HFC Challengers 39 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Del Rio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richy Rich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Rio comes to the cage accompanied by Requiem for a dream. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Del Rio
vs
Rich

197 cm
35
200 lbs
9 - 19 - 1

185 cm
27
186 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 9 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alberto Del Rio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richy Rich!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Rich with that takedown attempt.
Rich shoots for a takedown but Del Rio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Del Rio lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Del Rio pushes Rich up against the cage in a clinch.
Rich fails to pull guard.
Alberto Del Rio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richy Rich.
Del Rio has Rich pushed against the cage.
Del Rio is leaning against Rich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Del Rio lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

Del Rio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rich, pushing him back against the cage.
Del Rio tries to land a knee to the head but Rich blocks with his arms.

Del Rio breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Rio pulls out of a head kick attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Del Rio throws a knee to the head but misses.

Del Rio turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Del Rio manages to end up in side control.
Rich is trying to get back to half guard.
Rich regains half guard.
Rich is doing well to control the position and prevent Del Rio from advancing to side control.
Rich is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio wants to take a breather but Rich is having none of it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Del Rio wants to free his trapped foot but Rich is holding on for dear life with his legs.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rich walks into a left hand.

Del Rio shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rich napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio wants to stand but Rich has his arm trapped.
Rich sneaks back into half guard.
Del Rio tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Rich.
Del Rio trying to control from half guard but Rich is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Del Rio is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Del Rio darts in and clinches Rich up against the cage.
Del Rio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rich backwards.
Rich looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Del Rio taking a breather.

Del Rio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rich fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Del Rio avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Del Rio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Del Rio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Del Rio drives through and clinches with Rich against the cage.

Del Rio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rich tries for a takedown but Del Rio circles away easily
and Rich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alberto Del Rio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richy Rich.

Del Rio rushes Rich and presses him up against the cage.
Del Rio lands with a light punch inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Rio controlling the action here for a moment.
Del Rio stalling against the cage.

Del Rio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rich shoots in for a takedown but Del Rio shows good takedown defense.
Rich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Del Rio holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Del Rio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rich.
Rich is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Del Rio to keep the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rich is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Del Rio to keep the fight standing.
Rich blocks an elbow strike.
Rich trying to control the position but instead, Del Rio has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rich into the cage.
Del Rio lands a hook that snaps the head of Rich backwards.

Del Rio decides to pull guard.
Rich trying to control but Del Rio is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Rio is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rich is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rich throws an elbow that misses. Del Rio uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rich's guard. Nice move by Del Rio!

Del Rio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rich trying to control the position.
Del Rio tries to stand but Rich is controlling from the bottom.
Rich is adopting a defensive guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Del Rio wants to get up but he can't break Rich's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rich looking for a sweep. Not yet Rich, not yet.
Rich has a closed guard, preventing Del Rio from standing up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Del Rio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rich swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Del Rio moves into range and clinches up with Rich.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alberto Del Rio dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Rich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Del Rio as he jumps to the side.
Rich is trying hard to land a takedown here. Del Rio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Del Rio wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Del Rio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rich fails with the takedown
and Del Rio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alberto Del Rio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richy Rich.
Rich throws a left and a right that both miss

and Del Rio counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Del Rio.
Del Rio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Del Rio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rich changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Del Rio tries to avoid it but Rich manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Del Rio to the ground. Del Rio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Del Rio is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Del Rio lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Del Rio lands a high kick!

Del Rio drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Del Rio decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rich, up you get!

