HFC Challengers 23 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Kerzhakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kerzhakov
vs
Martin

190 cm
19
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
211 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Bad Man Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aleksandr Kerzhakov!
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, Danny Martin!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kerzhakov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Martin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kerzhakov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Martin stuns Kerzhakov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Martin digs a good hook to Kerzhakov's body.
Sloppy strikes from Martin. Those never looked like landing.
Kerzhakov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Martin lands with a good body shot.
Martin connects with a body shot that sends Kerzhakov's belly button to the back.
Martin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

It looks like Danny Martin has been cut.
Kerzhakov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Kerzhakov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Martin!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kerzhakov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Martin!
Kerzhakov controlling his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerzhakov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Martin is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kerzhakov content just to control the position here.
Martin holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kerzhakov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Martin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kerzhakov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerzhakov controlling from the full mount.
Kerzhakov with the ground and pound from mount.
Kerzhakov controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kerzhakov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerzhakov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kerzhakov working the ground and pound effectively.

Kerzhakov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Martin is surviving well by controlling Kerzhakov's body position as best he can.
Martin holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kerzhakov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kerzhakov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That has opened up Danny Martin's cut even more.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kerzhakov controlling his opponent.
Kerzhakov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

The cut above Danny Martin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kerzhakov trying to control but Martin is having none of it.
Kerzhakov controlling the pace for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kerzhakov looking to ground and pound but Martin is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Kerzhakov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Martin's cut.
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.

Martin misses with a wild body shot.
A jab lands there for Martin.
Martin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Martin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kerzhakov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Martin scores with a jab.
Martin works the jab nicely.
Martin misses with a lunging right hand

and Kerzhakov counters with a single leg into guard. Martin didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kerzhakov postures up in Martin's guard and throws a big left but Martin blocks it.
Kerzhakov controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerzhakov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kerzhakov pushing down on Martin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kerzhakov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kerzhakov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kerzhakov moves into full mount! Martin won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerzhakov unloads with some shots from mount but Martin bucks and avoids them well.
Kerzhakov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Martin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aleksandr Kerzhakov!
Aleksandr Kerzhakov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Rapide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rapide
vs
Carwin

190 cm
21
220 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

190 cm
25
270 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wanderlei Rapide!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hector Carwin!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rapide is defended easily by Carwin.
Carwin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rapide is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rapide closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carwin circles away.
Rapide on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Carwin throws a series of punches but Rapide avoids them all with ease.
Carwin misses with a series of wild punches.
Rapide throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carwin's waist but Carwin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rapide off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wanderlei Rapide. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rapide misses with a body shot.
Rapide throws a sloppy head kick and Carwin moves out of range easily.
Rapide shoots in for a takedown but Carwin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rapide fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Carwin throws a right hand that Rapide ducks under and follows up with a left that Rapide also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapide shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carwin but Carwin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rapide throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carwin scores with a shot to the body.
Rapide takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

It looks like Wanderlei Rapide has been cut.
Rapide throws a half hearted mid kick.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Carwin! Rapide is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Carwin!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jason Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Ing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Shields has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Shields
vs
Ing

167 cm
31
130 lbs
8 - 12 - 0

170 cm
20
140 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Ing!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ing scores with a jab to the head.

