HMFL 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deadguy Deftone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Loco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). El Loco has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Deadguy Deftone's chin.

Deftone
vs
Loco

225 cm
21
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

225 cm
28
300 lbs
7 - 19 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Deadguy Deftone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, El Loco!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deftone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Loco.
A combination from Deftone does no damage.
Loco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Loco looks for a takedown but Deftone sprawls well.
Deadguy Deftone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Loco.
Loco dives in and grabs Deftone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Deftone pushes down on Loco's head and hops out.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Loco.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Loco working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Loco is trying to get an arm triangle but Deftone is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Loco wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Deftone, who protects the arm well.
Loco creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Deftone sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

Loco decides to stand back up.
Loco has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Deftone throws a right and a left that both miss.

Loco throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Deftone was covering up waiting for the punch and Loco finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Loco looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loco wants to pass the guard but Deftone is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Loco postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Deftone is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Loco, into his guard.
Loco wants to stand and escape but Deftone is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deftone wants to stand but Loco has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Deadguy Deftone has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Deftone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Loco's hands.
Deftone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Deftone looks to land a combination. Loco sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like El Loco has been cut.
Deftone throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loco on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loco is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Deftone.
Deftone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Loco.
Deftone displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice uppercut there from Deftone.
Deftone feints a jab promting Loco to slip. Deftone then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Loco slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Deftone throws a nice looking combination but Loco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Deftone lands a jab-cross combination.
Deftone works over Loco's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Loco is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Deftone.
Loco tries to move into range but Deftone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Deftone. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deadguy Deftone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on El Loco's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Loco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Deftone as he jumps to the side.
Deftone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Loco takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Loco takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Deftone keeps the fight on the outside.
Loco shoots in looking for a takedown but Deftone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Loco's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Loco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Deftone's corner calls for a 1-2. Deftone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Deadguy Deftone is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deftone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Loco doesn't seem bothered though.
Deftone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Loco moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Loco is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deftone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Loco misses with a takedown attempt - Deftone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Deadguy Deftone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Loco.
Deftone scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Deftone moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Deadguy Deftone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Deftone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Loco.
Deftone lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right-left combo lands from Deftone.
Deftone looks to land a combination. Loco sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Deftone lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Loco backs up against the cage.
Loco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loco takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Loco shoots in but Deftone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Deftone throws a series of punches but Loco moves out of range.
Loco is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Loco shoots in looking for a takedown. Deftone tries to sprawl out of it but Loco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Deftone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Deftone scores with a three punch combo!
Deftone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loco can do to turn this around?

Loco changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Deftone looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Loco looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Loco is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Deftone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Loco goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Deftone rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Loco's guard! Nice work there by Deftone!

Deftone gets to his feet. Loco looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deftone clobbers Loco with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Deftone tries to bum rush Loco with a series of wild strikes but Loco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Loco moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Deftone scores with a shot to the body.
Loco on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Deadguy Deftone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deftone throws a series of punches but Loco avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deftone looks to land a combination but Loco avoids it well.
Loco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Loco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deadguy Deftone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on El Loco's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Loco wants to clinch.
Loco shoots in for a double leg but Deftone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Deftone throws a good cross that connects.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Deftone!
Loco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Deftone pinned against the cage. Deftone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Loco shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Loco is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Deftone is surviving well by controlling Loco's body position as best he can.
Loco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Deftone holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Loco tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Loco working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Loco working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Deftone is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Poor strikes thrown by Loco there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deftone tries to buck Loco off but he can't manage it.
Loco trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Loco throws some wild stikes that Deftone manages to avoid easily.

Loco goes for an armbar but Deftone turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Deftone.
Deftone wants to stand and escape but instead Loco has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco won't allow Deftone to get back to his feet.
Loco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Deftone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Loco on the ground.