Del Rio closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Del Rio.
A short left from Del Rio.
Come on Del Rio - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

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

Del Rio shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Del Rio tries to stand and escape but Rich is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rich is looking to improve his position.
Del Rio is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Rich wants to improve his position but Del Rio is controlling well.
Del Rio wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio winds up and cracks Rich with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Del Rio wants to pass to mount but Rich is defending the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rich trying to control here.
Del Rio wants to stand up but Rich manages to regain full guard.
Alberto Del Rio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Del Rio wants to stand but Rich is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rich looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Del Rio as he jumps to the side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rich doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Del Rio holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Richy Rich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alberto Del Rio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Del Rio prevents the takedown attempt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:24
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:24
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alberto Del Rio!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michael Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crawford comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West- New Slave. Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Crawford
vs
Subestime O Palmeiras

150 cm
30
135 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

162 cm
29
135 lbs
15 - 23 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Determined

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Crawford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Palmeiras fails with a takedown attempt.

Crawford shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Crawford throwing shots but O Palmeiras is blocking nicely.
Crawford lands strikes from half guard.
O Palmeiras is trying to stand up here but Crawford is controlling him well.

Crawford is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

O Palmeiras has one foot on Crawford's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
O Palmeiras fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Crawford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Crawford tries to work over O Palmeiras's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crawford tries for a takedown but O Palmeiras manages to get underhooks.
O Palmeiras lands with a left to the head.
O Palmeiras lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crawford or not.
Crawford just leaning against O Palmeiras, taking a breather.
O Palmeiras tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Crawford has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by O Palmeiras after a bit of a struggle.
Crawford wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Crawford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Palmeiras is trying to pull guard but Crawford turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

O Palmeiras ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. O Palmeiras no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
O Palmeiras working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crawford.

O Palmeiras has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crawford can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Crawford prevents O Palmeiras from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Palmeiras looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crawford is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Crawford's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Crawford stopping the sweep attempt from O Palmeiras.
O Palmeiras 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.
Crawford advances to half guard.
O Palmeiras preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Crawford working O Palmeiras over with strikes.
Crawford working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

O Palmeiras is rocked!

It looks like Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras has been cut.

Crawford seems to be working for a kimura but O Palmeiras defends the submission attempt.
O Palmeiras is still in real trouble! Can Crawford finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crawford thows a huge punch but O Palmeiras dodges it nicely.
O Palmeiras seems to have recovered his senses.
Crawford looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Palmeiras on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Crawford thows a huge punch but O Palmeiras dodges it nicely.
Crawford not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
O Palmeiras is refusing to be controlled, as Crawford sits in half guard.
Crawford is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Crawford thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
O Palmeiras has hold of Crawford's hands but Crawford slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
O Palmeiras taking some punishment here, with Crawford in his half guard.
Crawford looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Palmeiras is pressing down on Crawford's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Crawford loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crawford lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
O Palmeiras tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crawford advances position into side control!

Crawford is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, O Palmeiras has escaped the position, nice work there.
Crawford is working O Palmeiras over with some ground and pound from side control.
O Palmeiras has one of Crawford's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
O Palmeiras taking punishment in the form of punches.

The cut above Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
O Palmeiras wants to get back to his feet but Crawford drags him back down.
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!
O Palmeiras manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Crawford is working for a kimura but O Palmeiras is defending it quite comfortably.
O Palmeiras tries to kick Crawford off but Crawford keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Crawford dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

O Palmeiras fakes the leg kick and cracks Crawford in the body.
Sloppy strikes from O Palmeiras. Those never looked like landing.
Crawford throws a big counter combination but O Palmeiras scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
O Palmeiras misses with a takedown
and Crawford counters with a nice body shot.
O Palmeiras misses with a takedown attempt
and Crawford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Michael Crawford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Palmeiras will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Crawford tries to counter by clinching up but O Palmeiras breaks away and moves out of range.
Michael Crawford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras.

O Palmeiras closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

O Palmeiras breaks the clinch.

