The WBPFA Presents: Genesis PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between KO Kidd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dark Koleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koleman has chosen Shitty Rap Music as his entrance music. Koleman has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Dark Koleman was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Kidd
vs
Koleman

188 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
25
206 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

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 Los Angeles, KO Kidd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dark Koleman!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kidd swats away the attempt to clinch by Koleman.
Koleman looks gassed!
Kidd clinches but Koleman breaks the clinch
and Koleman counters with a nice uppercut.

Kidd moves into range and clinches up with Koleman.
Kidd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Koleman can't get the takedown.

Kidd breaks the clinch.
Kidd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kidd thuds his right hand into Koleman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Kidd gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kidd.
Koleman keeps control of Kidd as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Kidd.
Koleman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kidd lands a right hand.
Kidd scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kidd.
Kidd lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Kidd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidd digs a right hand underneath Koleman's ribcage. Koleman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kidd gets through Koleman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kidd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kolemans head.
A right handed body shot lands from Kidd.
Kidd lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Kidd on the inside.
Kidd avoiding damage.
Kidd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Kidd fails to land.
Kidd lands a shoulder strike.
Kidd slowing the pace effectively.
Kidd throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Kidd on the inside.
Koleman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Kidd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kidd scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kidd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kidd lands an uppercut.
Kidd lands with a right to the head.
Kidd lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kidd throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kidd lands with a left to the head.
Kidd tries to circle away but Koleman has him pinned against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Kidd scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kidd lands a right hand.
Kidd throws a head punch that misses.
Koleman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kidd wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kidd lands with a short shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Kidd fails to land.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kidd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kidd stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kidd misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kidd.
Koleman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koleman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kidd pulls him back up using the underhooks.
KO Kidd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dark Koleman.
Koleman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koleman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kidd is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kidd prevents the takedown attempt.
Kidd wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's four 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.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kidd.
Nice body punch from Kidd - that landed with a thud.

Koleman lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Koleman slips a nice elbow through Kidd's hands, connecting with Kidd's forehead.
Kidd blocking the ground and pound attempt from Koleman.
Kidd tries to get to full guard but Koleman has control of the leg.
Koleman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kidd wants to control but Koleman is keeping busy.
Koleman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kidd's head.
Koleman is looking to advance position but Kidd won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

KO Kidd dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Koleman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kidd fails with an attempt to clinch.
Koleman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kidd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Koleman takes one to the side of the head.
Koleman throws a body punch but Kidd moves out of range.

Kidd forces Koleman back against the cage and clinches.
Kidd working aggressively here.
Kidd lands a left hand.
Koleman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Koleman backwards.
Kidd slows down the pace here.
Koleman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Koleman backwards.
Kidd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Koleman backwards.
Koleman looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right from Kidd on the inside.
Kidd trying to stall but Koleman improves his position.
Koleman is working for takedown but Kidd is calmly controlling the position for now.
Koleman keeps control of Kidd as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kidd lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Koleman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kidd is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kidd prevents a takedown attempt there.
KO Kidd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dark Koleman.
A short right from Kidd on the inside.
Koleman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Koleman goes for a takedown attempt but Kidd pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kidd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kidd cracks Koleman with a good jab.
KO Kidd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koleman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kidd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice uppercut there from Kidd.
Kidd scores with a hook.
Kidd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Koleman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Koleman tries to clinch there but Kidd circles away.
Kidd is looking to clinch but Koleman is avoiding it.
Koleman keeps the fight on the outside.

Koleman clinches up with Kidd and pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidd throws a punch but it's blocked by Koleman.
Koleman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kidd gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kidd is trying to maintain a safe position but Koleman gets an underhook and turns Kidd into the cage.
Koleman keeps control of Kidd as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Koleman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Koleman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koleman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kidd pulls his leg out and moves away.
Koleman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kidd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kidd swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Koleman counters by clinching up.
Koleman is looking to control Kidd's arms but Kidd gets an underhook and turns him. Now Koleman has his back to the cage.
Koleman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kidd pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kidd tries to clinch up.

