HFC: 12 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjj Pen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pen comes to the cage accompanied by Cowboys From Hell. John Scott will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Pen
vs
Scott

180 cm
25
290 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

218 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bjj Pen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Scott!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pen gets caught napping as Scott dives in and scores a takedown. Pen manages to retain guard.
Pen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pen controls Scott momentarily but Scott frees himself.
Pen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Scott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pen is keeping the position for now.

Pen working for a triangle but Scott defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pen's guard.
Pen trying to control the position.
Scott really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Pen is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Scott has his hands clasped together but Pen extends and breaks Scott's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Pen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bjj Pen!
After winning the bout, Bjj Pen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abid David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anan Kofan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abid David could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Anan Kofan's chin.

David
vs
Kofan

225 cm
25
295 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

196 cm
25
235 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abid David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anan Kofan!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kofan gets tackled into the cage by David. David maintains the clinch.
David looking for a takedown.

David has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kofan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
David will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
David lands a shot to the head.
Kofan grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
David lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Kofan hold on?!

Kofan is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kofan looks winded!
David lands a massive punch from the back that knocks Kofan out cold! David jumps to his feet and celebrates wildly with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Abid David!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dee Jay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pipe Juana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pipe Juana has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jay
vs
Juana

170 cm
20
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

181 cm
28
183 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Good kicks
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dee Jay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pipe Juana!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juana throws a sloppy body shot

so Jay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Juana keeping moving, preventing Jay from controlling successfully.

Juana has his foot on Jay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jay works his way back into a safe position though.
Juana tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juana keeping moving, preventing Jay from controlling successfully.
Juana wants to hit a switch here but Jay passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Juana there!
Jay fails to move to back control.
Juana wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jay.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Juana tries to improve his position but Jay has taken his back! Jay has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Juana tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Jay pushes Juana away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dee Jay!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diego Conti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Blumpkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Diego Conti has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Conti
vs
Blumpkin

182 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
183 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very confident

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Diego Conti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Blumpkin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blumpkin looks for a takedown but Conti sprawls well.
Blumpkin moves out of range of the leg kick from Conti.
Blumpkin dives in for a single leg takedown but Conti sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Blumpkin has Conti pressed against the cage, preventing Conti from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Conti wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Conti is trying to force a seperation but Blumpkin has the dominant position.

Blumpkin wants the takedown. Conti is fighting it off but Blumpkin persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Conti's guard against the cage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Conti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blumpkin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Blumpkin looking to sit in guard and control but Conti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Conti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blumpkin is keeping the position for now.
Conti landing with the ground and pound.
Blumpkin told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.

Blumpkin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Conti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Conti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blumpkin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Blumpkin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Blumpkin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conti throwing strikes but missing.
Conti looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conti is looking to work some ground and pound but Blumpkin has wrist control.
Conti won't allow Blumpkin to sweep him here.

Blumpkin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Conti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Conti postures up in Blumpkin's guard and throws a big left but Blumpkin blocks it.
Blumpkin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Blumpkin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Conti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

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

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

Blumpkin looking for a guillotine here but Conti defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blumpkin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Conti is aware though and is defending well.

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

Blumpkin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Conti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Blumpkin working for a triangle but Conti defends it easily.

Conti is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Blumpkin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Blumpkin has escaped and now he's on top!
Blumpkin looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blumpkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Conti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blumpkin throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Conti keeping moving, preventing Blumpkin from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Blumpkin has gone for a leg lock! Conti slips out almost immediately though and dives into Blumpkin's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Blumpkin dominated that 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.

Blumpkin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Conti pinned against the cage. Conti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Conti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diego Conti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Conti swinging wildly here.
Conti stuffs the takedown.
Blumpkin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Conti sprawls well. Conti wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blumpkin gets slowly back to his feet.
Diego Conti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Blumpkin.
Blumpkin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Billy Blumpkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conti fails to land with a series of punches.
Blumpkin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Conti sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blumpkin somewhat.
Horrible takedown by Blumpkin or perhaps it was just good defense by Conti which made him look bad.
Blumpkin is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blumpkin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blumpkin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Conti.
Conti throws a sloppy head kick and Blumpkin moves out of range easily.
Blumpkin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blumpkin closes the distance and clinches up with Conti, looking for a takedown. Blumpkin pushes Conti against the cage but Conti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Blumpkin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Conti as he jumps to the side.
Conti throws a combination. Blumpkin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Conti cracks Blumpkin with an open hand slap.

