HFC 133 Honor PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hanz Stokenhizer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stokenhizer comes to the cage accompanied by The Lucky Bullets "Cross the Line". Suarez has chosen Skindred - Rat Race as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Stokenhizer
vs
Suarez

184 cm
40
139 lbs
17 - 29 - 1

165 cm
26
142 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Good knees
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hanz Stokenhizer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Stokenhizer.
Suarez shoots in for a takedown but Stokenhizer shows good takedown defense.
A head kick misses from Stokenhizer.
Suarez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stokenhizer is fending him off so far but Suarez persists. Nope, Stokenhizer circles away and we're back to standing.
Stokenhizer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Suarez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hanz Stokenhizer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Suarez.
Suarez tries for a takedown but Stokenhizer circles away easily
and Stokenhizer makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Suarez really felt that one!
Stokenhizer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stokenhizer counters with a head kick. That will keep Suarez thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A right-left combo lands from Suarez.
Suarez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Suarez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A nice combination there by Suarez.
Suarez with a lazy takedown attempt

and Stokenhizer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stokenhizer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Suarez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stokenhizer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stokenhizer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Suarez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Stokenhizer is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Suarez to the mat. Suarez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stokenhizer wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.
Stokenhizer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Suarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Hanz Stokenhizer has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Suarez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stokenhizer to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez pulls Stokenhizer in close to prevent any damage.
Stokenhizer stopping the sweep attempt from Suarez.
Suarez keeps trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stokenhizer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Hanz Stokenhizer just wasn't active enough.
A head kick misses from Stokenhizer.
Antonio Suarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suarez tries for a takedown but Stokenhizer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stokenhizer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Suarez.
Suarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stokenhizer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Suarez.
Stokenhizer tries to clinch up but Suarez circles away and keeps his distance.
Suarez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stokenhizer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stokenhizer wants it to stay on the feet.
Stokenhizer lands with a slapping head kick.
Suarez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stokenhizer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hanz Stokenhizer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Suarez.
Suarez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stokenhizer defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Suarez shoots for a double leg takedown but Stokenhizer sprawls well. He's pushed Suarez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Suarez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stokenhizer's half guard.
Suarez works his foot free and advances to mount.
Stokenhizer taking shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Suarez goes for an armbar but Stokenhizer turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Stokenhizer.
Suarez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Suarez is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Suarez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Suarez pushes down on Stokenhizer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stokenhizer tries to roll over but Suarez keeps him under control.
Suarez not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Suarez is working for a kimura but Stokenhizer is defending it quite comfortably.
Stokenhizer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Suarez is looking for a kimura here.
Suarez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Suarez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stokenhizer sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Suarez in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Stokenhizer tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Suarez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Antonio Suarez!
After winning the bout, Antonio Suarez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Undercard bout

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

Lancing
vs
Rose

193 cm
32
290 lbs
11 - 19 - 0

200 cm
20
290 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron Lancing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Rose!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rose moves into the clinch successfully.
Lancing looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Lancing tries to break the clinch but Rose is controlling the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rose.
Rose lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lancing backwards.

Rose pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Rose rushes Lancing and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rose throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lancings head.

Rose breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rose scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Rose cracks Lancing with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rose has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lancing to stand back up!

Lancing is rocked!
Rose shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Lancing takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Rose sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Lancing bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin Rose!

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C
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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 Mr Ripley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dudley Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ripley might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Talented Mr. Ripley - Tu Vuo' Fa l'Americano . The crowd seem to be enjoying Dawson's choice of entrance music: Lambda Lambda Lambda Song. Dudley Dawson looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Ripley
vs
Dawson

190 cm
37
263 lbs
16 - 26 - 0

185 cm
40
248 lbs
22 - 50 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 16 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mr Ripley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 50 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dudley Dawson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ripley looking to score a takedown here. Dawson is defending well but Ripley drives through and ends up in Dawson's guard.
Dawson keeping moving, preventing Ripley from controlling successfully.
Ripley postures up and lands a big shot to Dawson's brow.
Dawson keeping moving, preventing Ripley from controlling successfully.
Ripley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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!

