CBC 24 - Jones vs Abott PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MC Hammerfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammerfist is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 2 legit 2 quit - MC Hammer. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Couture
vs
Hammerfist

185 cm
28
220 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

179 cm
20
204 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, MC Hammerfist!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hammerfist but Hammerfist pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hammerfist misses the shot to the body.
Hammerfist connects with a leg kick. Couture looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That kick from Hammerfist tenderised Couture's leg. Couture is trying to keep his angry face on.

Hammerfist moves into range and clinches up with Couture.
A short uppercut from Hammerfist.
Couture's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hammerfist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hammerfist lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Couture backwards.
Couture jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hammerfist walks away with a smile on his face. Couture gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Couture fails with the takedown
and Hammerfist counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Hammerfist.
Hammerfist is looking to slow Couture down with leg kicks.
Couture tries for a takedown but Hammerfist circles away easily
and Hammerfist counters with a slapping leg kick.
Couture is breathing heavily.
Good exchange - Hammerfist coming out on top.
Couture shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hammerfist as he avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Couture. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Nice shot by Hammerfist.
Hammerfist scores with a hook to the body. Couture takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Couture closes the distance and clinches up with Hammerfist, looking for a takedown. Couture pushes Hammerfist against the cage but Hammerfist circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Hammerfist. Beautiful body shot.
Couture has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hammerfist.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammerfist lands with a straight right. Couture didn't see that one coming.

Hammerfist drives through and clinches with Couture against the cage.
Hammerfist lands a hook that snaps the head of Couture backwards.
Hammerfist works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hammerfist is struggling to control the position.
Hammerfist is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Couture goes for a takedown attempt but Hammerfist pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hammerfist connects with an inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hammerfist connects with a body shot.
Hammerfist lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hammerfist scores with a nice right hand.
Hammerfist lands a leg kick that knocks Couture off balance momentarily.
Hammerfist darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hammerfist cracks Couture with a right hand to the side of the head.
Couture is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hammerfist wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Hammerfist gets a clinch.
A short left from Hammerfist.
Hammerfist lands a nice shot to the body.
Hammerfist lands a left hand that snaps the head of Couture backwards.

Hammerfist turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Couture trying to remain calm as Hammerfist controls from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture tries to buck Hammerfist off but Hammerfist is having none of it.
Hammerfist trying to control the position but Couture is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here as Hammerfist stalls from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by MC Hammerfist.
Hammerfist turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Hammerfist has Couture up against the cage in a clinch.
Couture is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hammerfist lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Hammerfist.
Hammerfist lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Couture backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammerfist lands an uppercut.
Couture tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hammerfist just stands there and leans against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hammerfist works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

MC Hammerfist dominated that round.
That's time! Couture's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Couture takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hammerfist slips a jab and a cross from Couture.
Hammerfist fakes the leg kick and cracks Couture in the body.
Donk. Hammerfist catches Couture right on the button with a cross.
Couture is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hammerfist has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammerfist throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hammerfist fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Couture on the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Hammerfist. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hammerfist.

Couture is rocked!
Hammerfist moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Couture chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hammerfist can pounce on him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Couture crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hammerfist - the referee stops the clock and Couture gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hammerfist. Couture manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hammerfist lands a jab to Couture's midsection.
Hammerfist works the jab nicely.
Oh Couture is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hammerfist cracks Couture's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Couture slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Hammerfist can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). MC Hammerfist!
MC Hammerfist decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Braun Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tits McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Braun Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Silva
vs
McGee

195 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
18
275 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Braun Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tits McGee!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tits McGee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGee misses with a left hand

and Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva wants a takedown.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McGee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braun Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Silva lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McGee wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
McGee is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee is trying to stand up here but Silva is controlling him well.
Silva is pressing down on McGee's thigh, looking to free his foot. McGee is holding on for now.
McGee is trying to get back to full guard.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Tits McGee hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A jab from McGee misses.
McGee misses with a hook

and Silva moves into the clinch.
McGee is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to take this one to the mat.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McGee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

McGee turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McGee manages to end up in side control.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - McGee has eaten all the pies!
McGee is trying to ground and pound but Silva uses the momentary lack of control by McGee to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McGee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McGee's back!
Silva is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGee trying to get back to his feet but Silva is in full control for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is riding his opponent, not letting McGee buck him off.
McGee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Silva is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Silva working for a choke but McGee is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Braun Silva dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Silva slips under a jab from McGee.
McGee throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.