Loco has gone for a leg lock! Deftone slips out almost immediately though and dives into Loco's guard.
Loco tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Deftone stands and steps away. Loco gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Loco doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Deftone to counter with a crisp jab.
Deadguy Deftone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Loco.
Deftone lands a head shot.
Deftone throws a right and a left that Loco avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Deftone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Loco circles away quickly and effectively.
El Loco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deadguy Deftone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Loco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Deftone tries to avoid it but Loco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Deftone to the ground. Deftone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Deadguy Deftone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Deftone, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deadguy Deftone!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ringo laTrain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Tavares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

laTrain
vs
Tavares

189 cm
22
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ringo laTrain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Tavares!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tavares throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and laTrain counters with a head kick.
Tavares connects with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from laTrain.
Tavares stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from laTrain.
Tavares fails to land with a series of punches.
laTrain dodges the punch combination from Tavares.
Tavares misses with a wild body shot.
laTrain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

laTrain bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tavares taking punishment in the form of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavares is looking to work his way out of this bad position but laTrain is controlling him well.
laTrain working the ground and pound from side control.
laTrain looks up at the clock and then as Tavares takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, laTrain smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tavares is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
laTrain scores with a couple of short elbows.
laTrain cracks Tavares with a big elbow.
Tavares really doesn't want to stay on the ground with laTrain. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tavares tries to bench press laTrain off him but laTrain keeps the position.
laTrain happy to just control the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
laTrain has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

laTrain is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Tavares looks calm but he's in trouble here. laTrain gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Tavares is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! laTrain lets go of the hold and Tavares can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ringo laTrain!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenik Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West - I Don't Like (Remix) Feat. Pusha T, Chief Keef, Big Sean, & J. Khan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mr. Crowley kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Brandon Hunter has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Hunter
vs
Khan

193 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
21
205 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Solid 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brandon Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lenik Khan!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter lands with a nice body punch.
Khan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hunter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Khan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hunter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Khan tries to avoid it but Hunter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Khan to the ground. Khan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hunter throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hunter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Khan throws a leg kick
and Hunter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Khan takes the fight into the clinch.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hunter circles away.
Khan blocks a head kick by Hunter.

Khan moves into the clinch successfully.

Hunter pulls Khan into guard.
Khan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Khan postures up.
Khan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hunter trying to control the position.
Hunter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Khan's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hunter controls the pace.
Khan wants to stand up but Hunter is controlling him.
Hunter wants to control from the top but Khan keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Khan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Khan wants to stand and escape but Hunter is having none of it.
Hunter controlling from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Brandon Hunter.
Hunter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Khan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hunter's knee momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Khan moves into the clinch.
Hunter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hunter fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan is trying to force a seperation but Hunter has the dominant position.
Hunter trying to land knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Khan has had enough of the clinch but Hunter keeps him there for the moment.
Hunter has Khan pressed against the cage, preventing Khan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Khan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Khan decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Khan throws a leg kick
and Hunter counters with a two punch combo.

Hunter moves into the clinch successfully.
Hunter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunter tries to break the clinch but Khan is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

Khan scores a takedown into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lenik Khan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lenik Khan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Hunter wants to clinch up but Khan keeps it at a distance.

Hunter gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Khan content to stall in guard here.
Khan wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
Khan throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hunter keeping full guard, as Khan tries to pass.
Hunter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hunter working a defensive guard here.
Khan wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Lenik Khan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hunter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Khan is fending him off so far but Hunter persists. Nope, Khan circles away and we're back to standing.
Hunter looks to land a right hand but Khan moved out of range.
Khan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hunter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khan is looking to chop away at Hunter's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Khan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hunter to the ground. Khan is now in Hunter's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hunter's head.
Hunter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunter wants to stand but Khan is controlling the position.
Khan throws a big elbow that misses.
Hunter is trying to control the position but Khan postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Khan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hunter throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Khan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Khan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Khan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Khan blocks a head kick by Hunter.
Khan takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Khan dives in and scores a takedown into Hunter's guard.
Khan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Khan wants to pass the guard but Hunter is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lenik Khan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lenik Khan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

A swing and a miss from Khan.
Hunter dodges the punch combination from Khan.
Hunter has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hunter circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hunter but Hunter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hunter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brandon Hunter is winning the standup battle so far.
Khan throws a lazy head kick

and Hunter counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hunter fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Hunter manages to break the clinch.
Hunter fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter slips under a jab from Khan.