Koleman closes the distance and clinches.
Kidd avoiding damage.
Kidd wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Koleman struggles to land a body shot inside as Kidd controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kidd.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kidd prevents the takedown attempt.
Koleman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kidd gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Koleman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kidd stalling in the clinch but Koleman improves position.
Koleman is trying to drag Kidd to the mat but Kidd just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

KO Kidd dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

A slow jab from Kidd misses its intended target.

Koleman drives through and clinches with Kidd against the cage.

Kidd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kidd moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kidd scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Koleman circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Koleman.
KO Kidd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kidd lands with an uppercut that bounces Koleman off the cage and back into rage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koleman wants to clinch up but Kidd keeps it at a distance.
Kidd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Kidd has closed the distance and engaged Koleman in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kidd is trying to force a seperation but Koleman has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Koleman has hold of one of Kidd's legs. Kidd is fighting the takedown attempt but Koleman gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kidd preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koleman working some strikes from top position.
Kidd keeping full guard, as Koleman tries to pass.
Koleman throws a strike but Kidd rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Koleman looking to control.
Koleman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Koleman winds up and cracks Kidd with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koleman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kidd is trying to stand back up but Koleman is controlling him
Koleman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Koleman is looking to take a break and control but Kidd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kidd gets back to full guard.
Koleman postures up.
Koleman wants to pass the guard but Kidd is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kidd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koleman is one step ahead there.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kidd tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koleman swats away the attempt to clinch by Kidd.
KO Kidd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kidd tries to clinch

and Koleman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kidd pushes Koleman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kidd.

Koleman has Kidd pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Koleman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kidd tumbling to the mat - Koleman dives into Kidd's guard.
Koleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kidd works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kidd wants to sweep but no luck.
Kidd preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kidd doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koleman tries to free his leg and advance position but Kidd is retaining full guard.
Kidd keeping moving, preventing Koleman from controlling successfully.
Kidd controlling Koleman's posture.
Kidd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
KO Kidd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kidd takes one to the side of the head.
Koleman is looking to clinch but Kidd is avoiding it.
Dark Koleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kidd connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Koleman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Kidd does it's job there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dark Koleman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kidd has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... KO Kidd!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandros Althea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Althea
vs
Burns

186 cm
20
219 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

190 cm
20
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexandros Althea!
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, Carl Burns!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns looks to land a left hand but Althea moved out of range nicely.
Burns throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Althea.

Burns shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Burns throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Burns is looking for a kimura here.

Burns has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Althea defend it? Burns steps over the head and cranks it - Althea is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Burns!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carl Burns!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Foot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Huggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huggs has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Matt Huggs told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Foot
vs
Huggs

169 cm
23
160 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

168 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

FNF Energy & Stamina - Sale!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Foot!
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, Matt Huggs!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Foot clinches up against the cage.
Huggs looks gassed!

Foot jumps guard.
Huggs won't allow Foot to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foot is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Foot is controlling the pace.
Foot drops an elbow to the side of Huggs's head.
Foot slows the pace down in half guard.
Foot seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Huggs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nice strikes from Foot there.

Foot is looking for a kimura here.

Foot is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foot is nestled in close to Huggs, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Foot decides to return to a standing position.
Foot closes the distance and clinches up with Huggs, looking for a takedown. Foot pushes Huggs against the cage but Huggs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Matt Huggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Foot scores a takedown into full mount!
Huggs wants to control but Foot is having none of it.
Foot lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Huggs hang on?
Huggs is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Foot landing strikes from the mount and Huggs is in trouble!
Foot dominating with strikes here.
Foot scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Huggs?
Foot scoring with strikes but Huggs is staying in there.

Foot gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Foot closes the distance and clinches.
Foot working Huggs over with knees to the body.
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!

Foot manages to break the clinch.

Foot clinches up with Huggs and pushes him back against the cage.
Foot lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Foot lands a nice uppercut.
Foot stalls.
Foot gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Foot lands a left hand.

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

Foot instigates a clinch.
Foot tries for a takedown. No joy.

