HFC: Fight Night 13 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rez Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anakoni Kapena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cortez comes to the cage accompanied by Can We Still Be Friends. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Cortez
vs
Kapena

185 cm
33
272 lbs
15 - 16 - 0

200 cm
26
270 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rez Cortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anakoni Kapena!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kapena ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kapena throws a big shot that misses.
Cortez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

It looks like Anakoni Kapena has been cut.
Kapena swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kapena has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kapena takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cortez lands a nice shot that snaps Kapena's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kapena misses with a combination
and Cortez comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Kapena stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Cortez is on him like rabid pit bull! Kapena slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rez Cortez!
Rez Cortez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joaquim Maria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maria comes to the cage accompanied by Kronos - Bloodtower. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Maria
vs
Hardy

193 cm
35
229 lbs
33 - 14 - 0

182 cm
27
253 lbs
8 - 4 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 33 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joaquim Maria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dan Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Hardy throws a sloppy head kick and Maria moves out of range easily.
Maria avoids the head kick by Hardy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy fails to land with a series of punches.
Hardy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maria throws the kick towards the body but Hardy avoids it.
Hardy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Maria. That one must have hurt.
A bone on bone clash there as Hardy blocks the leg kick.
Maria throws a right hand that misses
and Hardy counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maria misses with the body kick
letting Hardy counter with a right hand.
Hardy fails to land the takedown.
Hardy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maria.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy fails with the takedown.
Hardy misses with a double jab
and Maria counters with a head kick.
Hardy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maria misses with a hook.
Maria showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardy.
Maria shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A swing and a miss from Hardy.
Maria throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been told by Maria's head coaches at Facebreaker Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Maria misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Hardy.
Hardy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maria tries a head kick but it misses.
Hardy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hardy throws a sloppy head kick and Maria moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hardy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hardy throws a lazy right hand but Maria sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardy tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maria lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hardy throws a right and a left that Maria avoids nicely.
Maria gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hardy counters with a three punch combo that has Maria backing up. Maria nods at Hardy to acknowledge the strikes.
Maria avoids the head kick by Hardy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Hardy misses its intended target.
Hardy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maria counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hardy misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dan Hardy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Maria lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Maria lands with a hook. Hardy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dan Hardy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maria walks into a straight right hand from Hardy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maria misses with a looping right.
Maria throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Maria throws a body kick that misses.
Hardy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy throws a series of punches but Maria avoids them all with ease.

Maria gets caught flat footed, as Hardy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Maria is trying to keep Hardy in close.
Maria 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Dan Hardy has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Maria pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hardy misses with a double jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maria avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maria swings widly with a right hand
and Hardy counters with a head kick. That will keep Maria thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
No joy there for Hardy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hardy misses with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joaquim Maria.
I think Maria 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joaquim Maria!
An out of breath Joaquim Maria thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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FIGHT
RATING
14%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Siss Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Morrow
vs
Lee

182 cm
29
205 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

184 cm
20
215 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Red Belt
Counter fighter
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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Siss Morrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy Lee!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee looks to land a right hand but Morrow moved out of range.
Morrow lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Morrow misses with a hook.
Morrow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morrow bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lee is looking to chop away at Morrow's legs.
Morrow works Lee's body with a nice hook.
Morrow lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Morrow instigates a clinch.
Lee wants a takedown.

Lee turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lee working away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

Lee tries for a kimura but Morrow is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Lee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Morrow tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Lee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Morrow tries to get back to half guard but can't.

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

Lee tries for a kimura but Morrow is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrow is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrow is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lee asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Morrow is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Morrow is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lee is controlling him well.
You can see the frustration on Morrow's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Lee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee landing a few strikes.

Lee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lee landing a few strikes.
You can see the frustration on Morrow's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

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

Lee tries for a kimura but Morrow is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Lee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Morrow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lee on the ground.

Lee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morrow, who protects the arm well.
Morrow struggling a bit here.

Lee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morrow tries to improve position but can't.
Morrow is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lee asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Lee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morrow, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freddy Lee 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.

Morrow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lee cracks the inside of Morrow's front leg.
Morrow blocks a leg kick.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick from Lee misses.
Lee moves away from the strike by Morrow.
Morrow looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Morrow is able to avoid easily.
Lee slips a straight right by Morrow.
Morrow walks into a straight right hand from Lee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Lee walks into a straight right hand from Morrow.
Morrow catches Lee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A nice combination there by Morrow.
Morrow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lee.
Lee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morrow.
Morrow throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Morrow lands a jab.
We've been told by Morrow's head coaches at Kamehameha Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Morrow works the jab nicely.
Morrow cracks Lee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Morrow connects with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Morrow swings widly with a right hand
and Lee makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Morrow throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Siss Morrow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morrow moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Morrow listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Morrow is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Morrow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Morrow checks a leg kick nicely.
Morrow lands with a hook. Lee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Morrow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Siss Morrow is winning the standup battle so far.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Morrow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lee fails to pull guard.

