HFC 43 No Control PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Orek
vs
Sarney

176 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
30
190 lbs
10 - 16 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Powerful

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, Casey Orek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ceaser Sarney!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarney slips under a jab.

Sarney moves into range and clinches up with Orek.
A head punch on the inside from Orek fails to land.
Orek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sarney's elbow.

Orek pulls Sarney into guard.
Orek wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sarney trying to stand up but can't free himself from Orek's guard.
Orek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orek looking to control.
Orek wants to sweep here but Sarney controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orek thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Orek trying to control the position.
Orek keeping full guard, as Sarney tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Orek looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sarney really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Orek. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Orek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sarney is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sarney.
Orek on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Orek tries to get out of the position.
Sarney trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Sarney got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orek has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sarney has managed to get both his arms back between Orek's legs - danger averted.
Orek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sarney.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Orek is on top in guard.

Sarney is looking for a triangle here but Orek uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Orek lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sarney is not content to let Orek control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sarney is pushing Orek's head away, looking to escape. Orek manages to hold on to the position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Orek's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The referee asks Orek politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Orek prefers to stall for the moment though.
Orek is putting a hurting on Sarney here, landing some big shots from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orek scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sarney to see if he's OK.
Orek wants to control but Sarney is keeping him busy.
Orek moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sarney takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Orek trying to control the action but Sarney is working from the bottom.
Orek working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarney tries to bench press Orek off him but Orek keeps the position.
Sarney manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Orek makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Orek.
Orek wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sarney stopping the sweep attempt from Orek.
Orek manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Orek raining down hammerfists from mount.
Orek landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orek punishing his opponent with strikes.
Orek postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sarney looks a forlorn figure.
Orek controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orek dominating with strikes here.
Orek wants to control the pace but Sarney is squirming around nicely.
Orek breaks from Sarney's wrist control and lands an elbow.
A nice elbow there by Orek.
Orek is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Orek scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sarney?
Orek lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Sarney is rocked!
Orek looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sarney is still in real trouble! Can Orek finish him?
Orek unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Sarney wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Orek celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Casey Orek!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luke Field (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Garcia (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.

Field
vs
Garcia

172 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
141 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Field!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Garcia!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Field fails with an attempt to clinch.
Field tries to clinch up

and Garcia counters by clinching up.
Field tries to land knees in the clinch but Garcia avoids the damage to the body.
Field tries to land a knee to the head but Garcia blocks with his arms.

Garcia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Field is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Field wants to clinch up but Garcia keeps it at a distance.

Garcia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Garcia lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Garcia content to stall in guard here.
Garcia slips nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Garcia wants to work for an arm triangle but Field is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Garcia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Field is trying to stand back up but Garcia is controlling him

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.
Garcia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Field keeps working.
Garcia controlling the action here.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Johnny Garcia.
Field pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Garcia back to the cage. Field follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Field stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Field wants it to stay on the feet.
Field defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Garcia.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Field throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt.
Luke Field has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Garcia.
No luck for Garcia with that takedown attempt.
Luke Field seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Field throws a right hand that Garcia ducks under and follows up with a left that Garcia also avoids with ease.
Field tries a head kick but it misses.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses.
Good work by Garcia as he checks the leg kick.
Field is looking to land body kicks.
Garcia swinging wildly here.
Field misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Garcia misses
and Field counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Field tries to clinch

and Garcia holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Field managing to block the knees to the body from Garcia.
Garcia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Field fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Garcia tries to keep at a distance but Field has taken the fight into the clinch.
Field misses with a knee to the head.
Garcia is trying to break free.

Garcia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garcia misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Field will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Field moves in looking to clinch but Garcia pushes him off.
Garcia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johnny Garcia will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Garcia pushes Field up against the cage in a clinch.

