GFC Contenders 6 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Isaiah Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Captain Pirates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ferguson
vs
Pirates

168 cm
22
157 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
21
155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Isaiah Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Captain Pirates!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pirates gets caught napping as Ferguson dives in and scores a takedown. Pirates manages to retain guard.
Ferguson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pirates trying to control the position here.
Pirates is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pirates utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ferguson is looking to work some ground and pound but Pirates has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ferguson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pirates has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ferguson has managed to get both his arms back between Pirates's legs - danger averted.
Ferguson wants to stand but Pirates has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ferguson trying to control but Pirates is working from the bottom.
Ferguson throwing strikes from guard but Pirates blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Pirates gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ferguson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ferguson trying to control but Pirates is working from the bottom.
Ferguson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ferguson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ferguson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pirates regains half guard, as Ferguson was trying to land strikes.

Ferguson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pirates has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ferguson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pirates knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Ferguson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ferguson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ferguson showed some decent athleticism there.
Pirates blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ferguson.
Ferguson tries to pass to full mount but Pirates defends it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, if Ferguson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isaiah Ferguson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ferguson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ferguson is stalling in the full guard.
Ferguson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ferguson passes into half guard.
Pirates is staying active underneath Ferguson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ferguson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Pirates is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Ferguson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Ferguson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pirates doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pirates manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ferguson is trying to keep Pirates in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ferguson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Pirates got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ferguson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pirates has managed to get both his arms back between Ferguson's legs - danger averted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

Ferguson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pirates pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferguson is keeping the position for now.

Pirates avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ferguson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ferguson is trying to keep Pirates in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ferguson working for a triangle but Pirates defends it easily.

Pirates has gone for a leg lock! Ferguson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pirates's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ferguson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ferguson wants to control from the top but Pirates keeps moving.
Ferguson 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pirates keeping full guard, as Ferguson tries to pass.
Pirates controls Ferguson momentarily but Ferguson frees himself.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Ferguson looking to score a takedown here. Pirates is defending well but Ferguson drives through and ends up in Pirates's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferguson slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isaiah Ferguson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Ferguson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pirates manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pirates is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pirates preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson trying to control but Pirates is working from the bottom.

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

Ferguson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ferguson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sloppy strikes there by Ferguson.
Ferguson is looking to take a break and control but Pirates is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pirates is not content to let Ferguson control the position.
Ferguson throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pirates is avoiding damage well.
A lull in the action here.
Isaiah Ferguson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ferguson wants to control but Pirates is keeping him busy.

We're going to have a standup here because Isaiah Ferguson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Ferguson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pirates's guard.
Ferguson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ferguson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pirates can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson trying to control but Pirates is working from the bottom.
Ferguson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ferguson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Pirates looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ferguson passes into side control.
Pirates sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Isaiah Ferguson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ferguson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaiah Ferguson!
Isaiah Ferguson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Orion Contras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard Perez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Contras
vs
Perez

187 cm
21
178 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

183 cm
21
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick

TWGC Champion
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orion Contras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Perez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez misses with a hook. Contras ducked under it nicely.
Perez throws a nice looking combination but Contras bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Contras just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Perez does no damage.
Perez misses with a double jab.

Contras looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Perez!
Contras wants to control but Perez is keeping him busy.

Contras decides to stand back up. Contras steps back and let's Perez get back to his feet.
Contras looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A swing and a miss from Perez.
Perez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Contras has taken the fight to the clinch.
Perez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Contras keeps control of Perez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Contras breaks from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Contras looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez is trying to control but Contras manages to pass to mount!
Contras manages to capitalize on a mistake by Perez to take his back!
Perez tries to escape but Contras has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Contras trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Perez doesn't escape.
Contras is trying to stick to Perez's back but Perez is turning into Contras. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Contras's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Perez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Perez wants to pass the guard but Contras is keeping the position.

Contras is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Perez is aware though and is defending well.

