UPF Wednesday Night Fights 7 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hammer Hands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yazhobhash Ixuctu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hands comes to the cage accompanied by Triumph by:Wu Tang Clan. Hammer Hands could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Yazhobhash Ixuctu's chin.

Hands
vs
Ixuctu

176 cm
21
170 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

185 cm
26
160 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hammer Hands!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yazhobhash Ixuctu!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hands has Ixuctu up against the cage in a clinch.
Ixuctu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ixuctu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ixuctu is trying to force a seperation but Hands has the dominant position.
Ixuctu can't break the clinch.
Ixuctu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hands working Ixuctu over with knees to the body.
Hands definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ixuctu lands an uppercut.
Ixuctu wants to break free but Hands has control.
Ixuctu tries to break free but Hands pushes him back against the cage.
Ixuctu avoids the elbow strike from Hands, against the cage.
Hands has Ixuctu pressed against the cage, preventing Ixuctu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hands is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ixuctu is defending well for now.
Hands tries to land knees in the clinch but Ixuctu avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ixuctu takes a shot to the head.
Hands wants to take the fight to the mat but Ixuctu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hands tries to work over Ixuctu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hands prevents Ixuctu from breaking the clinch.

Hands pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hands gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ixuctu.
A head kick from Hands lands but Ixuctu takes it in his stride.
Hands tries to move into range but Ixuctu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

It looks like Hammer Hands has been cut.
Hands shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Hands backs off Ixuctu throws a huge counter combo but Hands manages to avoid it all.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hands looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice takedown defense from Ixuctu. No joy for Hands on that attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ixuctu! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hammer Hands. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hands closes the distance but Ixuctu moves to the side
and Ixuctu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hands lands with a kick to the temple. Ixuctu shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ixuctu scores with a jab to the body.
Hands dives in and grabs Ixuctu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ixuctu pushes down on Hands's head and hops out.
Ixuctu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Ixuctu moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hands misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ixuctu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ixuctu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hands swings wildly with an uppercut but Ixuctu uses good head movement to avoid it.

Hands gets control of Ixuctu's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hands will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

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

Hands is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ixuctu defends well.
Ixuctu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ixuctu wants to get up but he can't break Hands's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hands is on top in guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hands slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ixuctu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hands.
Hands has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ixuctu!
Ixuctu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hands. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ixuctu is squirming around, avoiding Hands's attempts to control the action.
Ixuctu wants to hold on but Hands pushes him away.

Hands working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ixuctu avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hammer Hands dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hammer Hands's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hands shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ixuctu as he jumps to the side.
Ixuctu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hands is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ixuctu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hands pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ixuctu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hands shoots in and drives through. Ixuctu sprawls well.
It seemed like Ixuctu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hammer Hands. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hands shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ixuctu as he avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hands shoots in looking for a takedown but Ixuctu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hands's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A cross from Ixuctu lands.

Hands is rocked!
Hands throws a sloppy head kick and Ixuctu moves out of range easily.
Ixuctu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oh Hands is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ixuctu drops Hands with a naaaaasty hook - Hands is in real trouble here! Ixuctu dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yazhobhash Ixuctu!
Hammer Hands was interviewed post fight and said 'The better fighter won tonight. I give respect!!! I'm looking for a rematch!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cole Ohmsford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Monza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monza has chosen Enae Volare Mezzo as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ohmsford
vs
Monza

188 cm
20
192 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

182 cm
25
198 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

GREEN!160

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cole Ohmsford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hector Monza!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Monza changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ohmsford looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ohmsford taking a bit of punishment here - Monza scoring with strikes.
Monza working the ground and pound.
Ohmsford is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Monza is controlling him well.
You can see the frustration on Ohmsford's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ohmsford pushes Monza away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Monza gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Monza tries to advance to mount but Ohmsford denies him.
Monza landing strikes.
Monza working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Ohmsford is rocked!
Monza is chipping away with strikes.
Oh Ohmsford is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Monza lands a strong strike to the head of Ohmsford. That's dazed him! Monza looking to finish here. Ohmsford is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Monza lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Monza!
Hector Monza made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I want to thank my fans and my sponsor Green! 160 for believing in me. This win was for you!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Lukobele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clearence Clearwater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeremy Lukobele has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lukobele
vs
Clearwater

170 cm
24
153 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
154 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeremy Lukobele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Clearence Clearwater!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lukobele misses with a double jab
and Clearwater makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lukobele throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clearwater throws a big counter head kick but Lukobele avoids it with no problem.