Garcia pulls guard.
Garcia keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Field wants to stand and escape but instead Garcia has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Garcia decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Field, up you get!
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Field.
Field tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Garcia counters with a big head kick but Field shrugs it off.
Luke Field is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Field gets tackled into the cage by Garcia. Garcia maintains the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Field keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garcia's efforts to push away.
Field throws a knee to the head but misses.
Garcia working hard to break the clinch.
Field tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garcia just stands there and leans against the cage.
Garcia drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Garcia working hard to break the clinch.
Field is trying to break the clinch but Garcia has him pressed against the cage.
Garcia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Field gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Field tries to break free but Garcia pushes him back against the cage.

Field's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Field moves in looking to clinch but Garcia pushes him off.
Field keeps Garcia at a distance using the push kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia keeps the fight on the outside.
Field wants to clinch.
Field is looking to clinch.
Luke Field is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Field tries to clinch up but Garcia circles away and keeps his distance.
Garcia shoots in for a double leg but Field sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Luke Field has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Garcia.
Garcia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Field is fending him off so far but Garcia persists. Nope, Field circles away and we're back to standing.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Field tries to clinch up.
A bone on bone clash there as Garcia blocks the leg kick.
Field tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garcia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garcia keeps the fight on the outside.

Field drives through and clinches with Garcia against the cage.
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!
Field is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Field tries to pull guard but Garcia holds him up against the cage and eventually Field drops back down to his feet.
Field with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Garcia takes a knee right on the jaw!
Field taking a breather.
Garcia has had enough of the clinch but Field keeps him there for the moment.
Field looking to throw knees to the head but Garcia is blocking nicely.
Field using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garcia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Field tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Garcia smiles and moves away.
Field pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Field tries to clinch there but Garcia circles away.
Garcia lands with a slapping head kick.
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch but Field swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Garcia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Luke Field is winning the standup battle so far.
Field tries to clinch there but Garcia circles away.
Garcia dives in and grabs Field's left leg, looking for a takedown. Field pushes down on Garcia's head and hops out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcia shoots for a takedown but Field saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Field tries to clinch up.
Garcia fails with the takedown
and Field counters with a flying knee. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Luke Field will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Field tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Garcia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Field.
A head kick misses from Field.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but Field shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Field tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garcia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Field tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garcia paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Garcia drives through with a takedown into Field's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Garcia stops Field from standing up.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Field keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Johnny Garcia has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Garcia shoots in for a double leg but Field sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Garcia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garcia keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Field misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Field misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garcia looks for a takedown but Field sprawls well.
Luke Field has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Garcia.
Field misses with an attempted mid kick.

Field clinches with his opponent.

Garcia pulls guard successfully.
Field trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Garcia pushes Field off and gets back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Field.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Field instigates a clinch.

Field manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Garcia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Garcia passes into half guard.
Garcia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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!
Garcia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Johnny Garcia.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Field 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 Garcia has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Garcia and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Garcia throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Field tries to keep at a distance but Garcia has taken the fight into the clinch.

Garcia breaks from the clinch.
Garcia plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt.

Garcia shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Garcia was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Garcia has hold of Field's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Field manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Garcia throws some wild stikes that Field manages to avoid easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcia pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Garcia has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Garcia!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

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

Witter
vs
Craig

177 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
143 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Junior Witter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Craig!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craig tries to close the distance and clinch up but Witter swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Craig clinches.
Witter tries to throw a body punch but Craig avoids it by throwing Witter back against the cage.
Craig misses with a knee strike.

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

Witter darts in and clinches Craig up against the cage.
Witter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Witter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Craig trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Craig throws a knee to the head but misses.
Witter is trying to pull guard but Craig has him pressed against the cage.
Witter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Craig landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Witter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Witter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Witter jumps guard but Craig stands there with Witter around his waist. Witter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Witter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Craig avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Craig lands a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Witter wants the takedown. Craig is fighting it off but Witter persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Craig's guard against the cage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Witter trying to control the position from guard on top but Craig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Craig not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Witter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Craig has his foot on Witter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Witter works his way back into a safe position though.
Witter trying to control but Craig is working from the bottom.
Witter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Witter is in close to Craig's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Craig escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Witter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Witter trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Craig manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Witter wants to sweep here but Craig controlling him for the moment.
Witter looking to control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Witter working a defensive guard but Craig passes into half guard.
Witter landing rabbit punches to the side of Craig's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Craig wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Witter uses the opportunity to regain full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Witter pulls Craig in close to prevent any damage.
Witter trying to control the position.