Foot breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Foot closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Foot lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Huggs being controlled here, momentarily.
Foot keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Huggs's head.
Foot lands a couple of digs.
Huggs keeping moving, preventing Foot from controlling successfully.
Foot connects with a couple of short punches.
Foot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Foot seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Huggs for as long as he can get away with.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of George Foot.
Huggs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Foot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Huggs avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Foot. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Huggs tries to keep at a distance but Foot has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Huggs is pressed up against the cage. Foot has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Huggs down to the mat. Huggs avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Foot dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Foot wants to clinch up but Huggs keeps it at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Foot.
Huggs stuffs the takedown attempt from Foot. Foot gets slowly back to his feet.

Foot rushes Huggs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Foot with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Foot.
Huggs being controlled against the cage.
Huggs prevents the takedown attempt.

Foot breaks from the clinch.
Huggs is breathing heavily.

Foot gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Foot avoiding damage.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huggs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Foot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Foot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huggs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Foot is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Huggs's half guard.
Huggs is not content to let Foot control the position.
Huggs is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Foot scores with a couple of nice shots.
George Foot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Foot content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

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

Foot is trying to work for a kimura but Huggs is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huggs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Foot drops an elbow to the side of Huggs's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Foot stands up and beckons Huggs to join him on the feet.

Foot clinches up with Huggs and pushes him back against the cage.

Foot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Foot shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Foot tries to clinch but Huggs moves out of range.

Foot has managed to clinch.
Foot is struggling to control the position.
Foot wants a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Foot breaks from the clinch.
Foot misses with a takedown attempt - Huggs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Foot shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Huggs's guard.
Foot with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Foot gets to his feet. Huggs looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Huggs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Foot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Foot shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Huggs manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

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

Foot gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foot is looking to clinch but Huggs is avoiding it.

Foot shoots in and bounces Huggs off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Huggs keeping moving, preventing Foot from controlling successfully.
Huggs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Foot is one step ahead there.
Foot postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Foot advances to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Foot sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Huggs wants to control but Foot is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Foot clinches with his opponent.
Foot tries to land a knee to the head but Huggs blocks with his arms.

Foot manages to break the clinch.

Foot closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Huggs is defending against the submission attempts here by Foot.
Huggs on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Foot connects with a nice short shot to Huggs's temple.
Foot is trying to control the action in half guard but Huggs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Foot escapes and gets back to his feet.
Foot shoots in and drives through. Huggs sprawls well.

Foot fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Huggs, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Foot lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Foot shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Foot working Huggs over with strikes.
Huggs trying to hold on to Foot's head to control him but Foot postures up.
Foot lands strikes from half guard.
Foot seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Foot 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.
Foot looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Foot trying to control the action but Huggs is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Huggs can do anything to dispel that myth.
Huggs taking some punishment here, with Foot in his half guard.
Foot is controlling the pace.
Foot is trying to control. Huggs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
George Foot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foot stalling.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of George Foot.
Foot shoots in and drives through. Huggs sprawls well.
Huggs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Foot closes the distance and clinches.
Foot stalling the fight.

Foot breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Foot clinches.
Foot is working for takedown but Huggs is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Foot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foot slowing the pace effectively.

Foot breaks from the clinch.

Foot gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Foot lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Foot.
Foot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huggs can do to turn this around?
Foot gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Foot manages to break the clinch.

Foot rushes Huggs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Foot content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Foot connects with a nasty looking knee right to Huggs's face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foot is pressed up against the cage. Huggs has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Foot down to the mat. Foot avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Foot looks to land a combination. Huggs sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Foot rushes Huggs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Foot with a knee to the head.

Huggs is fighting off a takedown attempt but Foot is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Huggs to the mat. Huggs regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Foot forces his way into half guard.
Matt Huggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Huggs is trying to get back to full guard.
Huggs is looking to control Foot's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Huggs avoid being mounted?
Foot slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Foot!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boog Luger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jayceon taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). taylor has chosen how we do as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Luger
vs
taylor

195 cm
25
263 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

FNF Energy & Stamina - Sale!