Crawford looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Crawford postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Michael Crawford!
Michael Crawford took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Kemists ↑ 5x160Q for their support in the buildup to the fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yes no (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Reid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yes no has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

no
vs
Reid

150 cm
25
300 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

189 cm
18
282 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very flexible

GREEN!160

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yes no!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Reid!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

no gets caught napping as Reid dives in and scores a takedown. no manages to retain guard.
no tries to strike from the bottom.
Reid trying to control the position from guard on top but no is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reid won't allow no to sweep him here.
Reid wants to pass the guard but no is keeping the position.
Reid has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Weed Nation. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Reid trying to control the position from guard on top but no is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
no is trying to control the position but Reid postures up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

no dives in and scores a takedown into Reid's guard.
Reid wants to control the position but no says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
no wants to stand up but Reid has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Reid looking for submissions off his back.
Reid wants to control but no is keeping busy.

no is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Reid is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
no really is a fat lump.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reid desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Reid gets back to full guard.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reid trying to control the position.
Reid looking for a sweep. Not yet Reid, not yet.
no sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reid's guard.
Reid wants to control but no is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Reid is looking for a sweep. no is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
no looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reid fails to land the takedown.
no avoids the body shot from Reid.

no feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Reid has his foot on no's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. no works his way back into a safe position though.
no might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Reid is trying to hold no in close to prevent damage but no has managed to pass into half guard.
no missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
no is looking to take a break and control but Reid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
no wants to stand but Reid has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yes no 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.

Nice takedown defense from no. No joy for Reid on that attempt.

no feints and as Reid raises his hands in defense, no changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
no trying to control but Reid is working from the bottom.
no is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

no got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reid has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, no has managed to get both his arms back between Reid's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
no looking to pass the guard.
no is pushing down on Reid's leg trying to pass to half guard. Reid is fighting to maintain full guard but no has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid tries to get to full guard but no has control of the leg.
Reid trying to control here.
Reid is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but no is staying active.

no seems to be looking for submissions.
no is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reid can do to turn this around?

Reid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, no seems content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reid is looking for a sweep. no is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yes no is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reid fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reid changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. no tries to avoid it but Reid manages to keep hold of a leg and drag no to the ground. no escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
no tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Reid manages to circle out of the way.
Yes no has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Reid.
Reid shoots in but no luck this time.
Reid is breathing heavily.
Reid with a lazy takedown attempt

and no counters with a single leg into guard. Reid didn't expect that.
no is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
no slips nicely into half guard.
no performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reid is looking for a sweep. no is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
no trying to control from half guard but Reid is working away.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
no has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Reid in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
no lands a nice shot to the head.
no controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reid regains half guard.
Yes no overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reid tries to get to full guard but no has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yes no dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Reid shoots in but no luck this time.
no cracks Reid with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
no stuffs the takedown.

no dives in and scores a takedown into Reid's guard.

Reid had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. no defends it easily.
no controls from within his opponent's guard.
Reid has a closed guard, preventing no from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
no wants to pass the guard but Reid is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid is trying to control the position from the bottom.
no wants to control from the top but Reid keeps moving.
no passes into half guard.
Reid is looking for a sweep. no is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

no is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
no is nestled in close to Reid, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Reid tries to roll over but no keeps him under control.
Reid slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
no forces his way into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
no is looking to pass Reid's guard but actually Reid recovers to full guard.

Reid is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
no wants to control from the top but Reid keeps moving.
no has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
no is looking to stand up but Reid won't let him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
no defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reid.
no half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Yes no has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Reid.
no leaves Reid with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Reid takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
no stuffs the takedown attempt from Reid. Reid gets slowly back to his feet.

no darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
no perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
no is keen to just control but Reid is a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yes no showed his dominance in that final round.
Well no has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yes no!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Saleem Al Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abe Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Khan comes to the cage accompanied by Three Days Grace - Scared. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Al Khan
vs
Cain

182 cm
21
181 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
28
185 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 Los Angeles, Saleem Al Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abe Cain!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cain feints and then cracks Al Khan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Al Khan down.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cain or perhaps it was just good defense by Al Khan, which made it look bad.
Al Khan feinted with a counter takedown.

