HFC 6 Joshua vs. The Tank PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Random Fighter Three (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor has chosen #1 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jerome Taylor will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Fighter Three
vs
Taylor

170 cm
25
275 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
235 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Versus

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Random Fighter Three!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jerome Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fighter Three drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fighter Three working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Taylor is looking to reverse the position.
Fighter Three landing strikes.

It looks like Jerome Taylor has been cut.
Fighter Three scoring with punches and elbows.
Fighter Three working the ground and pound.
Fighter Three in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Fighter Three 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.
Fighter Three working the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor prevents Fighter Three from moving into mount.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Taylor has eaten all the pies!
Fighter Three lands a nice forearm strike.
Fighter Three cracks Taylor with an elbow. That is naaassty.

Taylor is rocked!
The crowd goes nuts as Fighter Three knocks Taylor out cold with a massive hammerfist! Fighter Three Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the ropes to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Random Fighter Three!
Jerome Taylor was interviewed post fight and said 'I wasn't at my best tonight.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chinua Achebe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Angle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Achebe
vs
Angle

215 cm
25
295 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

210 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

Versus

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chinua Achebe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kurt Angle!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Achebe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Angle has closed the distance and engaged Achebe in a clinch.

Angle drags the fight down to the ground.
Achebe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Angle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Achebe stopping the sweep attempt from Angle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Angle wants to stand and escape but Achebe is having none of it.
Angle pulls Achebe in close to prevent any damage.
Angle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Achebe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Achebe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Angle is keeping the position for now.
Angle has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Achebe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Angle wants to get back to his feet.
Achebe wants to control but Angle is keeping him busy.
Achebe moves nicely into side control.
Achebe trying to control the position but Angle is working away.
Angle manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Achebe wants to control but Angle is keeping him busy.

Angle looking for submissions off his back.
Achebe trying to mount his opponent but Angle defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Angle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Achebe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Angle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Achebe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Angle defends it well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Achebe wants to pass to mount but Angle is defending the position.
Angle tries to kick Achebe off but Achebe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Angle is not content to let Achebe control the position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Achebe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Achebe gets caught flat footed, as Angle shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Achebe trying to keep a closed guard but Angle is proving a slippery customer.

Angle stands and steps away. Achebe gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Achebe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Angle clinches up against the ropes.

Angle has Achebe pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Angle pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Achebe tumbling to the mat - Angle dives into Achebe's guard.
Angle trying to control but Achebe is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Achebe looking to control.
Angle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Achebe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Achebe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Angle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Angle trying to control but Achebe is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Achebe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Angle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Achebe tests Angle's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Achebe gets caught flat footed, as Angle shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Achebe keeping full guard, as Angle tries to pass.
Achebe keeping moving, preventing Angle from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Achebe is trying to keep Angle in close.

Angle gets to his feet. Achebe looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Chinua Achebe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Achebe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Angle.
Angle pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Angle scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Achebe wants to control but Angle postures up.

Angle decides to stand up, so the ref orders Achebe to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Angle throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Achebe tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Angle is in Achebe's guard.
Achebe looking to control.
Angle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Achebe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Angle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Angle throws a big elbow that misses.
Achebe looking to control.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Angle pushes Achebe up against the ropes in a clinch.

Angle turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Angle manages to end up in side control.
Angle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Angle content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've been informed that Angle has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kurt Angle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Achebe managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Angle.
Angle is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Achebe's shoulder. That is not cool.
Angle trying to control the action but Achebe is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Achebe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Angle shoots in and bounces Achebe off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Angle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Achebe working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kurt Angle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Angle decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Achebe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Angle stands and steps away. Achebe gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Angle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Achebe tries to buck Angle off but Angle is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angle is trying to ground and pound but Achebe uses the momentary lack of control by Angle to regain half guard.
Achebe is looking to control Angle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Achebe avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Achebe moves into full guard.
Angle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Achebe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Angle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Angle stands and steps away. Achebe gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Achebe misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Achebe misses with a few strikes there.

Angle manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Achebe on his heels. He'll look to pass Achebe's guard now, I'm sure.
Angle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Angle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Achebe is working an open guard so Angle takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Angle looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Achebe!
Achebe stops Angle from passing to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Angle looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Angle taking a break here but Achebe is having none of it and regains half guard.
Angle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Achebe defending well though.
Achebe is not content to let Angle control the position.