Witter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Craig defends it easily.
Witter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Craig is one step ahead there.
Craig has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Witter is proving hard to escape from.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Witter is trying to control the position but Craig postures up.

Witter manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Craig tries to clinch
and Witter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Craig thinking.
Craig tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Witter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Witter closes the distance and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Witter manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fight stays on the outside here - Craig looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Craig tries to clinch
and Witter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Witter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Craig, pushing him back against the cage.
Witter tries to circle away but Craig has him pinned against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Craig obliges.
Witter takes an elbow to the temple.
Craig looking to throw knees to the head but Witter is blocking nicely.
Craig trying to land knees to the body.
Witter is trying to push Craig away but Craig has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Witter dodges an elbow strike from Craig.
Craig comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the cage, Craig throws an elbow but misses.
Witter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Craig has him pressed against the cage.
Craig throws a knee to the head but misses.
Witter tries to pull guard but Craig won't allow it.
Witter dodges an elbow strike from Craig.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Witter gets control of Craig's arms and successfully pulls guard. Witter will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Witter looking for a sweep. Not yet Witter, not yet.

Craig stands up from Witter's guard - Craig perhaps looking for a knockout.

Witter gets a takedown into half guard.
Witter tries to pass to full mount but Craig defends it.
Craig is pressing down on Witter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Craig 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witter would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Junior Witter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Witter trying to control the position from guard on top but Craig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Witter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Craig is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Witter defends well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Craig trying to control the position here.

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

Craig gets to his feet - Witter follows without any prompting.

Witter manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Craig on his heels. He'll look to pass Craig's guard now, I'm sure.
Craig keeping full guard, as Witter tries to pass.
Witter looking to sit in guard and control but Craig gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Witter moves into range and clinches up with Craig.
Witter looking to slow down the pace here.
Witter tries to break the clinch but Craig is controlling the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Craig looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Craig gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Craig looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Witter is trying to force a seperation but Craig has the dominant position.
Craig scores a nice knee to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Witter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Witter swinging wildly here.

Witter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Junior Witter will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Craig tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Witter scores a takedown into full mount!
Witter tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Witter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Craig really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Craig wants to control but Witter is having none of it.
Witter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Craig on the ground.
Craig working to try and regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Craig sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Witter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Craig keeps working.
Witter is just content to waste time from the top position. Craig takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Craig seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Witter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witter is looking to work some ground and pound but Craig has wrist control.

Witter postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Craig is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Witter, into his guard.

Witter is working an open guard so Craig takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Victor Craig is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Witter swinging wildly here.
Craig doesn't manage to clinch there - Witter circles away.

Witter clinches up with Craig and pushes him back against the cage.
Witter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Craig prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Witter tries for a takedown. No joy.
Witter blocks an elbow strike from Craig.
Witter takes an elbow to the temple.
Craig tries to land knees in the clinch but Witter avoids the damage to the body.
Craig tries to land a knee to the head but Witter blocks with his arms.
Witter avoids a wild elbow strike from Craig.
Witter tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Witter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Witter blocks the elbow strike.
Craig prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Craig pushes off an throws an elbow but Witter leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Craig.
Craig tries to land a knee to the head but Witter blocks with his arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Craig just misses with a elbow thrown towards Witter's brow.

Witter jumps guard and drags Craig to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Craig stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Junior Witter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craig wants to clinch.
Craig tries to close the distance and clinch but Witter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Craig fails with an attempt to clinch.