Morrow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morrow.
Siss Morrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Morrow misses the target.
Morrow misses with an uppercut.

Morrow rushes Lee and presses him up against the cage.
Lee fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Siss Morrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Lee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Morrow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morrow scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Morrow does it's job there.
Lee throws a right hand that misses
and Morrow counters with a nice uppercut.

Morrow rushes Lee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Morrow.
Morrow lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards.

Morrow manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morrow connects with a nice looking jab.

Lee shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Morrow napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Morrow is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lee asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Siss Morrow dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice uppercut there from Morrow.
Morrow works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Morrow throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Morrow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A clash of legs there as Morrow blocks the low kick.
Lee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Morrow to score with a decent uppercut.
Morrow misses with a looping left.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morrow.

Morrow has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch.
Lee tries to pull guard but Morrow holds him up against the cage and eventually Lee drops back down to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow lands with a left to the head.

Morrow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morrow wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
A left lands for Morrow.
A swing and a miss from Morrow.
Morrow lands a lovely overhand right.
Morrow scores with a jab. Lee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Morrow there.

Morrow clinches up against the cage.

Morrow breaks from the clinch.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Morrow tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morrow misses with a straight left.
Lee throws a leg kick but Morrow checks it.

Morrow moves into range and clinches up with Lee.

Morrow breaks from the clinch.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morrow as he jumps to the side.
Morrow tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrow lands a nice hook to Lee's body. Lee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Morrow wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrow connects with a single shot there.
Lee lands a nice looking kick to the body. Morrow takes a step back to recover.
Lee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Morrow scores with a jab to the body.
Morrow lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morrow.
Morrow looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee scores with a nice body kick.
Lee shoots in but Morrow avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Siss Morrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Lee.
Some wild striking there from Lee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrow thows a left - swing and a miss!

Lee gets tackled into the cage by Morrow. Morrow maintains the clinch.
Morrow lands a left hand.
Morrow lands with a left to the head.
Lee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Morrow just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Morrow.
A shot in the inside from Morrow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Morrow manages to break the clinch.
Morrow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Morrow misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Siss Morrow showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Morrow 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Siss Morrow!
A relieved looking Siss Morrow thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vernon Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Koff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob Koff has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Cook
vs
Koff

181 cm
18
220 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

179 cm
25
186 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

GREEN!160

Valhalla Fight Wear
Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vernon Cook!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bob Koff!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cook clinches up against the cage.
Cook misses with a punch to the body.
Koff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cook walks away with a smile on his face. Koff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cook tries to bum rush Koff with a series of wild strikes but Koff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cook jabs Koff to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Koff takes one on the button.
Jab from Cook.
Cook scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Koff checks the leg kick.

Koff dives in and scores a takedown into Cook's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cook is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Koff trying to control the position from guard on top but Cook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koff looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koff.
Koff wants to control from the top but Cook keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koff is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Koff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Koff moves away from the strike by Cook.
Cook scores with a jab to the body.

Koff closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cook's guard.
Cook has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook keeping moving, preventing Koff from controlling successfully.
Koff won't allow Cook to sweep him here.
Koff wants to pass the guard but Cook is keeping the position.
Koff looking to sit in guard and control but Cook gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Koff looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cook puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cook is looking to stall here but Koff recovers full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koff tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Koff is looking for a triangle but Cook pushes his legs off easily.
Koff keeping moving, preventing Cook from controlling successfully.
Cook stays in close to Koff's body and controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Koff has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Cook doesn't defend quickly enough and Koff has managed to lock this one up! Can Cook escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Koff on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bob Koff!
Bob Koff is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Bob Koff 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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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Howard Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Obed Flying Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Li
vs
Flying Fox

174 cm
27
180 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

175 cm
28
193 lbs
12 - 8 - 2

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Howard Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Obed Flying Fox!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Flying Fox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Li throws an overhand right that lands on Flying Fox's shoulder, as Flying Fox tries to avoid the shot.
Li dips to his left and cracks Flying Fox with an uppercut!
Flying Fox moves out of range of the strikes.
Li is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flying Fox.
Li swinging wildly here.
Li scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Flying Fox fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Li avoids it really well and circles away.
Li lands with an overhand left.
Li displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Flying Fox.
Flying Fox takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Flying Fox.