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.
Achebe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Angle postures up.
Angle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Achebe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Angle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Angle winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Angle!
Kurt Angle thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Farnad Behpour (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Behpour kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Baba O'Riley. Smith is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Still D.R.E. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Behpour
vs
Smith

225 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Versus

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Farnad Behpour!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamal Smith!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Behpour off balance momentarily.
Farnad Behpour seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Behpour throws a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've been told by Behpour's head coaches at FORBIDDEN VOILENCE WARRIORS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Behpour tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Behpour. Smith shrugs it off though.
Behpour circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to clinch but Behpour moves out of range.
Behpour was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Behpour throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Behpour fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Behpour paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Behpour throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Behpour is looking to land body kicks.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith tries to clinch there but Behpour circles away.
Behpour fails to land with a series of punches.
And Smith tries to counter it with a takedown but Behpour pushes his down on his head and steps out.

Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Behpour has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Behpour.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Behpour turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Behpour has him pressed against the ropes.
Smith keeps control of Behpour as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Behpour is blocking nicely.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Behpour has him pressed against the ropes.
Farnad Behpour has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Smith.

Behpour pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Behpour throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Behpour circles away from the clinch attempt.
Behpour jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Behpour throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith throws a fast counter high kick but Behpour manages to duck under it in time.
Behpour tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Behpour.
Behpour throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Behpour circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab, jab by Behpour - just one landing.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Behpour.

Smith drives through and clinches with Behpour against the ropes.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Behpour is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Smith jumps guard but Behpour turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Behpour tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Behpour goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith tries to clinch up but Behpour circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Nice shot lands for Behpour.
Behpour throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Behpour lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Behpour.
Smith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice defenses there by Smith.

Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Behpour's efforts to push away.
Smith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Farnad Behpour has been cut.
Smith stalling.
A bit of stalling here from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Behpour breaks the clinch.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Behpour as he avoids it easily.
Behpour takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Behpour.
Farnad Behpour is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Behpour lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Jamal Smith has been cut.
Behpour throws a body kick that misses.

Smith gets a clinch.
Smith fails to pull guard.
Behpour wants to break free but Smith has control.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Behpour backwards.
Smith jumps guard but Behpour stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Farnad Behpour has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Smith.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.

Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Farnad Behpour is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Behpour takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Behpour throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.

Smith darts in and clinches Behpour up against the ropes.
Behpour tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the ropes.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Behpour.
Behpour tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the ropes.

Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Behpour looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Behpour throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Smith tries to counter it with a takedown but Behpour pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Behpour misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith wants to clinch up but Behpour keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Behpour throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Behpour scores with a nice strike.
Behpour fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith throws a counter combo.
Behpour is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Behpour scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Behpour has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith tries to clinch there but Behpour circles away.
Behpour is looking for a counter combo.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Behpour shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Smith has closed the distance and engaged Behpour in a clinch.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Behpour has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith tries to pull guard but Behpour forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Behpour leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Behpour tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith is trying to drag Behpour to the mat but Behpour just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
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!
Behpour prevents a body shot from Smith.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Behpour looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Behpour dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
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 Farnad Behpour will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Behpour misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith tries to counter by closing the distance.
Smith tries to clinch there but Behpour circles away.
Jamal Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith is looking to clinch but Behpour is avoiding it.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Behpour sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Behpour is looking for a counter combo.
Behpour with a nice cross.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Behpour.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Behpour pinned against the ropes. Behpour gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Behpour scores with a punch to the head.
Behpour misses with a wild body shot.
Behpour throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Behpour lands a front kick.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Behpour goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Behpour bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Behpour misses with a head kick.
Behpour throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Behpour looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Smith changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smith moves out of range as Behpour throws a body kick.
Behpour throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
Smith tries to counter by closing the distance.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smith looks to clinch
and Behpour counters with a nice uppercut.
Behpour throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Behpour is looking to land body kicks.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Some wild striking there from Behpour.
Smith tries to clinch but Behpour moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Behpour misses with a few strikes there.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith blocks a head kick by Behpour.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Behpour paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Behpour throws a predictable looking body shot

and Smith counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Behpour gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Farnad Behpour has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Smith.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Behpour is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Behpour has him pressed against the ropes.
Smith is working for takedown but Behpour is calmly controlling the position for now.

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

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.
Smith tries to move into range but Behpour moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Behpour counters with a straight right hand.
Behpour keeps the fight on the outside.
Behpour will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Behpour scores with a body shot.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Behpour lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.