Witter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Witter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Craig walks away with a smile on his face. Witter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Craig tries to clinch but Witter is having none of it.
Craig tries to clinch but Witter moves away

and Witter counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Craig!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Craig is looking to get to half guard.
Witter with shots to the head and body - Craig looks very uncomfortable down there.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Junior Witter.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Witter, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Junior Witter!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Hopler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hopler's entrance music is Bodies (Let the Bodies Hit the Floor) . A fine choice. Brooks comes into a darkened arena with his song building. (Matallica) Ride the lightning kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Hopler
vs
Brooks

196 cm
26
201 lbs
5 - 4 - 1

185 cm
23
206 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sammy Hopler!
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, Jason Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks tries to clinch but Hopler is having none of it.
Brooks wants to clinch
and Hopler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brooks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brooks tries to clinch up but Hopler circles away and keeps his distance.
Brooks wants to clinch.
Brooks tries to clinch up
and Hopler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brooks just misses with a punch to the body.
Brooks moves out of range of the strikes.
Brooks tries to clinch up.
Brooks tries to clinch there but Hopler circles away.
Brooks closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hopler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brooks wants to clinch
and Brooks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jason Brooks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hopler swats away the attempt to clinch by Brooks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brooks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch but Hopler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brooks tries to clinch but Hopler moves out of range.
Brooks tries to clinch there but Hopler circles away.
Brooks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hopler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hopler is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks moves to clinch but Hopler breaks away
and Hopler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brooks takes one on the button.
Hopler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brooks.
Brooks is looking to clinch.
Brooks tries to clinch but Hopler moves out of range.
Brooks wants to clinch
and Hopler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Hopler gets tackled into the cage by Brooks. Brooks maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brooks.
Brooks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brooks stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hopler tries to break the clinch but Brooks is controlling the position.
Hopler is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks keeps control of Hopler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brooks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopler tries to break the clinch but Brooks is controlling the position.
Hopler blocks an uppercut.
Hopler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brooks is defending well.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brooks.
Hopler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brooks working aggressively here.
Brooks prevents Hopler from breaking the clinch.
Brooks misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Brooks.
Brooks swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brooks misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Brooks.
Brooks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hopler backwards.
Hopler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brooks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brooks lands a nice shot to the body.
Brooks throws a head punch that misses.
Hopler prevents the takedown attempt.
Hopler is looking to break free of the clinch but Brooks has double underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hopler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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!
Brooks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopler.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sammy Hopler will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Brooks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brooks lands a jab to the nose.
Sammy Hopler is winning the standup battle so far.
Hopler lunges at Brooks with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brooks's hand.
Brooks tries to clinch up.
Jason Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brooks doesn't manage to clinch there - Hopler circles away.
Brooks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hopler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brooks wants to clinch but Hopler slips to the side
and Hopler counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brooks wants to clinch but Hopler slips to the side
and Hopler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch but Hopler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hopler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hopler swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brooks lands with an uppercut that bounces Hopler off the cage and back into range.
Brooks wants to clinch
and Hopler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Brooks moves into range and clinches up with Hopler.
Brooks lands a left hand.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Brooks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brooks is looking to clinch but Hopler is avoiding it.
Hopler is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hopler throws a big shot that misses.
Hopler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brooks tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks doesn't manage to clinch there - Hopler circles away.
Brooks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopler.
Brooks misses with a head kick.
Hopler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hopler circles away from the clinch attempt.

Brooks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brooks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hopler.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brooks dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Brooks misses with a punch on the inside.
Brooks looking for a takedown.
Jason Brooks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brooks working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Brooks.
Brooks tries for a takedown but Hopler manages to get underhooks.