Mr Ripley has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ripley misses with a head kick.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses.
Ripley slips a jab from Dawson.
Ripley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dawson looks to throw the jab but Ripley is out of range.
Dawson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dawson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ripley pinned against the cage. Ripley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Ripley moves into range and clinches up with Dawson.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ripley pulls guard.

Dawson has gone for a leg lock! Ripley slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dawson's guard.
Dawson looks winded!
Ripley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ripley 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.
Ripley scores with punches from side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dawson is letting Ripley control him for a moment.
Ripley's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Ripley decides to stand back up.
Ripley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ripley throws a right and a left that Dawson avoids nicely.

Ripley steps into range and cracks Dawson with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Dawson flops backwards and Ripley dives into his guard looking to finish!

Dawson is rocked!

It looks like Dudley Dawson has been cut.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Oooh a lovely combination from Ripley sends Dawson down but not out. Ripley dives into side control looking to finish.
Dawson is still in real trouble! Can Ripley finish him?
Ripley lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Dawson! Ripley senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Dawson out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mr Ripley!
After the big win, Mr Ripley made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Das Labor and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Westen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Fraizer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roy Westen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marc Fraizer's chin.

Westen
vs
Fraizer

185 cm
22
198 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

188 cm
29
205 lbs
5 - 11 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roy Westen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marc Fraizer!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fraizer tries to bum rush Westen with a series of wild strikes but Westen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fraizer scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Fraizer as Westen shoots in.
Horrible takedown by Westen or perhaps it was just good defense by Fraizer which made him look bad.
Fraizer lands a body shot.
Westen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fraizer is fending him off so far but Westen persists. Nope, Fraizer circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Westen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Westen is breathing heavily.
Westen slips a jab and a cross from Fraizer.
Fraizer lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Roy Westen has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fraizer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fraizer 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.
Fraizer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Westen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Fraizer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Westen was covering up waiting for the punch and Fraizer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fraizer throwing strikes from guard but Westen blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fraizer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fraizer is looking to work some ground and pound but Westen has wrist control.
Fraizer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fraizer working some strikes from top position.
Fraizer throwing strikes but missing.
Westen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fraizer controls the pace.
Fraizer wants to control from the top but Westen keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fraizer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fraizer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Westen's head.
Fraizer throws a big elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fraizer wants to control from the top but Westen keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fraizer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fraizer distracts Westen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fraizer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Westen is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fraizer throws a big right hand that misses.
Fraizer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fraizer is chipping away with strikes.
Check out the look on Fraizer's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Fraizer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fraizer working the body and head with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fraizer has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Westen!
Westen is in a horrible position here. Fraizer smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fraizer looking to finish Westen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Westen!
Fraizer with the ground and pound from mount.
Fraizer is landing with some decent strikes but Westen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fraizer with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fraizer lands a big elbow.
Fraizer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Fraizer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roy Westen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Westen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Westen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fraizer but Fraizer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fraizer connects with a superb combination that knocks Westen out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Fraizer before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Westen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marc Fraizer!
Marc Fraizer gave a mention to Charlie Wang's Nutrition and 95 % Laundry 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
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nickolai Ketchum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franky Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ketchum's entrance music is Moskau. A fine choice. Nickolai Ketchum is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Ketchum
vs
Fish

180 cm
27
159 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

182 cm
26
160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Brawler
Likes musicals

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 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nickolai Ketchum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Franky Fish!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fish misses with a takedown attempt
and Ketchum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fish takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ketchum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fish walks into a stiff left hand from Ketchum.
Ketchum's corner calls for a 1-2. Ketchum obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fish takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fish gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ketchum.
Fish avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fish moves forwards but Ketchum connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ketchum takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Fish drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ketchum is looking to reverse the position.
Ketchum is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rape Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ketchum regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ketchum wants to improve his position but Fish is controlling well.
Ketchum is controlling Fish's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ketchum manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ketchum is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ketchum wants to stand and escape but Fish is having none of it.
Fish trying to control the position from guard on top but Ketchum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ketchum is pulling down on Fish's head. It's preventing any offense from Fish, at least for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch combination from Ketchum misses.
Fish with a poor takedown
and Ketchum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ketchum scores with a body shot.
Ketchum bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fish shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ketchum pinned against the cage. Ketchum gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nickolai Ketchum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Fish.
Ketchum looks to land a combination. Fish sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fish is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ketchum.
Donk. Ketchum catches Fish right on the button with a cross.

