HONOR Challengers 7 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Ian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Petri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petri is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Crimson Stallion. Ian is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. This should be fireworks!

Ian
vs
Petri

195 cm
25
270 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

200 cm
19
264 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scott Ian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Petri!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ian blocks a head kick by Petri.
Ian looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Petri moves into the clinch.
Petri tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Petri tries to pull guard but Ian holds him up against the ropes and eventually Petri drops back down to his feet.
Petri drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ian gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Scott Ian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Petri.
Ian pushes off an throws an elbow but Petri leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Ian throws an elbow but misses.
Petri fails to pull guard.

Petri jumps into guard, dragging Ian to the mat.
Petri controls Ian momentarily but Ian frees himself.
Petri manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Petri!

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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 Damien Baal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Hardlock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baal comes to the ring accompanied by Pinned Down. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Baal
vs
Hardlock

199 cm
19
258 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
18
271 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damien Baal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Hardlock!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Baal moves into the clinch.
Baal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hardlock backwards.
Baal lands a right hand.
Hardlock is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Baal pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Baal lands with a short shot to the head.
Baal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hardlock backwards.
Baal cracks Hardlock with a nice body shot.
Hardlock looks gassed!
Baal lands an elbow that stopped Hardlock in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Jason Hardlock has been cut.
Baal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hardlock backwards.

Baal successfully pulls guard.
Baal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baal wants to sweep here but Hardlock controlling him for the moment.
Baal is working hard here to advance position.
Baal looking to control.

We're going to have a standup here because Damien Baal wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Baal has taken the fight to the clinch.

Baal manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hardlock postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Damien Baal has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hardlock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baal.
Baal goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Baal looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Baal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hardlock on the ground.
Baal tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Baal trying to control from half guard but Hardlock is working away.
Hardlock won't allow Baal to pass to mount.
Baal seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Baal wants to pass the guard but Hardlock is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baal trying to control from Hardlock's half guard. Hardlock has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Baal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardlock is keeping the position for now.
Hardlock pulls Baal in close to prevent any damage.
Baal wants to control from the top but Hardlock keeps moving.
Hardlock seems keen to control Baal's posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Damien Baal wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Baal pushes Hardlock up against the ropes in a clinch.
Baal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Baal.
Baal gets through Hardlock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baal pushes off an throws an elbow but Hardlock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Baal lands with a right to the head.
Baal lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hardlock or not.
Baal scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Baal.
Baal lands a hook that snaps the head of Hardlock backwards.
Baal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hardlocks head.

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

Hardlock forces Baal back against the ropes and clinches.
Baal scores with a shoulder strike.
Hardlock drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Baal successfully pulls guard.
Baal is adopting a defensive guard.
Hardlock preventing the sweep.
Baal trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardlock wants to stand but Baal has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hardlock stops Baal from standing up.
Baal trying to keep a closed guard but Hardlock is proving a slippery customer.

We're going to have a standup here because Damien Baal wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Baal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Baal.
A nice left hand lands by Baal.
Baal keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hardlock's efforts to push away.
Hardlock goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baal prevents it.
Damien Baal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Hardlock.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baal lands a hook that snaps the head of Hardlock backwards.
Hardlock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Baal smiles and moves away.

Baal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Baal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Hardlock's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Baal clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Baal on the inside.
Baal pushes Hardlock back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Baal on the inside.

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

Baal forces Hardlock back against the ropes and clinches.
Damien Baal has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Baal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hardlock backwards.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Baal here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Baal pushes Hardlock back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hardlock has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Baal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Baal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hardlock is looking to break free of the clinch but Baal has double underhooks.
Baal lands a left hand.
Hardlock takes a shot to the head.
Hardlock misses with a punch to the body.
Baal lands a left hand.

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

Baal forces Hardlock back against the ropes and clinches.
Baal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.

Baal gets control of Hardlock's arms and successfully pulls guard. Baal will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hardlock is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baal looking for a sweep. Not yet Baal, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Baal working a defensive guard here.
Hardlock wants to control from the top but Baal keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jason Hardlock.

Baal clinches.
A short right from Baal.
Baal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baal misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice body punch from Baal - that landed with a thud.
Baal pushes Hardlock back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hardlock is fighting off a takedown attempt but Baal is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hardlock to the mat. Hardlock regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Baal slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hardlock keeping moving, preventing Baal from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Damien Baal just wasn't active enough.

Baal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Baal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hardlock backwards.
Baal is working Hardlock over against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Baal scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Baal scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baal stalls.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baal.

Baal lands a takedown into guard.
Hardlock keeping full guard, as Baal tries to pass.

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

Baal gets a takedown into half guard.
Baal tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hardlock.
Baal wants to pass to mount but Hardlock is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baal is looking to pass Hardlock's guard but actually Hardlock recovers to full guard.
Baal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hardlock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baal controlling from the top position.

Hardlock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardlock keeping moving, preventing Baal from controlling successfully.
Baal wants to pass the guard but Hardlock is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Baal dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason Hardlock's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Hardlock instigates a clinch.
Baal lands with a left to the head.
Baal lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Baal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice elbow from Baal.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baal.

Baal tightens his grip and picks Hardlock up, before dumping him to the ground. Hardlock manages to land in guard.
Hardlock keeping moving, preventing Baal from controlling successfully.

Baal gets to his feet - Hardlock follows without any prompting.

Hardlock drives through and clinches with Baal against the ropes.
Baal scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baal.
Baal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hardlocks head.

