CCF Midweek Mayhem 73 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Eugene Hickock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sharp Pen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sharp Pen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Eugene Hickock
vs
Pen

180 cm
22
220 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
23
200 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Eugene Hickock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sharp Pen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hickock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hickock looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Pen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hickock did well to prevent Pen getting side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pen tries to pass to full mount but Hickock defends it.

Pen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hickock has managed to free his arm - good work.

Pen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pen working over Hickock with some ground and pound. Hickock looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pen trying to mount his opponent but Hickock defends it.

Pen is trying to work for a kimura but Hickock is defending well.
Hickock wants to improve his position but Pen is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Pen seems to be looking for submissions.

Pen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hickock has managed to free his arm - good work.

Pen is looking for a kimura but Hickock is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pen to get the leverage.

Pen seems to be working for a kimura but Hickock defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hickock wants to control but Pen is keeping busy.
Pen is pressing down on Hickock's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hickock is holding on for now.
Hickock trying to control here.

Pen 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.
Hickock gets back to full guard.

Pen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pen throws a big right hand that misses.
Pen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hickock's guard.
Pen wants to take a breather but Hickock is having none of it.

Pen is trying to work for a kimura but Hickock is defending well.
Pen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Pen seems to be looking for submissions.

Pen is working for a submission of some sort.

Pen wants to work for an arm triangle but Hickock is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pen seems to be looking for submissions.
Hickock is trying to stand.
Hickock manages to get to full guard.
Hickock pulls Pen in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Pen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pen won't allow Hickock to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sharp Pen dominated that round.
That's time! Hickock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Pen shoots in and drives through. Hickock sprawls well.
Hickock fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pen avoids it really well and circles away.
Pen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hickock looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pen is fending him off so far but Hickock persists. Nope, Pen circles away and we're back to standing.
Richard Eugene Hickock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hickock tries to clinch up but Pen circles away and keeps his distance.
Hickock shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pen sprawls well. Pen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hickock gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Eugene Hickock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pen shoots in looking for a takedown. Hickock tries to sprawl out of it but Pen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hickock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Richard Eugene Hickock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pen slaps away a takedown attempt from Hickock, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hickock is defended easily by Pen.
Hickock fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hickock.
Hickock misses with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pen fails with the takedown.

Pen shoots in and gets a takedown into Hickock's guard.
Pen postures up in Hickock's guard and throws a big left but Hickock blocks it.

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

Hickock has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Pen to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Hickock is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Pen pulls down on the head and he's put Hickock to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sharp Pen!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between El Camino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bach Sully (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Camino's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Avicii - Levels in Reverse. 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.

Camino
vs
Sully

225 cm
23
300 lbs
5 - 5 - 1

190 cm
26
255 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, El Camino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bach Sully!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Camino tries to keep at a distance but Sully has taken the fight into the clinch.

Sully pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sully is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sully keeping moving, preventing Camino from controlling successfully.

Camino drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Camino jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Camino has gone for a leg lock! Sully slips out almost immediately though and dives into Camino's guard.
Sully tries to stand but Camino is controlling from the bottom.

Camino is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sully is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sully trying to control but Camino is working from the bottom.

Camino pushes a forearm under Sully's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Sully is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). El Camino!
El Camino gave a mention to Narcissus Unlimited $5 Clothes!! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keni Farc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysztof Kulk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krzysztof Kulk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Farc
vs
Kulk

221 cm
30
277 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

195 cm
24
280 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keni Farc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krzysztof Kulk!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farc shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kulk sprawls well. Kulk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Farc gets slowly back to his feet.
Kulk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Farc but Farc pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Farc fails with the takedown

so Kulk counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Farc is breathing heavily.
Kulk controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kulk working some strikes from top position.

It looks like Keni Farc has been cut.
Kulk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kulk lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Kulk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Farc preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulk lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kulk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kulk scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kulk with a flurry of punches that miss.

