HFC 125 Dog Fight PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yordle Teemo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniele Benvenuti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benvenuti has chosen back in black----ac dc as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Teemo
vs
Benvenuti

198 cm
23
178 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yordle Teemo!
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, Daniele Benvenuti!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benvenuti throws a combination that misses

so Teemo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Benvenuti keeping moving, preventing Teemo from controlling successfully.
Benvenuti managing to control the position.

Teemo 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.
Teemo throws a big right hand that misses.
Teemo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Teemo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Teemo passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teemo trying to control the action but Benvenuti is working from the bottom.
Teemo 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.
Teemo landing strikes.
Benvenuti is looking to regain half guard here but Teemo keeps moving and retains side control.
Teemo trying to control the position but Benvenuti is working away.
Teemo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Teemo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Teemo swings around for an armbar but Benvenuti sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Teemo's guard.
Teemo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Teemo has control of Benvenuti's left arm, preventing Benvenuti from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benvenuti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Benvenuti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Teemo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Teemo seems to be working for a kimura but Benvenuti defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teemo wants to pass to mount but Benvenuti is defending the position.
Teemo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Teemo wants to free his trapped foot but Benvenuti is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Teemo not doing much here.
Teemo trying to control from half guard but Benvenuti is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teemo content to control rather than advance.

Teemo is working for a submission of some sort.

Teemo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Benvenuti has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Benvenuti is looking to chop away at Teemo's legs.
Teemo shoots in and drives through. Benvenuti sprawls well.
Benvenuti throws a series of punches but Teemo moves out of range.

Teemo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Teemo lands in his opponent's guard.
Benvenuti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Benvenuti keeping moving, preventing Teemo from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benvenuti working a defensive guard here.

Teemo drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Teemo as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Benvenuti screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Teemo! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Yordle Teemo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clarence Kelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Matthews
vs
Kelo

188 cm
29
205 lbs
5 - 11 - 0

189 cm
30
220 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clarence Kelo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelo misses with a looping left.
Matthews staying out of range there.
Clarence Kelo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthews shoots in and drives through. Kelo sprawls well.
Matthews gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kelo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matthews is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kelo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kelo lands a jab-cross combination.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kelo but Kelo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kelo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matthews.
Kelo stuns Matthews with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelo lands with an overhand left.
Kelo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matthews.
Kelo lands a nice hook to Matthews's body. Matthews takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Matthews is breathing heavily.
Matthews loses concentration momentarily and Kelo pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Matthews crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Kelo finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Clarence Kelo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Ripley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howard's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Manafest - Fire In The Kitchen. Ripley has chosen The Talented Mr. Ripley - Tu Vuo' Fa l'Americano as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Howard
vs
Ripley

185 cm
36
247 lbs
27 - 16 - 0

190 cm
36
263 lbs
16 - 24 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Sex Panther Supplements!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mr Ripley!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ripley misses with a two punch combination.
Ripley misses with a series of wild punches.
Howard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ripley as he avoids it easily.
Ripley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Howard pinned against the cage. Howard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Howard tries to clinch there but Ripley circles away.
Howard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ripley swivels and escapes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ripley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Howard circles away quickly and effectively.

Ripley tries to sprawl but Howard drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Howard winds up and cracks Ripley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Howard throwing shots but Ripley is blocking nicely.
Howard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ripley regains full guard. Nicely done.
Howard postures up in Ripley's guard and throws a big left but Ripley blocks 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!
Howard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ripley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howard chips away with some ground and pound.
Ripley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ripley wants to stand but Howard is controlling the position.
Howard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Howard throws a strike but Ripley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ripley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Howard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Ripley stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard shoots in looking for a takedown. Ripley tries to sprawl out of it but Howard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ripley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Howard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Howard.

Ripley shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Howard is trying to defend but Ripley finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Howard wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ripley lands with a punch from half guard.

Ripley seems to be looking for submissions.

Ripley seems to be working for a kimura but Howard defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ripley slips a nice elbow through Howard's hands, connecting with Howard's forehead.
Ripley trying to control the action but Howard is working from the bottom.

Ripley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Howard sees it coming and defends easily.
Howard is trying to stand.
Ripley is just content to waste time from the top position. Howard takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

Howard uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ripley throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Howard tries to clinch but Ripley moves out of range.

Howard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Howard wants to take the fight to the mat but Ripley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Howard stops a takedown attempt from Ripley.

