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HFC Challengers 22 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demon Dark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahir Han (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dark comes into the arena with Oomph! Labyrinth blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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250 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Demon Dark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mahir Han!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dark tries for a takedown but Han sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dark drives through with a takedown into Han's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Han keeping moving, preventing Dark from controlling successfully.
Han bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dark's guard.
Dark keeping full guard, as Han tries to pass.
Han trying to control the position from guard on top but Dark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Han might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dark haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dark looking to control.
Dark is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Demon Dark just wasn't active enough.
Dark looks for a takedown but Han sprawls well.
Han has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Dark with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demon Dark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dark fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Han stuffs the takedown attempt from Dark. Dark gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dark shoots in but Han avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dark seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Han showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dark.
Dark shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Han napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Han keeps working.
Han tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dark wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Han keeps working.
Han struggling a bit here.
Dark in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dark is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Han has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dark throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Han is trying to escape the position but Dark is controlling the position.
Han tries to bench press Dark off him but Dark keeps the position.
Han wants to control but Dark postures up.
Han tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Han is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dark working the ground and pound.
Han gets back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Han avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dark.
Dark 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.
Dark wants to work for an arm triangle but Han is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dark is taking a breather. Han says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dark working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dark is keen to just control but Han is a slippery customer.
Han is looking to control Dark's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Han avoid being mounted?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dark seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dark not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demon Dark dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dark shoots in and gets a takedown into Han's guard.
Dark postures up.
Han working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dark.
Han controls Dark momentarily but Dark frees himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dark postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dark preventing the sweep.
Han controls Dark momentarily but Dark frees himself.
Dark stopping the sweep attempt from Han.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dark is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dark postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dark is looking to clinch.
Dark dives in and scores a takedown into Han's guard.
Han is working an open guard so Dark takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dark shoots in but no luck this time.
Dark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Han as he avoids it easily.
Han takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dark looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dark throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Han looking for a sweep. Not yet Han, not yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Han looking to control.
Dark is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Demon Dark just wasn't active enough.
Dark tries for a takedown but Han sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demon Dark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dark shoots in and gets a takedown into Han's guard.
Dark stopping the sweep attempt from Han.
Dark content to stall in guard here.
Dark working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Han's head.
Han trying to keep a closed guard but Dark is proving a slippery customer.
Dark makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dark is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Han trying to keep a closed guard but Dark is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dark is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dark working some strikes from top position.
Han is trying to control the position but Dark postures up.
Dark with a flurry of punches that miss.
Han trying to keep a closed guard but Dark is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dark scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dark trying to control but Han is working from the bottom.
Dark controlling from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Han is trying to keep Dark in close.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dark throws a wild body kick that Han sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demon Dark dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Dark doesn't manage to clinch there - Han circles away.
Dark closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Han did well to prevent Dark getting side control.
Han has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dark is working away from the top position though.
Dark tries to pass to full mount but Han defends it.
Dark perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Han keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dark is controlling the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Han wants to control but Dark is keeping busy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dark throws a head kick but Han moves out of range.
Demon Dark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dark closes this distance looking for a takedown but Han circles away.
Dark throws a head kick that misses.
Han gets caught napping as Dark dives in and scores a takedown. Han manages to retain guard.
Dark trying to control the position from guard on top but Han is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Demon Dark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Han is trying to control the position but Dark postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Demon Dark wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Han moves away.
Dark decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Han trying to control from the bottom.
Dark wants to control but Han is keeping him busy.
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!
Dark looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dark prevents Han from improving his position.
Dark works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dark wants to control but Han is keeping him busy.
Dark working the head and body with strikes.
Demon Dark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Han is trying to improve his position.
Dark misses with the ground and pound.
Dark in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dark in side control, throwing shots but Han defends.
Han is trying to control Dark's posture but Dark avoids it.
Dark scoring with punches from side control.
Dark working the head and body with strikes.
Dark is looking to take a break and control but Han is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dark creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Han sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Han tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dark wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dark tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dark landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dark throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Han can't do much from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An elbow from Dark crashes against the mat.
Mahir Han has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Han wants to control but Dark postures up.
Han is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demon Dark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dark has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demon Dark!
In his post fight interview, Demon Dark started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Nestor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Convents (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nestor's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ain't no grave. Robin Convents is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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260 lbs
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268 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dustin Nestor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 36 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robin Convents!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nestor has closed the distance and engaged Convents in a clinch.