Kulk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kulk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Farc escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kulk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kulk wants to control from the top but Farc keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulk gets to his feet and stands over Farc, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Farc felt that one! Kulk unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Farc from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krzysztof Kulk!
A relieved looking Krzysztof Kulk thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between HeavyWeight Prizefighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greek Gyros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prizefighter comes to the cage accompanied by Under and Over it by ffdp. Gyros has chosen Greek Gyros as his entrance music. Greek Gyros has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Prizefighter
vs
Gyros

214 cm
28
232 lbs
10 - 13 - 1

225 cm
35
300 lbs
9 - 18 - 1

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, HeavyWeight Prizefighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greek Gyros!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gyros closes the distance and clinches up with Prizefighter, looking for a takedown. Gyros pushes Prizefighter against the cage but Prizefighter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gyros tries to bum rush Prizefighter with a series of wild strikes but Prizefighter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gyros shoots and misses

and Prizefighter counters with a head kick that drops Gyros to the mat! Gyros scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gyros shoots and misses

and Prizefighter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Prizefighter.
HeavyWeight Prizefighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greek Gyros.
Prizefighter misses with a body punch.
Gyros tries to break free but Prizefighter pushes him back against the cage.
Gyros wants a takedown.
Gyros misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gyros tries to break the clinch but Prizefighter is controlling the position.
Prizefighter working Gyros over with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Prizefighter manages to break the clinch.
Gyros looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Prizefighter is fending him off so far but Gyros persists. Nope, Prizefighter circles away and we're back to standing.
Gyros shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Prizefighter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Prizefighter.
Prizefighter digs a right hand underneath Gyros's ribcage. Gyros let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Prizefighter breaks the clinch.
Gyros throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Prizefighter's waist but Prizefighter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gyros off to one side.
Gyros is trying desperately to land a takedown but Prizefighter is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gyros.
Gyros tries for a takedown but Prizefighter circles away easily

and Prizefighter counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Prizefighter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Prizefighter wants to pass the guard but Gyros is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gyros has a closed guard, preventing Prizefighter from standing up.
Prizefighter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Prizefighter lands a couple of elbows.
Gyros keeping moving, preventing Prizefighter from controlling successfully.
Gyros looking to hit a scissor sweep but Prizefighter is one step ahead there.
Prizefighter has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gyros is proving hard to escape from.
Gyros wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Prizefighter's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Prizefighter prevents Gyros from getting back to his feet.
Gyros wants to sweep here but Prizefighter controlling him for the moment.
Prizefighter trying to control but Gyros is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prizefighter wants to pass the guard but Gyros is keeping the position.
Prizefighter slips nicely into half guard.
Prizefighter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gyros's head.
Prizefighter working the head and body with strikes.

Prizefighter is looking for a kimura here.
Prizefighter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gyros knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Prizefighter scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gyros tries to roll over but Prizefighter keeps him under control.
Prizefighter is thwarting Gyros's attempts to control the position.
Prizefighter 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prizefighter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Prizefighter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gyros wants to control but Prizefighter is keeping busy.
Gyros avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Prizefighter.
Prizefighter works his foot free and advances to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prizefighter breaks from Gyros's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Prizefighter cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

It looks like Greek Gyros has been cut.
Prizefighter is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gyros can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Prizefighter lands a heavy elbow.
Gyros tries to reverse the position but Prizefighter maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prizefighter is landing with some decent strikes but Gyros is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

HeavyWeight Prizefighter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Greek Gyros's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sloppy strikes from Gyros. Those never looked like landing.
Gyros shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and as Gyros loses concentration momentarily, Prizefighter counters with a picture perfect head kick! Gyros goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). HeavyWeight Prizefighter!
HeavyWeight Prizefighter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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C
B

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 Sean Carreri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Peters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Carreri
vs
Peters

190 cm
20
272 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

190 cm
31
255 lbs
8 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Carreri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Peters!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carreri fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Carreri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peters.
Peters lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carreri circles away quickly and effectively.
Carreri shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Peters defends it nicely.
Carreri tries to move into range but Peters moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Carreri fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Peters sprawls well initially but Carreri persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Carreri is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Peters reverses the position - he's now on top in Carreri's guard.
Carreri is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Peters is controlling him.