Contras is looking for a triangle but Perez pushes his legs off easily.
Perez trying to control the position from guard on top but Contras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Contras wants to hit a switch here but Perez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Contras there!
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!
Perez prevents Contras from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Contras is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez looking to ground and pound but Contras is blocking nicely.
Contras tries to hold on but Perez pushes him away.
BOOM! Perez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Contras keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Perez looking to control but Contras is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Contras on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Contras tries to get out of the position.
Perez misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Contras slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Perez 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.
Contras punching from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Contras is trying to maintain the position but Perez is very close to passing his half guard.
Perez works his way into side control.
Contras is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Perez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Contras, who protects the arm well.
Perez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perez trying to control the position but Contras is working away.
The strikes coming from Perez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
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 Orion Contras will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Contras drives through with a takedown into guard.
Contras slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Perez working a defensive guard here.
Contras knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Perez on the ground.
Contras pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Perez is keeping the position for now.

Perez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Contras escapes and throws Perez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Perez is looking to reverse the position.
Perez is trying to control Contras's posture but Contras avoids it.

Contras tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Contras is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Perez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Perez is trying to control Contras's posture but Contras avoids it.

Contras is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Perez has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Contras off and has taken his back!
Contras wants to get back to his feet.

Perez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Perez gets his hands free as Contras looks to control.

Perez is persistently looking for the submission but Contras is defending it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Perez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Contras breaks Perez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Perez looking for subs off his back but Contras has passed one foot through into half guard.
Perez is trying to control but Contras manages to pass to mount!
Perez is trying desperately to improve position.
Contras looking to control but Perez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez tries to hold on but Contras postures up.
Contras moves to the back position.
Richard Perez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Contras keeps control of the position as Perez tries to break free.
Contras has good solid back control here.
Contras is trying to stick to Perez's back but Perez is turning into Contras. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Contras's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Perez.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perez is pushing down on Contras's leg trying to pass to half guard. Contras is fighting to maintain full guard but Perez has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Perez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Perez avoids the body shot from Contras.

Contras rushes Perez and presses him up against the cage.
Perez lands with a short shot to the head.
Perez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Perez.
Contras blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perez misses with some punches.

Contras breaks the clinch.
Perez scores with a body shot.
Perez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Perez throws a hook but Contras avoids it easily.
Contras is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Perez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Contras tries to bum rush Perez with a series of wild strikes but Perez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez misses with a wild combination.

Contras closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Contras is looking to take a break and control but Perez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Contras controlling from side mount.
Perez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Perez actively working from the bottom here.
Contras sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Perez looking for submissions off his back.
Perez wants to sweep but Contras has passed to side control!
Perez is looking to regain half guard here but Contras keeps moving and retains side control.
Contras tries to stand but Perez is controlling his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Contras presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perez tries to hold on but Contras pushes him away.
Perez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Contras controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez is squirming around, avoiding Contras's attempts to control the action.
Perez tries to hold on but Contras postures up.

Perez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Contras.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perez tries to get back to half guard but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Orion Contras showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Contras has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Orion Contras!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradley Henson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bradley Henson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Davidson
vs
Henson

172 cm
21
158 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
153 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Dustin Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bradley Henson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henson scores with a shot to the body.

Davidson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Henson is trying to get back to full guard.
Henson trying to hold on to Davidson's head to control him but Davidson postures up.
Davidson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Davidson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Davidson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Davidson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Henson wants to get back to full guard.

Henson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davidson pulls his head out easily.
Davidson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Henson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Davidson is working away from the top position though.
Davidson controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Davidson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Henson looking for submissions off his back.
Davidson uses his free foot to push down on Henson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Henson.
Henson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Davidson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Davidson looking to finish Henson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Henson!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Henson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Davidson dives on top into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Henson working for a triangle but Davidson defends it easily.
Davidson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Davidson lands a couple of digs.

Henson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Henson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davidson is one step ahead there.

Henson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

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

Henson looking for a guillotine here but Davidson defends easily.