Clearwater clinches up against the cage.
Clearwater's coach down at Fokai Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Clearwater's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

Clearwater breaks from the clinch.
Clearwater takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Lukobele backs off Clearwater throws a huge counter combo but Lukobele manages to avoid it all.

Clearwater moves into the clinch.
Lukobele has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Lukobele breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Clearwater gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Clearwater breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lukobele throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lukobele lands with a slapping head kick.
Jeremy Lukobele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Lukobele. No joy for Clearwater on that attempt.
Lukobele throws a lazy head kick
and Clearwater counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lukobele swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clearwater counters with a nice body kick.
Lukobele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lukobele throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lukobele throws a head kick but Clearwater moves out of range.
Clearwater fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lukobele.
We've been told by Lukobele's head coaches at Cozad MMA Helsinki that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Lukobele closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lukobele scores a nice knee to the body.
Lukobele is trying to break the clinch but Clearwater is controlling him.
Lukobele can't break the clinch.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clearwater dives in and grabs Lukobele's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lukobele pushes down on Clearwater's head and hops out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Clearwater closes the distance and clinches.
Lukobele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Clearwater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lukobele looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clearwater circles away from the clinch attempt
and Clearwater counters with a series of strikes. Lukobele will be more careful next time no doubt.

Clearwater pushes Lukobele up against the cage in a clinch.
Lukobele working hard to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Lukobele - that landed with a thud.

Lukobele breaks from the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lukobele.
Lukobele thumps Clearwater with a low kick.
Lukobele throws a head kick but Clearwater moves out of range.
Clearwater looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jeremy Lukobele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clearence Clearwater.
Lukobele is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clearwater! But no joy.

Lukobele gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lukobele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lukobele will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lukobele connects with a high kick.
Lukobele throws a low kick but it's checked well by Clearwater.
Lukobele throws a low kick but Clearwater avoids it.
Clearwater looks for a takedown but Lukobele sprawls well.
Lukobele misses with a head kick.
Lukobele throws a head kick that misses
and Clearwater counters with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Clearwater clinches up against the cage.
Clearwater keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lukobele's efforts to push away.
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 Jeremy Lukobele will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Lukobele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clearwater paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lukobele misses with a leg kick
and Clearwater counters with a stiff right hand.
Lukobele tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clearwater swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clearwater throws a counter combo.
Lukobele lands with a kick to the ribs.

Lukobele darts in and clinches Clearwater up against the cage.
Lukobele is looking to break free of the clinch but Clearwater has double underhooks.
Clearwater working Lukobele over with knees to the body.
Clearwater tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lukobele just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clearwater wants a takedown but no success here.
Lukobele lands an uppercut.
Clearwater being controlled against the cage.
Clearwater stalling in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukobele is trying to break the clinch but Clearwater is controlling him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lukobele content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Clearwater misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lukobele.
Clearwater misses with an elbow strike.

Lukobele breaks the clinch.
Lukobele scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lukobele throws a leg kick which misses Clearwater's front leg but catches the back leg as Clearwater tries to avoid it.
Jeremy Lukobele is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Clearwater gets a clinch.
Clearwater has Lukobele pressed against the cage, preventing Lukobele from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Clearwater breaks the clinch.

Clearwater gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lukobele is trying to break free.

Clearwater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lukobele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clearwater paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clearwater is looking for the big counter here.
Lukobele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clearwater throws a counter combo.

