HFC 2: Road To Supremacy PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Rodgers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Bozeck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dwayne Rodgers looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Rodgers
vs
Bozeck

200 cm
21
240 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

220 cm
18
275 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dwayne Rodgers !
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, Brad Bozeck!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bozeck darts in trying to clinch
and Rodgers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bozeck tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Bozeck enables Rodgers to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bozeck manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Bozeck is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Rodgers frees his head nicely. Oh but Bozeck has switched to an armbar! Rodgers is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Brad Bozeck!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Viriato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giant Monster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Viriato
vs
Monster

190 cm
25
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Pinoy Fightwear (90% Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Victor Viriato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Giant Monster!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Monster bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Viriato is looking for a sweep.
Viriato wants to control but Monster postures up.
Monster tries to move to mount but Viriato blocks the move with his legs.
Monster with the ground and pound but Viriato regains half guard under the barage of strikes.

Monster is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Viriato actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Monster thows a huge punch but Viriato dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monster missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Monster controlling the pace.
Viriato wants to control but Monster is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Monster trying to pass the guard but Viriato defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monster tries to stand but can't do so whilst Viriato controls his leg.
Viriato is looking to control Monster's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Viriato avoid being mounted?
Well, if Monster is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Victor Viriato has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Monster shoots in and bounces Viriato off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Viriato trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viriato looking to hit a scissor sweep but Monster is one step ahead there.

Viriato working for a triangle but Monster defends it easily.
Monster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Viriato looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Monster is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Monster wants to control from the top but Viriato keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monster wants to pass the guard but Viriato is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Giant Monster will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Viriato enables Monster to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Viriato manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Viriato looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Viriato working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Monster doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Monster manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Monster is stalling in the full guard.
Viriato working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Viriato escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Monster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Viriato escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Monster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Monster seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Monster gets to his feet. Viriato looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monster misses with a series of wild punches.

Monster gets a double leg takedown into Viriato's guard.
Monster is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monster throwing strikes but missing.

Monster stands up from Viriato's guard - Monster perhaps looking for a knockout.
Monster keeps the fight on the outside.

Monster shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Viriato is trying to defend but Monster finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Viriato manages to get to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Monster avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monster wants to stand but Viriato has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Victor Viriato will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Monster shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Viriato works his way to full guard. Good work.
Viriato trying to control the position.
Monster controlling from the top position.

Viriato has his feet on Monster's thighs here. He's pushed Monster off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Monster screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Victor Viriato!