Henson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Davidson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Davidson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Davidson's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henson looking for a sweep. Not yet Henson, not yet.
Davidson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Davidson trying to control but Henson is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davidson controlling from the top position.
Henson keeping moving, preventing Davidson from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Henson looking for a guillotine here but Davidson defends easily.
Henson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice cross by Henson.
Henson wants to clinch up but Davidson keeps it at a distance.
Davidson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Henson connects with a right hand. Davidson shakes it off.
Henson moves away from the strike by Davidson.
Davidson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Henson scores with a jab to the head.
Henson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Davidson.
Henson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davidson.
Jab from Henson.

Henson has managed to clinch.
Henson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Davidson is pushing Henson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Henson throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henson tries to pull guard but Davidson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Davidson lands a right hand.
Henson has a couple of punches blocked by Davidson.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Henson as Davidson tries to tie him up.
Henson throws a punch but it's blocked by Davidson.
Davidson prevents a body shot from Henson.
Davidson takes a shot to the head.

Henson manages to pull guard.
Davidson wants to control from the top but Henson keeps moving.

Henson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Davidson working some strikes from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Davidson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Henson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Davidson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Henson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Henson looking for a guillotine here but Davidson defends easily.
Davidson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Davidson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Davidson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Davidson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Henson's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henson keeping full guard, as Davidson tries to pass.

Henson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Davidson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Davidson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Davidson landing with the ground and pound.
Davidson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Henson wants to sweep here but Davidson controlling him for the moment.
Davidson slips nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henson is trying to maintain the position but Davidson is very close to passing his half guard.
Davidson trying to control the pace.
Davidson working the head and body with strikes.
Davidson working Henson over with strikes.
Henson 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.
Davidson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davidson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Henson looking for a guillotine here but Davidson defends easily.

Davidson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Henson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Davidson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henson was well out of range. Poor timing from Davidson.
Henson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Davidson on the side of the head.
Davidson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Davidson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henson.
Davidson slips under a jab from Henson.
Davidson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Davidson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henson was well out of range. Poor timing from Davidson.
Davidson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Davidson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Henson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Davidson winds up and cracks Henson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson is looking to take a break and control but Henson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Davidson lands strikes from half guard.

Henson looking for submissions off his back.
Henson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Henson is looking to improve his position.
Henson trying to hold on to Davidson's head to control him but Davidson postures up.
Davidson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Henson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Davidson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Henson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Henson is refusing to be controlled, as Davidson sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Henson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davidson pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Davidson lands a nice short elbow.

Henson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Davidson connects with a nice short shot to Henson's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Davidson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Davidson content to control rather than advance.
Davidson is nestled in close to Henson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Davidson is keen to just control but Henson is a slippery customer.
Davidson is controlling the pace.

Henson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davidson pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henson tries to get to full guard but Davidson has control of the leg.
Henson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Davidson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dustin Davidson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Henson taking some punishment here, with Davidson in his half guard.

Davidson is working for a kimura but Henson is defending it quite comfortably.
Nice strikes from Davidson there.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Davidson wants to free his trapped foot but Henson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Henson is looking for a sweep. Davidson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Henson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davidson pulls his head out easily.

Henson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davidson pulls his head out easily.
Henson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Davidson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Henson wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davidson is pressing down on Henson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Henson is holding on for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice strikes from Davidson there.
Bradley Henson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dustin Davidson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Franco Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Brandon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franco Rivera could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Roy Brandon's chin.

Rivera
vs
Brandon

185 cm
22
163 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

175 cm
20
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Fast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Franco Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roy Brandon!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandon lands with a nice combination. Rivera backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Franco Rivera has been cut.
Rivera tries to clinch up.
Brandon misses with a two punch combination.
Rivera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brandon tries to clinch but Rivera is having none of it.

Rivera closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rivera.
Brandon looking to throw knees to the head but Rivera is blocking nicely.
Rivera manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Brandon tries to work over Rivera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rivera manages to break the clinch.
Rivera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandon throws out the jab.
Brandon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brandon throws a hook but Rivera blocks it.
Rivera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brandon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brandon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brandon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brandon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rivera defending well as Brandon loads up on a big left hand.
Rivera moves in looking to clinch but Brandon pushes him off.
Brandon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Riveras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brandon swats away the attempt to clinch by Rivera.
Rivera is looking to clinch but Brandon is avoiding it.
Brandon looks to land a combination but Rivera avoids it well.
Brandon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brandon misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rivera moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
Rivera misses with an elbow strike.
Brandon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rivera just leaning against Brandon, taking a breather.
Rivera unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brandon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Brandon lands with a light punch inside.