Howard has Ripley pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Howard pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ripley tumbling to the mat - Howard dives into Ripley's guard.
Howard throws a strike but Ripley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ripley trying to control the position from guard on top but Howard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.

A close round but Mr Ripley will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

No luck with that takedown attempt from Howard.
Howard blocks the body kick.

Howard shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Howard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ripley is trying to stand back up but Howard is controlling him
Howard is nestled in close to Ripley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Ripley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Howard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Howard 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.
Howard is nestled in close to Ripley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Howard throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ripley to regain full guard.
Howard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Howard is working Ripley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Howard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Ripley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Howard is looking to work some ground and pound but Ripley has wrist control.
Howard throws a big right hand that misses.

Ripley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Howard stands up over Ripley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripley wants to stand up but Howard is controlling him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Howard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Howard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Howard throwing strikes from guard but Ripley blocks nicely.
Howard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ripley throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Howard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Howard with a nice head shot there.
Howard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Ripley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Howard defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard passes Ripley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Howard thows a huge punch but Ripley dodges it nicely.
Howard with the ground and pound but Ripley uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ripley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
John Howard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Howard throwing strikes but missing.
Howard throws an elbow that misses. Ripley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Howard's guard. Nice move by Ripley!

Ripley postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Howard is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ripley, into his guard.
Howard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard throws a big elbow that misses.
Howard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Howard throws a big right hand that misses.

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

Ripley is looking for a triangle but Howard pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Howard connects with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ripley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Howard 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ripley throws a series of punches but Howard moves out of range.
Howard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ripley avoids it really well and circles away.
Ripley misses with a few strikes there.
Ripley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Howard misses with a hook.

Ripley has closed the distance and engaged Howard in a clinch.
Ripley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Howard walks away with a smile on his face. Ripley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ripley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Ripley.
Howard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice jab there from Ripley.
Howard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ripley as he avoids it easily.
Ripley fails with an attempt to clinch.

Howard closes the distance and clinches.
Howard tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Howard. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Howard is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ripley is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Howard to the mat. Howard regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ripley prevents Howard from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripley forces his way into half guard.

Ripley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Howard defends it well.
Ripley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Ripley wants to work for an arm triangle but Howard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Howard is trying to stand back up but Ripley is controlling him
Ripley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Howard defending well though.
Ripley working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Howard's thigh. Howard counters though and makes it back to full guard.

Howard pushes Ripley off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripley dives in for a single leg takedown but Howard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Howard lands a takedown into guard.
Howard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

Howard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Howard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard stands up over Ripley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Howard cracks Ripley with a solid left hand.
Howard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Howard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Howard throws an elbow that misses. Ripley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Howard's guard. Nice move by Ripley!
Ripley won't allow Howard to get back to his feet.
Ripley postures up and lands a big shot to Howard's brow.
Howard is looking to stand up but Ripley isn't so interested in that idea.
Ripley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ripley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ripley trying to control but Howard is working from the bottom.
Howard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ripley trying to control but Howard is working from the bottom.
Howard wants to stand up but Ripley is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ripley wants to pass the guard but Howard is keeping the position.
Ripley throwing strikes from guard but Howard blocks nicely.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... John Howard!
John Howard gave a mention to Sex Panther Supplements! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Snead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Storms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snead comes to the cage accompanied by Trinidad James - All Gold Everything. Storms is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Stratovarius - Stratofortress. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Snead
vs
Storms

193 cm
21
272 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

194 cm
20
251 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Sex Panther Supplements!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Snead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Storms!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Storms looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Storms trying to control from half guard but Snead is working away.
Storms throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Storms is trying to control the action in half guard but Snead is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Storms throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Storms thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Snead's head.

Storms is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Storms wants to free his trapped foot but Snead is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Snead keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snead tries to kick Storms off but Storms keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Snead knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Storms on the ground.
Storms thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Storms.

Storms is working for a submission of some sort.
Snead wants to get back to his feet.
Storms has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Storms not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storms throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Snead to regain full guard.
Snead has a closed guard, preventing Storms from standing up.
Storms throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Snead works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Storms postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Snead is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Storms, into his guard.
Storms is looking to stand up but Snead isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Storms lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Snead!
Snead is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storms breaks from Snead's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Snead avoids a series of strikes thrown by Storms.