Hunter darts in and clinches Khan up against the cage.
Hunter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hunter's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hunter lands an elbow that stopped Khan in his tracks for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hunter breaks from the clinch.
Khan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hunter swivels and escapes.
Khan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hunter.
Hunter misses with a takedown

and Khan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hunter!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khan connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan is trying to control here but Hunter has managed to regain half guard.
Khan content to control rather than advance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lenik Khan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Khan stands up from half guard.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Khan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hunter!

And that's the end of the fight!
Lenik Khan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Khan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lenik Khan!
Lenik Khan 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
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hammer Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodniel Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romero has chosen Kanye West - Amazing as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Fist
vs
Romero

182 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

176 cm
25
172 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hammer Fist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rodniel Romero!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fist has his takedown stuffed

and Romero counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Fist!

Fist is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Romero passes the guard and advances to mount!
Oh Fist is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romero throwing strikes here but Fist is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Romero takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.

Romero is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Fist knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Fist for a finish.
Fist seems to have got his legs back now.
Fist is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Fist tries to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fist showing good submission defense here.
Romero wants to control the position but Fist frees himself and scrambles - Romero manages to regain control in side control.
Romero trying to control the action but Fist is working from the bottom.
Fist is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero wants to take a breather but Fist manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Romero.

Fist is looking to sinch up a triangle. Romero throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Fist's body to avoid the submission. Fist has instead reached around Romero's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Fist arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hammer Fist!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maurice Jones Drew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snappa Jonoski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snappa Jonoski will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Jones Drew
vs
Jonoski

170 cm
18
207 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
204 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

5th Round Clothing
Demonic Steel Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maurice Jones Drew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Snappa Jonoski!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones Drew slips a jab and a cross from Jonoski.
Jonoski pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Jones Drew changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jonoski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jones Drew is working Jonoski over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jones Drew scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jones Drew is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jonoski wants to get back to his feet but Jones Drew drags him back down.
Jonoski is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jones Drew connects with a decent elbow.
Jones Drew working the body and head with strikes.
Jonoski taking punishment in the form of punches.

Jonoski is rocked!
Jones Drew working the ground and pound from side control.
Jonoski is still in real trouble! Can Jones Drew finish him?
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jones Drew lands a strong strike to the head of Jonoski. That's dazed him! Jones Drew looking to finish here. Jonoski is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Jones Drew lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maurice Jones Drew!

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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 Bloodlet Dunne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezekio Rubblesnaph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ezekio Rubblesnaph has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dunne
vs
Rubblesnaph

195 cm
21
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
209 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bloodlet Dunne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ezekio Rubblesnaph!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rubblesnaph clinches.
Rubblesnaph misses with a knee strike.
Rubblesnaph throws a knee to the head but misses.

Rubblesnaph has Dunne pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rubblesnaph pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dunne tumbling to the mat - Rubblesnaph dives into Dunne's guard.
Dunne wants to sweep here but Rubblesnaph controlling him for the moment.
Rubblesnaph in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rubblesnaph throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rubblesnaph in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rubblesnaph wants to pass the guard but Dunne is keeping the position.
Rubblesnaph must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dunne manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rubblesnaph manages to get himself to full guard.

Dunne 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.
Rubblesnaph is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubblesnaph keeping full guard, as Dunne tries to pass.
Rubblesnaph looking for a sweep. Not yet Rubblesnaph, not yet.
Dunne looking to pass the guard.
Dunne trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rubblesnaph manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Rubblesnaph wanted to stand there but Dunne had control of the position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dunne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Rubblesnaph stands up from Dunne's guard - Rubblesnaph perhaps looking for a knockout.

Dunne closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dunne tries to advance to mount but Rubblesnaph denies him.