Nestor drags the fight down to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nestor is on top in guard.
Nestor would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Convents is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nestor throws a big right hand that misses.
Convents working a defensive guard here.
Convents is working an open guard so Nestor takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nestor takes the fight into the clinch.
Nestor manages to break the clinch.
Convents shoots for a double leg takedown but Nestor sprawls well. He's pushed Convents's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nestor closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nestor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Convents, pushing him back against the cage.
Nestor is trying to trip Convents. He has hold of a leg but Convents is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nestor persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Convents trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nestor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nestor wanted to stand there but Convents had control of the position.
Nestor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Convents has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nestor has managed to get both his arms back between Convents's legs - danger averted.
Convents looking for a guillotine here but Nestor defends easily.
Nestor pushing down on Convents's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nestor stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nestor instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nestor jumps guard and drags Convents to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Convents with a nice head shot there.
Convents has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nestor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Convents's guard.
Nestor stands and steps away. Convents gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Convents gets tackled into the cage by Nestor. Nestor maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Convents's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Convents taking a breather.
Nestor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Convents tries to move into range but Nestor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nestor, right into the meat.
Nestor fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut there from Nestor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Nestor there.
Convents on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nestor sizes up Convents with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nestor gets a clinch.
Convents is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Convents is trying to break the clinch but Nestor is controlling him.
Nestor breaks from the clinch.
Nestor throws a right hand that Convents ducks under and follows up with a left that Convents also avoids with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Convents throws a head kick that misses.
Convents wants to clinch but Nestor slips to the side
and Nestor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nestor throws a good cross that connects.
Nestor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Convents doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Convents looks winded!
Nestor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Convents drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nestor cracks Convents with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Nestor has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Convents to stand back up!
Convents is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nestor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Convents is still on wobbly legs! Can Nestor finish him?
Convents tries to keep at a distance but Nestor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nestor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Convents seems to have recovered his senses.
Nestor walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Convents drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Nestor swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Convents's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dustin Nestor!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chris Huss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Huss has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Huss!
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, Ryan Newton!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton shoots for a takedown but Huss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Huss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Newton.
Huss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Huss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ryan Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newton shoots in and drives through. Huss sprawls well.
Newton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chris Huss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Newton.
Newton shoots in for a takedown but Huss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Huss instigates a clinch.
Huss is looking to take this one to the mat.
Huss successfully pulls guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Huss throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Huss is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Newton is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huss keeping moving, preventing Newton from controlling successfully.
Huss is pulling down on Newton's head. It's preventing any offense from Newton, at least for the moment.
Huss definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Huss is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Newton is controlling him.
Huss looking to control.
Newton trying to control the position from guard on top but Huss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ryan Newton was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Newton fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huss gets a clinch.
Huss fails to pull guard.
Huss has hold of one of Newton's legs. Newton is fighting the takedown attempt but Huss gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Huss is looking to stand up but Newton won't let him.
Huss controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Huss prevents Newton from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huss trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Huss trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huss forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huss decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Huss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Newton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Huss defends it nicely.
Newton misses with a combination
and Huss counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Huss shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Newton pinned against the cage. Newton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Huss is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Huss defends it nicely.
Huss fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Huss really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Huss keeps the fight on the outside.
Newton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Huss tries to avoid it but Newton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Huss to the ground. Huss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Huss tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Newton defends well and Huss ends up having to push Newton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Huss smiles and moves away.
Newton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Huss dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Huss shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Newton sprawls well. Newton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Huss gets slowly back to his feet.
Huss stuffs the takedown attempt from Newton. Newton gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick by Huss misses
and Newton counters with a big head kick but Huss shrugs it off.
Newton closes the distance but Huss moves to the side
and Huss counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Newton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Huss sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Huss avoids a punch combination nicely.
Newton tries to clinch up.
Newton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton throws a nice looking combination but Huss bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Newton shoots for a takedown but Huss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chris Huss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Newton.
Some wild striking there from Huss.
Newton tries to clinch up
and Huss counters with a three punch combo that has Newton backing up. Newton nods at Huss to acknowledge the strikes.
Huss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Newton is breathing heavily.
Huss keeps the fight on the outside.
A slow jab from Newton misses its intended target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Newton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton tries a head kick but it misses.