Shields dives in and scores a takedown into Ing's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Shields postures up in Ing's guard and throws a big left but Ing blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shields accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shields throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ing works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shields throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shields is looking to work some ground and pound but Ing has wrist control.
Ing keeping full guard, as Shields tries to pass.
Shields throwing strikes but missing.
Shields trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shields is working hard here to advance position.
Shields trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields tries to free his leg and advance position but Ing is retaining full guard.
Ing wants to get back to his feet but Shields is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shields stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ing swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shields passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields tries to score with some ground and pound. Ing controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ground and pound from Shields seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Shields lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Shields working the strikes but Ing uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Shields wants to pass the guard but Ing is defending well.
Shields trying to advance position but Ing counters by regaining guard.
Shields trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shields works over Ing with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields throws a strike but Ing rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Shields wants to stand and escape but Ing is having none of it.
Ing wants to get up but he can't break Shields's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ing wants to stand and escape but instead Shields has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shields accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shields sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ing's guard.
Shields seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields moves nicely into side control.
Ing is trying to get back to his feet.
Shields is trying to move to mount but Ing reverses beautifully and ends up in Shields's guard.
Ing wanted to stand there but Shields had control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ing stops Shields from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jab, jab by Ing - just one landing.
Shields fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ing swinging wildly here.
Ing lands with an uppercut that bounces Shields off the cage and back into range.
Shields shoots in looking for a takedown but Ing manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shields's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ing moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Shields is rocked!
Shields walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Ing! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brett Ing!
An out of breath Brett Ing thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jason Shields was interviewed post fight and said 'I gotta go back and train hard and wait for my next fight offer'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gaudencio Roman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanz Stokenhizer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Stokenhizer's choice of entrance music: The Lucky Bullets . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Roman
vs
Stokenhizer

150 cm
22
130 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

184 cm
42
139 lbs
19 - 32 - 1

Dangerous GnP
Excellent MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gaudencio Roman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 32 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hanz Stokenhizer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stokenhizer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Roman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stokenhizer was well out of range. Poor timing from Roman.
Roman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stokenhizer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stokenhizer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stokenhizer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gaudencio Roman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roman misses with a body shot.
Roman misses with a wild combination.
Roman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Roman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stokenhizer.
Roman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stokenhizer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stokenhizer tries to sprawl but Roman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Roman wants to take a breather but Stokenhizer is having none of it.
Stokenhizer gets full guard.
Roman preventing the sweep.
Stokenhizer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roman is controlling him.
Roman trying to control the position from guard on top but Stokenhizer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stokenhizer looking to control.
Roman trying to control the position from guard on top but Stokenhizer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stokenhizer keeping full guard, as Roman tries to pass.
Stokenhizer is controlling Roman's posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Gaudencio Roman just wasn't active enough.
Roman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Roman misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Roman. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Stokenhizer is rocked!
Roman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stokenhizer circles away quickly and effectively.
Stokenhizer is still on wobbly legs! Can Roman finish him?
Roman misses with the combination.
Roman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Roman closes the distance looking for a takedown. Stokenhizer stuffs it but Roman still has hold of him. Roman picks Stokenhizer up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Roman slams Stokenhizer to the floor and that's really hurt Stokenhizer - he doesn't know where he is! Roman throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaudencio Roman!
During a confident post fight interview, Gaudencio Roman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shane Hennings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Brandon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon has chosen Catch Em By Surprise as his entrance music. Kenny Brandon will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Hennings
vs
Brandon

180 cm
20
160 lbs
4 - 3 - 1

170 cm
20
164 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry

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 4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Hennings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Brandon!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hennings clinches up against the cage.
Brandon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Brandon pulls guard successfully.
We've been hearing that Hennings has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Brandon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hennings looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hennings looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Shane Hennings wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Brandon tries to clinch up but Hennings circles away and keeps his distance.
Hennings throws a right hand that misses
and Brandon counters with a head kick. That will keep Hennings thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Hennings scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Hennings is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brandon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hennings.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brandon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hennings trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandon wants to sweep here but Hennings controlling him for the moment.
Hennings is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brandon wants to sweep here but Hennings controlling him for the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hennings sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hennings trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Hennings closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hennings trying to land knees to the body.

Hennings manages to break the clinch.

Hennings drives through with a takedown into Brandon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Brandon is trying to keep Hennings in close.
Hennings lands a couple of digs.

Hennings drops back looking for a leg! Brandon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brandon manages to kick Hennings off! Hennings jumps back into Brandon's guard.
Brandon wants to stand up but Hennings is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hennings sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hennings forces his way into half guard.
Hennings not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hennings working over Brandon with some ground and pound. Brandon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hennings is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hennings stops Brandon from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Hennings dominated that 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.

Brandon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hennings manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Hennings forces Brandon back against the cage and clinches.
Brandon's coach down at Diamond In The Rough Training Facility was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Brandon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

Brandon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brandon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hennings tries a head kick but it misses.