Cain drops Al Khan with a beautiful combination! Al Khan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cain is looking for the KO!

Al Khan is rocked!
Cain has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Al Khan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cain pinned against the cage. Cain gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Abe Cain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cain throws a sloppy head kick and Al Khan moves out of range easily.
Al Khan tries to counter with a takedown but Cain is quick to defend against it.
Al Khan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Al Khan shoots in for a takedown but Cain shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And Cain responds with a good body kick, but Al Khan manages to step out the way in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cain throws a sloppy head kick and Al Khan moves out of range easily.
Al Khan attempts a counter takedown but Cain avoids it well and moves away.
Cain tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Khan feinted with a counter takedown.
Cain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Khan misses with a kick to the body.
Cain throws a push kick but Al Khan slaps the foot to one side.
Al Khan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Cain moves into the clinch successfully.
Al Khan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cain pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saleem Al Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cain fails with a takedown attempt.
Cain wants to clinch up but Al Khan keeps it at a distance.
Cain misses with a kick to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cain.
Cain doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Al Khan counters with a shoot takedown. Cain fights it but they end up in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Khan controlling from the top position.
Cain is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Al Khan wants to pass the guard but Cain is keeping the position.

Al Khan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cain manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Al Khan has Cain in his guard.

Al Khan has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Cain should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Al Khan has tightened it up now! Cain should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Saleem Al Khan!
Saleem Al Khan looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I am the freedom fighter, I'll fight for my people until death, and represent my land everywhere I go, look out for me!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edu Fola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Brandon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Catch Em By Surprise. 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.

Fola
vs
Brandon

173 cm
24
165 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

170 cm
23
164 lbs
3 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edu Fola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Brandon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fola throws a body kick that misses.
Fola throws a chopping leg kick but Brandon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brandon.
Brandon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fola.
Fola dodges the punch combination from Brandon.
Fola fires out a quick counter leg kick but Brandon just manages to avoid it.
Fola tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Brandon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fola throws a quick counter kick to the body but Brandon avoids it.
Fola misses with a kick to the body

and Brandon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Brandon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Fola misses.

Fola drops Brandon with a beautiful combination! Brandon stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fola is looking for the KO!

Brandon is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fola throws a shot from downtown. Brandon moves away and avoids it.
Brandon is still on wobbly legs! Can Fola finish him?

Brandon gets a clinch.
Brandon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fola up against the cage.
Brandon seems to have recovered his senses.
Brandon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fola avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fola prevents a body shot from Brandon.

Brandon decides to pull guard.

Fola stands up from Brandon's guard - Fola perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fola has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fola throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brandon counters with a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Brandon.
Nice body kick there by Fola.
Brandon lands with an overhand left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fola tries to work over Brandon's front leg with a kick but Brandon checks it.
Fola misses with a low kick as Brandon jumps back.
Fola looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fola throws a leg kick but Brandon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brandon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fola misses the jab.
Brandon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fola will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brandon counters with a body kick.
Brandon avoids a kick to the body.
Fola throws a lazy uppercut
and Brandon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fola throws out a leg kick but Brandon moves out of range and Fola only half commits.
Brandon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brandon has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fola throws a wild body kick that Brandon sees coming a mile off.
Fola throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Brandon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fola misses with a leg kick
and Brandon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fola.

Brandon moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Brandon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Brandon breaks from the clinch.
Fola misses with a kick to the body
and Brandon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fola misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fola takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fola is looking to land body kicks.
Fola lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Edu Fola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brandon checks a low kick from Fola.

Brandon clinches up with Fola and pushes him back against the cage.
Fola has had enough of the clinch but Brandon keeps him there for the moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Brandon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fola uses from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fola gets to his feet. Brandon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Brandon checks a leg kick.
Fola tries to land a body kick
and Brandon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fola takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brandon moves out of range of the body kick from Fola.
Fola throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brandon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fola tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brandon is able to avoid easily.
Brandon lands a glancing blow to the side of Fola's head.

