HFC 10 Calypso vs. Conley PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corey Dalton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bam Soii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Corey Dalton has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Dalton
vs
Soii

193 cm
25
260 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

208 cm
24
275 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Corey Dalton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bam Soii!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dalton scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Bam Soii has been cut.
Dalton feints a jab and as Soii dips his head, Dalton unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Soii right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Soii falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the ropes! Dalton smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Corey Dalton!
A relieved looking Corey Dalton 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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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Max Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Duponte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justin Duponte has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Anderson
vs
Duponte

175 cm
19
143 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

171 cm
23
139 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Versus

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Duponte!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duponte.
Anderson attempts a counter takedown but Duponte avoids it well and moves away.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duponte.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duponte.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Duponte scores with a decent looking hook.
Duponte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Duponte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
A good leg kick by Anderson.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Duponte misses with a looping left.
Anderson throws a head kick that half lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duponte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Duponte.
Anderson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Duponte with a jab.
Anderson cracks Duponte with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Justin Duponte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Duponte circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duponte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Anderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Duponte lands with a straight right. Anderson didn't see that one coming.
Anderson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Land of the Rising Fun in the buildup to the fight.
Duponte connects with a crisp jab.

Anderson is rocked!
Duponte lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Justin Duponte!
Justin Duponte decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Fang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smedley Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fang
vs
Butler

185 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
20
214 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matthew Fang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Smedley Butler!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Butler.

Butler closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fang did well to prevent Butler getting side control.
Fang is trying to escape back to his feet but Butler uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Fang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fang holding on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler trying to control the action but Fang is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fang regains half guard.
Fang keeping control of the position.

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

Fang looking for submissions off his back.
Fang is pressing down on Butler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Butler has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fang is proving hard to escape from.
Fang wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Butler is now in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Butler is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Fang keeping moving, preventing Butler from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Butler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Fang lands a couple of elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fang trying to control but Butler is working from the bottom.
Butler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Butler looking to control but Fang passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from Fang there.
Butler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fang frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Butler really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fang has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Butler's face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fang in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fang looking to finish Butler with some ground and pound. This is bad for Butler!
Butler looks winded!

Fang working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Fang jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Butler is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Butler and Fang has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Fang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Butler throws a counter combo.

Butler darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Butler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fang won't allow Butler to pass to mount.

Fang actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Butler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Butler's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fang looking to soften up his opponent with punches.

Butler won't enjoy being in this position. Fang looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Butler is tapping - it's over boys! Fang picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matthew Fang!

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Trejo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and My Name (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). My Name has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Trejo
vs
Name

170 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

150 cm
25
130 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Determined

Versus

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Trejo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, My Name!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trejo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Name as he jumps to the side.
Trejo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Name fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Trejo, pushing him back against the ropes.
Trejo takes an elbow to the temple.
Name pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Trejo tries to pull guard but Name holds him up against the ropes and eventually Trejo drops back down to his feet.
Trejo fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Trejo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Name just misses with a elbow thrown towards Trejo's brow.
Trejo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Name walks away with a smile on his face. Trejo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Trejo shoots and misses

and Name counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Name throws an elbow that misses.
Name pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Trejo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trejo tries to pull guard but Name won't allow it.
Name looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Trejo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Trejo fails to pull guard.
Trejo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Name just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Trejo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Name just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Name lands an elbow inside that Trejo shrugs off.
Name pushes off an throws an elbow but Trejo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Name comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Jack Trejo has been cut.
Trejo jumps guard but Name turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Trejo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Name lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Trejo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Name is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Name throws an elbow that misses.
Name creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Trejo's defenses.
Trejo is trying to pull guard but Name has him pressed against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Name throws an elbow but misses.
Name gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Name lands an elbow inside that Trejo shrugs off.

Trejo is rocked!
Trejo avoids the elbow strike from Name, against the ropes.
Oh Trejo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trejo avoids the elbow strike from Name, against the ropes.
Name throws an elbow that misses.
Trejo blocks an elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Name creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Trejo is trying to pull guard but Name turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Name throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Trejo blocks an elbow strike from Name.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Name just misses with a elbow thrown towards Trejo's brow.
Trejo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Name just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Name throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Trejo blocks an elbow strike.
Name pushes off an throws an elbow but Trejo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Name pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Name throws an elbow but it misses.
Name throws an elbow but it misses.
Name misses with an elbow over the top.
Trejo dodges an elbow strike from Name.
Trejo blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Name throws an elbow but misses.
Trejo blocks an elbow strike.
Trejo seems to have got his legs back now.
Name misses with an elbow over the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trejo takes an elbow to the temple.

Jack Trejo's cut is getting worse.
Trejo takes an elbow to the temple.
Name lands a damaging elbow.