And that's the end of the fight!
Farnad Behpour showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Behpour, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Farnad Behpour!
Farnad Behpour took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
The defeated Jamal Smith had this to say: 'well, i tried.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Muhammad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Miguel Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Muhammad
vs
Miguel Perez

195 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Urban Fighter
Versus

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abraham Muhammad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Miguel Perez!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Miguel Perez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Miguel Perez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Muhammad after a bit of a struggle.
Muhammad throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Miguel Perezs head.
Muhammad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miguel Perez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

It looks like Juan Miguel Perez has been cut.
A short right from Muhammad.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miguel Perez.
Muhammad dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Muhammad lands with a left to the head.
Muhammad just leaning against Miguel Perez, taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Muhammad as Miguel Perez tries to tie him up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Muhammad.
Muhammad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miguel Perez backwards.
Muhammad lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muhammad working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Muhammad lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Miguel Perez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Muhammad gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muhammad lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Muhammad lands with a left to the head.
Miguel Perez looks winded!
Muhammad can't find room to land a body shot as Miguel Perez controls the action.
Muhammad looking to stall.
Muhammad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Muhammad pushes Miguel Perez back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Muhammad lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Muhammad digs a right hand into Miguel Perez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Miguel Perez's gas tank.
Muhammad scores with a shot to the side of Miguel Perez's head.
Muhammad lands a left hand.

Miguel Perez is rocked!

That has opened up Juan Miguel Perez's cut even more.
Muhammad lands a body punch.
Miguel Perez is still on wobbly legs! Can Muhammad finish him?
Muhammad throws a big uppercut that drops Miguel Perez! More strikes from Muhammad and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Miguel Perez lies dazed against the ropes as Muhammad celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abraham Muhammad!
A victorious Abraham Muhammad 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
60%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Twist Calypso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Chang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chang is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger. Donnie Chang has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Calypso
vs
Chang

183 cm
25
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Versus

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Twist Calypso!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Donnie Chang!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chang throws a nice head kick!
Calypso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donnie Chang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calypso's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chang under the eye.
Chang checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chang throws a big shot that misses.
Calypso dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chang blocks the body kick.
Chang with the counter takedown but Calypso avoids it easily.
Chang's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Calypso connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chang scrambles back to his feet.
Chang needs to keep his hands up - Calypso had a free shot at his head there.

Chang is rocked!
Calypso is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Calypso shuts the power down on Chang. Lights out, game over! Calypso is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Twist Calypso!
Twist Calypso is the new welterweight champion!
Donnie Chang was interviewed post fight and said 'Wont give up, wont stop, the Tiger will rise!'.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Joshua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank The Tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joshua comes into the arena with Shut Up blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Joshua
vs
The Tank

198 cm
25
250 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
235 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Versus

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Joshua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank The Tank!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joshua misses with a wild body shot.
The Tank looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

The Tank rushes Joshua and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
The Tank creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Joshua's defenses.

It looks like Anthony Joshua has been cut.
The Tank is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Joshua.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The Tank has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Joshua avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Joshua is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but The Tank is keeping busy.
The Tank wants to take the fight to the mat but Joshua manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Anthony Joshua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank The Tank.
Joshua tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The Tank drops down looking for an ankle pick but Joshua pulls his leg out and moves away.
Joshua scores with a jab. The Tank acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Frank The Tank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua cracks The Tank with a right hand to the side of the head.

It looks like Frank The Tank has been cut.
The Tank shoots in and drives through. Joshua sprawls well.
The Tank fails with a takedown attempt.
The Tank looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joshua lands a lovely overhand right.
Joshua catches The Tank with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

The Tank rushes Joshua and presses him up against the ropes.
The Tank landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The Tank throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The Tank wants a takedown but no success here.
Joshua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Tank blocking some punches.
Joshua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joshua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

The Tank lands a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Tank won't allow Joshua to sweep him here.
Joshua is trying to control the position but The Tank postures up.
The Tank postures up and lands a big shot to Joshua's brow.
The Tank tries to free his leg and advance position but Joshua is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Joshua is on top in guard.