McGee fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Silva sprawls well initially but McGee persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva trying to hold on to McGee's head to control him but McGee postures up.
Silva manages to get to full guard.
McGee won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee looking to pass the guard.

Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McGee defends it easily.
Silva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McGee!
Braun Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGee tries to control Silva's body but Silva pushes him off. McGee squirms to his side and now Silva has his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McGee preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Silva.
McGee holding both Silva 's hands and preventing any damage.
McGee is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Silva's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Silva controlling the position well here. McGee rolled but Silva kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

McGee fending off the submission attempt from Silva.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Silva working for the choke.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGee looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Braun Silva dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A big right from McGee misses.
McGee lands a really nice looking cross but Silva seems unphased.
McGee is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
McGee stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.

McGee dives in and scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGee throws a strike but Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McGee wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee wants to stand up but Silva is controlling him.
McGee keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McGee wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tits McGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tits McGee wasn't active enough on the ground.
McGee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Silva counters by clinching up.
McGee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silva.
McGee tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braun Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva is looking for a takedown.
McGee is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

McGee gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Silva gets full guard.
McGee is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGee.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGee tries to stand but Silva is controlling from the bottom.
McGee preventing the sweep.
McGee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McGee looking to pass the guard.
McGee postures up.

McGee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGee has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGee manages to get himself to full guard.
Silva is working McGee over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Braun Silva!

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
39%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Cormier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Brandt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cormier kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Grafh - Knock'em Down. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Cormier
vs
Brandt

179 cm
25
230 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

188 cm
27
268 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Cormier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Brandt!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandt throws a sloppy head kick and Cormier moves out of range easily.
Cormier tries to clinch up but Brandt circles away and keeps his distance.

Cormier closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brandt did well to prevent Cormier getting side control.
Brandt wants to get back to full guard.
Cormier tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Brandt.
Brandt has his hands clasped together around Cormier's back. He's all about the action.
Cormier is pressing down on Brandt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brandt is holding on for now.
Brandt wants to control but Cormier is keeping busy.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tom Brandt wasn't active enough on the ground.

Brandt closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cormier's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandt is in close to Cormier's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brandt won't allow Cormier to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandt landing with the ground and pound.
Brandt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cormier's head.
Brandt stopping the sweep attempt from Cormier.
Brandt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brandt advances to half guard.
Brandt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Brandt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cormier is just riding it out for now. Brandt eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cormier is looking to get back to full guard here but Brandt has managed to pass to side control instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brandt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cormier, who protects the arm well.
Brandt lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brandt landing a few strikes.
Brandt lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cormier is pushing Brandt's head away, looking to escape. Brandt manages to hold on to the position though.
Brandt lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cormier is breathing heavily.

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

Brandt has hold of Cormier's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Cormier seems comfortable defending it but Brandt has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Cormier is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Cormier is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Brandt couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tom Brandt!
Our winner, Tom Brandt, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Norman Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Diaz
vs
Black

172 cm
23
165 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
165 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Norman Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brad Black!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz misses with a lunging right hand

and Black counters by moving into the clinch.
Diaz wants a takedown.

Diaz jumps into guard, dragging Black to the mat.
Diaz throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Diaz trying to control the position.

Black has gone for a leg lock! Diaz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Black's guard.
Black keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Black blocks nicely.
Diaz trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Black can do anything to dispel that myth.
Black really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Norman Diaz has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Black looks for a takedown but Diaz sprawls well.
Black tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Black dives in and grabs Diaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes down on Black's head and hops out.
Norman Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Black.
Black tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Black sprawls well. Black wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.

Diaz moves into the clinch.
Diaz lands with a light punch inside.
Black goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diaz prevents it.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black is stalling here.
Black has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diaz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on 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!
Black is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diaz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Black looks winded!
Diaz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Black jumps guard but Diaz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Diaz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Black is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Black is controlling him.

Diaz successfully pulls guard.
Diaz lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Black!
Diaz lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Black hang on?
Diaz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Diaz lands a big shot there that rocks Black but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Diaz punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Diaz! Black is hurt baaadly! Diaz is firing away with more strikes - Black is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Norman Diaz!
Norman Diaz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.