Rivera breaks the clinch.
A combination from Brandon does no damage.
Brandon throws a sloppy head kick and Rivera moves out of range easily.

Brandon closes the distance and pushes Rivera back into the cage.
Rivera's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rivera seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

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

Rivera moves into range and clinches up with Brandon.
Rivera manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Brandon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rivera using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brandon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandon struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivera controls his hands.
Rivera lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rivera is looking to control Brandon's arms but Brandon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rivera has his back to the cage.
Brandon misses with the head strike.
Rivera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rivera effectively controlling the action here.
Brandon lands with a left to the head.

Rivera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rivera is looking to clinch but Brandon is avoiding it.
Brandon throws a series of punches but Rivera moves out of range.

Rivera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brandon throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roy Brandon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Franco Rivera's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Rivera walks into a straight right hand from Brandon.
Brandon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Rivera is rocked!
Rivera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandon throws out the jab.
Oh Rivera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brandon throws a leg kick but Rivera checks it.
Brandon lands a jab to the head.
Brandon throws a left and a right that both miss

and Rivera counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rivera.
Brandon misses with the head strike.
Rivera landing knees to the body.
Brandon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rivera seems to have got his legs back now.
Rivera blocking some punches.
Rivera landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandon misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rivera.
Brandon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandon is trying to stall.
Brandon working aggressively here.
Brandon stalling the fight.
Rivera is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Brandon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivera's elbow.
Brandon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rivera with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brandon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brandon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rivera.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandon misses with the head strike.

Rivera breaks the clinch.
Rivera tries to clinch up but Brandon circles away and keeps his distance.
Rivera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brandon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rivera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brandon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab lands there for Brandon.
Brandon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rivera to score with a decent uppercut.
Brandon fails to land with a series of punches.
Rivera tries to clinch up but Brandon circles away and keeps his distance.
Rivera tries to clinch up.
Roy Brandon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brandon blocks a head kick by Rivera.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandon fails to land with a series of punches.
Brandon falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Rivera to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera tries to close the distance and clinch but Brandon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brandon misses with a two punch combination.
Rivera wants to clinch but Brandon slips to the side
and Brandon counters with a one-two to the body.

Rivera instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Brandon fails to land.

Rivera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roy Brandon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brandon misses with a wild combination.
Rivera throws a sloppy head kick and Brandon moves out of range easily.
Brandon misses the shot to the body.
Brandon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brandon keeps the fight on the outside.
Rivera tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Brandon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
Brandon swats away the attempt to clinch by Rivera.
Rivera is looking to clinch but Brandon is avoiding it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rivera gets a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Rivera.
Brandon misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Brandon fails to land.
Franco Rivera has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Rivera breaks from the clinch.

Rivera gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Rivera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rivera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brandon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brandon misses with a combination

and Rivera counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brandon swings wildly with an uppercut but Rivera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandon avoiding damage as Rivera throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Roy Brandon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Franco Rivera's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Rivera darts in and clinches Brandon up against the cage.
Brandon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rivera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Rivera breaks the clinch.
Brandon wants to clinch up but Rivera keeps it at a distance.

Rivera clinches.
Rivera throws an elbow that misses.
Brandon misses with a punch on the inside.
Brandon lands with a short shot to the head.
Brandon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Rivera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandon swats away the attempt to clinch by Rivera.
Rivera staying out of range there.
Brandon throws a series of punches but Rivera avoids them all with ease.
Rivera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brandon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rivera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brandon lands a jab-cross combination.
Rivera tries to clinch there but Brandon circles away.
Brandon tries to clinch up.
A nice combination there by Brandon.
Brandon misses with a combination

and Rivera counters by clinching up.
Brandon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rivera trying to stall but Brandon improves his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rivera manages to break the clinch.
Rivera is looking to clinch but Brandon is avoiding it.
Brandon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivera is looking to clinch.
Rivera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rivera tries a head kick but it misses.
Rivera is looking to clinch.