Blumpkin is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blumpkin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blumpkin is still on wobbly legs! Can Conti finish him?

Conti clinches with his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Conti's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Blumpkin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Conti gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Blumpkin seems to have recovered his senses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conti wants to break free but Blumpkin has control.
Conti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Conti jumps guard but Blumpkin stands there with Conti around his waist. Conti gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Blumpkin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Conti gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blumpkin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Blumpkin pushing down on Conti's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Blumpkin wants to take a breather but Conti is having none of it.
Blumpkin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Conti's head.

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

Blumpkin is working for a submission of some sort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Blumpkin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blumpkin wants to pass the guard but Conti is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Diego Conti will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Conti throws a head kick but Blumpkin moves out of range.
Blumpkin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Conti blocks the body kick.
Blumpkin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Conti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Conti does no damage.
Blumpkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blumpkin leaves Conti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Blumpkin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Conti defends well and Blumpkin ends up having to push Conti into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Conti tries to break the clinch but Blumpkin is controlling the position.

Blumpkin tightens his grip and picks Conti up, before dumping him to the ground. Conti manages to land in guard.
Blumpkin wants to control from the top but Conti keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Conti looking to control.
Blumpkin passes Conti's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Blumpkin looking for a submission but Conti manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Blumpkin looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blumpkin's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Blumpkin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Conti is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Blumpkin, into his guard.

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

Blumpkin is looking for a triangle but Conti pushes his legs off easily.
Blumpkin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Blumpkin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Conti has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Conti 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.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Blumpkin!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Suleman Pokong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hart's choice of entrance music: Hide Your Tears. Suleman Pokong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pokong
vs
Hart

175 cm
23
170 lbs
6 - 8 - 1

180 cm
33
177 lbs
10 - 14 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

The Dark Side

[JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Suleman Pokong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Hart!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pokong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pokong wants it to stay on the feet.

Hart shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hart showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pokong wants to get back to his feet.
Hart lands strikes from half guard.

Hart is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Hart is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pokong sees it coming and defends easily.

Hart is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pokong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hart.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hart lands a nice short elbow.
Pokong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hart on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hart is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pokong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hart.
Hart is looking to take a break and control but Pokong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Hart seems to be working for a kimura but Pokong defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hart seems to be working for a kimura but Pokong defends the submission attempt.
Hart trying to control from half guard but Pokong is working away.

Hart is working for a submission of some sort.
Hart is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pokong!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hart goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Pokong turns into him and now he's in Hart's guard.

Pokong decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pokong lands a nice shot to the body.
Pokong blocks the body kick.
Hart throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hart. Pokong shrugs it off though.
Hart shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pokong defends it nicely.
Pokong misses with a few strikes there.
Pokong tries to close the distance and clinch but Hart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Pokong instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hart breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hart throws a head kick that misses.
Pokong misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hart wants to clinch.
Hart changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pokong tries to avoid it but Hart manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pokong to the ground. Pokong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Suleman Pokong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Hart.
That kick from Pokong tenderised Hart's leg. Hart is trying to keep his angry face on.
Horrible takedown by Hart or perhaps it was just good defense by Pokong which made him look bad.
Pokong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pokong swats away the attempt to clinch by Hart.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pokong takes a kick to the side of the head.

Hart gets the takedown into side control.

Hart working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pokong stuffs the takedown attempt from Hart. Hart gets slowly back to his feet.

Pokong shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pokong showed some decent athleticism there.
Pokong wants to get back to his feet.
Hart has his hands clasped together around Pokong's back. He's all about the action.
Hart slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Pokong is sitting in close to Hart's body. Hart has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Pokong is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Pokong is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hart.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Daniel Hart!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Daniel Hart made sure he mentioned [JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Krum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krum comes to the cage accompanied by Viktor Krum will rock you. Wolf has chosen JMT- Blood Runs Cold as his entrance music. 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.

Krum
vs
Wolf

180 cm
23
180 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

176 cm
21
184 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viktor Krum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wolf shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wolf passes to side control.
Wolf fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wolf creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Krum sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

Wolf tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wolf has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Krum is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hilo Training Center, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krum can't do much from the bottom here.
Wolf in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Wolf working the ground and pound but Krum is defending the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wolf misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wolf looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wolf connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Krum some visible discomfort.
Wolf tries to move into full mount but can't pass Krum's legs.