Dunne is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Rubblesnaph looks calm but he's in trouble here. Dunne gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Rubblesnaph is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Dunne lets go of the hold and Rubblesnaph can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bloodlet Dunne!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dirt McGirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micheal Mishap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Micheal Mishap has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McGirt
vs
Mishap

180 cm
21
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

167 cm
20
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Steel Penn's Exchange Extravaganza

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dirt McGirt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Micheal Mishap!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mishap blocks a head kick by McGirt.
Mishap shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mishap tries for a takedown but McGirt circles away easily

and McGirt counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McGirt landing some decent shots from guard.
Mishap is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGirt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGirt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mishap has eaten all the pies!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mishap utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGirt prevents Mishap from getting back to his feet.
McGirt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Mishap has his foot on McGirt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGirt works his way back into a safe position though.
McGirt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mishap's head.
McGirt is in close to Mishap's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McGirt connects with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGirt postures up in Mishap's guard and throws a big left but Mishap blocks it.
McGirt postures up in Mishap's guard and throws a big left but Mishap blocks it.
McGirt working some strikes from top position.
McGirt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McGirt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mishap works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGirt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGirt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McGirt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mishap looks gassed!
McGirt landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGirt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

McGirt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mishap has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGirt has managed to get both his arms back between Mishap's legs - danger averted.
McGirt distracts Mishap with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McGirt lands a couple of elbows.
McGirt throwing strikes but missing.
McGirt is looking to work some ground and pound but Mishap has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGirt lands a couple of digs.
McGirt stands up over Mishap, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McGirt throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGirt lands a couple of elbows.

Mishap is rocked!
McGirt is in close to Mishap's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mishap is still in real trouble! Can McGirt finish him?
McGirt working some strikes from top position.
McGirt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mishap's head.
McGirt loads up on a big left hand. Mishap felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - McGirt looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Mishap can't hide his disappointment, as McGirt celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dirt McGirt!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mickey ONeil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osiris Smalls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smalls has chosen Biggie Smalls - Niggas Bleed as his entrance music. Mickey ONeil has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

ONeil
vs
Smalls

185 cm
23
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
24
192 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mickey ONeil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Osiris Smalls!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ONeil throws a combination that misses

and Smalls counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smalls.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smalls creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Smalls breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smalls avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
ONeil swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Smalls counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in ONeil's guard now.
Smalls prevents ONeil from getting back to his feet.
Smalls makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
ONeil wants to stand up but Smalls is controlling him.
Smalls passes into half guard.

Smalls wants to work for an arm triangle but ONeil is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
ONeil is staying active underneath Smalls, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
ONeil pushes Smalls off looking to stand but Smalls dives back in and keeps control.

Smalls decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Smalls rushes ONeil and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smalls pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mickey ONeil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
ONeil throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smalls counters with a nice low kick that buckles ONeil's knee momentarily.
ONeil throws a left and a right that both miss

and Smalls counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smalls.
ONeil is breathing heavily.
ONeil has momentary wrist control but Smalls slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smalls's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smalls chips away with some ground and pound.

Smalls stands up and waves to ONeil to follow him.
Mickey ONeil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ONeil on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Smalls tries a head kick but it misses.
ONeil swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Smalls holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Smalls lands a nice uppercut.
Smalls stalling.
Nice elbow from Smalls.
Smalls keeps the fight in the clinch, despite ONeil's efforts to push away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smalls stalling.
A frustrated look appears on ONeil's face as he tries to break the clinch.
ONeil is looking to break free of the clinch but Smalls has double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Smalls.
Smalls lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A frustrated look appears on ONeil's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Smalls decides to pull guard.
ONeil is fighting to break Smalls's control of his arms but Smalls is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Smalls trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Smalls is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. ONeil is aware though and is defending well.