Carreri isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Peters stacks Carreri on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Peters!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carreri is trying to get back to half guard.
Peters creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Carreri sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Peters controls the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Peters!
During a confident post fight interview, James Peters thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Feodore Sabre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Feodore Sabre is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Liddel
vs
Sabre

185 cm
26
235 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

195 cm
34
253 lbs
25 - 18 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Liddel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Feodore Sabre!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabre shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Liddel defends it nicely.
Liddel throws a leg kick but Sabre sees it coming and moves out of range.
Liddel has his takedown stuffed
and Sabre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sabre is trying hard to land a takedown here. Liddel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sabre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liddel.
Liddel swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Liddel gets caught napping as Sabre dives in and scores a takedown. Liddel manages to retain guard.
Sabre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Liddel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sabre works over Liddel with some ground and pound from guard.
Liddel wants to sweep here but Sabre controlling him for the moment.
Sabre makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabre distracts Liddel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Liddel looking to control.
Sabre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sabre content to stall in guard here.
Liddel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sabre works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sabre wants to sweep here but Liddel controlling him for the moment.
Sabre looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Liddel would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddel wants to control from the top but Sabre keeps moving.
Liddel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sabre looking for a sweep. Not yet Sabre, not yet.
Liddel wants to control from the top but Sabre keeps moving.
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!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Chuck Liddel.
Liddel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sabre swivels and escapes.
Liddel shoots in but Sabre avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Liddel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sabre throws a jab when Liddel was well out of range.
Sabre misses with a wild body shot.
Liddel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sabre throws out the jab.
Liddel jabs Sabre right on the nose. Sabre blinks but takes it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Liddel throws a head kick but Sabre moves out of range.
Liddel dives in and grabs Sabre's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sabre pushes down on Liddel's head and hops out.
Liddel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Liddel.
Sabre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Liddel is fending him off so far but Sabre persists. Nope, Liddel circles away and we're back to standing.
Liddel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sabre.
Liddel blocks a jab.
Liddel fails to land the takedown.
Sabre fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Liddel is defended easily by Sabre.
Liddel catches Sabre with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabre throws out a loose jab but Liddel uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!

Sabre closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Liddel did well to prevent Sabre getting side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Liddel is staying active underneath Sabre, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sabre lands with a punch from half guard.

Liddel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Sabre is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Liddel has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sabre prevents Liddel from improving his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liddel looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Feodore Sabre 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.

Liddel closes the distance and clinches up with Sabre, looking for a takedown. Liddel pushes Sabre against the cage but Sabre circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sabre fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sabre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Liddel as he jumps to the side.
Liddel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Liddel moves in looking to clinch but Sabre pushes him off.
Liddel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Sabre fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Liddel to the ground. Sabre is now in Liddel's guard.
Sabre working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sabre prevents Liddel from getting back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sabre trying to control the position from guard on top but Liddel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sabre postures up and lands a big shot to Liddel's brow.
Sabre stops Liddel from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabre wants to control from the top but Liddel keeps moving.
Sabre looking to pass the guard.
Liddel wants to stand but Sabre is controlling the position.

Liddel looking for a guillotine here but Sabre defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sabre trying to control but Liddel is working from the bottom.
Sabre chips away with some ground and pound.

Liddel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sabre defends well.
Liddel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabre stopping the sweep attempt from Liddel.
Liddel being controlled here, momentarily.
Sabre scoring with punches to the head and body.

Sabre 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.
Liddel trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabre passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Liddel regains half guard.
Sabre trying to control the action but Liddel is working from the bottom.
Liddel won't allow Sabre to pass to mount.
Liddel desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sabre is looking to take a break and control but Liddel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Liddel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Liddel trying to control here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Liddel scores with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sabre feints and as Liddel raises his hands in defense, Sabre changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liddel trying to control the position.
Sabre won't allow Liddel to get back to his feet.
Liddel is trying to control the position but Sabre postures up.
Liddel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Chuck Liddel.