Wolf thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wolf has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wolf moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Krum can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wolf working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Krum dodges the ground and pound from Wolf.
Krum is looking for a sweep.
Krum managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wolf.
Wolf throwing strikes but Krum manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Krum wants to control but Wolf is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Wolf's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Krum haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Krum is looking to take a break and control but Wolf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krum is really struggling to control Wolf but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Krum is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Wolf will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Wolf struggling a bit here.
Krum controlling from side mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wolf is looking to control Krum's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wolf avoid being mounted?

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A jab from Wolf misses.
Wolf takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Viktor Krum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krum throws a nice inside leg kick.
Krum shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krum wants to slow Wolf down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice defenses there by Krum.
Nice defenses there by Wolf.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A solid leg kick lands there for Krum.
Wolf tries to land a front kick but Krum steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wolf on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Krum tries to clinch
and Wolf counters with a left and a right that stings Krum.

Krum closes the distance and clinches.
Krum lands a hook that snaps the head of Wolf backwards.
Krum is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Krum gets through Wolf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wolf throws an elbow but misses.
Wolf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krum misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Krum.
Krum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Krum lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wolf tries to work over Krum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wolf is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Krum is trying to stall.
Krum lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krum throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Krum.
Krum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Krum lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Krum has a couple of punches blocked by Wolf.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krum.
Krum lands with a short shot to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Krum.
Wolf blocking some punches.
Krum prevents a body shot from Wolf.
Wolf tries to throw a body punch but Krum avoids it by throwing Wolf back against the cage.
Wolf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Krum is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Krum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Krum misses with a punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krum trying to control the position but instead, Wolf has worked for underhooks and has pushed Krum into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wolf.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wolf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Krum blocks the elbow strike.
Wolf tries to throw a body punch but Krum avoids it by throwing Wolf back against the cage.
Krum lands a hook that snaps the head of Wolf backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krum effectively controlling the action here.
Krum swings wildly with an uppercut but Wolf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolf is trying to pull guard but Krum turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wolf tries a body shot but Krum blocks it.
Krum tries to work over Wolf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf is leaning against Krum and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Krum misses with a punch to the body.
Wolf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krum works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Krum is leaning against Wolf and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wolf.
Krum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krum lands a nice uppercut.
Krum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wolf throws an elbow that misses.
Wolf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wolf can't find room to land a body shot as Krum controls the action.
Wolf takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krum stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wolf blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krum lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wolf backwards.
Krum lands with a light punch inside.
Wolf slows down the pace here.
Wolf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Krum after a bit of a struggle.
Viktor Krum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Wolf.
Wolf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Krum lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Krum blocks a body shot from Wolf.
Krum leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krum.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krum lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Wolf pulls guard successfully.
Wolf trying to control the position.

Wolf throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Krum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolf takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wolf. Krum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krum tries to score with a low kick but Wolf moves his leg out of the way.
Krum misses the shot to the body.
Krum throws a head kick that misses.
Wolf slips under a jab from Krum.
Krum fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Krum fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wolf.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Krum. Wolf shrugs it off though.
Krum looks to throw the jab but Wolf is out of range.
Wolf throws a body punch but Krum moves out of range.
Krum lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wolf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krum moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Krum. That's going to slow Wolf down.
Wolf checks the leg kick nicely there.
Krum throws a hook but Wolf blocks it.

Wolf feints and as Krum raises his hands in defense, Wolf changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Krum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wolf.
Wolf throws a big elbow that misses.
Krum trying to control the position.
Wolf throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krum trying to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krum not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wolf scoring with punches to the head and body.
Krum trying to keep a closed guard but Wolf is proving a slippery customer.
Krum managing to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolf throws a strike but Krum rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wolf is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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

Krum got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wolf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Krum has managed to get both his arms back between Wolf's legs - danger averted.
Wolf being controlled here, momentarily.
Krum postures up.
Krum sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wolf throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wolf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Krum wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.

Wolf working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krum doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krum manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wolf can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Krum controls the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Krum showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Krum 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 Josh West scores the fight for Viktor Krum!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Viktor Krum!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Viktor Krum!

Viktor Krum wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alex Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Alkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dennis Alkofer 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!

