 lbs
15 - 13 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bach Sully!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Silco Deans!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Deans. Sully does a little dance to reset his feet.

Deans scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Deans decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Deans misses with a combination
and Sully counters with a two punch combo.

Deans closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Deans lands in his opponent's guard.
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!

Deans thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Deans trying to control but Sully is working from the bottom.
Sully is trying to control the position but Deans postures up.

Sully escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Deans gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sully controls Deans momentarily but Deans frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Sully shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Deans manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Deans holds on and takes a little breather.
Sully trying to control the position from guard on top but Deans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deans 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.
Deans has control of Sully's left arm, preventing Sully from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sully misses with a wild combination.
Deans lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

It looks like Bach Sully has been cut.
Silco Deans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Deans! Sully is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Silco Deans!
A very excited looking Silco Deans made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greek Gyros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Norton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gyros comes to the cage accompanied by Greek Gyros. Scott Norton acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Gyros
vs
Norton

225 cm
35
300 lbs
9 - 20 - 1

191 cm
25
300 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greek Gyros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scott Norton!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gyros needs to keep his hands up - Norton had a free shot at his head there.

It looks like Greek Gyros has been cut.
Greek Gyros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gyros looks for a takedown but Norton sprawls well.
Jab, jab by Norton - just one landing.
Norton scores with a sloppy right hand. Gyros should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gyros fails with the takedown.
Gyros shoots in for a takedown but Norton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greek Gyros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gyros fails in his attempt to clinch.
Norton throws a looping overhand right but Gyros ducks down to avoid it.
Norton swings widly with a right hand
and Gyros counters with a series of strikes. Norton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Norton cracks a nice hook into Gyros's ribs.
Gyros shoots in for a double leg but Norton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gyros misses with a takedown attempt - Norton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Norton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab lands there for Norton.
Norton thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Gyros with that takedown attempt.
Gyros misses with a takedown
and Norton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gyros thinking.
Gyros is breathing heavily.
Norton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gyros ducks into an uppercut from Norton and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scott Norton!
In his post fight interview, Scott Norton gave a big smile as he said 'we are NWO'.

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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 Jovon Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Blackmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chambers comes to the cage accompanied by Carmen Gray-Gates of Loneliness. 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.

Chambers
vs
Blackmore

190 cm
28
251 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

196 cm
28
240 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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, Jovon Chambers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cody Blackmore!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chambers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blackmore pinned against the cage. Blackmore gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A slow jab from Blackmore misses its intended target.
Chambers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blackmore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chambers missing with a left hand there. Blackmore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Chambers dives in and scores a takedown into Blackmore's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Chambers advances to half guard.
Chambers wants to control but Blackmore is keeping him busy.
Chambers wants to pass to mount but Blackmore is defending the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Blackmore can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Blackmore is defending against the submission attempts here by Chambers.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chambers is trying to control. Blackmore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chambers perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Blackmore really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chambers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Chambers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Blackmore is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers wants to free his trapped foot but Blackmore is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Chambers is looking for a kimura here.
Blackmore is staying active underneath Chambers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Chambers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chambers is looking to advance position but Blackmore won't allow it.
Chambers is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers is keen to just control but Blackmore is a slippery customer.
Blackmore is trying to stand.
Chambers is pressing down on Blackmore's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blackmore is holding on for now.

Chambers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blackmore doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chambers.
Chambers trying to control the action but Blackmore is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chambers is looking for a kimura here.
Chambers passes to side control.

Chambers is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Blackmore is trying to escape and Chambers transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Blackmore is forced to tap! Nice work there by Chambers! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jovon Chambers!
A victorious Jovon Chambers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bracks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Fresh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bracks
vs
Fresh

187 cm
26
205 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

185 cm
29
215 lbs
11 - 12 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
KO power

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light 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, Bobby Bracks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vlad Fresh!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bracks has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bracks scores with a spinning back kick!
Bracks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Fresh does no damage.
Fresh swats away the attempt to clinch by Bracks.
Fresh misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Fresh misses.
Fresh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bracks manages to avoid it.
Fresh cracks Bracks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Fresh. That snapped Bracks's head back.
Fresh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bracks walks into a jab.
Fresh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bracks lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bracks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fresh is defending well for now.
Bracks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fresh.
Fresh takes a shot to the head.
Bracks lands a nice knee to the body.

Bracks lands a takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bracks passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bracks tries to move to mount but Fresh blocks the move with his legs.

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

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

Bracks decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Bracks has closed the distance and engaged Fresh in a clinch.
Fresh working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Bracks pulls guard effortlessly.

Bracks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Fresh stands up from Bracks's guard - Fresh perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bracks takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bracks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fresh lands a glancing blow to the side of Bracks's head.
Fresh thuds a left hand into Bracks's body.
Fresh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bracks slips a jab from Fresh.
Danga de danga de dang - Fresh scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bracks gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bracks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fresh scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fresh lands with an overhand left.
Fresh throws a nice looking combination but Bracks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Bracks.
Fresh throws a lazy uppercut
and Bracks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Vlad Fresh has been cut.
Bracks blocks a jab.
Fresh lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bracks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fresh clobbers Bracks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fresh misses with a hook
and Bracks counters with a huge head kick that drops Fresh! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Bracks!
After winning the bout, Bobby Bracks thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.