Brooks breaks from the clinch.
Brooks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hopler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Brooks clinches up with Hopler and pushes him back against the cage.
Brooks keeps control of Hopler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brooks gets through Hopler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brooks.
Brooks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brooks stalling in the clinch but Hopler improves position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hopler's efforts to push away.
Brooks swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brooks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brooks keeps control of Hopler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brooks misses with the head strike.
Brooks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hopler wants to break free but Brooks has control.
Brooks has a couple of punches blocked by Hopler.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brooks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hopler is trying to break the clinch but Brooks has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Brooks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hopler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brooks taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Hopler manages to break the clinch.
Jab by Hopler.
Brooks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hopler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brooks looks to clinch
and Hopler counters with a straight right hand.
Brooks looks to clinch
and Hopler counters with a nice uppercut.
Brooks wants to clinch
and Hopler counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brooks tries to clinch but Hopler moves away
and Hopler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brooks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hopler.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brooks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brooks wants to clinch but Hopler slips to the side
and Hopler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brooks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Brooks has Hopler up against the cage in a clinch.
Brooks stalling against the cage.
Brooks lands with a left to the head.
Brooks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hopler backwards.
Brooks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hopler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hopler up against the cage.
A short right from Hopler.
Hopler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brooks has him pressed against the cage.

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

Brooks forces Hopler back against the cage and clinches.
Brooks throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopler.
Brooks lands an elbow that stopped Hopler in his tracks for a moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Brooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Brooks.
Brooks lands with a light punch inside.
Brooks lands a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hopler prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brooks.
Brooks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brooks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopler wants to break free but Brooks has control.
Hopler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brooks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brooks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hopler's efforts to push away.
Hopler can't break the clinch.
Brooks misses with a punch to the body.
Hopler letting Brooks take a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Brooks.
A short left from Brooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Brooks misses with the head strike.
Brooks has a couple of punches blocked by Hopler.
Brooks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brooks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hopler backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brooks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hopler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hopler is trying to break free.
Hopler is trying to break the clinch but Brooks is controlling him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Brooks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brooks has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Brooks!
Jason Brooks decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Trout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muay Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thai comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Deadly Muay Thai Skills kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Muay Thai has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Trout
vs
Thai

188 cm
22
300 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

225 cm
30
300 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Trout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Muay Thai!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thai scores with a kick to the body.
Thai tries to clinch but Trout moves out of range.
Thai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Trout shoots for a double leg takedown but Thai sprawls well. He's pushed Trout's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Thai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Trout blocks it with crossed arms.
Trout is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thai connects with a knee to the head.
Trout tries to break the clinch but Thai is controlling the position.
A knee to the head by Thai.
Thai scores with a knee to the head.
Trout is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trout trying to land knees to the body.
Thai lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Kevin Trout has been cut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thai.
Thai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Trout's face.
Thai lands a knee to the head.
Thai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Trout's face.

Thai breaks from the clinch.
Muay Thai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thai clinches up with Trout and pushes him back against the cage.
Thai has Trout pressed against the cage.
Thai landing knees to the head.
Thai scores with a knee to the head.

Thai lands a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Thai stands and steps away. Trout gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Thai lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Trout is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thai circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Trout to the canvas! Trout doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Thai keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muay Thai!
A very excited looking Muay Thai 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
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Studebaker Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawk comes to the cage accompanied by silver hawk. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Hawk
vs
Phillips

186 cm
23
194 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

171 cm
28
181 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Studebaker Hawk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeremy Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Phillips as he jumps to the side.
Phillips lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hawk circles away quickly and effectively.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown but Phillips shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Hawk feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hawk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hawk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Phillips works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Phillips trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Phillips is on top in guard.
Phillips throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phillips looking to pass the guard.
Phillips advances to half guard.

Hawk is defending against the submission attempts here by Phillips.
Phillips trying to pass the guard but Hawk defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Phillips is looking for a kimura here.
Hawk tries to roll over but Phillips keeps him under control.

Phillips is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hawk has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Phillips sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hawk defending well though.

Phillips is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hawk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Phillips.

Phillips is looking for a kimura here.
Hawk manages to get to full guard.
Phillips has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Phillips drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hawk looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hawk looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hawk!
Phillips manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hawk's best efforts.