Anderson
vs
Alkofer

170 cm
34
144 lbs
15 - 10 - 1

170 cm
36
140 lbs
18 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Alex Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dennis Alkofer!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alkofer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anderson sprawls well. Anderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alkofer gets slowly back to his feet.
Alkofer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anderson counters with a three punch combo that has Alkofer backing up. Alkofer nods at Anderson to acknowledge the strikes.
Anderson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alkofer tries for a takedown but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alex Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Alkofer.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alkofer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Anderson tries to sprawl but Alkofer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Alkofer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alkofer throwing shots but Anderson is blocking nicely.
Anderson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Alkofer is pressing down on Anderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anderson is holding on for now.
Anderson is trying to stand.
Alkofer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anderson's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Alkofer is controlling well.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.
Anderson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Anderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alkofer's guard.
Anderson is stalling in the full guard.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alkofer is looking to stand up but Anderson isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson passes Alkofer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Anderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alkofer on the ground.
Anderson is thwarting Alkofer's attempts to control the position.
Anderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Alkofer trying to control here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by Alkofer or perhaps it was just good defense by Anderson which made him look bad.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Alkofer pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Anderson gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Alkofer fails to land.
Anderson lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Dennis Alkofer has been cut.
Alkofer wants to get back to striking at distance but Anderson won't allow it.
Anderson blocks the elbow strike.
Anderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alkofer's defenses.
Anderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Alkofer looks winded!
A knee to the head by Anderson.
Anderson lands an elbow that stopped Alkofer in his tracks for a moment.
Anderson lands an elbow that stopped Alkofer in his tracks for a moment.
Anderson landing knees to the head.
Anderson landing knees to the body.
Anderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson lands a knee to the head.
Anderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Anderson leaning against his opponent.
Anderson presses Alkofer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Anderson lands a knee to the head.
Anderson has Alkofer pushed against the cage.
Alkofer tries to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling the position.
A knee to the head by Anderson.
Anderson landing knees to the head.
Anderson scores a nice knee to the body.
Anderson lands an elbow inside.
Anderson lands a knee to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson lands a nice elbow.
Anderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alkofer's defenses.

That has opened up Dennis Alkofer's cut even more.
Alkofer throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dennis Alkofer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Anderson instigates a clinch.
Alex Anderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Anderson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alkofer's face.
Anderson scores with a knee to the head.
Alkofer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson stalling against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Anderson obliges.
A short left from Anderson.
Come on Anderson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice elbow from Anderson.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Anderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alkofer is breathing heavily.
Anderson landing knees to the head.
Alkofer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Anderson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson lands a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Anderson.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Alkofer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Anderson lands a knee to the body.
Anderson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Anderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Anderson obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Anderson obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Anderson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alkofer's face.
Alkofer being controlled against the cage.
Anderson landing knees to the head.
Anderson landing knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands with a left to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Anderson obliges.
Anderson lands a knee to the body.
Anderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alkofer's defenses.
Stalling in the clinch from Anderson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Anderson scores with a knee to the head.

Alkofer is rocked!

The cut above Dennis Alkofer's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Anderson landing knees to the body.
Alkofer is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson scores with a knee to the head.
Anderson crunches a lovely knee into Alkofer's ribcage.
Anderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alkofer can do to turn this around?
Alkofer takes an elbow to the temple.
Anderson landing knees to the body.
Anderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Anderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands an elbow just above Alkofer 's eye.
Anderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Dennis Alkofer's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Anderson keeps control of Alkofer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Anderson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alkofer's face.
Anderson lands an elbow inside that Alkofer shrugs off.
Anderson controlling the action here for a moment.
Alkofer takes an elbow to the temple.
Stalling in the clinch from Anderson.
Anderson landing knees to the head.
Anderson jerks Alkofer's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Alkofer drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Anderson goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Anderson because Alkofer was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Alex Anderson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pinkynho Romeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joesph Ely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pinkynho Romeiro could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joesph Ely's chin.

Romeiro
vs
Ely

225 cm
39
80 lbs
28 - 38 - 0

176 cm
25
145 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 38 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pinkynho Romeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joesph Ely!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ely staying out of range there.
Romeiro throws a leg kick

and Ely counters with a takedown into side control.

Romeiro is rocked!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ely looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Romeiro is avoiding damage well.
Oh Romeiro is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Ely is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Romeiro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ely tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Romeiro seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Ely decides to stand back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Romeiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Romeiro misses.
Romeiro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Romeiro misses with a head kick.

Ely shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ely was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Romeiro is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ely controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ely has hold of Romeiro's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Romeiro tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Ely cranks the arm and Romeiro screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Romeiro, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Joesph Ely!
After winning the bout, Joesph Ely thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.