Clearwater darts in and clinches Lukobele up against the cage.

Lukobele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lukobele scores with a push kick.
Jeremy Lukobele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lukobele looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lukobele throws a head kick that misses.

Clearwater moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clearwater misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lukobele.
Lukobele wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Clearwater breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lukobele moves in looking to clinch but Clearwater pushes him off.
Lukobele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lukobele tries to bum rush Clearwater with a series of wild strikes but Clearwater uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clearwater tries to clinch but Lukobele moves out of range.

Clearwater darts in and clinches Lukobele up against the cage.
Lukobele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lukobele is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lukobele has had enough of the clinch but Clearwater keeps him there for the moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Clearwater takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lukobele escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clearwater misses with a wild body shot.
Lukobele throws a leg kick but Clearwater checks it.
Lukobele pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Clearwater steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lukobele tries to land a leg kick but Clearwater saw it coming and moves away.
Lukobele tries to clinch but Clearwater is having none of it.

Clearwater instigates a clinch.

Clearwater pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clearwater tries to clinch there but Lukobele circles away.

Lukobele has closed the distance and engaged Clearwater in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jeremy Lukobele will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Clearwater rushes Lukobele and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lukobele connects with a knee to the head.
Clearwater prevents Lukobele from breaking the clinch.
Lukobele blocks an elbow strike from Clearwater.
Lukobele wants to break free but Clearwater has control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clearwater has Lukobele pressed against the cage, preventing Lukobele from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lukobele is looking to break free of the clinch but Clearwater has double underhooks.
Knees to the body from Clearwater.
Lukobele working hard to break the clinch.

Clearwater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clearwater avoids the head kick by Lukobele.

Lukobele tries to keep at a distance but Clearwater has taken the fight into the clinch.
Clearwater stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Clearwater breaks from the clinch.

Lukobele lands a big head kick that sends Clearwater tumbling to the mat! Lukobele takes a step backwards and waves Clearwater back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Clearwater is rocked!
Lukobele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clearwater is still on wobbly legs! Can Lukobele finish him?
Lukobele throws a head kick that misses.
Lukobele closes the distance but Clearwater moves to the side
and Clearwater counters with a two punch combo.
Lukobele throws a body kick that misses
and Clearwater counters with a two punch combo.
Clearwater seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clearwater blocks a head kick by Lukobele.
As Lukobele backs off Clearwater throws a huge counter combo but Lukobele manages to avoid it all.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lukobele tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Clearwater counters with a solid body kick.
Lukobele is looking to clinch but Clearwater is avoiding it.
Clearwater avoids the head kick by Lukobele.
Lukobele looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lukobele fails with an attempt to clinch.
A low kick from Lukobele is predictable there
and Clearwater counters with a left and a right that stings Lukobele.
Clearence Clearwater has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A lazy body kick from Lukobele
and Clearwater counters with a nice uppercut.

Clearwater has managed to clinch.
Lukobele is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lukobele struggles to land a body shot inside as Clearwater controls his hands.

Clearwater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lukobele misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Lukobele.
Lukobele throws a lazy head kick
and Clearwater counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukobele misses with the body kick
and Clearwater counters with a slapping leg kick.
Clearwater lands a high kick!

It looks like Jeremy Lukobele has been cut.
Lukobele tries a head kick but it misses.

Clearwater drives through and clinches with Lukobele against the cage.

Clearwater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Lukobele has Clearwater up against the cage in a clinch.

Clearwater breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lukobele throws a head kick but Clearwater moves out of range.
Clearwater circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clearwater swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lukobele throws a sloppy head kick and Clearwater moves out of range easily.
Clearwater will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lukobele looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jeremy Lukobele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lukobele scores with a shot to the body.
Lukobele throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lukobele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lukobele swats away the attempt to clinch by Clearwater.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clearence Clearwater comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lukobele 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Lukobele!
Clearence Clearwater was interviewed post fight and said 'im still the C'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clint Hester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sal Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sal Thompson enters the cage!