Storms is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Snead to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Snead shrugs it off.
Storms thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Storms 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.
A nice elbow there by Storms.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snead is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Storms working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storms wants to control the pace but Snead is squirming around nicely.
Snead wants to get back to his feet.
Storms throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Storms controlling from the full mount.
Storms landing strikes from the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Storms raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Storms dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Snead misses with a two punch combination.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Storms. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Snead throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Storms counters with a nice double leg into side control. Snead won't be happy with that.
Storms working the ground and pound but Snead is defending the strikes.
Snead taking a bit of punishment here - Storms scoring with strikes.
Storms is chipping away with strikes.
Snead on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Snead tries to get out of the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snead takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Storms working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Storms in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Storms working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Storms trying to control the action but Snead is working from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Storms.
Storms misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storms throws an elbow but Snead slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storms lands a nice forearm strike.
Storms working the strikes but Snead uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Storms working Snead over with strikes.

Storms is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Snead sees it coming and defends easily.
Storms sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Snead defending well though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Storms not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Snead keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Storms missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Storms takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Storms 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storms thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Storms is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Storms 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.
Storms working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storms dominating with strikes here.
Jake Storms has got the better of the ground game so far.
Snead squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Storms in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Snead is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storms unloading with bombs!
Oh Snead is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Storms postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Snead is out cold - huge knockout for Storms!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jake Storms!
In his post fight interview, Jake Storms started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wet Hell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Parisyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parisyen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hari ng Tondo kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kari Parisyen told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Hell
vs
Parisyen

196 cm
28
130 lbs
2 - 9 - 0

150 cm
27
142 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wet Hell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kari Parisyen!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hell circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hell finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Parisyen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Parisyen takes the fight into the clinch.

Parisyen wants the takedown. Hell is fighting it off but Parisyen persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hell's guard against the cage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Parisyen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Parisyen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hell keeping full guard, as Parisyen tries to pass.

Parisyen 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 one minute gone in the round.

Parisyen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Parisyen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Parisyen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Parisyen wants to control from the top but Hell keeps moving.

Parisyen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Parisyen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Parisyen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hell keeping moving, preventing Parisyen from controlling successfully.

Parisyen 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.

Parisyen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Parisyen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hell keeping moving, preventing Parisyen from controlling successfully.
Parisyen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hell is keeping the position for now.
Hell can't keep his opponent in guard - Parisyen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Parisyen seems to be working for a kimura but Hell defends the submission attempt.

Parisyen is trying to work for a kimura but Hell is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Parisyen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hell has managed to free his arm - good work.

Parisyen is working for a kimura but Hell is defending it quite comfortably.
Hell is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kari Parisyen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Parisyen tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Hell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Parisyen lands a takedown into guard.
Parisyen wants to pass the guard but Hell is keeping the position.

Parisyen 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.
Hell keeping moving, preventing Parisyen from controlling successfully.
Parisyen advances to half guard.
Kari Parisyen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Parisyen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Parisyen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hell has managed to free his arm - good work.

Parisyen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Parisyen is trying for a kimura here. Hell looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Parisyen wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kari Parisyen!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kari Parisyen thanked Pinoy Fightwear (90% Laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kees Flodder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanz Stokenhizer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stokenhizer has chosen The Lucky Bullets "Cross the Line" as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Flodder
vs
Stokenhizer

169 cm
33
135 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

184 cm
39
139 lbs
17 - 28 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ultra Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kees Flodder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hanz Stokenhizer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flodder misses with a wild combination.
Flodder tries to bum rush Stokenhizer with a series of wild strikes but Stokenhizer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Flodder blocks a head kick by Stokenhizer.
Flodder misses with a double jab.
Flodder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Flodder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Flodder rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stokenhizer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Flodder misses with a wild combination.
Flodder throws a combination that misses
and Stokenhizer counters with a head kick. That will keep Flodder thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Flodder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stokenhizer ducks under a wild hook from Flodder.
Flodder misses with a double jab.
Flodder throws a hook but Stokenhizer blocks it.
Flodder throws a shot from downtown. Stokenhizer moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stokenhizer.
Stokenhizer walks into a jab.
Stokenhizer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stokenhizer gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Stokenhizer tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Flodder is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Stokenhizer buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Stokenhizer!! Stokenhizer is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Flodder throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kees Flodder!
Kees Flodder really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ultra Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Bjj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haka Maka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maka has chosen Island Music as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bjj
vs
Maka

185 cm
28
202 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

180 cm
36
201 lbs
21 - 21 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Bjj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Haka Maka!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maka shoots in looking for a takedown but Bjj manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bjj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maka ducks under a wild hook from Bjj.
Maka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bjj misses the shot to the body.