Fish is rocked!
Ketchum darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fish is still on wobbly legs! Can Ketchum finish him?
Fish wants to clinch.
Ketchum is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ketchum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ketchum lands with an overhand left.
Nickolai Ketchum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ketchum fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Fish to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Fish looks to clinch but Ketchum throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Fish taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nickolai Ketchum!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Hammet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muay Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammet's entrance music is Finger Eleven - Slow Chemical. A fine choice. Thai has chosen Deadly Muay Thai Skills as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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.

Hammet
vs
Thai

200 cm
27
299 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

225 cm
37
300 lbs
18 - 21 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Sex Panther! (160q recovery $149)

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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gordon Hammet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Muay Thai!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammet has a takedown stuffed.
Thai is looking to clinch but Hammet is avoiding it.
Hammet shoots for a takedown but Thai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thai is looking to clinch but Hammet is avoiding it.
Hammet tries for a takedown but Thai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Hammet. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Thai gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hammet to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Thai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hammet trying to control but Thai is working from the bottom.
Thai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thai throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hammet wants to pass the guard but Thai is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammet trying to control but Thai is working from the bottom.
Hammet postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammet throwing strikes but missing.
Hammet loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammet postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammet wants to pass the guard but Thai is keeping the position.
Hammet pushing down on Thai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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. Hammet connects with a nice short shot to Thai's temple.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammet missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hammet trying to control from half guard but Thai is working away.
Thai is in trouble now - Hammet has advanced to mount!
Thai flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hammet lands a big elbow.
Thai is bucking up trying to escape but Hammet cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Thai takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Hammet goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Thai turns into him and now he's in Hammet's guard.

Hammet is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hammet's guard.
Hammet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Hammet looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammet keeping moving, preventing Thai from controlling successfully.
Hammet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammet seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai wants to stand but Hammet has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Thai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thai throwing strikes but missing.

Hammet is looking for a triangle but Thai pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hammet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gordon Hammet dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hammet shoots in but no luck this time.
Thai tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Hammet counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Thai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hammet gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thai keeping moving, preventing Hammet from controlling successfully.
Hammet throwing strikes from guard but Thai blocks nicely.
Thai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammet wants to control from the top but Thai keeps moving.
Thai trying to strike off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammet postures up in Thai's guard and throws a big left but Thai blocks it.
Hammet might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hammet stops Thai from standing up.
Hammet wants to control from the top but Thai keeps moving.
Hammet postures up and lands a big shot to Thai's brow.
Hammet wants to control from the top but Thai keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hammet throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thai has momentary wrist control but Hammet slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammet lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Thai has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammet is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hammet advances position into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammet is putting a hurting on Thai here, landing some big shots from side control.

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

Hammet goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Thai has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hammet but great work by Thai.
Hammet tries to buck Thai off but Thai is having none of it.
Thai creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hammet sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammet wants to control but Thai postures up.

Thai stands up and beckons Hammet to his feet.
Thai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hammet is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hammet shoots in but Thai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Hammet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thai throws a nice looking combination but Hammet bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thai lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hammet looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thai is fending him off so far but Hammet persists. Nope, Thai circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hammet avoids the head kick by Thai.
Hammet with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai has Hammet pressed against the cage.
Hammet has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thai after a bit of a struggle.
Thai gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hammet.
Hammet has Thai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thai gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hammet.
Hammet on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thai misses with a knee strike.
Thai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hammet blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thai is trying to stall.
Thai looking to throw knees to the head but Hammet is blocking nicely.

Thai has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hammet uses from the top position.
Thai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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 Gordon Hammet will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Thai is looking to clinch but Hammet is avoiding it.
Hammet misses with a takedown attempt - Thai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thai is looking to clinch but Hammet is avoiding it.
Thai tries to clinch up but Hammet circles away and keeps his distance.