Hennings has Brandon up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Brandon as the two fighters clinch.

Hennings gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hennings looking to pass the guard.
Hennings stops Brandon from standing up.
Brandon is trying to keep Hennings in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hennings avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brandon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hennings controls the pace.
Brandon controls Hennings momentarily but Hennings frees himself.
Hennings looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hennings working some strikes from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hennings stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brandon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brandon is on top in guard.
Brandon is looking to work some ground and pound but Hennings has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hennings is on top in guard.
Hennings has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Brandon is proving hard to escape from.
Hennings passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hennings trying to control the action but Brandon is working from the bottom.
Brandon is trying to control but can't.
Brandon holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Brandon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hennings is working away from the top position though.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hennings throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Brandon to regain full guard.
Hennings lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shane Hennings overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hennings manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brandon manages to get himself to full guard.
Hennings pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brandon is keeping the position for now.
Hennings advances position into side control!
Hennings tries to stand but Brandon is controlling his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandon is trying to get back to half guard.
Brandon is trying to control Hennings's posture but Hennings avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Hennings dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

No luck for Hennings with that takedown attempt.
Shane Hennings is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brandon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hennings circles away.
Brandon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hennings swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brandon throws a right and a left that Hennings avoids nicely.
Brandon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hennings tries to land a leg kick but Brandon saw it coming and moves away.

Hennings darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Brandon missing with punches from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandon trying to hold on to Hennings's head to control him but Hennings postures up.
Still in half guard, Hennings seems content to control.
Hennings seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Brandon for as long as he can get away with.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Shane Hennings wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Brandon tries to clinch up but Hennings circles away and keeps his distance.

Hennings gets a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandon is working Hennings over against the cage.
Hennings jumps guard but Brandon stands there with Hennings around his waist. Hennings gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Hennings breaks from the clinch.
Hennings gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hennings keeps the fight on the outside.

Hennings darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandon is trying to control but can't.
Hennings not doing much here.
Hennings sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brandon defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hennings wants to work for an arm triangle but Brandon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hennings prevents Brandon from improving his position.
Brandon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hennings with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brandon tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hennings looking to sit in guard and control but Brandon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brandon trying to control the position from guard on top but Hennings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenny Brandon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hennings wants to sweep but no luck.
Hennings pulls Brandon in close to prevent any damage.
Brandon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hennings is keeping the position for now.
Shane Hennings is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hennings works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Hennings showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hennings, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Hennings!

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 Lars Kenardly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenardly's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Strokin. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Kenardly
vs
Hart

180 cm
19
175 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

190 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Likes musicals

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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lars Kenardly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Hart!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hart moves into the clinch successfully.
Kenardly definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Kenardly pulls Hart into guard.

Kenardly looking for a guillotine here but Hart defends easily.
Hart postures up.
Hart is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kenardly wants to sweep here but Hart controlling him for the moment.
Kenardly is working hard here to advance position.
Kenardly is trying to control the position but Hart postures up.
Kenardly keeping moving, preventing Hart from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart won't allow Kenardly to sweep him here.
Hart really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kenardly. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hart lands a right hook to the body.
Kenardly dives in for a single leg takedown but Hart sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hart goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kenardly prevents it.
Kenardly stalling the fight.
Hart tries to score a body lock takedown but Kenardly shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kenardly goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hart prevents it.

Kenardly drags the fight down to the ground.

Hart stands up and waves to Kenardly to follow him.

Kenardly clinches up with Hart and pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenardly is trying to break the clinch but Hart is controlling him.
Kenardly can't break the clinch.
Hart has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kenardly after a bit of a struggle.
Lars Kenardly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Hart.
Hart blocks an elbow strike from Kenardly.
Hart is trying to pull guard but Kenardly turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hart has Kenardly pressed against the cage, preventing Kenardly from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenardly has Hart pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hart manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hart has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kenardly avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hart prevents the takedown attempt.