Hester
vs
Thompson

187 cm
21
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
21
185 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Likes musicals

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Clint Hester !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sal Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hester sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson moves forwards but Hester connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hester connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hester misses the jab.
Thompson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hester appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've been told by Hester 's head coaches at Kombat MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thompson walks into a stiff left hand from Hester .
A looping hook to the body misses from Hester . Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hester looks to land a left hand but Thompson moved out of range nicely.
Hester connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thompson. Thompson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Clint Hester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sal Thompson.
Hester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hester .
Hester digs a good hook to Thompson's body.
Clint Hester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hester with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson is looking to clinch.
Thompson takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Thompson clinches.
Hester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Hester scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hester is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hester lands a hook that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Hester managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Thompson is trying to force a seperation but Hester has the dominant position.
Hester lands a hook that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Hester lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Thompson is rocked!
Hester lands with a light punch inside.
Thompson is still on wobbly legs! Can Hester finish him?

Hester pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hester pounces like a tiger and cracks Thompson with a vicious hook! Thompson is down but not out! Hester follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Clint Hester !
After winning the bout, Clint Hester thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Snake Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Angstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jackson
vs
Angstrom

171 cm
19
160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
161 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Snake Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Angstrom!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Angstrom doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Angstrom avoids it well and moves away.
Angstrom with a lazy takedown attempt

so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jackson postures up.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Angstrom is retaining full guard.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Angstrom wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
Angstrom lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Angstrom is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Angstrom has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jackson's coaches at Kombat MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Angstrom perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Angstrom is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Angstrom is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jackson defends it well.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Angstrom working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Jackson's thigh. Jackson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two 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.
Angstrom controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Angstrom is aware though and is defending well.

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

Jackson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Angstrom looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Angstrom looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Angstrom!

Jackson is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Angstrom's best efforts.
Angstrom wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard but Angstrom has mounted him!
Jackson regains half guard.
Jackson won't allow Angstrom to pass to mount.
Jackson tries to roll over but Angstrom keeps him under control.
Angstrom tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jackson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Angstrom works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Angstrom gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jackson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Angstrom wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Angstrom connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Angstrom gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Angstrom clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
Angstrom tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Angstrom leaning his opponent against the cage.

Angstrom gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Angstrom trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angstrom preventing the sweep.
Jackson is pulling down on Angstrom's head. It's preventing any offense from Angstrom, at least for the moment.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Angstrom is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back!
Jackson tries to roll but Angstrom sticks to his back.
Angstrom struggling to keep hold of the position.
Jackson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Angstrom's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angstrom is trying to stick to Jackson's back but Jackson is turning into Angstrom. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Angstrom's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jackson.
Angstrom is trying to keep Jackson in close.

Jackson struggling a bit here.
Harry Angstrom has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to control but Angstrom manages to take his back.
Angstrom avoiding Jackson 's attempts to control his hands.
Angstrom keeps control of the position as Jackson tries to break free.
Angstrom has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Jackson.
Angstrom has Jackson flattened out and is raining down punches.
Jackson is in bad spot here.
Jackson is keeping busy.
Angstrom is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Angstrom's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angstrom is hanging on to Jackson's back as he tries to escape.
Jackson turns into Angstrom and is now in his guard.
Angstrom lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Angstrom stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Jackson is trying to keep Angstrom in close.
Angstrom is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Angstrom from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Angstrom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Angstrom lands with a shot to the body.
Angstrom cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Angstrom. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Angstrom misses with a double jab

and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
Angstrom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Angstrom tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jackson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angstrom is looking to reverse the position.

Jackson tries for a kimura but Angstrom is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Angstrom knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Angstrom knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Angstrom gets back to half guard.
Angstrom is trying to get back to full guard.
Harry Angstrom is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Angstrom is trying to control but can't.
Angstrom is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Angstrom makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Angstrom.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Angstrom is retaining full guard.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Angstrom is retaining full guard.
Angstrom managing to control the position.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Angstrom is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Angstrom tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.

Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Angstrom has taken the fight into the clinch.
Angstrom avoiding damage.
Angstrom tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Angstrom back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Angstrom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Jackson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Angstrom is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson prevents Angstrom from improving his position.
Snake Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Angstrom's head.
Angstrom is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back!

And that's the end of the fight!
Snake Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Angstrom has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Angstrom!
Harry Angstrom bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sprint Asap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juan Torres will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Asap
vs
Torres

188 cm
18
158 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
27
167 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sprint Asap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Torres!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Asap fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Torres, pushing him back against the cage.
Asap prevents a body shot from Torres.
A right handed body shot lands from Asap.
Asap lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Torres is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Asap is keeping busy.
A shot in the inside from Asap.
Asap working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Asap lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Asap.
Asap slows down the pace here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Asap.
A knee to the head by Asap.
Asap taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Asap scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asap with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asap lands a left hand that snaps the head of Torres backwards.
Asap tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Asap lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Torres or not.
Torres is trying to break the clinch but Asap is controlling him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asap.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Asap.
Asap lands a body punch in the clinch.
Asap lands with a short shot to the head.

Torres is rocked!
A short left from Asap.
Torres is still on wobbly legs! Can Asap finish him?
Asap really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Asap creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Torres's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Torres drops to his knees and Asap pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sprint Asap!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Artur Tamm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tamm comes to the cage accompanied by Seth Sentry - Hell Boy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tamm
vs
Thomas

189 cm
24
198 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
194 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Artur Tamm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vincent Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Thomas tries to keep at a distance but Tamm has taken the fight into the clinch.

Tamm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tamm misses with a head kick.
Thomas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Tamm clinches with his opponent.

Tamm breaks from the clinch.
Tamm shoots in and drives through. Thomas sprawls well.
Tamm keeps the fight on the outside.

Tamm takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tamm decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamm has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Thomas might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

Tamm has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Thomas is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tamm.
Tamm trying to control but Thomas flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!

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.
Thomas controlling well, preventing Tamm from escaping the position.
Tamm is working hard here to advance position.
Thomas throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Tamm rolls, trying to escape but Thomas keeps control of the position.
Tamm is trying to stand back up.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Thomas controlling the positon.

Tamm is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Thomas has locked on a rear naked choke here! Tamm is tapping out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vincent Thomas!
After the big win, Vincent Thomas made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sportsmanship Ltd. and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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 Howard Jeblowme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leeroy Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeblowme comes to the cage accompanied by Time To Waste. The crowd seem to be enjoying Jenkins's choice of entrance music: We Own It. Howard Jeblowme has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Jeblowme
vs
Jenkins

225 cm
26
300 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

194 cm
25
287 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Likes musicals

KAISER

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Howard Jeblowme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leeroy Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins walks into a straight right hand from Jeblowme.
Jeblowme jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

Jeblowme lands a big right hand that sends Jenkins crashing to the mat! Jeblowme stays standing though and waves Jenkins back to his feet!

Jenkins is rocked!
Jeblowme fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jenkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Jeblowme finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jeblowme digs a good hook to Jenkins's body.
Jenkins looks winded!
Jeblowme wobbles Jenkins with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Jeblowme dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Jenkins to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Howard Jeblowme!
A pretty intense looking Howard Jeblowme took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
The defeated Leeroy Jenkins had this to say: 'I lost, so what it will never happen again.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Angelov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Whittaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Angelov
vs
Whittaker

186 cm
20
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

177 cm
26
182 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peter Angelov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dick Whittaker!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whittaker has a takedown stuffed.
Dick Whittaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whittaker misses with a few strikes there.
Angelov tries to clinch up but Whittaker circles away and keeps his distance.
Angelov tries to clinch but Whittaker moves out of range.
Whittaker swings for the body but Angelov moves out of range.
It looked like Angelov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Angelov tries to clinch but Whittaker is having none of it.
Angelov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Angelov fails in his attempt to clinch.