Hammet decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Thai regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hammet.
Gordon Hammet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammet passes Thai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hammet not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Hammet seems to be working for a kimura but Thai defends the submission attempt.
Hammet throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammet is trying to control the action in half guard but Thai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thai is looking to escape.
Thai punching from the bottom.
Thai wants to control but Hammet is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hammet takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Hammet seems to be working for a kimura but Thai defends the submission attempt.
Hammet thows a huge punch but Thai dodges it nicely.

Thai actively working from the bottom here.
Hammet is looking to stall here but Thai recovers full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammet advances to half guard.
Hammet performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thai looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hammet content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Thai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammet drops an elbow to the side of Thai's head.

Hammet is looking for a kimura here.

Hammet is working for a kimura but Thai is defending it quite comfortably.

Thai makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Hammet circles away from the clinch attempt

and Hammet counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thai!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thai regains half guard.
Gordon Hammet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hammet sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thai defending well though.
Hammet looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hammet moves into full mount! Thai won't be happy about that!

Hammet goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Thai turns into him and now he's in Hammet's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hammet working for a triangle but Thai defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon Hammet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hammet, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Hammet!
Our winner, Gordon Hammet, 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Haka Maka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominik Robillard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maka's entrance music is Island Music. A fine choice. Robillard has chosen Orelsan - Bada Bing as his entrance music. Dominik Robillard will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Maka
vs
Robillard

180 cm
37
201 lbs
21 - 23 - 0

192 cm
25
201 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Knockout power

Sex Panther! (160q recovery $149)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Haka Maka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dominik Robillard!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maka throws a leg kick that misses.
Robillard misses with a low kick.
Maka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Robillard as he avoids it easily.
Maka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Robillard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maka misses with a takedown attempt - Robillard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haka Maka. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Maka shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Maka with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Robillard is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Maka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Robillard is just riding it out for now. Maka eventually gives up the hold.
Robillard tries to kick Maka off but Maka keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maka stalling.
Ground and pound from Maka.
Maka content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Maka is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maka in particular looking to stall.
Robillard felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

Maka is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maka in particular looking to stall.
Robillard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maka.

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

Maka 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robillard is trying to stand back up but Maka is controlling him

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maka is pressing down on Robillard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Robillard is holding on for now.

Maka is looking for a kimura but Robillard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maka to get the leverage.
Robillard wants to get back to his feet.
Maka wants to take a breather but Robillard is having none of it.

Maka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Maka content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Maka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Robillard is looking to get back to is feet but Maka passes into side control.
Robillard pushes Maka away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Maka gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Maka tries to move into full mount but can't pass Robillard's legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Maka tries for a kimura but Robillard is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robillard takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Robillard tries a head kick but it misses.
Robillard throws a nice looking combination but Maka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Robillard lands a head kick!
Maka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Robillard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maka somewhat.
Robillard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloppy strikes from Robillard. Those never looked like landing.
Maka closes the distance and clinches up with Robillard, looking for a takedown. Maka pushes Robillard against the cage but Robillard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maka moves in looking to clinch but Robillard pushes him off.
Maka avoids the head kick by Robillard.
Robillard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haka Maka. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robillard throws a head kick but Maka moves out of range.
Robillard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Robillard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Robillard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maka.
Maka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Robillard is fending him off so far but Maka persists. Nope, Robillard circles away and we're back to standing.
Maka fails with a takedown attempt.
Robillard throws a sloppy head kick and Maka moves out of range easily.
Robillard throws a head kick that misses.
Robillard moves in looking to clinch but Maka pushes him off.
Maka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Robillard tries to avoid it but Maka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Robillard to the ground. Robillard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maka slips a jab and a cross from Robillard.
Robillard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maka blocks a head kick by Robillard.
Maka avoids the head kick by Robillard.
Robillard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Maka avoids the head kick by Robillard.
Haka Maka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robillard tries to bum rush Maka with a series of wild strikes but Maka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Robillard stuffs the takedown.
Maka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dominik Robillard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robillard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maka gets the takedown into side control.
Robillard is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Maka asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Maka tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Robillard wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Maka is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Robillard has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maka scoring with punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Maka tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maka has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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!

