HFC Challengers 91 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Fernedez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Del Rivara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernedez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Vicente Fernandez . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fernedez
vs
Rivara

190 cm
20
300 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

187 cm
19
283 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Fernedez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Del Rivara !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivara lands a lovely overhand right.

It looks like Henry Fernedez has been cut.
Fernedez dives in for a single leg takedown but Rivara sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fernedez darts in looking for a takedown but Rivara gets double underhooks and turns Fernedez into the cage.
Rivara digs a good body shot into Fernedez's ribs.
Rivara circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rivara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Rivara is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fernedez's half guard.
Rivara is trying to control. Fernedez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nice strikes from Rivara there.
Rivara is trying to control. Fernedez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fernedez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Rivara thows a huge punch but Fernedez dodges it nicely.
Rivara slips a nice elbow through Fernedez's hands, connecting with Fernedez's forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernedez is staying active underneath Rivara , who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivara tries to pass to full mount but Fernedez defends it.
Rivara stalling away here and it's allowed Fernedez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Rivara postures up and lands a big shot to Fernedez's brow.
Rivara working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Jeez, Henry Fernedez's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Henry Fernedez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Del Rivara !

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FIGHT
RATING
23%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raja Ohri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ohri has chosen The Next Episode as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jones
vs
Ohri

180 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

180 cm
28
180 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nathan Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raja Ohri!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ohri gets a double leg takedown into Jones's guard.
Ohri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones has his hands on Ohri's head, controlling the position.
Ohri trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ohri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ohri landing some decent shots from guard.
Ohri trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Ohri has gone for a leg lock! Jones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ohri's guard.

Our spies down at at 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform us that Ohri has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones content to stall in guard here.
Jones trying to control but Ohri is working from the bottom.
Ohri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's 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.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Ohri uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Ohri!

Ohri content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ohri postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ohri preventing the sweep.
Ohri scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ohri connects with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohri preventing the sweep.
Ohri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ohri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ohri distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Ohri makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ohri throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Ohri cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
Ohri postures up.
Jones looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ohri trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is pulling down on Ohri's head. It's preventing any offense from Ohri, at least for the moment.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Ohri landing some decent shots from guard.
Ohri won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ohri postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
Ohri chips away with some ground and pound.
Ohri postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Jones covers up, he's hurt! Ohri keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Ohri and the ref steps in to end the fight! Ohri can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raja Ohri!
A very excited looking Raja Ohri made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Balkan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Porter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Balkan
vs
Porter

207 cm
22
240 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
26
275 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Determined

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Balkan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benjamin Porter!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balkan cracks Porter with a right hand to the side of the head.

It looks like Benjamin Porter has been cut.
Porter throws a low kick but Balkan moves out of range easily.
Porter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Balkan scores with a kick to the body.
Balkan stuffs the takedown.
Balkan lands with a nice body kick.
Porter looks winded!
Balkan jabs at Porter's body.

Balkan sends Porter crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Balkan is motioning to the referee to let Porter up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
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!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Balkan moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Porter! Balkan continues to tee off on Porter, landing with a left and a right! Balkan connects with a right hand that leaves Porter sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Balkan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Boris Balkan!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Feofil Molovgomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asa Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Feofil Molovgomedov
vs
Sharp

174 cm
28
174 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

175 cm
35
168 lbs
26 - 16 - 2

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nikolai Feofil Molovgomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 16 - 2, fighting out of New York, Asa Sharp!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharp slips a jab from Molovgomedov.
And Sharp responds with a good body kick, but Molovgomedov manages to step out the way in time.

Sharp shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Molovgomedov's guard.
Sharp is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Molovgomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sharp is aware though and is defending well.
Molovgomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sharp controls the pace.

Molovgomedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Molovgomedov is looking for a triangle but Sharp pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharp trying to control but Molovgomedov is working from the bottom.

Molovgomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sharp is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp trying to control but Molovgomedov is working from the bottom.

Molovgomedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sharp defends it easily.
Sharp scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Molovgomedov working for a triangle but Sharp defends it easily.
Molovgomedov wants to stand but Sharp is controlling the position.
Molovgomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sharp is in close to Molovgomedov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Molovgomedov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sharp is stalling in the full guard.
Molovgomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Molovgomedov is working an open guard so Sharp takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Molovgomedov scores with a nice strike.

Sharp throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Molovgomedov was covering up waiting for the punch and Sharp finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sharp trying to control the position from guard on top but Molovgomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharp won't allow Molovgomedov to sweep him here.
Molovgomedov wants to get back to his feet but Sharp is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sharp slips nicely into half guard.
Molovgomedov tries to kick Sharp off but Sharp keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

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.
Molovgomedov wants to control but Sharp is keeping busy.
Sharp trying to control from half guard but Molovgomedov is working away.
Sharp stalling.
Molovgomedov trying to control here.
Sharp is keen to just control but Molovgomedov is a slippery customer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Sharp scores with a takedown into Molovgomedov's guard.
Sharp sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sharp takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Molovgomedov misses with a straight left.
Molovgomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov misses with a looping right.

Sharp has closed the distance and engaged Molovgomedov in a clinch.

Sharp gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Molovgomedov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Molovgomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sharp is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Molovgomedov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp is working Molovgomedov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Molovgomedov controls Sharp momentarily but Sharp frees himself.

Molovgomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sharp doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sharp manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sharp is pushing down on Molovgomedov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Molovgomedov is fighting to maintain full guard but Sharp has managed to sneak the leg through.

Sharp is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Molovgomedov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Molovgomedov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Asa Sharp has got the better of the ground game so far.

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.
Sharp is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Molovgomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Molovgomedov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sharp slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Molovgomedov wants to improve his position but instead Sharp has moved into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov is looking to improve his position.
Sharp is keen to just control but Molovgomedov is a slippery customer.
Molovgomedov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Molovgomedov.
Sharp content to stall in guard here.
Molovgomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sharp preventing the sweep.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

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.

Molovgomedov working for submissions but it's allowed Sharp to get to half guard.
Molovgomedov is in trouble now - Sharp has advanced to mount!
Sharp wants to control but Molovgomedov has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Nice strikes from Sharp there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Molovgomedov tries to roll over but Sharp keeps him under control.
Sharp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Molovgomedov wants to control but Sharp is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asa Sharp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Molovgomedov with a hook.
Molovgomedov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Molovgomedov misses with a hook.

Molovgomedov gets caught flat footed, as Sharp shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Molovgomedov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sharp has passed into side control.
Molovgomedov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Molovgomedov can't do much from the bottom here.
Sharp works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sharp tries to advance to mount but Molovgomedov denies him.
Molovgomedov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sharp is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sharp seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Sharp prevents Molovgomedov from improving his position.
Molovgomedov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Molovgomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Sharp passes into half guard.
Molovgomedov gets full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Molovgomedov is keeping the position for now.

Molovgomedov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sharp has passed into half guard!
Sharp is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Molovgomedov tries to roll over but Sharp keeps him under control.
Sharp is trying to control. Molovgomedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Sharp wants to work for an arm triangle but Molovgomedov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sharp working over Molovgomedov with some ground and pound. Molovgomedov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Molovgomedov.
Sharp trying to control but Molovgomedov is working from the bottom.

Molovgomedov has his foot on Sharp's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sharp works his way back into a safe position though.
Molovgomedov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sharp puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Sharp is trying to work for a kimura but Molovgomedov is defending well.
Molovgomedov trying to control from the bottom.

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.

Molovgomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Molovgomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Molovgomedov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sharp scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nikolai Feofil Molovgomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sharp working Molovgomedov over with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sharp has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sharp with a couple of short strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Asa Sharp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sharp 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asa Sharp!
A very excited looking Asa Sharp made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mack Ua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Bueller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mack Ua has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ua
vs
Bueller

190 cm
35
200 lbs
11 - 16 - 0

186 cm
33
185 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mack Ua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Bueller!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bueller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ua lands a two punch combo.
Ua definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ua takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bueller scores with a nice head shot.
Ua connects with a body shot that sends Bueller's belly button to the back.
Mack Ua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ua slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bueller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bueller misses with a looping right.
Ua tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bueller manages to circle out of the way.
Ua swings for the body but Bueller moves out of range.
Good exchange - Bueller coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bueller connects with a leg kick. Ua looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ua feints a jab promting Bueller to slip. Ua then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bueller slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bueller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bueller throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ua ducks under a wild hook from Bueller.
Bueller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bueller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ua.
Ua connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bueller momentarily.
Ua pounces like a tiger and cracks Bueller with a vicious hook! Bueller is down but not out! Ua follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mack Ua!