Brandon gets tackled into the cage by Rivera. Rivera maintains the clinch.
Rivera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brandon throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rivera stalling.
Rivera looking to slow down the pace here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Franco Rivera.
Brandon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rivera tries to clinch but Brandon moves out of range.
Franco Rivera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rivera is looking to clinch.
Rivera wants to clinch up but Brandon keeps it at a distance.
Rivera looks for the body kick but Brandon saw that one coming.
Rivera tries to clinch up.
Brandon throws a good cross that connects.
Jab from Brandon.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Brandon! Rivera is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Brandon!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barristan Selmy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Selmy
vs
Thompson

187 cm
26
222 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

183 cm
21
215 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barristan Selmy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thompson!

Selmy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Thompson to the ground. Selmy is now in Thompson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Selmy throws a big elbow that misses.
Selmy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Selmy trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Selmy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Selmy wants to pass the guard but Thompson is keeping the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Barristan Selmy.
Thompson wants to clinch up but Selmy keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thompson misses with a straight right.

Selmy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thompson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Selmy is in Thompson's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Selmy sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Selmy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thompson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thompson has escaped and now he's on top!
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Selmy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Selmy wants to sweep but no luck.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tom Thompson.
Thompson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Selmy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thompson is trying to defend but Selmy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selmy trying to mount his opponent but Thompson defends it.
Selmy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Selmy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thompson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Selmy with a couple of short strikes.
Selmy looking to finish Thompson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Thompson!
Selmy controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Selmy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Thompson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Thompson misses with a combination

and Selmy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Selmy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Selmy looking to pass the guard.
Barristan Selmy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Selmy preventing the sweep.
Selmy wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Selmy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Selmy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Selmy.
Thompson tries to clinch up.
Selmy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson tries to clinch up.
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
Thompson drops his hands momentarily and Selmy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Selmy's corner calls for a 1-2. Selmy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Selmy throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.

Selmy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Thompson!
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!
Selmy wants to control but Thompson is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Selmy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thompson, who protects the arm well.
Selmy advances nicely into full mount.
Selmy lands with some strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selmy tries to control but Thompson wriggling away.
Thompson wants to control but Selmy is having none of it.
Selmy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Selmy controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Selmy looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barristan Selmy dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Selmy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thompson throws a body kick that misses.
Tom Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Selmy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Selmy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Selmy seems to be looking for submissions.

Selmy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thompson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Selmy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Selmy prevents Thompson from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Selmy working Thompson over with strikes.
Thompson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thompson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Selmy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Selmy has an Americana. Thompson didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Selmy is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Selmy hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Barristan Selmy!
Barristan Selmy thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roman Colt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Colt comes to the cage accompanied by Just What I Am. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Colt
vs
Jones

179 cm
22
181 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

179 cm
29
186 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roman Colt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Jones!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Randy Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones clobbers Colt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Jones lands with an overhand left.
Colt fails with a takedown attempt.
Colt fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones is trying to break free.

Jones breaks the clinch.
Colt throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Colt.

Colt closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jones's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Colt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Colt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Colt has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Colt tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Colt trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Colt drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Colt off! Colt jumps back into Jones's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colt trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.

Jones is looking for a triangle but Colt pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Colt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to stand up but Colt isn't so interested in that idea.
Colt trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is trying to control the position but Colt postures up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Randy Jones!
Randy Jones thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Aldrin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aldrin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Next Episode - Dr. Dre, Snoop Dog e Nate Dogg. Robert Aldrin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Banner
vs
Aldrin

180 cm
29
180 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

188 cm
22
185 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesse Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Aldrin!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldrin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Banner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Banner lunges at Aldrin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aldrin's hand.
Aldrin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aldrin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banner throws a right hand that Aldrin ducks under and follows up with a left that Aldrin also avoids with ease.
Banner throws the kick towards the body but Aldrin avoids it.
Banner ducks under a wild hook from Aldrin.