Liddel closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sabre's guard.
Feodore Sabre has got the better of the ground game so far.
Liddel throws a strike but Sabre rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Liddel is working an open guard so Sabre takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sabre slips a jab and a cross from Liddel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Feodore Sabre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sabre looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Liddel is trying to control the position but Sabre postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sabre's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sabre keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Liddel's head.
Sabre scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sabre works over Liddel with some ground and pound from guard.
Sabre slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sabre postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liddel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sabre is one step ahead there.
Sabre is pushing down on Liddel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Liddel is fighting to maintain full guard but Sabre has managed to sneak the leg through.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sabre scores with a couple of nice shots.
Liddel is looking for a sweep. Sabre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Sabre wants to work for an arm triangle but Liddel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sabre is trying to control the action in half guard but Liddel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sabre looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Liddel trying to control here.
Liddel looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabre is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Liddel is staying active underneath Sabre, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sabre is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sabre working Liddel over with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sabre lands with a punch from half guard.
Liddel is looking to improve his position.
Sabre is looking to take a break and control but Liddel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sabre scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sabre wants to take a breather but Liddel is having none of it.
Sabre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabre looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Liddel pushes Sabre off looking to stand but Sabre dives back in and keeps control.
Sabre seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Liddel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sabre slips a nice elbow through Liddel's hands, connecting with Liddel's forehead.
Liddel tries to roll over but Sabre keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sabre lands a nice short elbow.
Sabre looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sabre is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sabre landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sabre is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sabre is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Sabre.

Liddel is rocked!
Sabre passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sabre avoids the attempt from Liddel to control.
Liddel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sabre controlling the pace for now.
Sabre trying to control but Liddel is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liddel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Feodore Sabre really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Liddel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sabre shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Liddel but Liddel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sabre fails with the takedown.
Liddel shoots in for a takedown but Sabre shows good takedown defense.
Liddel misses with a takedown
and Sabre counters with a straight right hand.
Sabre shoots for a double leg takedown but Liddel sprawls well. He's pushed Sabre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chuck Liddel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Feodore Sabre.
Liddel misses with a body kick.
Liddel misses with a series of wild punches.
Liddel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sabre defends it nicely.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sabre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel tries a head kick but it misses.
Liddel throws the left hand but Sabre avoids the punch easily.

Sabre scores with a takedown into Liddel's guard.

Sabre gets to his feet. Liddel looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Liddel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sabre pinned against the cage. Sabre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Sabre drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sabre trying to control the position from guard on top but Liddel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sabre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Sabre decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Liddel, up you get!
Chuck Liddel is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sabre shoots in but Liddel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Liddel dives in and grabs Sabre's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sabre pushes down on Liddel's head and hops out.
Sloppy strikes from Sabre. Those never looked like landing.
Liddel moves out of range as Sabre strikes.

Liddel shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Liddel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sabre moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sabre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Liddel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Liddel looking to sit in guard and control but Sabre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Liddel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sabre is controlling him.
Liddel looking to control.
Sabre lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sabre trying to control the position from guard on top but Liddel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sabre working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Liddel's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabre distracts Liddel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Sabre gets to his feet - Liddel follows without any prompting.
Sabre tries to score a power double leg takedown but Liddel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sabre somewhat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liddel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Liddel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Sabre closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Liddel did well to prevent Sabre getting side control.
Sabre missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sabre takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liddel is looking to control Sabre's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Liddel avoid being mounted?
Sabre lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Feodore Sabre dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Sabre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Liddel. No joy for Sabre on that attempt.
Chuck Liddel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Liddel.
Liddel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Liddel fails to land with a series of punches.
Liddel's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Liddel duly obliges.
Liddel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sabre shoots in looking for a takedown but Liddel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sabre's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chuck Liddel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Feodore Sabre.
Sabre is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Liddel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sabre.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel looks for a takedown but Sabre sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Liddel.
Liddel moves in looking to clinch but Sabre pushes him off.
Liddel fails to land the takedown.
Sabre's corner calls for a 1-2. Sabre obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Liddel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck for Sabre with that takedown attempt.
Liddel fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sabre.
Chuck Liddel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sabre scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nice strikes from Sabre there.
Liddel is trying to stand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sabre seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Liddel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sabre missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sabre is keen to just control but Liddel is a slippery customer.
Sabre working over Liddel with some ground and pound. Liddel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Liddel has hold of Sabre's hands but Sabre slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Liddel wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sabre scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sabre seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Liddel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sabre is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sabre scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Liddel tries to get to full guard but Sabre has control of the leg.
Sabre is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sabre takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oh Liddel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sabre scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sabre connects with a nice short shot to Liddel's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Liddel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sabre is working Liddel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Liddel keeping moving, preventing Sabre from controlling successfully.

Sabre postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Liddel is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sabre, into his guard.
Liddel wanted to stand there but Sabre had control of the position.
Liddel seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sabre looking for a sweep. Not yet Sabre, not yet.
Sabre has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Liddel has passed into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Feodore Sabre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sabre 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Feodore Sabre!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Feodore Sabre!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Feodore Sabre!