Chris Huss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Huss fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Huss fails in his attempt to clinch.
Newton shoots in for a takedown but Huss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Newton is defended easily by Huss.
Newton throws a head kick that misses
and Huss counters with a series of strikes. Newton will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huss has taken the fight to the clinch.
Huss breaks the clinch.
Huss fails with a takedown attempt.
Newton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Huss sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Newton somewhat.
Huss's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Huss duly obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huss looks for a takedown but Newton sprawls well.
Huss has Newton up against the cage in a clinch.
Huss is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Huss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Newton goes for a double leg but Huss avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Huss continues to drive forward.
Huss pulls guard.
Huss is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Huss throwing shots but Newton is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huss wants to pass the guard but Newton is defending well.
Newton looks like he's trying to stand up.
Huss seems to be looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Huss stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Huss dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Huss.
Newton misses with a two punch combination.
Newton moves into the clinch.
Newton is looking to take this one to the mat.
Newton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Newton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Huss pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chris Huss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Newton.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Huss.
Huss is pushing Newton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Huss jumps into guard, dragging Newton to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton looking to sit in guard and control but Huss gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Huss is looking to work some ground and pound but Newton has wrist control.
Newton keeping full guard, as Huss tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huss throwing strikes from guard but Newton blocks nicely.
Huss trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Huss accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huss with a flurry of punches that miss.
Huss gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Horrible takedown by Huss or perhaps it was just good defense by Newton which made him look bad.
Newton shoots in and drives through. Huss sprawls well.
Newton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Newton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Huss misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Huss misses.
Huss changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Newton tries to avoid it but Huss manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Newton to the ground. Newton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton tries to clinch but Huss moves out of range.
No luck for Newton with that takedown attempt.
Huss fails with an attempt to clinch.
Newton moves into the clinch.
Newton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Huss throws a big elbow that misses.
Newton is trying to control the position but Huss postures up.
Huss throws a strike but Newton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Huss pushes Newton off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ryan Newton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huss throws a shot to the body.
Huss shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Newton pinned against the cage. Newton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Huss changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Newton tries to avoid it but Huss manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Newton to the ground. Newton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Huss displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Newton.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Huss throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Newton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chris Huss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Huss throws a head kick but Newton moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Huss showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Huss has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Huss!
A relieved looking Chris Huss 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Caraan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Fell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caraan comes into the arena with TubThumping(I get Knockdown) blaring out of the sound system. Fell has chosen Eminem. Bezerk as his entrance music. Jordan Fell has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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33
194 lbs
14 - 16 - 0 |
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18
196 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cedric Caraan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jordan Fell!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fell wants to clinch
and Caraan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fell throws a head kick that misses.
Fell throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Cedric Caraan has been cut.
Fell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Fell misses
and Caraan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fell scores with a kick to the midsection.
Caraan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Caraan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Caraan keeps the fight on the outside.
Fell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fell throws a wild body kick that Caraan sees coming a mile off.
Nice body kick from Fell.
Caraan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fell throws a leg kick which misses Caraan's front leg but catches the back leg as Caraan tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fell throws a head kick that misses.
Fell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Caraan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fell's calf.
Fell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fell takes the fight into the clinch.
Caraan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fell's efforts to push away.
Fell misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caraan tries to pull guard but Fell won't allow it.
Caraan keeps control of Fell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jordan Fell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fell closes the distance and clinches.
Fell manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caraan manages to pull guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Caraan working for a triangle but Fell defends it easily.
Fell postures up and lands a big shot to Caraan's brow.
Caraan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fell is looking to stand up but Caraan won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Fell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cedric Caraan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fell is looking to clinch.
Caraan keeps the fight on the outside.
Fell misses with a right hand
and Caraan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Caraan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fell defends it well.
Caraan 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fell tries to get to full guard but Caraan has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caraan seems to be working for a kimura but Fell defends the submission attempt.
Fell is looking for a sweep. Caraan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Caraan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fell defends it well.
Fell wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caraan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Caraan.
Caraan is looking for a kimura here.
Caraan seems to be working for a kimura but Fell defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fell is looking to control Caraan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fell avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caraan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fell is looking to improve his position.
Caraan 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.
Fell is trying to stand back up but Caraan is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caraan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Caraan.
Fell trying to control but Caraan postures up.
Fell is looking for a sweep. Caraan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cedric Caraan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cedric Caraan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Caraan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Caraan gets to his feet - Fell follows without any prompting.