Maka thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Maka is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Robillard is not content to let Maka control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haka Maka dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Robillard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Robillard throws a head kick but Maka moves out of range.
Robillard throws out a leg kick but Maka moves out of range and Robillard only half commits.
Maka fails with a takedown attempt.
Maka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Robillard throws a nice looking combination but Maka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Robillard misses with a series of wild punches.
Robillard swats away the attempt to clinch by Maka.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Robillard gets a clinch.
Robillard prevents Maka from breaking the clinch.
Robillard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Robillard can't break the clinch.
Maka is trying to stall.

Robillard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robillard throws a head kick that misses.
Maka wants to clinch.

Maka shoots in and bounces Robillard off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Maka wants to control from the top but Robillard keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robillard wants to stand up but Maka is controlling him.
Maka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Maka landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maka is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

We're going to have a standup here because Haka Maka wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Maka tries to bum rush Robillard with a series of wild strikes but Robillard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maka wants to slow Robillard down by chopping away at his legs.
Maka takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Robillard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dominik Robillard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maka tries for a takedown but Robillard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Robillard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robillard throws a wild body kick that Maka sees coming a mile off.
Robillard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Robillard under the eye.
Maka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maka moves in looking to clinch but Robillard pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haka Maka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maka shoots in but no luck this time.
Maka dives in and grabs Robillard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Robillard pushes down on Maka's head and hops out.
Robillard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Robillard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maka goes for a double leg but Robillard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Robillard continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maka tries to land knees in the clinch but Robillard avoids the damage to the body.

Robillard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Maka has Robillard up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maka has Robillard pressed against the cage, preventing Robillard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dominik Robillard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haka Maka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maka blocks an elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Haka Maka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maka, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haka Maka!
Haka Maka gave a mention to Das Labor in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maciej Dobrzynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Barone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dobrzynski's entrance music is Sabaton - Uprising. A fine choice. This should be a great matchup!

Dobrzynski
vs
Barone

183 cm
32
216 lbs
19 - 13 - 1

205 cm
30
217 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

[JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition

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 19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maciej Dobrzynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruno Barone!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barone slaps away a takedown attempt from Dobrzynski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Dobrzynski.

Dobrzynski scores with a takedown into Barone's guard.
Dobrzynski controlling from the top position.
Dobrzynski trying to control the position from guard on top but Barone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dobrzynski looking to sit in guard and control but Barone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobrzynski controls Barone momentarily but Barone frees himself.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Maciej Dobrzynski.
Barone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dobrzynski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barone.
Barone lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dobrzynski will feel that in the morning.
Dobrzynski digs a good hook to Barone's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski throws an overhand right that lands on Barone's shoulder, as Barone tries to avoid the shot.
Dobrzynski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Barone misses with a kick to the body.
Dobrzynski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Dobrzynski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Barone is trying to maintain the position but Dobrzynski is very close to passing his half guard.
Dobrzynski working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barone tries to roll over but Dobrzynski keeps him under control.
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. Dobrzynski connects with a nice short shot to Barone's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski not doing much here.
Barone wants to improve his position but Dobrzynski is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dobrzynski lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dobrzynski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Well, if Dobrzynski is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dobrzynski lands a nice short elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski not doing much here.
Barone is looking for a sweep. Dobrzynski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dobrzynski thows a huge punch but Barone dodges it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Barone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barone is refusing to be controlled, as Dobrzynski sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Barone ducks under a wild hook from Dobrzynski.
Nice uppercut there from Barone.
Dobrzynski looks to score with a jab to the body but Barone is just out of range.
Dobrzynski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barone tries to avoid it but Dobrzynski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barone to the ground. Barone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dobrzynski doesn't manage to clinch there - Barone circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Barone. Those never looked like landing.
Dobrzynski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barone slips a straight right by Dobrzynski.
Barone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobrzynski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barone throws a right hand that Dobrzynski ducks under and follows up with a left that Dobrzynski also avoids with ease.
Barone misses with a series of wild punches.
Barone misses with a combination
and Dobrzynski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dobrzynski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barone.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dobrzynski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maciej Dobrzynski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barone scores with a hook.
Dobrzynski misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Barone.
A jab from Dobrzynski finds it's way through Barone's defenses.
Barone moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bruno Barone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dobrzynski tries to clinch up.
No joy there for Dobrzynski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barone misses with a head kick.
Barone dodges the punch combination from Dobrzynski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski avoids the head kick by Barone.
Dobrzynski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barone counters with a good low kick that Dobrzynski was not able to check.
Barone connects with a high kick.
Dobrzynski lands with a shot to the body.
Barone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dobrzynski.