Feodore Sabre wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between GymBitch Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Jones (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.

Gracie
vs
Jones

200 cm
29
263 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

197 cm
30
297 lbs
7 - 15 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, GymBitch Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
Jones is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gracie has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jones is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Gracie drags him back down.
Jones manages to get back to half guard.
Jones landing strikes from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Jones trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Jones is looking to get back to is feet but Gracie passes into side control.
Gracie remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Jones is trying to buck Gracie off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Jones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Gracie passes into half guard.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Jones pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jason Jones will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jones tries to clinch but Gracie moves away
and Gracie counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jones's knee momentarily.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.

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

Gracie pushes a forearm under Jones's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jones is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). GymBitch Gracie!
After the fight, GymBitch Gracie was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Karolin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georgi Barnettov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Georgi Barnettov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Karolin
vs
Barnettov

190 cm
29
235 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

190 cm
30
265 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Karolin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Georgi Barnettov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Karolin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Karolin wants to control but Barnettov is keeping him busy.
Barnettov tries to improve position but can't.
Barnettov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Karolin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Barnettov looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like Karolin is going to stand back up.
Karolin 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.
Karolin working the head and body with strikes.

Karolin is working for a kimura but Barnettov is defending it quite comfortably.

Barnettov has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Karolin. Oh but Barnettov has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Karolin goes limp - he's gone! Barnettov jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Georgi Barnettov!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Fertus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jovon Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Chambers's choice of entrance music: Carmen Gray-Gates of Loneliness. 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.

Fertus
vs
Chambers

189 cm
24
230 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

190 cm
28
251 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Fertus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jovon Chambers!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fertus tries to sprawl but Chambers drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Chambers passes to side control.
Fertus is trying to buck Chambers off.
Chambers advances to full mount.
Chambers trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fertus can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chambers fails to advance to Fertus's back.

Chambers is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fertus is surviving well by controlling Chambers's body position as best he can.
Chambers trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chambers fails to take his opponent's back.
Fertus wants to control but Chambers is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers trying to control but Fertus is having none of it.

Chambers has hold of Fertus's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fertus manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Chambers throwing strikes here but Fertus is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Fertus has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.

Chambers is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Fertus has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Chambers has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Fertus taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Chambers doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jovon Chambers!
After winning the bout, Jovon Chambers thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Norton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silco Deans (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.

Norton
vs
Deans

191 cm
25
300 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

200 cm
26
280 lbs
14 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scott Norton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Silco Deans!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deans looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Deans misses with a double jab.
Deans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norton misses with a looping right.

Deans fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Norton to the ground. Deans is now in Norton's guard.

Deans drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Norton manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Deans has Norton in his guard.
Deans is pulling down on Norton's head. It's preventing any offense from Norton, at least for the moment.
Deans wants to stand up but Norton is controlling him.
Norton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Deans is proving hard to escape from.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Norton stands and steps away. Deans gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Deans moves away from the strike by Norton.
A combination from Deans does no damage.
Norton ducks under a wild hook from Deans.
Norton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Deans walks into a left hand.
Norton throws a looping overhand right but Deans ducks down to avoid it.
Deans loads up on a big right hand but Norton slips the punch.
Norton moves out of range as Deans strikes.
Deans looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Norton is fending him off so far but Deans persists. Nope, Norton circles away and we're back to standing.
Scott Norton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deans swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Norton counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Silco Deans has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norton lands with a straight right. Deans didn't see that one coming.
Deans misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deans throws out the jab.
Norton throws a jab when Deans was well out of range.
Deans throws a right and a left that Norton avoids nicely.
Deans throws a right and a left that Norton avoids nicely.
Norton works the jab nicely.