Fell misses with a head kick.
Fell throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fell moves into the clinch successfully.
Caraan successfully pulls guard.
Caraan is looking to cinch up a triangle. Fell throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Caraan's body to avoid the submission. Caraan has instead reached around Fell's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Caraan arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cedric Caraan!
Post fight, Cedric Caraan stared into the camera and said 'Thanks for the fans in attendance, and the millions watching at their homes. It's an honor for me to fight here in SFC and give you guys fireworks. Hey Goryachev, Hope your watching. Let's do this!!, 3rd Time!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucas comes into a darkened arena with his song building. AINT NO REST FOR THE WICKED by Cage the Elephant kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
213 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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220 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Julio Jones!
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, Nathan Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas gets a double leg takedown into Jones's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jones throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucas with a nice head shot there.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Lucas trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lucas is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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!
Lucas lands a couple of elbows.
Jones is trying to control the position but Lucas postures up.
Lucas postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Lucas landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lucas chips away with some ground and pound.
Jones is rocked!
Jones is trying to control the position but Lucas postures up.
Lucas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lucas throws a big elbow that misses.
Lucas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oh Jones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lucas looking to pass the guard.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Lucas postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
Lucas passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
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!
Lucas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lucas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lucas trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Lucas trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lucas lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Lucas sits in half guard.
Lucas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lucas winds up and cracks Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lucas lands a big elbow - Jones is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Lucas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Lucas!
Nathan Lucas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jordan LeChance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durden has chosen Monster as his entrance music. Edward Durden has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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23
170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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25
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jordan LeChance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edward Durden!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeChance looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Durden is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! LeChance has his hands clasped together but Durden extends and breaks LeChance's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Durden.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edward Durden!
Edward Durden thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Greof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jericho Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greof's entrance music is Fire in his Eyes FT, Maverick Sabre. A fine choice. Williams has chosen Infinite Mass - Bullet as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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25
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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28
217 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Greof!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jericho Williams!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams leaves Greof with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Greof shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Williams defends it nicely.
Williams throws a head kick that Greof semi-blocks.
It looks like Nick Greof has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Williams. No joy for Greof on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Greof. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Williams does no damage.
Williams stuffs the takedown.
Greof is breathing heavily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Williams, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Williams lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Greof backs up against the cage.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Williams!
Greof needs to keep his hands up - Williams had a free shot at his head there.
Williams grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Greof takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Williams cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jericho Williams!
A very excited looking Jericho Williams made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Nick Greof had this to say: 'Shiit well we all loose but you know what this is why im here...to become the best in the industry, so i gota go back work on some drills and uhh brush up on my weakneses ready for the next opponent. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Dinozzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lord Viceroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dinozzo comes to the cage accompanied by Dinozzo the Womanizer. This should be fireworks!
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39
278 lbs
18 - 18 - 0 |
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28
285 lbs
9 - 13 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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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
18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Dinozzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lord Viceroy!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viceroy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Viceroy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dinozzo avoids the body shot from Viceroy.
Dinozzo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Viceroy pinned against the cage. Viceroy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Viceroy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Viceroy misses the jab.
Dinozzo dives in and grabs Viceroy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Viceroy pushes down on Dinozzo's head and hops out.
Viceroy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dinozzo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Viceroy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dinozzo scrambles back to his feet.
Lord Viceroy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
A left and a right from Viceroy both land. Nice combination.
Dinozzo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Viceroy as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Dinozzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viceroy misses with a shot to the body
and Dinozzo counters with a one-two to the body.
Dinozzo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Viceroy lands with a right hand.
Viceroy misses with a combination
and Dinozzo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Viceroy's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Viceroy misses.
Viceroy swats away the attempt to clinch by Dinozzo.
Viceroy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Viceroy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Dinozzo. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Viceroy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dinozzo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Viceroy pinned against the cage. Viceroy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Viceroy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dinozzo.
Viceroy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dinozzo manages to avoid it.
Viceroy checks a low kick from Dinozzo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinozzo walks into a stiff left hand from Viceroy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viceroy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Viceroy misses with an uppercut.
Viceroy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Viceroy scores with a jab to the body.
Viceroy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dinozzo takes the fight into the clinch.
Viceroy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dinozzo has Viceroy pressed against the cage, preventing Viceroy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Viceroy breaks the clinch.