Hawk looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Phillips wants to get back to full guard.

Hawk is working for a kimura but Phillips is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk is trying to control the action in half guard but Phillips is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Hawk seems to be looking for submissions.
Phillips tries to roll over but Hawk keeps him under control.
Hawk wants to control but Phillips is keeping him busy.
Phillips slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hawk stopping the sweep attempt from Phillips.
Phillips controls Hawk momentarily but Hawk frees himself.
Hawk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hawk!

Phillips has hold of Hawk's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hawk manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hawk is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hawk wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Phillips.
Hawk is looking to improve his position but Phillips isn't that keen on the idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phillips fails to move to back control.
Hawk is wriggling around trying to escape.
Phillips thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Phillips throws a lazy uppercut

and Hawk counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phillips tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Hawk from controlling successfully.
Phillips trying to keep a closed guard but Hawk is proving a slippery customer.

Hawk drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Phillips dives on top into guard.

Hawk is looking for a triangle but Phillips pushes his legs off easily.

Hawk has his foot on Phillips's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Phillips works his way back into a safe position though.
Phillips trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawk trying to control the position.
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!
Phillips stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hawk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Phillips trying to control but Hawk is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Phillips got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hawk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Phillips has managed to get both his arms back between Hawk's legs - danger averted.
Phillips preventing the sweep.

Hawk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Phillips doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Phillips manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Phillips throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hawk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Phillips wants to pass the guard but Hawk is keeping the position.
Hawk can't keep his opponent in guard - Phillips advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Hawk is defending against the submission attempts here by Phillips.
Phillips works his foot free and advances to mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Phillips there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Phillips with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hawk is in all sorts of trouble here.

Phillips goes for an armbar but Hawk turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hawk.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phillips is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hawk regains full guard. Nicely done.

Hawk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Phillips defends well.
Phillips trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Phillips 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.
Phillips pushing down on Hawk's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hawk is looking for a sweep. Phillips is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Phillips is pressing down on Hawk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hawk is holding on for now.
Phillips throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Phillips trying to control from half guard but Hawk is working away.
Phillips stalling away here and it's allowed Hawk to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

Hawk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Phillips doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Phillips manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hawk 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.
Jeremy Phillips has got the better of the ground game so far.
Phillips tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawk is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Phillips wants to pass the guard but Hawk is keeping the position.
Phillips trying to control but Hawk is working from the bottom.

Hawk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Phillips is aware though and is defending well.
Phillips throwing strikes from guard but Hawk blocks nicely.

Hawk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Phillips can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hawk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phillips passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hawk tries to buck Phillips off but Phillips is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Phillips is trying to get an arm triangle but Hawk is defending well.
Hawk is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jeremy Phillips will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Hawk misses with a takedown attempt - Phillips sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Phillips throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phillips tries to clinch up.
Hawk takes one on the button.
Hawk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Phillips tries to avoid it but Hawk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Phillips to the ground. Phillips escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hawk moves out of range as Phillips strikes.
A nice combination there by Phillips.

Hawk shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Phillips looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Hawk wants to work for an arm triangle but Phillips is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Phillips is looking for a sweep. Hawk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hawk is thwarting Phillips's attempts to control the position.

Phillips looking for submissions off his back.

Hawk looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hawk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Phillips sees it coming and defends easily.

Hawk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Phillips trying to control from the bottom.

Phillips is defending against the submission attempts here by Hawk.
Phillips wants to improve his position but Hawk is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk tries to pass to full mount but Phillips defends it.