Fola is rocked!
Fola throws a poor cross that misses
and Brandon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oh Fola is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brandon throws a monster overhand right that drops Fola! Brandon follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenny Brandon!
During a confident post fight interview, Kenny Brandon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Thorpe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thorpe is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tom Sawyer by Rush. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Reed
vs
Thorpe

195 cm
25
272 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

200 cm
36
272 lbs
18 - 22 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent 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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scott Thorpe!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed tries to clinch there but Thorpe circles away.
Reed feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thorpe's calf.
Reed looks to land a right hand but Thorpe moved out of range.
Reed is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

It looks like Scott Thorpe has been cut.
Thorpe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reed to score with a decent uppercut.
Thorpe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Reed tries to clinch

and Thorpe counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Reed gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reed is on top in guard.

We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed tries to stand but Thorpe is controlling from the bottom.
Thorpe has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Power Plant. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Reed working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thorpe is looking to stand up but Reed isn't so interested in that idea.
Reed has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorpe keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Thorpe keeping full guard, as Reed tries to pass.
Thorpe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Reed postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Reed prevents Thorpe from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reed accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thorpe wants to stand but Reed is controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Reed forces his way into half guard.
Reed thows a huge punch but Thorpe dodges it nicely.
Reed throwing shots but Thorpe is blocking nicely.
Reed wants to stand up but Thorpe has a hold of him and won't allow it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thorpe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reed's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thorpe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reed scrambles back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thorpe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thorpe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reed on the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Reed. Those never looked like landing.
Thorpe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reed.
Thorpe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reed.
Thorpe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reed.
Thorpe circles away from the clinch attempt
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Thorpe counters with a straight right hand.
Reed throws a leg kick
and Thorpe counters with a big right hand! Oh Reed is in trouble here! Thorpe follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Thorpe!
As Scott Thorpe got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Boom goes the Dynamite!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ron Dogg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dogg comes to the cage accompanied by Kickstart My Heart. The crowd seem to be enjoying Barnett's choice of entrance music: "Get Down" by Nas. Omar Barnett will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Dogg
vs
Barnett

166 cm
24
160 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

178 cm
27
155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ron Dogg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Omar Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dogg closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barnett to the mat! Barnett manages to get full guard.
Dogg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barnett holds on and takes a little breather.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dogg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dogg preventing the sweep.
Dogg wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
Barnett keeping full guard, as Dogg tries to pass.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dogg manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Barnett on his heels. He'll look to pass Barnett's guard now, I'm sure.

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

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett works over Dogg with some ground and pound from guard.
Barnett postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dogg is pulling down on Barnett's head to control his posture.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ron Dogg!
A victorious Ron Dogg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Albert Waldbauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Waldbauer
vs
Miller

178 cm
29
162 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

175 cm
26
164 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Albert Waldbauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Miller!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waldbauer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Miller with the counter takedown but Waldbauer avoids it easily.
Waldbauer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Miller counters with a shoot takedown. Waldbauer fights it but they end up in guard.
Waldbauer keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass.
Waldbauer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miller.
Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but Waldbauer is retaining full guard.
Miller prevents Waldbauer from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller trying to control but Waldbauer is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Miller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Waldbauer keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.

Miller drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Waldbauer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Miller has Waldbauer in his guard.

Miller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Miller!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jer Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bear's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Good Times. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Bear
vs
Carwin

200 cm
23
275 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

190 cm
28
270 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good exchange - Bear coming out on top.
Bear dodges the punch combination from Carwin.
Carwin misses with a series of wild punches.
Carwin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bear throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carwin misses with a straight left.
We've been hearing reports that Bear has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Carwin misses with a body kick.
Carwin swats away the attempt to clinch by Bear.
Carwin shapes to counter with a head kick.
Carwin scores with a decent looking hook.