Angelov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angelov lands a knee to the head.
Angelov looking to throw knees to the head but Whittaker is blocking nicely.
Whittaker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Angelov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Angelov lands a damaging elbow.
Knees to the body from Angelov.
Whittaker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Angelov misses with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelov connects with a knee to the head.
Angelov lands an elbow inside that Whittaker shrugs off.
Angelov lands a damaging elbow.
Angelov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Dick Whittaker has been cut.
Whittaker is pushing Angelov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Angelov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Whittaker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Angelov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Angelov managing to block the knees to the body from Whittaker.
Angelov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Whittaker goes for a takedown attempt but Angelov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Peter Angelov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Whittaker.
Whittaker looks winded!
Whittaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Angelov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Angelov slips a straight right by Whittaker.
It looked like Angelov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Angelov clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Angelov tries to land a knee to the head but Whittaker blocks with his arms.
Whittaker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Angelov after a bit of a struggle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angelov stops a takedown attempt from Whittaker.
The referee calls for Whittaker to work.
Angelov tries a knee to the head but Whittaker blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Angelov.
Angelov tries to land a knee to the head but Whittaker blocks with his arms.
Whittaker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Angelov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Angelov lands an elbow inside.
Angelov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Whittaker tries a knee to the head but Angelov blocks it.
Angelov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Angelov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Angelov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Angelov managing to block the knees to the body from Whittaker.
Whittaker wants a takedown.
Angelov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Angelov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Angelov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Whittaker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Angelov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angelov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Angelov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Whittaker backwards.
Angelov tries to land a knee to the head but Whittaker blocks with his arms.
Angelov with a knee to the head.
Angelov tries a knee to the head but Whittaker blocks it.
Angelov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Whittaker's face.
Angelov tries to land a knee to the head but Whittaker blocks with his arms.
Whittaker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Angelov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Angelov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Angelov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Angelov lands a knee to the head.
Angelov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Whittaker.
Angelov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Angelov scores with a shoulder strike.
Angelov lands a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Angelov lands a nice knee to the body.
Angelov misses with a knee strike.
Angelov lands a nice uppercut.
Whittaker has a couple of punches blocked by Angelov.
Knees to the body from Angelov.
A knee to the head by Angelov.
Angelov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Whittaker's face.
Angelov stops a takedown attempt from Whittaker.
Angelov working Whittaker over with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Angelov - that landed with a thud.
A knee to the head by Angelov.
Angelov gets through Whittaker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Angelov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Angelov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Angelov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Angelov connects with a knee to the head.
Angelov scores with a knee to the head.
Angelov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Angelov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dick Whittaker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Whittaker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Angelov counters with a left and a right that stings Whittaker.
Whittaker swats away the attempt to clinch by Angelov.
We've been told by Angelov's head coaches at Kombat MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Angelov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Whittaker paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Angelov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Whittaker to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Angelov is looking to stand up but Whittaker isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whittaker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Angelov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whittaker postures up and lands a big shot to Angelov's brow.
Angelov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whittaker.
Angelov wants to stand up but Whittaker is controlling him.

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

Angelov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Angelov - that landed with a thud.
Whittaker blocks an uppercut.
Angelov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Whittaker is defending well for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angelov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Whittaker blocks it with crossed arms.
Whittaker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Angelov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Angelov managing to block the knees to the body from Whittaker.
Whittaker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Angelov.
Whittaker takes a shot to the head.
Angelov misses with a knee strike.
Angelov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Whittaker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Whittaker is breathing heavily.
Whittaker tries to land knees in the clinch but Angelov avoids the damage to the body.
Angelov misses with a knee to the head.
Angelov prevents the takedown attempt.
Angelov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Whittaker is working for takedown but Angelov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Peter Angelov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Whittaker.
Angelov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whittaker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Angelov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Angelov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angelov landing knees to the head.
Angelov misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Angelov.
Whittaker lands a knee to the body.
Whittaker can't get the takedown.
Angelov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Whittaker's face.
Angelov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Whittaker's face.
Angelov scores with a knee to the head.
Angelov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Angelov lands a damaging elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Whittaker gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Angelov regains guard.