Baal manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardlock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardlock has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Baal is proving hard to escape from.
Baal looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Baal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardlock can do to turn this around?
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Damien Baal wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Hardlock rushes Baal and presses him up against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baal.
Still in the clinch, Baal scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baal.
Baal lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baal.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baal.
Baal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baal lands a hook that snaps the head of Hardlock backwards.
Baal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hardlock backwards.
A short uppercut from Baal.
Baal lands with a short shot to the head.
Baal lands a body shot.

Hardlock successfully pulls guard.
Baal content to stall in guard here.
Baal postures up.
Baal wants to control from the top but Hardlock keeps moving.

Damien Baal has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Hardlock darts in and clinches Baal up against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardlock can't break the clinch.
Baal lands a shoulder strike.
Hardlock blocks an elbow strike from Baal.
Still in the clinch, Baal scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baal lands a body punch in the clinch.
Baal cracks Hardlock with a nice body shot.
Baal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Baal lands a nice uppercut.
Damien Baal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hardlock goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baal prevents it.
Baal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Baal lands with a left to the head.
Baal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hardlock backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardlock blocks an elbow strike from Baal.

Baal wants the takedown. Hardlock is fighting it off but Baal persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hardlock's guard against the ropes.
Hardlock is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Baal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Baal trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardlock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Damien Baal wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Hardlock gets tackled into the ropes by Baal. Baal maintains the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hardlock has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baal avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jason Hardlock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baal lands with a light punch inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Baal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baal 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 Suge Night scores the fight for Damien Baal!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Damien Baal!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Damien Baal!

Damien Baal wins by unanimous decision!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaymz Ryan (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.

Davis
vs
Ryan

200 cm
18
211 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

182 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 10 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
KO power

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaymz Ryan!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ryan feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Davis sprawling to the canvas! Davis rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ryan finish him?!

Davis is rocked!

It looks like Michael Davis has been cut.
Davis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ryan counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Davis has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jaymz Ryan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Aria Sr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aria Sr comes to the ring accompanied by .. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Aria Sr
vs
John

200 cm
29
201 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

192 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Enjoys gardening

Absolution 159 ($79)

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 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shawn Aria Sr!
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, Mark John!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aria Sr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
John wants to clinch but Aria Sr slips to the side
and Aria Sr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Aria Sr fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging John to the ground. Aria Sr is now in John's guard.
Aria Sr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aria Sr preventing the sweep.
John has momentary wrist control but Aria Sr slips an elbow through the middle.
Aria Sr 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.
Aria Sr works over John with some ground and pound from guard.
John has momentary wrist control but Aria Sr slips an elbow through the middle.
Aria Sr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aria Sr lands a couple of decent looking shots.

John has his foot on Aria Sr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aria Sr works his way back into a safe position though.
Aria Sr lands a couple of digs.
Aria Sr loads up on a big left hand. John felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Aria Sr looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! John can't hide his disappointment, as Aria Sr celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shawn Aria Sr!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Markson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rafael Rua will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Markson
vs
Rua

175 cm
18
188 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

187 cm
27
185 lbs
5 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Markson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rafael Rua!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markson throws a leg kick
and Rua counters with a nice body kick.
Rua throws a right and a left that both miss.
Markson throws a head kick that misses
and Rua counters with a huge head kick that drops Markson! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafael Rua!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Geezer Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Ferrjesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Butler
vs
Ferrjesus

189 cm
18
190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

170 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Good low kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Geezer Butler!
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, William Ferrjesus!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butler throws an off balance right hand
and Ferrjesus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Butler thinking.

Butler has Ferrjesus up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ferrjesus is trying to break the clinch but Butler is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Ferrjesus.
Butler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Butler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Ferrjesus has had enough of the clinch but Butler keeps him there for the moment.
Butler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ferrjesus is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Butler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ferrjesus pulls his leg out and moves away.
Butler is breathing heavily.
Butler tries to clinch but Ferrjesus moves out of range.
Butler moves to clinch but Ferrjesus breaks away
and Ferrjesus counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Geezer Butler has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferrjesus tries to close the distance and clinch but Butler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ferrjesus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ferrjesus lands a big right hook! Butler looks hurt but is still standing! Ferrjesus lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Butler falls down and Ferrjesus dives in with a huge hammer fist! Butler's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Ferrjesus runs up the ropes to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). William Ferrjesus!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Iommi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Wild (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.

Iommi
vs
Wild

182 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

174 cm
19
182 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Iommi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Wild!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wild pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Iommi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wild counters with a big head kick but Iommi shrugs it off.
Wild throws a combination that misses
enabling Iommi to counter with a crisp jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Iommi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wild has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wild and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wild avoids the head kick by Iommi.
Iommi tries to clinch up

and Wild counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Wild is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Iommi can't fight it off and eventually Wild manages to take the fight to the floor. Iommi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wild trying to control but Iommi is working from the bottom.
Wild postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wild cracks Iommi with a solid left hand.
Wild wanted to stand there but Iommi had control of the position.
Wild throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Iommi is looking for a triangle but Wild pushes his legs off easily.
Iommi is breathing heavily.

Wild stands up from Iommi's guard - Wild perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wild throws a right and a left that both miss.
Iommi misses with a takedown

and Wild counters with a head kick that drops Iommi to the mat! Iommi scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

Iommi is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iommi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wild rattles Iommi with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Iommi tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Wild dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Iommi stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mark Wild!