Deans feints and as Norton raises his hands in defense, Deans changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Norton is pulling down on Deans's head. It's preventing any offense from Deans, at least for the moment.
Norton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deans is one step ahead there.
Norton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Deans is controlling Norton's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton tries to stand and escape but Deans is controlling the position.
Deans tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Norton has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Deans is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Norton gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Deans lands with a nice combination. Norton backs away looking to recover.
Deans bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silco Deans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Deans manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Norton on his heels. He'll look to pass Norton's guard now, I'm sure.
Deans looking to pass the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norton is controlling Deans's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deans trying to control but Norton is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Norton trying to keep a closed guard but Deans is proving a slippery customer.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Norton throws out a loose jab but Deans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Norton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Norton.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deans is trying hard to land a takedown here. Norton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Scott Norton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silco Deans.
Norton misses with an uppercut.
Norton feints a jab promting Deans to slip. Norton then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Deans slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Norton tries to bum rush Deans with a series of wild strikes but Deans uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Norton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Silco Deans's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Deans ducks under a wild hook from Norton.

Deans throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Norton was covering up waiting for the punch and Deans finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Norton working a defensive guard here.
Norton wants to sweep here but Deans controlling him for the moment.
Deans trying to control the position from guard on top but Norton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deans landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deans is one step ahead there.
Silco Deans has got the better of the ground game so far.
Norton is trying to keep Deans in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton wants to sweep here but Deans controlling him for the moment.
Norton manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Norton is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Deans shoots in for a takedown but Norton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Norton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Deans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norton manages to avoid it.

Deans fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Norton sprawls well initially but Deans persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norton wants to control but Deans is keeping busy.

Deans is working for a kimura but Norton is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Norton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Norton wants to stand and escape but Deans is having none of it.
Norton pulls Deans in to control the position.
Norton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Deans looking to sit in guard and control but Norton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Deans is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Norton stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Norton slaps away a takedown attempt from Deans, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Deans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Deans scores with a body shot.
Deans ducks right into an uppercut from Norton.
Deans stalks Norton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Norton's face. Norton staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scott Norton is winning the standup battle so far.
Norton lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Silco Deans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Deans shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Norton as he jumps to the side.
Scott Norton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silco Deans.
Deans with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Norton to score with a decent uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norton misses with a looping right.
Deans lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Norton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A jab from Norton finds it's way through Deans's defenses.
Norton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Norton scores with a sloppy right hand. Deans should have avoided that one.
Norton missing with a left hand there. Deans was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Norton with a nice cross.
Norton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deans.
Deans is trying hard to land a takedown here. Norton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Deans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Deans is breathing heavily.
Deans dodges the punch combination from Norton.
Norton throws a jab but it's blocked by Deans.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deans looks to land a combination but Norton avoids it well.
Deans misses with a takedown attempt - Norton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Deans looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Norton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Silco Deans's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Deans loads up on a big right hand but Norton slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Norton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Deans shoots in but Norton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Norton works Deans's body with a nice hook.
Deans shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Norton but Norton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Deans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Norton circles away quickly and effectively.
A decent looking cross lands there for Norton.
Norton throws a series of punches but Deans avoids them all with ease.
Deans displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Norton throws out the jab.
Norton lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Norton.
Deans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Norton lands an overhand right.
A right-left combo lands from Norton.

Norton lands a left and a right that send Deans crashing to the mat, dazed. Norton thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Deans is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton throws a nice looking combination but Deans bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Donk. Norton catches Deans right on the button with a cross.
Deans is still on wobbly legs! Can Norton finish him?
Deans avoids a punch combination nicely.
Deans seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice uppercut there from Deans.
Deans has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Norton jabs Deans to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Norton throws out a loose jab but Deans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deans slips under a jab from Norton.
Norton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Deans momentarily.
Norton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The fighters circling - Norton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deans throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Norton's waist but Norton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Deans off to one side.
Scott Norton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silco Deans.
Deans dives in and grabs Norton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Norton pushes down on Deans's head and hops out.
Deans's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Norton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Deans scrambles back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Oooooh!!! Norton has knocked Deans down with a huge combo! Norton steps away and waves a wobbly Deans back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Deans avoids the body shot from Norton.
Norton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice shot by Norton.
Norton ducks under a wild hook from Deans.

Norton cracks Deans with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Deans looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Norton finish him?
Norton scores with a hook.
Norton throws a series of punches but Deans moves out of range.
Deans takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Deans shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Norton but Norton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A swing and a miss from Norton.
Norton connects with a combination that backs up Deans into the cage. Norton lands a flurry of punches that gets past Deans's guard. Deans is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Norton bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Norton!
Scott Norton took some time post fight to say the following; 'we are NWO'.

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