Joshua wants to get up but he can't break The Tank's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The Tank looking to control but Joshua passes into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Tank can do anything to dispel that myth.
Joshua tries to stand but his hand is stuck under The Tank.
Joshua is thwarting The Tank's attempts to control the position.
The Tank tries to roll over but Joshua keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joshua is thwarting The Tank's attempts to control the position.
Joshua wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The Tank tries to get to full guard but Joshua has control of the leg.
The Tank trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The Tank tries to lock up and control but Joshua gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Joshua get's back to his feet.
The Tank takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The Tank walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The Tank tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Joshua swivels and escapes.
Joshua connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That has opened up Frank The Tank's cut even more.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Tank is defended easily by Joshua.
Joshua scoring well with a low kick there.

The Tank moves into the clinch successfully.
The Tank is trying to drag Joshua to the mat but Joshua just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Joshua scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Joshua dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Joshua fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Tank.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Joshua!
Joshua scores with a shot to the body.

Joshua closes the distance and pushes The Tank back into the ropes.
Joshua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Tank blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Tank goes for a takedown in the clinch but Joshua prevents it.
The Tank blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The Tank tries for a takedown but Joshua manages to get underhooks.
Joshua swings wildly with an uppercut but The Tank uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Tank is looking to take this one to the mat.
Anthony Joshua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank The Tank.
The Tank tries for a takedown but Joshua manages to get underhooks.
The Tank is breathing heavily.
Joshua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joshua lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Joshua pushes The Tank back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Tank tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joshua misses with a punch on the inside.
Joshua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Tank can do to turn this around?
Joshua lands a nice uppercut.
Joshua lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Joshua.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joshua.
Joshua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua throws a head punch that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Joshua takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Joshua looking to stall.
Joshua throws a punch but it's blocked by The Tank.
Joshua is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Joshua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joshua has a couple of punches blocked by The Tank.
Joshua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joshua prevents the takedown attempt.
Joshua throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joshua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Tank backwards.
Joshua tries to land a knee to the head but The Tank blocks with his arms.
Joshua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua lands a nice elbow.

The cut above Frank The Tank's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The Tank blocks an uppercut.
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!
Joshua is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
The Tank blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joshua connects with a nasty looking knee right to The Tank's face.
A short left from Joshua.

The Tank works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The Tank postures up.
Joshua has momentary wrist control but The Tank slips an elbow through the middle.
The Tank wants to control from the top but Joshua keeps moving.
Joshua has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Tank distracts Joshua with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Joshua tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Tank wants to control from the top but Joshua keeps moving.
Joshua managing to control the position.
Joshua bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in The Tank's guard.

Joshua wants to stand but The Tank is controlling his posture from full guard.
The Tank lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joshua is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joshua wants to sweep but no luck.
Joshua keeping moving, preventing The Tank from controlling successfully.
The Tank won't allow Joshua to sweep him here.
Joshua working a defensive guard here.
Joshua looking for a sweep. Not yet Joshua, not yet.
The Tank trying to control the position from guard on top but Joshua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Joshua dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

The Tank moves away from the strike by Joshua.
Joshua lands a glancing blow to the side of The Tank's head.
The Tank on the wrong end of a nice jab.

The Tank drives through and clinches with Joshua against the ropes.
Joshua is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The Tank tries to pull guard but Joshua won't allow it.
Joshua has a couple of punches blocked by The Tank.
The Tank looking for a takedown.
The Tank tries for a takedown but Joshua manages to get underhooks.
Anthony Joshua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank The Tank.
Joshua working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Joshua.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua is trying to maintain a safe position but The Tank gets an underhook and turns Joshua into the ropes.
The Tank takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Joshua slows down the pace here.
Joshua misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Joshua.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Joshua fails to land.
Joshua misses with the head strike.

The Tank manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Joshua wanted to stand there but The Tank had control of the position.
The Tank is trying to control the position but Joshua postures up.

Joshua decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

The Tank clinches up against the ropes.
Joshua misses with the head strike.
Joshua misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Tank wants a takedown.
Joshua taking a breather.
The Tank tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Tank tries to pull guard but Joshua holds him up against the ropes and eventually The Tank drops back down to his feet.
Joshua has a couple of punches blocked by The Tank.
Nice body punch from Joshua - that landed with a thud.
Joshua scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Joshua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joshua lands a shoulder strike.
The Tank is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Joshua is defending well.
The Tank takes a shot to the head.
The Tank drops down looking for an ankle pick but Joshua pulls his leg out and moves away.
Joshua lands with a nice combination. The Tank backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joshua bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The Tank's head.

Frank The Tank'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 Frank The Tank's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Anthony Joshua!
Anthony Joshua decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Frank The Tank stepped up to the mic, saying 'He was the better fighter tonight. I should have been better prepared. '.