Smalls is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! ONeil has his hands clasped together but Smalls extends an breaks ONeil's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Smalls.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Osiris Smalls!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Osiris Smalls waved his t-shirt featuring Hilo Clothing Co **Laundry 3% fee**'s logo in front of the cameras.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josep Gawdat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CJ Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Richards's choice of entrance music: Notorious B.I.G - Respect. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Josep Gawdat
vs
Richards

174 cm
24
197 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
23
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Steel Penn's Exchange Extravaganza

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josep Gawdat !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, CJ Richards!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gawdat looks to clinch

and Richards counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gawdat 's guard now.
Richards not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Gawdat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gawdat is looking to stand up but Richards isn't so interested in that idea.
Richards is working Gawdat over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richards prevents Gawdat from getting back to his feet.
Richards has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Richards is working Gawdat over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Richards keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gawdat 's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gawdat being controlled here, momentarily.
Richards stands up over Gawdat , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Richards is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Richards is working Gawdat over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gawdat wants to get back to his feet but Richards is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Richards is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gawdat wants to get back to his feet but Richards is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Richards is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Richards stops Gawdat from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richards chips away with some ground and pound.
Richards is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Richards is stalling in the full guard.
Richards content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gawdat can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Richards controls the pace.
Gawdat is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gawdat wants to get back to his feet but Richards passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ground and pound from Richards.
Well, if Richards is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
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!
Let's hope that Richards has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Richards is looking to take a break and control but Gawdat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gawdat wants to get back to his feet.
Richards winds up and cracks Gawdat with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gawdat is not content to let Richards control the position.
Richards is nestled in close to Gawdat , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Richards in particular looking to stall.
Gawdat is trying to stand up here but Richards is controlling him well.
Richards stalling.
Richards is pressing down on Gawdat 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gawdat is holding on for now.
Gawdat is trying to stand up here but Richards is controlling him well.
Richards is trying to control the action in half guard but Gawdat is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

OK we're going to have a standup here. CJ Richards hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Richards shoots in looking for a takedown. Gawdat tries to sprawl out of it but Richards keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gawdat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gawdat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gawdat tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Richards counters with a takedown into side control.
Gawdat gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gawdat is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Richards lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gawdat really wants to buck Richards off and get back to his feet.
Richards dominating with strikes here.
Richards raining down hammerfists from mount.
Gawdat tries to buck Richards off but he can't manage it.
Richards with a couple of short strikes.
Richards lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gawdat is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Richards lands a nice shot to the head.
Richards landing shots from mount.
Richards lands a nice shot to the head.
Richards landing strikes from the mount.
Richards has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gawdat 's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gawdat tries to clinch but Richards moves out of range.
Gawdat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gawdat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Richards paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gawdat tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Richards manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gawdat tries to clinch but Richards is having none of it.
A jab from Richards misses.
Gawdat is looking to clinch but Richards is avoiding it.
Gawdat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gawdat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gawdat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Richards paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gawdat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richards swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gawdat tries to clinch but Richards is having none of it.
Gawdat fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gawdat tries to clinch there but Richards circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gawdat looks to clinch

and Richards counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gawdat !
Gawdat trying desperately to get to his feet.
Richards scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gawdat ?
Richards can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gawdat is looking to escape.
Richards tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Richards pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richards unloading with bombs!
Gawdat 's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Richards working Gawdat over with strikes here.
Richards tries to control but Gawdat wriggling away.
Richards working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gawdat is bucking up trying to escape but Richards cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards with a couple of short strikes.

Gawdat is rocked!
Gawdat is trying to stand up.
The referee warns Gawdat that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oh Gawdat is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gawdat is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Richards content just to control the position here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Richards cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gawdat seems to have got his legs back now.
You get the feeling that Gawdat really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Gawdat in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
CJ Richards has got the better of the ground game so far.
Richards has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gawdat 's face.
Richards content just to control the position here.
Richards with shots to the head and body - Gawdat looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gawdat is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Richards with shots to the head and body - Gawdat looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gawdat wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Gawdat in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Richards won't let Gawdat get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Richards lands a nice shot to the head.
Richards working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Richards lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gawdat really wants to buck Richards off and get back to his feet.
Richards controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gawdat is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Richards controlling the pace for now.
Gawdat in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Richards landing punches.
Richards lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Richards cracks Gawdat with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gawdat really wants to buck Richards off and get back to his feet.
Richards postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Gawdat badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Richards around the waist but Richards pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Richards is the winner by TKO! Richards jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). CJ Richards!
A very excited looking CJ Richards 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
65%

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