Hart gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kenardly keeping moving, preventing Hart from controlling successfully.
Hart tries to free his leg and advance position but Kenardly is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart postures up.
Kenardly seems keen to control Hart's posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lars Kenardly.
Kenardly tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hart sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kenardly somewhat.
Kenardly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hart is fending him off so far but Kenardly persists. Nope, Hart circles away and we're back to standing.
Kenardly stuffs the takedown attempt from Hart. Hart gets slowly back to his feet.
Hart shoots in for a double leg but Kenardly sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenardly doesn't manage to clinch there - Hart circles away.
Hart fails with a takedown attempt.

Kenardly has managed to clinch.

Kenardly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kenardly lands with a kick to the temple. Hart shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hart shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kenardly as he avoids it easily.
Hart looks winded!
Hart tries to close the distance and clinch but Kenardly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Kenardly shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hart's guard.
Hart keeping moving, preventing Kenardly from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kenardly works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Kenardly dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

An inside leg kick lands from Kenardly.
Danga de danga de dang - Kenardly scores with a four punch combination!
Kenardly keeps the fight on the outside.
Kenardly tries to clinch there but Hart circles away.
Hart with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kenardly counters with an inside leg kick.
Kenardly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hart.
Kenardly tries to clinch but Hart is having none of it.
Lars Kenardly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Kenardly scores with a takedown into Hart's guard.

Hart is rocked!
Kenardly postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hart is still in real trouble! Can Kenardly finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Kenardly drops back looking for a leg! Hart is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hart manages to kick Kenardly off! Kenardly jumps back into Hart's guard.
Kenardly loads up on a big left hand. Hart felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Kenardly looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Hart can't hide his disappointment, as Kenardly celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lars Kenardly!
After winning the bout, Lars Kenardly thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamood Hallak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Johnson
vs
Hallak

188 cm
28
215 lbs
12 - 12 - 0

184 cm
27
223 lbs
10 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hamood Hallak!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hallak misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hamood Hallak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hallak throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Hallak throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Hallak swinging wildly here.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Tim Johnson has been cut.

Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hallak is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hallak is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.

Hallak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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!
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hallak looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hallak is on top in guard.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hallak is one step ahead there.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Hallak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallak throwing strikes but missing.
Hallak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hallak controls the pace.
Hallak wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hallak.
Hallak preventing the sweep.
Johnson controls Hallak momentarily but Hallak frees himself.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hallak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hallak moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hallak's elbow.

Hallak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Hallak.
Hallak throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Hallak moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hallak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Hallak lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Johnson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hallak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Hallak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hallak tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Hallak saw that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hallak throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hallak connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hallak lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Horrible takedown by Hallak or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson which made him look bad.
Hallak misses the shot to the body.
Hallak misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson slips a straight right by Hallak.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hallak moves away from the strike by Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hamood Hallak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Johnson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Hallak.
Johnson stalks Hallak and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hallak's face. Hallak staggers backwards, shaken.
Hallak lands with a good body shot.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hallak.
Hallak dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Hallak decides to pull guard.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Hallak has wrist control.

Hallak looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson distracts Hallak with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hallak is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Hallak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Hallak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Hallak.
Hallak working a defensive guard here.
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Hallak actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hallak moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

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

Hallak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hallak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson is working Hallak over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Hallak looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Hallak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hallak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson being controlled here momentarily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hallak looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hamood Hallak has got the better of the ground game so far.

Hallak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hallak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Our spies down at at Rape Academy inform us that Hallak has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Johnson passes Hallak's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hallak trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson winds up and cracks Hallak with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hallak tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Hallak wants to control but Johnson passes into side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tim Johnson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Johnson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hallak misses with the body kick
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hallak scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Hallak goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Hallak has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hallak scores with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Hallak misses its intended target.
A big left from Hallak misses.
Hamood Hallak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson with a hook.
Hallak slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a body shot
and Hallak counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hallak throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Hallak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallak tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Hallak throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hallak.
Hallak lands a head kick!
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Hallak is out of range.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hallak is out of range.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab.
Hallak swinging wildly here.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hallak sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Hallak misses.
A combination from Hallak does no damage.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Hallak shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tim Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamood Hallak.