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
99%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tatton Chantry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Gruber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Hans Gruber enters the cage!

Chantry
vs
Gruber

185 cm
39
219 lbs
19 - 23 - 0

181 cm
32
215 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps

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 19 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tatton Chantry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Gruber!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gruber thuds a left hand into Chantry's body.
Chantry fails with the takedown.
Chantry has a takedown stuffed.
Gruber drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chantry defends it well.

Gruber looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chantry trying to control here.
Gruber is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chantry is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruber thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gruber working over Chantry with some ground and pound. Chantry looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chantry has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gruber is working away from the top position though.
Gruber missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chantry preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gruber is nestled in close to Chantry, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

It looks like Tatton Chantry has been cut.
Gruber thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chantry's head.
Gruber prevents Chantry from standing back up.
Chantry is trying to get back to full guard.
Gruber drops an elbow to the side of Chantry's head.

Chantry is rocked!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gruber working his ground and pound in the gym.
Gruber creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Chantry is out cold and this one is all over! Gruber climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hans Gruber!
A very excited looking Hans Gruber made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diamond Dollar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Hari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hari has chosen King Drum as his entrance music. Harold Hari has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dollar
vs
Hari

190 cm
30
276 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

193 cm
30
283 lbs
15 - 20 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diamond Dollar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harold Hari!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Dollar manages to pull guard.
Dollar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hari throws a big elbow that misses.
Dollar looking for a sweep. Not yet Dollar, not yet.

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

Dollar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dollar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hari really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dollar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dollar managing to control the position.
Dollar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hari throwing strikes but missing.
Dollar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hari.
Hari being controlled here momentarily.
Dollar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dollar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dollar is pulling down on Hari's head. It's preventing any offense from Hari, at least for the moment.
Dollar wants to sweep here but Hari controlling him for the moment.
Hari loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

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

Dollar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hari doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Dollar is tightening it up a little... Hari has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hari reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hari taps out! Nice BJJ there by Dollar!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Diamond Dollar!
During a confident post fight interview, Diamond Dollar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Uriah Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnie Cash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes comes to the cage accompanied by Bring Me The Horizon - Can You Feel My Heart. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Barnes
vs
Cash

175 cm
23
140 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

165 cm
30
143 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uriah Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnie Cash!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Cash.
A right-left combo lands from Barnes.

Cash forces Barnes back against the cage and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Cash.

Barnes breaks from the clinch.

Barnes rushes Cash and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cash.
Cash slows down the pace here.
Cash lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cash stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barnes wants to break free but Cash has control.
Cash lands with a left to the head.
Cash lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barnes.
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!
Cash lands a shot to the body.
Cash lands a right hand.
Cash manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cash keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barnes's efforts to push away.
Cash's coach down at Roosters Coop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cash's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cash lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cash stalling the fight.
Cash lands a shoulder strike.
Cash slowing the pace effectively.
Cash can't find room to land a body shot as Barnes controls the action.
Cash keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barnes's efforts to push away.
Cash keeps control of Barnes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cash avoiding damage.
Barnes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cash.

Barnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cash misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Barnes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barnes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cash throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Barnes clinches.
Cash lands a nice shot to the body.
Cash scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Cash.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Cash.
Barnes blocks a body shot from Cash.
Nice body punch from Cash - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Cash.
Cash tries to work over Barnes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barnes wants to break free but Cash has control.
Cash goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cash controlling the action here for a moment.
Cash misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cash.
Nice body punch from Cash.
Cash lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.

Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes connects with a single shot there.
Cash throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Cash throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cash moves out of range of the leg kick from Barnes.
Cash throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
Barnes lands the left hand.

Cash gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barnes prevents a body shot from Cash.
Barnes tries to break free but Cash pushes him back against the cage.
Barnes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cash cracks Barnes with a nice body shot.
Cash prevents Barnes from breaking the clinch.
Cash pushes Barnes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barnes.
A frustrated look appears on Barnes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cash makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cash lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
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!
Cash lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barnes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barnes is trying to force a seperation but Cash has the dominant position.
Cash content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cash tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cash effectively controlling the action here.
Barnes has had enough of the clinch but Cash keeps him there for the moment.
Barnes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cash lands a left hand.
Cash lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cash lands a shot to the body.
Cash lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cash has Barnes pressed against the cage, preventing Barnes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cash stalling the fight.
A right hand to the body from Cash.
Cash keeps control of Barnes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cash doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnie Cash dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Barnes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cash tries to counter with a clinch but Barnes shakes him off and moves away.
Cash throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Cash is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Cash darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barnes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Barnes gets tackled into the cage by Cash. Cash maintains the clinch.
Cash goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barnes.
Cash lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Cash lands with a short shot to the head.
Barnes blocking some punches.
A short right from Cash.
Barnes tries to circle away but Cash has him pinned against the cage.
Cash stalling the fight.
Barnes wants to break free but Cash has control.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cash.
Cash is stalling here.
Johnie Cash seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cash blocks a body shot from Barnes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cash lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Cash.

Barnes breaks from the clinch.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body. Cash takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barnes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cash under the eye.
Barnes swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Cash counters by clinching up.
Cash has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnes is trying to break free.
A right handed body shot lands from Cash.
Cash lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barnes can't break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from Cash on the inside.
Barnes blocks a body shot from Cash.
Cash scores with a shoulder strike.

Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cash avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cash throws out a counter right but Barnes avoids it with no problem.
Uriah Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.

Barnes gets tackled into the cage by Cash. Cash maintains the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cash tries to throw a body punch but Barnes avoids it by throwing Cash back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Cash scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Cash scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cash lands a left hand.
Cash misses with some punches.
Cash lands with a short shot to the head.
Cash works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cash goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Cash to work.
Barnes is trying to force a seperation but Cash has the dominant position.
Cash swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cash scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A frustrated look appears on Barnes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cash manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cash misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cash pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cash misses with a body punch.
Barnes is trying to stall.
Cash lands with a left to the head.
Cash tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cash lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cash lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barnes tries to break free but Cash pushes him back against the cage.
Cash has Barnes pressed against the cage, preventing Barnes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cash scores with a shoulder strike.

Barnes is rocked!
Barnes is trying to break the clinch but Cash is controlling him.
Oh Barnes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cash stalling the fight.
Cash stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cash lands a right hand.
Cash throws a big uppercut that drops Barnes! More strikes from Cash and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Barnes lies dazed against the cage as Cash celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnie Cash!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Suma Pepper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dog Wild Heaven. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Pepper
vs
Simmons

164 cm
27
135 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

165 cm
33
141 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Suma Pepper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons dives in and grabs Pepper's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pepper pushes down on Simmons's head and hops out.
Pepper blocks a low kick nicely.
Pepper tries to counter by clinching up but Simmons breaks away and moves out of range.
Simmons tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pepper lands a nice hook to Simmons's body. Simmons takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pepper with a nice cross.
Pepper is looking to chop away at Simmons's legs.
Pepper throws a looping overhand right but Simmons ducks down to avoid it.
Pepper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pepper misses with a kick to the body

and Simmons counters with a takedown into side control.
Simmons has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Pepper!
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!

Simmons with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Pepper is desperately trying to improve his position but Simmons has a good base and remains in mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pepper just holding on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Simmons has hold of Pepper's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pepper manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Simmons with shots to the head and body - Pepper looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Simmons quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Simmons but it's paid off an Pepper is forced to tap! Nice work by Simmons.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fred Simmons!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Fred Simmons waved his t-shirt featuring Spartan Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.