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boog Luger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, jayceon taylor!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
taylor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Luger as he jumps to the side.

Luger moves into the clinch successfully.

Luger decides to pull guard.
taylor looking to pass the guard.
taylor with a flurry of punches that miss.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Luger holds on and takes a little breather.
taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Luger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

taylor has gone for a leg lock! Luger slips out almost immediately though and dives into taylor's guard.
taylor controls Luger momentarily but Luger frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luger is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

taylor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luger slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
taylor pushes Luger away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Luger gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Luger controlling the position from side mount.
taylor is looking for a sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if taylor can do anything to dispel that myth.
taylor wants to control but Luger postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
taylor is letting Luger control him for a moment.
Luger is breathing heavily.
taylor wants to get back to his feet but Luger drags him back down.
Luger is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luger tries to move to mount but taylor blocks the move with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

taylor tries to clinch there but Luger circles away.
Luger fails with an attempt to clinch.
taylor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

taylor closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - taylor lands in his opponent's guard.

taylor is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Luger is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Luger has escaped and now he's on top!
Luger is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
taylor is looking to stand up but Luger isn't so interested in that idea.
Luger controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
taylor trying to control the position.

taylor working for a triangle but Luger defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
taylor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Luger pushes down on taylor's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's four 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.
Luger sitting and controlling from the half guard.

taylor kicks off Luger and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Luger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Luger tries to score a body lock takedown but taylor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
taylor can't get the takedown.
taylor wants to get back to striking at distance but Luger won't allow it.
Luger pushes taylor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luger lands an elbow just above taylor 's eye.

It looks like jayceon taylor has been cut.
Luger scores with a shoulder strike.
taylor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Luger has him pressed against the cage.
taylor can't break the clinch.
Luger lands a body punch in the clinch.
taylor takes an elbow to the temple.
Luger lands a knee to the head.
taylor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Luger has him pressed against the cage.
Luger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Luger.

Luger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Luger dodges the punch combination from taylor.
taylor fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Luger looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luger controlling the action here.
Luger's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
taylor is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Luger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Luger's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Luger manages to reverse the position and now he's in taylor's guard. Nice work there by Luger.
Luger tries to free his leg and advance position but taylor is retaining full guard.

taylor pushes Luger off and gets back to his feet.
jayceon taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
taylor misses with a takedown
and Luger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boog Luger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jayceon taylor.
taylor with a poor takedown
and Luger counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
taylor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Luger finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
taylor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Luger counters by moving into the clinch.

Luger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Luger is looking to clinch but taylor is avoiding it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Luger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite taylor's efforts to push away.
Luger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Luger trying to control the position but instead, taylor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Luger into the cage.
Luger lands a nice knee to the body.

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

Luger has closed the distance and engaged taylor in a clinch.
taylor tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
taylor is pressed up against the cage. Luger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag taylor down to the mat. taylor avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Luger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Luger lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
taylor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Luger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Luger drives through and clinches with taylor against the cage.
Luger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of taylors head.
taylor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
taylor misses with some punches.
taylor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Luger lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
taylor working hard to break the clinch.
The referee calls for Luger to work.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Luger lands a damaging elbow.
taylor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Luger comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
taylor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
taylor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Luger prevents taylor from breaking the clinch.

taylor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luger stuffs the takedown.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boog Luger!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ted Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson comes to the cage accompanied by Nirvana- Something in the Way. Ted Nelson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andre Drago's chin.

Nelson
vs
Drago

178 cm
25
169 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
161 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ted Nelson!
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, Andre Drago!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson misses with an uppercut.
Drago takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nelson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drago sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drago takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nelson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nelson throws the left hand but Drago avoids the punch easily.
Nelson missing with a left hand there. Drago was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drago avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nelson lands a high kick!
Nelson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Drago takes one to the chin there.
Drago throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
A big right from Nelson misses.
Drago takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nelson misses with a body shot.
Drago takes one to the side of the head.
Drago takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Drago misses with a shot to the body
and Nelson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago throws the kick towards the body but Nelson avoids it.
Nelson lands a body shot.
Nelson lands a nice shot that snaps Drago's head back.
Drago throws a leg kick
letting Nelson counter with a right hand.