Johnson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Hallak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson stands up over Hallak, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hallak has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Johnson has passed into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working the ground and pound from side control.
Johnson is working Hallak over with some ground and pound from side control.
Johnson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hallak tries to escape but Johnson is in control.
Hallak is looking to reverse the position.
Hallak manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Johnson 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Hallak is defending well.
Hallak wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson 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.
Hallak wants to get back to his feet.
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. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to Hallak's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
Hallak moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Hallak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Johnson distracts Hallak with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Johnson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Rumble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Selfrid Bergman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumble kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is J'ai Osé - Keny Arkana. Selfrid Bergman has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Igor Rumble's chin.

Rumble
vs
Bergman

199 cm
28
218 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

191 cm
20
218 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Sex Panther! 160q recovery $149

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Igor Rumble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Selfrid Bergman!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergman throws a hook but Rumble blocks it.
Rumble shoots for a double leg takedown but Bergman sprawls well. He's pushed Rumble's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bergman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rumble backs up against the cage.
Rumble tries to clinch there but Bergman circles away.

Bergman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rumble to the mat! Rumble manages to get full guard.
Bergman stops Rumble from standing up.
Bergman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rumble's head.
Rumble wants to stand but Bergman is controlling the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bergman wants to control from the top but Rumble keeps moving.
Rumble wants to get back to his feet but Bergman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bergman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bergman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rumble wants to get back to his feet but Bergman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergman with a nice head shot there.
Rumble wants to stand up but Bergman is controlling him.
Bergman throwing strikes but missing.
Rumble keeping moving, preventing Bergman from controlling successfully.
Bergman with a nice head shot there.
Bergman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bergman is standing up over Rumble. Rumble looks to escape but Bergman dives into side control.
Rumble takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bergman working the head with strikes.

Rumble is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bergman moves into full mount!
Oh Rumble is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rumble wants to try and get back to his feet.
Bergman postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Rumble badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Bergman around the waist but Bergman pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Bergman is the winner by TKO! Bergman jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Selfrid Bergman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Parsons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Sparrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Parsons might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rev Theory - Dead in a Grave. Jack Parsons has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Parsons
vs
Sparrow

185 cm
22
213 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
212 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Parsons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Sparrow!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parsons will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sparrow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sparrow swats away the attempt to clinch by Parsons.
Parsons tries to clinch up.

Sparrow tries to keep at a distance but Parsons has taken the fight into the clinch.
Parsons with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sparrow misses with a body punch.
Parsons softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Parsons stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Parsons tries to land knees in the clinch but Sparrow avoids the damage to the body.
Parsons slowing the pace effectively.
Sparrow misses with a punch on the inside.

Parsons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sparrow wants to land a leg kick but Parsons is out of range.
Sparrow shoots in for a takedown but Parsons shows good takedown defense.

Parsons moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parsons effectively controlling the action here.
A body shot lands from Parsons.
Sparrow lands a body shot.
Sparrow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Parsons lands a body punch.
Parsons blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sparrow tries to work over Parsons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sparrow tries to work over Parsons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sparrow has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Parsons is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sparrow tries to score a body lock takedown but Parsons shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jack Parsons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Sparrow.
Parsons lands a damaging elbow.
Parsons works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sparrow trying to stall but Parsons improves his position.
Sparrow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Parsons.
Sparrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parsons displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sparrow up against the cage.
Parsons scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sparrow tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Parsons avoids it.
Sparrow misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Parsons.

Parsons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Parsons ducks right into an uppercut from Sparrow.
Parsons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Parsons drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Parsons connects with a couple of short punches.
Parsons lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sparrow looking to control.
Sparrow pulls Parsons in to control the position.
Parsons is in close to Sparrow's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Parsons is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Sparrow looking for a triangle here. Parsons is fighting it but it looks tight! Sparrow pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Parsons is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jack Sparrow!
In his post fight interview, Jack Sparrow gave a big smile as he said 'Jack Sparrow...Captain Jack Sparrow'.