Flying Fox is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Li is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Li wants to get back to his feet.

Flying Fox looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Flying Fox is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Li is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Li is trying to control Flying Fox's posture but Flying Fox avoids it.
Li is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Li's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Flying Fox is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Li is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Flying Fox wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Li, who protects the arm well.
Li is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Alpha Elite Private Training that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Li wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Li is defending against the submission attempts here by Flying Fox.

Flying Fox seems to be working for a kimura but Li defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li is trying to stand back up but Flying Fox is controlling him
Li wants to control the action here but instead Flying Fox manages to pass to full mount!

Flying Fox working for a submission but Li is keeping him at bay.
Flying Fox trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Flying Fox avoids the attempt from Li to control.
Li is looking to improve his position but Flying Fox isn't that keen on the idea.
Li is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Li bucks up and throws Flying Fox to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Li misses with a two punch combination.
Li pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Flying Fox has a takedown stuffed.
Howard Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Obed Flying Fox.
Li dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Li looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Li throws a body shot but no joy.
Li throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Li connects with a body shot that sends Flying Fox's belly button to the back.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flying Fox dives in for a single leg takedown but Li sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Flying Fox tries to pull guard but Li forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Li manages to break the clinch.
Li throws out a loose jab but Flying Fox uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Li throws a body shot but no joy.
Howard Li is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Li. Those never looked like landing.
Li waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flying Fox.
Li misses with a few strikes there.

Flying Fox darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Li tries to kick Flying Fox off but Flying Fox keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Flying Fox passes into side control, despite Li's attempt to control the position.

Flying Fox tries for a kimura but Li is defending well.

Flying Fox is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Li is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Flying Fox tries for a kimura but Li is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Li bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Flying Fox shoots in looking for a takedown. Li tries to sprawl out of it but Flying Fox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Li manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Howard Li is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Li misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Li does it's job there.
Flying Fox tries for a takedown but Li sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Flying Fox or perhaps it was just good defense by Li, which made it look bad.
Howard Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Obed Flying Fox.
Li scores with a hook to the body. Flying Fox takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Flying Fox misses with a takedown attempt - Li sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li lands with a nice body punch.
Flying Fox shoots in but Li avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Flying Fox is breathing heavily.
Flying Fox dodges the punch combination from Li.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flying Fox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Li lunges at Flying Fox with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Flying Fox's hand.
Li misses the shot to the body.
Flying Fox avoids the body shot from Li.
Flying Fox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Flying Fox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Li swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flying Fox goes for a double leg but Li avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Li continues to drive forward.
Flying Fox jumps guard but Li stands there with Flying Fox around his waist. Flying Fox gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Flying Fox changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Li fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Li smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Li throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Li misses with a wild combination.
Flying Fox changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Li tries to avoid it but Flying Fox manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Li to the ground. Li escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Flying Fox fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Li thows a left - swing and a miss!
A combination from Li does no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flying Fox takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circle momentarily. Li darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Li throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Li keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A looping hook to the body misses from Li. Flying Fox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flying Fox dives in and grabs Li's left leg, looking for a takedown. Li pushes down on Flying Fox's head and hops out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flying Fox has a takedown stuffed.
Flying Fox walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Li shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Flying Fox eats them both and turns towards Li to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Flying Fox drives through with a takedown into Li's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Flying Fox works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Flying Fox seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Howard Li 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Flying Fox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Li.
Horrible takedown attempt by Flying Fox or perhaps it was just good defense by Li, which made it look bad.
Li catches Flying Fox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Flying Fox is rocked!
Li fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Flying Fox out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Howard Li!
Howard Li bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Koral Creyonte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Summers has chosen Kung Fu Fighting as his entrance music. Koral Creyonte could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nathan Summers's chin.

Creyonte
vs
Summers

180 cm
30
186 lbs
20 - 13 - 1

177 cm
35
180 lbs
26 - 18 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Heisenberg

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Koral Creyonte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Summers!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Summers tries a head kick but it misses.
Creyonte buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Summers drives through with a takedown into Creyonte's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Creyonte is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Summers passes Creyonte's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Summers is trying to work for a kimura but Creyonte is defending well.

Summers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Creyonte wants to control but Summers is keeping busy.