Dobrzynski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Barone!
Dobrzynski looking to control but instead Barone has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski is looking to stall here but Barone recovers full guard.
Dobrzynski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dobrzynski pushing down on Barone's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barone has a hand on Dobrzynski's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dobrzynski takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maciej Dobrzynski dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Dobrzynski moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch combination from Barone misses.
Nice jab there from Dobrzynski.
Sloppy strikes from Dobrzynski. Those never looked like landing.
Dobrzynski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barone counters with a three punch combo that has Dobrzynski backing up. Dobrzynski nods at Barone to acknowledge the strikes.
Dobrzynski dives in for a single leg takedown but Barone sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Barone.
Barone throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barone goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dobrzynski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barone.
Barone misses with a double jab

and Dobrzynski counters with a takedown into side control.
Barone defending against the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here as Dobrzynski stalls from top position.
Dobrzynski in side control, throwing shots but Barone defends.
Bruno Barone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski trying to control the position but Barone is working away.
Dobrzynski throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Barone tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dobrzynski lands a nice forearm strike.
Barone is trying to escape the position but Dobrzynski is controlling the position.
Dobrzynski grinds an elbow into Barone's temple.
Dobrzynski trying to control the action but Barone is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski taking a breather here.
Dobrzynski wants to control but Barone is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Dobrzynski is trying to get an arm triangle but Barone is defending well.
Maciej Dobrzynski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Dobrzynski goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Barone has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dobrzynski but great work by Barone.
Dobrzynski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dobrzynski 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barone landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maciej Dobrzynski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dobrzynski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maciej Dobrzynski!
Maciej Dobrzynski took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'The guy was taller than me, but I could get the distance and get to the ground. I have to say the fight was not easy'.

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Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Nile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and O Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nile might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Walk Like An Egyptian. Sagat has chosen Street Dreams - Hollywood Undead as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Nile
vs
Sagat

205 cm
29
279 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

225 cm
34
322 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)
Conviction

Sex Panther! (160q recovery $149)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, King Nile!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, O Sagat!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nile circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nile counters with a body kick.
Sagat closes the distance but Nile moves to the side
and Nile counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like O Sagat has been cut.
Nile scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nile thows a body kick. Sagat tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nile jabs Sagat right on the nose. Sagat blinks but takes it well.
Nile keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice uppercut there from Nile.
Nile misses with a double jab.

Sagat rushes Nile and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nile misses with a knee to the head.
Sagat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like King Nile has been cut.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nile makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but Nile blocks it.
Sagat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sagat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nile has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nile avoiding damage as Sagat throws knees to the body.
Nile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sagat looking to throw knees to the head but Nile is blocking nicely.
Sagat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nile blocks it with crossed arms.
Nile tries a knee to the head but Sagat blocks it.
Sagat trying to land knees to the body.
Nile looking to throw knees to the head but Sagat is blocking nicely.
Sagat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nile blocks it with crossed arms.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but Nile blocks it.
Nile is struggling to control the position.
Sagat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nile has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sagat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nile avoids the elbow strike from Sagat, against the cage.
Sagat looking to throw knees to the head but Nile is blocking nicely.
Sagat looking to throw knees to the head but Nile is blocking nicely.
Sagat looks winded!
Nile blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sagat misses with an elbow strike.
Nile throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sagat's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sagat looking to throw knees to the head but Nile is blocking nicely.
Sagat throws a knee to the head but misses.

Nile breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Sagat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nile throws out the jab.
Nile lands a big head kick that sends Sagat to the canvas! Nile follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). King Nile!
King Nile retains his super heavyweight title!
King Nile looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'King of your face!'.

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FIGHT
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