Maka pushes Bjj up against the cage in a clinch.

Maka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maka shoots in looking for a takedown. Bjj tries to sprawl out of it but Maka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bjj manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Bjj rushes Maka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bjj tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maka smiles and moves away.
Maka misses with an uppercut. Bjj saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjj looks to land a right hand but Maka moved out of range.
Bjj falls off balance throwing a combination

and Maka decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bjj's guard.
Maka wants to get up but he can't break Bjj's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Maka wants to control from the top but Bjj keeps moving.
Bjj working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maka.
Maka postures up.
Bjj keeping moving, preventing Maka from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjj controls Maka momentarily but Maka frees himself.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bjj misses with a looping left.

Bjj closes the distance and clinches.
Maka tries to break free but Bjj pushes him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Maka is trying to force a seperation but Bjj has the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bjj lands a shoulder strike.
Maka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maka is pressed up against the cage. Bjj has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maka down to the mat. Maka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Maka blocks a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maka lands with an overhand left.
Maka moves out of range as Bjj strikes.
Maka checks a low kick from Bjj.
Maka avoids the body shot from Bjj.
Maka misses with a takedown attempt - Bjj sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jimmy Bjj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haka Maka.
A jab lands there for Bjj.
Bjj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maka.
Maka swinging wildly here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bjj. Maka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maka fails to land with a series of punches.
Bjj throws a poor cross that misses

and Maka counters with a single leg into guard. Bjj didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

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

Bjj gets to his feet - Maka follows without any prompting.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Maka clinches up with Bjj and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Haka Maka will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bjj clinches.

Bjj pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bjj's corner calls for a 1-2. Bjj obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bjj thuds a left hand into Maka's body.
Maka closes the distance and clinches up with Bjj, looking for a takedown. Maka pushes Bjj against the cage but Bjj circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bjj throws a hook but Maka blocks it.
Haka Maka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maka fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Bjj as Maka shoots in.
Jimmy Bjj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haka Maka.
Maka shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Bjj moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bjj manages to break the clinch.
Bjj scores with a jab to the head.
Bjj tries to clinch but Maka is having none of it.
Maka defending well as Bjj loads up on a big left hand.
Maka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bjj connects with an inside leg kick.
Maka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maka misses with a wild combination.
Jimmy Bjj is winning the standup battle so far.
Maka doesn't manage to clinch there - Bjj circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bjj closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Maka did well to prevent Bjj getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maka is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Bjj seems content to control.
Bjj trying to control from Maka's half guard. Maka has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bjj looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bjj 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.

Jimmy Bjj has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bjj cracks Maka with an open hand slap.
Bjj stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bjj wants it to stay on the feet.

Bjj moves into the clinch successfully.
Bjj lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bjj has Maka pressed against the cage, preventing Maka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Bjj breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bjj lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Maka is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maka drops his hands momentarily. Bjj doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Maka staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Maka doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Bjj!
Jimmy Bjj managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sex Panther Supplements!, into his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Bitaskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Barone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bitaskis comes to the cage accompanied by Wuthering Heights - Bad Hobbits Die Hard . Bruno Barone will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Bitaskis
vs
Barone

186 cm
26
220 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

205 cm
29
217 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Sex Panther Supplements!

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jay Bitaskis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruno Barone!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bitaskis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barone works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bitaskis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bitaskis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bitaskis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bitaskis stays in close to Barone's body and controls the position.

Barone is trying to push Bitaskis off with his feet but Bitaskis grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Barone's ankles and Barone is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Jay Bitaskis!
A victorious Jay Bitaskis 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
54%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Parts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Peters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Parts might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to call to prayer. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Parts
vs
Peters

194 cm
32
218 lbs
26 - 14 - 0

188 cm
30
199 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

TWGC Champion
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Parts!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Peters!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peters throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peters fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Parts.
Peters looks to land a combination but Parts avoids it well.
Peters misses with a two punch combination.
Peters throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Peters throws a combination that misses
and Parts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like David Peters has been cut.
Parts slips a jab and a cross from Peters.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Peters!
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!
Peters throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peters throws a predictable looking body shot
and Parts counters with a slapping leg kick.
Peters throws a left and a right that both miss
and Parts counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Peters! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Parts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Parts!
Peter Parts retains his light heavyweight title!
Peter Parts was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.