Summers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Creyonte has managed to free his arm - good work.
Summers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Creyonte gets back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers is looking to advance position but Creyonte has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Summers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Creyonte fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Summers is looking to improve his position but Creyonte isn't that keen on the idea.
Summers in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Creyonte controlling the position easily from mount.
Summers sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Creyonte working Summers over with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Creyonte uses his free foot to push down on Summers's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Summers.
Creyonte tries to control but Summers wriggling away.
Creyonte breaks from Summers's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Creyonte! Summers is hurt baaadly! Creyonte is firing away with more strikes - Summers is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koral Creyonte!
Koral Creyonte decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Nathan Summers stepped up to the mic, saying 'Cmon niggas, you know I'm better.'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Moraes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hart comes to the cage accompanied by Hide Your Tears. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Hart
vs
Moraes

180 cm
34
177 lbs
13 - 15 - 0

180 cm
21
183 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
Good gas tank

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)
Sparta Fightware

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 13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sergio Moraes!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hart shoots in for a takedown but Moraes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Daniel Hart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hart closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hart takes an elbow to the temple.

Moraes gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Moraes controlling the action here.
Hart is looking for a sweep. Moraes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moraes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hart is trying to get back to full guard.
Moraes wants to free his trapped foot but Hart is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Moraes keeps trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Hart closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Moraes did well to prevent Hart getting side control.
Hart wants to take a breather but Moraes is having none of it.
Moraes is looking for a sweep. Hart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hart throwing shots but Moraes is blocking nicely.
Moraes is looking to control Hart's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moraes avoid being mounted?

Moraes is defending against the submission attempts here by Hart.
Hart scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moraes wants to improve his position but Hart is controlling well.

Hart looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Hart is trying to work for a kimura but Moraes is defending well.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Moraes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Hart avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart 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.

Moraes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hart looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hart looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hart!
Hart lands some shots froms side control.
Moraes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hart trying to control the action but Moraes is working from the bottom.

Hart is trying to work for a kimura but Moraes is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Daniel Hart will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Moraes connects with the punch.

Moraes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hart has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Moraes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Moraes gets underhooks to prevent Hart's takedown attempt.

Moraes gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Moraes looking to pass the guard.

Hart had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moraes defends it easily.
Moraes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moraes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hart wants to stand up but Moraes is controlling him.
Moraes wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving.
Hart looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Moraes puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Moraes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Moraes stops Hart from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Moraes is working for a kimura but Hart is defending it quite comfortably.
Moraes is looking to take a break and control but Hart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hart tries to roll over but Moraes keeps him under control.
Hart wants to control but Moraes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sergio Moraes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hart looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moraes is trying to control. Hart wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Hart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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

Hart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moraes wants to take a breather but Hart is having none of it.
Hart wants to improve his position but Moraes is controlling well.
Hart is refusing to be controlled, as Moraes sits in half guard.
Hart is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hart is not content to let Moraes control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Moraes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Horrible takedown attempt by Hart or perhaps it was just good defense by Moraes, which made it look bad.
Moraes tries to clinch but Hart moves out of range.
Hart throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moraes's waist but Moraes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hart off to one side.
Moraes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hart circles away from the clinch attempt.

Moraes tries to keep at a distance but Hart has taken the fight into the clinch.
Moraes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Moraes blocks an elbow strike.
Moraes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hart is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Moraes is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Hart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moraes working Hart over with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moraes lands a nice knee to the body.
Moraes lands an elbow just above Hart 's eye.
Moraes gets through Hart's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Moraes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Moraes has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hart regains guard immediately.
Moraes tries to free his leg and advance position but Hart is retaining full guard.
Moraes is stalling in the full guard.
Moraes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hart pulls Moraes in to control the position.
Hart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Daniel Hart just wasn't active enough.
Hart misses with a head kick.
Moraes has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hart is landing a low percentage of strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Moraes closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hart is trying to break the clinch but Moraes has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hart tries a knee to the head but Moraes blocks it.
Moraes is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Moraes gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Moraes trying to control the action but Hart is working from the bottom.

Moraes is looking for a kimura but Hart is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moraes to get the leverage.
Hart works his way to full guard. Good work.

Hart has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moraes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moraes looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moraes trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom.
Hart controls Moraes momentarily but Moraes frees himself.
Moraes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hart keeping moving, preventing Moraes from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Sergio Moraes hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Moraes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Hart bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hart scoring with punches and elbows.
Hart is putting a hurting on Moraes here, landing some big shots from side control.

Hart working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moraes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hart wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Moraes!
An out of breath Sergio Moraes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.