Drago is rocked!
The fighters circling - Nelson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nelson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nelson catches Drago with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nelson blocks a low kick nicely.
Nelson punishes Drago's body with a nice straight punch.
Drago looks gassed!
Nelson connects with a nice looking jab.
Nelson lands with a shot to the body.
Nelson digs a good body shot into Drago's ribs.
Ted Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nelson thuds his right hand into Drago's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nelson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Drago avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Nelson misses.
Nelson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Nelson.
Drago is still on wobbly legs! Can Nelson finish him?
Nelson lands with a nice body punch.
Drago seems to have recovered his senses.
Jab, jab by Nelson - just one landing.
Drago walks into a left hand.
Nelson lands with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Nelson.
Drago takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Drago on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Drago takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nelson throws a jab but it's blocked by Drago.
Drago takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nelson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Drago's hands.
A good leg kick by Nelson.
Nelson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nelson throws a big shot that misses.
Good shot there by Nelson.
Nelson cracks Drago on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Drago falls backwards against the cage. Nelson follows up with more strikes that drop Drago to his knees. Nelson keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Drago! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ted Nelson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Monika Szlesz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Szlesz
vs
King

164 cm
22
137 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

174 cm
20
136 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Monika Szlesz!
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, Randy King!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szlesz takes one to the chin there.
King scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Szlesz doesn't seem bothered though.

Szlesz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Szlesz is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Szlesz is looking for a kimura but King is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Szlesz to get the leverage.
King trying to control but Szlesz postures up.
King is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Szlesz scores with a couple of nice shots.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
King is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Szlesz wants to stand up but King is controlling the position.
King trying to hold on to Szlesz's head to control him but Szlesz postures up.

Szlesz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and King defends it well.
Szlesz is keen to just control but King is a slippery customer.
Szlesz is really struggling to control King but he's trying to hold on to the position.
King really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Szlesz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
King swats away the attempt to clinch by Szlesz.

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.
Szlesz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as King sprawls well. King wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Szlesz gets slowly back to his feet.
King scores with a jab to the head.
King smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
King dips to his left and cracks Szlesz with an uppercut!
Szlesz tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
King lands a glancing blow to the side of Szlesz's head.
Randy King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szlesz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Szlesz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in King's half guard.
Szlesz prevents King from improving his position.
King moves into full guard.

Szlesz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King controlling Szlesz's posture.

Szlesz gets to his feet - King follows without any prompting.
King throws a jab when Szlesz was well out of range.
King misses with a straight right.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Szlesz.
Szlesz wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
Szlesz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice defenses there by Szlesz.
Szlesz walks into a jab.

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.
King throws a big shot that misses.

Szlesz closes the distance and clinches.
Szlesz tries to pull guard but King won't allow it.
Szlesz tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monika Szlesz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Szlesz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Szlesz lands a right hand.
Szlesz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
King wants to get back to striking at distance but Szlesz won't allow it.
King has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Szlesz lands a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
King prevents a takedown attempt there.
Knees to the body from Szlesz.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
King wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monika Szlesz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

King throws out a loose jab but Szlesz uses good head movement to avoid it.

Szlesz feints and as King raises his hands in defense, Szlesz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
King tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Szlesz trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Szlesz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Szlesz tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Szlesz drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Szlesz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
King misses the shot to the body.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Szlesz is defended easily by King.
Szlesz doesn't manage to clinch there - King circles away.
Szlesz has a takedown stuffed.
Szlesz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with King but King pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monika Szlesz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Szlesz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Szlesz tries to pass the half guard into mount. King knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Szlesz is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
King wants to control but Szlesz is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szlesz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Szlesz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Szlesz eventually gives up the hold.

Szlesz has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can King defend it? Szlesz steps over the head and cranks it - King is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Szlesz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Monika Szlesz!