It looks like Jer Bear has been cut.
Jab by Carwin.
Bear is looking to clinch but Carwin is avoiding it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Carwin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bear lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Carwin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Bear.
No joy there for Carwin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bear moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jer Bear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bear scores with a decent looking hook.
Bear throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carwin is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bear is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A punch combination from Carwin misses.
Bear lands with an overhand left.
Bear feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Carwins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bear with a jab.
Carwin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carwin throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carwin is looking to slow Bear down with leg kicks.
Bear is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

Bear pushes Carwin up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Bear breaks the clinch.
Carwin lands with a good body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear scores with a jab.
Carwin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Carwin tries a low kick but Bear avoids it.
Bear throws a series of punches but Carwin moves out of range.
A left and a right from Bear both land. Nice combination.
Carwin connects with a solid leg kick.
Bear is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Carwin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big left from Bear misses.
Carwin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Both fighters circling a little - Bear finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bear lands with a shot to the body.
Carwin dodges the punch combination from Bear.
Carwin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bear dodges the punch combination from Carwin.
Bear throws a combination. Carwin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carwin was well out of range. Poor timing from Bear.
Carwin circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carwin! But no joy.
Bear punishes Carwin's body with a nice straight punch.
Carwin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carwin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bear has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Carwin looks winded!
Bear darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Carwin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bear cracks Carwin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bear works the jab nicely.

Carwin is rocked!
Carwin is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Bear doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Carwin crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Carwin's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jer Bear!
Our winner, Jer Bear, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Howard Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rage Kootz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Li
vs
Kootz

174 cm
28
180 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

183 cm
31
185 lbs
15 - 15 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

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 - 9 - 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 15 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rage Kootz!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Oooooh!!! Li has knocked Kootz down with a huge combo! Li steps away and waves a wobbly Kootz back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Kootz is rocked!

It looks like Rage Kootz has been cut.
Li misses with a combination
and Kootz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Li's knee momentarily.
Kootz is still on wobbly legs! Can Li finish him?
Kootz blocks a head kick by Li.
Kootz defending well as Li loads up on a big left hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kootz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Li has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Li and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Li moves out of range as Kootz strikes.
Kootz seems to have recovered his senses.
Li looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Li misses with a leg kick
and Kootz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kootz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Li backing away here, and Kootz unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Li throws a jab but it's blocked by Kootz.
Kootz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Li looks for the body kick but Kootz saw that one coming.
Kootz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Li lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kootz circles away quickly and effectively.
Li misses with a right hand
and Kootz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Li misses with a wild combination.
Li swings for the body but Kootz moves out of range.
Li has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kootz finds it's way round the side to connect with Li's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Li steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kootz.
Li throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Li takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Li throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kootz.
Kootz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab by Kootz.
Li on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Li throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kootz! But no joy.
Kootz moves out of range of the body kick.
Kootz moves out of range of the body kick.
Kootz throws a big counter head kick but Li avoids it with no problem.
Howard Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kootz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Li throws an overhand right that lands on Kootz's shoulder, as Kootz tries to avoid the shot.
Kootz scores with a hook.
Li looks to score with a jab to the body but Kootz is just out of range.
Kootz ducks under a wild hook from Li.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kootz counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kootz moves out of range as Li strikes.
Li tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Kootz.
Li bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kootz's head backwards.
Kootz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Li feinted with a counter takedown.
Li swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kootz counters with a left to the body.
Kootz misses with a head kick.
Li paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kootz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Li takes a swing at Kootz's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Kootz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kootz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Li.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li scores with a shot to the body.
Li throws a right and a left that both miss.
Li just misses with a punch to the body.
Li fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kootz feints a counter leg kick.
Li cracks Kootz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Li swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kootz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Li lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kootz looks up at the clock. Bad move! Li lands a right hand from hell, dropping Kootz. Li pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Howard Li!
In his post fight interview, Howard Li started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.