Angelov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Whittaker has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Angelov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Whittaker can't get the takedown.
Angelov with a knee to the head.
Angelov with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whittaker takes a knee right on the jaw!

Whittaker has picked Angelov up - he's going for a ride! Whittaker dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Angelov tries to kick Whittaker off but Whittaker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Whittaker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Whittaker slips a nice elbow through Angelov's hands, connecting with Angelov's forehead.
Whittaker throwing shots but Angelov is blocking nicely.
Angelov is not content to let Whittaker control the position.
Whittaker prevents Angelov from standing back up.
Angelov taking some punishment here, with Whittaker in his half guard.
Angelov is looking to escape.
Whittaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Angelov keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Angelov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dick Whittaker's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Whittaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whittaker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Angelov counters with a two punch combo.
Whittaker throws a series of punches but Angelov avoids them all with ease.
Angelov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Whittaker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Whittaker keeps the fight on the outside.
Whittaker throws a big shot that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Whittaker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angelov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Whittaker falls off balance throwing a combination

and Angelov counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Whittaker down! Angelov is looking to finish but Whittaker is intelligently defending himself.

Whittaker is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whittaker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Angelov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Whittaker is still in real trouble! Can Angelov finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelov stopping the sweep attempt from Whittaker.
Angelov wants to stand and escape but instead Whittaker has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Whittaker seems to have recovered his senses.
Whittaker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Angelov has momentary wrist control but Whittaker slips an elbow through the middle.
Whittaker throws a strike but Angelov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Angelov wants to get up but he can't break Whittaker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Whittaker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dick Whittaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Whittaker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Angelov wants to stand but Whittaker has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Whittaker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Whittaker throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Angelov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dick Whittaker has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angelov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whittaker.
Peter Angelov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whittaker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Angelov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Peter Angelov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Angelov tries to clinch but Whittaker moves out of range.
Angelov slips under a jab.
Whittaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Angelov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Whittaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Angelov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Whittaker throws a right hand that misses
and Angelov counters with a two punch combo.
Whittaker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Whittaker tries for a takedown but Angelov circles away easily

and Angelov counters with a series of strikes that sends Whittaker to the canvas! Angelov follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Angelov wants to stand but Whittaker has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Whittaker is pulling down on Angelov's head to control his posture.
Angelov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whittaker can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angelov wants to stand but Whittaker is controlling his posture from full guard.

Angelov gets to his feet. Whittaker looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Whittaker throws a series of punches but Angelov avoids them all with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Whittaker.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dick Whittaker.
I think Angelov 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Angelov!
An intense looking Peter Angelov took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Bate Pepo ne proshtava!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Placencia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curt Wooten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Placencia comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - The Monster Ft. Rihanna. Wooten has chosen Hall Of Fame as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Placencia
vs
Wooten

178 cm
27
155 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

180 cm
24
157 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

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 New York, Anthony Placencia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Curt Wooten!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Placencia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Placencia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Placencia gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Wooten is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Placencia pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Placencia.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooten wants to get back to full guard.

Wooten is defending against the submission attempts here by Placencia.
Placencia scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Wooten looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wooten looks winded!

Placencia is looking for a kimura but Wooten is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Placencia to get the leverage.
Wooten trying to control from the bottom.
Placencia lands strikes from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Placencia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Placencia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Placencia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Placencia 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.

Wooten is rocked!
Placencia is nestled in close to Wooten, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wooten is still in real trouble! Can Placencia finish him?
Wooten on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Wooten is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Placencia pulls his head out easily.
Placencia scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Placencia lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Wooten quite badly. Wooten pulls Placencia in close trying to recover. Placencia postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Wooten on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Wooten doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Placencia!
Anthony Placencia looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'This Is It. Its Here Baby..'.