Viceroy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Viceroy cracks a nice hook into Dinozzo's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viceroy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dinozzo misses with a looping right.
Viceroy looks to throw the jab but Dinozzo is out of range.
Viceroy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dinozzo missing with a left hand there. Viceroy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Viceroy swinging wildly here.
Dinozzo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Viceroy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Viceroy just misses with a punch to the body.
Viceroy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dinozzo under the eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Viceroy misses the target.
A big right from Viceroy misses.
Dinozzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Viceroy.
Dinozzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Viceroy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viceroy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dinozzo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A swing and a miss from Viceroy.
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!
Viceroy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dinozzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Viceroy looks to land a combination but Dinozzo avoids it well.
Viceroy connects with a looping right hand.
Lord Viceroy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Viceroy lands a lovely overhand right.
Viceroy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dinozzo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Viceroy misses the shot to the body.
Viceroy thows a body shot but no joy.
A left lands for Viceroy.
Viceroy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dinozzo misses with a combination
and Viceroy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Viceroy thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lord Viceroy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Viceroy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Viceroy stuffs the takedown attempt from Dinozzo. Dinozzo gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dinozzo.
Viceroy misses with an uppercut. Dinozzo saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Viceroy. Dinozzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dinozzo throws a front kick aimed at Viceroy's knee but Viceroy avoids it well.
Viceroy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dinozzo tries to clinch up.
Anthony Dinozzo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dinozzo gets the takedown into side control.
Viceroy explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Viceroy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice sprawl there from Viceroy as Dinozzo shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Dinozzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viceroy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viceroy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dinozzo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Viceroy is trying to defend but Dinozzo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dinozzo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Viceroy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dinozzo.
Dinozzo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Viceroy has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinozzo is keen to just control but Viceroy is a slippery customer.
Dinozzo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Viceroy is just riding it out for now. Dinozzo eventually gives up the hold.
Viceroy won't allow Dinozzo to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinozzo is trying to control the action in half guard but Viceroy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Viceroy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dinozzo.
Dinozzo is working for a submission of some sort.
Viceroy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dinozzo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dinozzo 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viceroy wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dinozzo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viceroy keeps working.
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 Anthony Dinozzo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dinozzo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Viceroy circles away.
Viceroy connects with a jab.
Dinozzo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Viceroy misses with an uppercut
and Dinozzo counters with a two punch combo.
Dinozzo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dinozzo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viceroy throws a lazy uppercut
and Dinozzo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dinozzo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Viceroy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Viceroy wants to get back to his feet.
Dinozzo is looking for a rear naked choke here but Viceroy reverses the position brilliantly into Dinozzo's guard!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinozzo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Viceroy defends well.
Dinozzo wants to get back to his feet but Viceroy passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dinozzo wants to get back to full guard.
Dinozzo wants to control but Viceroy passes into side.
Dinozzo struggling a bit here.
Dinozzo tries to bench press Viceroy off him but Viceroy keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinozzo can't do much from the bottom here.
Viceroy has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Viceroy misses with the combination.
Dinozzo rushes Viceroy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinozzo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Viceroy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Viceroy thuds a left hand into Dinozzo's body.
Viceroy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Viceroy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dinozzo moves away.
A big left from Viceroy misses.
Dinozzo darts in trying to clinch
and Viceroy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Viceroy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dinozzo circles away quickly and effectively.
Viceroy connects with a nice looking jab.
Viceroy jabs Dinozzo right on the nose. Dinozzo blinks but takes it well.
Viceroy looks to score with a jab to the body but Dinozzo is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lord Viceroy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Viceroy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lord Viceroy!
A very excited looking Lord Viceroy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Nak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Hammet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammet has chosen Finger Eleven - Slow Chemical as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harry Nak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gordon Hammet!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammet misses with a few strikes there.
Hammet lands a big head kick that sends Nak tumbling to the mat! Hammet takes a step backwards and waves Nak back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Nak is rocked!
It looks like Harry Nak has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammet misses with a combination
and Nak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Nak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Gordon Hammet has been cut.
Hammet is looking to clinch but Nak is avoiding it.
Nak seems to have got his legs back now.
Hammet leaves Nak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nak looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hammet is fending him off so far but Nak persists. Nope, Hammet circles away and we're back to standing.
Hammet throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Nak crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gordon Hammet!
Gordon Hammet thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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