Banner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Aldrin can do anything to dispel that myth.
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 is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Aldrin keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Banner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aldrin has momentary wrist control but Banner slips an elbow through the middle.
Banner wants to control from the top but Aldrin keeps moving.
Aldrin being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldrin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Banner is controlling him.
Aldrin keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Banner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Banner throwing strikes but missing.
Banner postures up in Aldrin's guard and throws a big left but Aldrin blocks it.
Banner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Banner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldrin wants to stand but Banner is controlling the position.
Banner trying to control but Aldrin is working from the bottom.
Aldrin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Banner is controlling him.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Aldrin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner won't allow Aldrin to get back to his feet.
Banner throws a big elbow that misses.
Banner throws a big elbow that misses.
Banner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banner. Aldrin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aldrin misses with a series of wild punches.
Banner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Banner dives in and grabs Aldrin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aldrin pushes down on Banner's head and hops out.
Banner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Banner swings for the body but Aldrin moves out of range.
Aldrin just misses with a punch to the body.
Robert Aldrin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Banner. Those never looked like landing.
Aldrin lands with a hook. Banner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aldrin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Banner scores with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Banner misses the target.
Banner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Aldrin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Banner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Banner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Aldrin throws a series of punches but Banner moves out of range.
Aldrin fails to land with a series of punches.
Banner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aldrin defends it nicely.
A big left from Aldrin misses.
Banner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aldrin swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Banner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aldrin misses with a double jab
and Banner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Banner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aldrin.
Aldrin falls off balance throwing a combination

and Banner counters with a shoot takedown. Aldrin fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banner scoring with punches to the head and body.
Aldrin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Banner lands an overhand right.
Banner looks for the body kick but Aldrin saw that one coming.
Banner throws a jab but it's blocked by Aldrin.
Aldrin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aldrin throws a left and a right that both miss

and Banner counters with a takedown into side control.
Banner trying to control the position but Aldrin is working away.

Banner has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Aldrin is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Banner yanks on the arm and Aldrin is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Banner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jesse Banner!
A very excited looking Jesse Banner 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.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

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

Hong
vs
Harris

188 cm
22
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
222 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tonton Hong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Harris!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris walks into a left hand.

It looks like Paul Harris has been cut.
Harris moves away from the strike by Hong.
Hong throws a head kick that misses.
Hong connects with a solid leg kick.
Hong feints and then cracks Harris's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Harris down.
Hong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harris has a takedown stuffed.
A low kick from Harris is predictable there
and Hong counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Harris looks to land a right hand but Hong moved out of range.
The crowd cheers as Hong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Harris doesn't seem phased though.
Harris on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hong looks to land a combination but Harris avoids it well.
Harris avoids the head kick by Hong.
Hong misses with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hong lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Harris has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Harris and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Hong.
Harris just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonton Hong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Hong.
Hong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Harris throws a push kick but Hong slaps the foot to one side.
Hong walks into a left hand.
Hong throws a low kick but Harris moves out of range easily.
A shot to the liver by Hong. Beautiful body shot.
Hong misses the shot to the body.
Hong slips under a jab.
Hong motions for Harris to come forward. Hong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hong dips to his left and cracks Harris with an uppercut!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong misses with a looping left.
Harris throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hong lands with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harris on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hong tries to work over Harris's front leg with a kick but Harris checks it.
Hong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Harris has time to react.
Hong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hong throws a leg kick which misses Harris's front leg but catches the back leg as Harris tries to avoid it.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hong moves away.
Harris takes a swing at Hong's ribcage but misses.
Hong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That has opened up Paul Harris's cut even more.
Harris gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Hong lands a big right hand that sends Harris crashing to the mat! Hong stays standing though and waves Harris back to his feet!

Harris is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harris doesn't seem bothered though.
Harris is still on wobbly legs! Can Hong finish him?
Hong fakes the body blow, causing Harris to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Harris goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tonton Hong!
Tonton Hong seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.