Phillips is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hawk pulls his head out easily.
Phillips is looking to control Hawk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Phillips avoid being mounted?
Phillips gets full guard.
Hawk wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Phillips is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk 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.
Phillips pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hawk is keeping the position for now.
Phillips is looking to advance position but Hawk has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Phillips is looking to improve his position but Hawk isn't that keen on the idea.
Hawk wants to control the pace but Phillips is squirming around nicely.
Phillips wants to control but Hawk is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phillips really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jeremy Phillips just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A big right from Phillips misses.
Phillips moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Phillips fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hawk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hawk there as he acknowledges the shot.
Phillips connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hawk's hands.
Phillips slaps away a takedown attempt from Hawk, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hawk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Phillips is fending him off so far but Hawk persists. Nope, Phillips circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Studebaker Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Phillips as he avoids it easily.
Phillips jabs Hawk right on the nose. Hawk blinks but takes it well.
Phillips wants to clinch up but Hawk keeps it at a distance.
Phillips defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hawk.
Phillips ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawk moves away.
Phillips lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Phillips fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hawk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hawk's head.
Hawk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Phillips is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hawk looks for a takedown but Phillips sprawls well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hawk swats away the attempt to clinch by Phillips.
Phillips throws a lazy right hand but Hawk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips digs a good hook to Hawk's body.
Phillips stuffs the takedown attempt from Hawk. Hawk gets slowly back to his feet.
Hawk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Phillips lands with an overhand left.
Phillips jabs Hawk right on the nose. Hawk blinks but takes it well.
Phillips looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawk is just out of range.
Hawk has his takedown stuffed
and Phillips counters with a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Hawk counters with a nice double leg into side control. Phillips won't be happy with that.

Hawk goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Phillips has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hawk but great work by Phillips.
The ground and pound from Phillips seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Phillips has hold of Hawk's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Hawk tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Phillips cranks the arm and Hawk screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Hawk, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jeremy Phillips!
Jeremy Phillips is the new middleweight champion!

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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sarkis Terteryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terteryan comes to the cage accompanied by Röyksopp - The Fear . Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Terteryan
vs
Rutten

178 cm
30
225 lbs
14 - 18 - 0

186 cm
27
205 lbs
5 - 5 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Das Labor
Das Labor

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sarkis Terteryan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bas Rutten!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Terteryan.

Terteryan clinches up against the cage.

Terteryan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Terteryan wants to stand up but Rutten is controlling him.

Terteryan has his feet on Rutten's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Sarkis Terteryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terteryan cracks the inside of Rutten's front leg.

Terteryan darts in and clinches Rutten up against the cage.

Terteryan is trying to trip Rutten. He has hold of a leg but Rutten is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Terteryan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Terteryan wants to control from the top but Rutten keeps moving.
Terteryan lands a couple of digs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Rutten looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Terteryan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rutten's head.
Terteryan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Terteryan postures up in Rutten's guard and throws a big left but Rutten blocks it.
Terteryan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Terteryan throws a big right hand that misses.
Terteryan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Terteryan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Terteryan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Terteryan postures up in Rutten's guard and throws a big left but Rutten blocks it.
Terteryan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Rutten has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Terteryan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terteryan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Terteryan 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Terteryan 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.
Terteryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Terteryan is looking to work some ground and pound but Rutten has wrist control.
Terteryan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Terteryan stays in close to Rutten's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terteryan lands a couple of digs.

Rutten is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Terteryan is aware though and is defending well.
Terteryan is in close to Rutten's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Terteryan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Terteryan distracts Rutten with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Terteryan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Terteryan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rutten's head.
Rutten controls Terteryan momentarily but Terteryan frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terteryan is in close to Rutten's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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!
Terteryan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Terteryan scoring with some ground and pound.

Terteryan stands up and waves to Rutten to follow him.

Rutten gets caught napping as Terteryan dives in and scores a takedown. Rutten manages to retain guard.
Terteryan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Terteryan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Terteryan 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.
Terteryan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sarkis Terteryan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Terteryan scores with a nice right hand.

It looks like Bas Rutten has been cut.

Terteryan lands a huge takedown. Rutten is out but the ref is slow to react and Terteryan lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Rutten lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sarkis Terteryan!
Sarkis Terteryan retains his light heavyweight title!
Sarkis Terteryan really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Das Labor logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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