Jack Trejo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Trejo tries to pull guard but Name won't allow it.
Trejo tries to pull guard but Name won't allow it.
Trejo blocks an elbow strike.
Trejo dodges an elbow strike from Name.
Trejo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Name smiles and moves away.
My Name is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Name fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Trejo, pushing him back against the ropes.
Name throws an elbow that misses.
Trejo dodges an elbow strike from Name.
Trejo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Name walks away with a smile on his face. Trejo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Trejo shoots and misses

and Name holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Trejo jumps guard but Name turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Name throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Name gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Name lands an elbow inside that Trejo shrugs off.
Name lands an elbow inside that Trejo shrugs off.

Jeez, Jack Trejo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trejo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Trejo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Name to keep the fight standing.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Name.
Nice elbow from Name.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jack Trejo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). My Name!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Andenowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thom Shaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thom Shaker is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Andenowski
vs
Shaker

172 cm
25
146 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
152 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Piotr Andenowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thom Shaker!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andenowski throws a shot to the body.
Andenowski scores with the left hand. Shaker knows he should have avoided that one.
Shaker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Andenowski.
Andenowski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Andenowski jabs Shaker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shaker avoids the body shot from Andenowski.
Andenowski misses with a few strikes there.
Shaker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andenowski avoids it really well and circles away.
Shaker ducks right into an uppercut from Andenowski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andenowski lands with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Andenowski.

Shaker is rocked!
Andenowski lands a brutal uppercut that launches Shaker off his feet! Shaker tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Piotr Andenowski!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Gorman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wouter Leg Lock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Gorman
vs
Leg Lock

190 cm
25
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

181 cm
23
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

Versus

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Melvin Gorman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wouter Leg Lock!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gorman clinches.
A short right from Gorman on the inside.
Gorman leaning his opponent against the ropes.

Gorman breaks from the clinch.

Gorman has Leg Lock up against the ropes in a clinch.

Gorman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorman lunges at Leg Lock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leg Lock's hand.
Gorman tries to bum rush Leg Lock with a series of wild strikes but Leg Lock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leg Lock is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gorman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gorman.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gorman rushes Leg Lock and presses him up against the ropes.
Gorman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Leg Lock avoiding damage as Gorman throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gorman.
Gorman misses with an elbow over the top.
Leg Lock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Gorman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gorman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leg Lock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leg Lock drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gorman defends it well.
Gorman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gorman throws a series of punches but Leg Lock moves out of range.
Gorman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Leg Lock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Leg Lock drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gorman defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gorman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gorman misses with a series of wild punches.
Gorman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leg Lock tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gorman wants to slow Leg Lock down by chopping away at his legs.
Melvin Gorman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorman throws a series of punches but Leg Lock moves out of range.
Leg Lock is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gorman throws a nice looking combination but Leg Lock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gorman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leg Lock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gorman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leg Lock was well out of range. Poor timing from Gorman.
Leg Lock feints the counter takedown.
Gorman throws a series of punches but Leg Lock moves out of range.
Leg Lock drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gorman defends it well.
Leg Lock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gorman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Leg Lock scrambles back to his feet.

Gorman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leg Lock, pushing him back against the ropes.
Gorman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gorman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gorman lands with a light punch inside.
Gorman working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gorman.
A short right from Gorman.
Still in the clinch, Gorman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leg Lock managing to block the knees to the body from Gorman.
Gorman misses with a knee to the head.
Gorman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leg Lock backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Gorman.
A nice left hand lands by Gorman.
Gorman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gorman moves into the clinch.
Gorman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Leg Lock is defending well for now.

Gorman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gorman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gorman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leg Lock can do to turn this around?
Gorman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gorman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leg Lock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Gorman forces Leg Lock back against the ropes and clinches.
Leg Lock fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leg Lock tries to pull guard but Gorman holds him up against the ropes and eventually Leg Lock drops back down to his feet.
Gorman scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leg Lock jumps guard but Gorman stands there with Leg Lock around his waist. Leg Lock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Melvin Gorman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wouter Leg Lock.
Gorman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leg Lock managing to block the knees to the body from Gorman.
Gorman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Leg Lock is defending well for now.
Leg Lock fails to pull guard.
Gorman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Leg Lock avoids it.

Gorman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leg Lock walks into a stiff left hand from Gorman.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Gorman.
Melvin Gorman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leg Lock drops his hands momentarily and Gorman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Leg Lock walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Leg Lock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gorman.
Leg Lock with the counter takedown but Gorman avoids it easily.
Melvin Gorman is winning the standup battle so far.

Gorman takes the fight into the clinch.
Gorman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gorman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gorman lands a right hand.
Gorman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Leg Lock avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leg Lock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gorman smiles and moves away.
Gorman misses with a wild combination.
Gorman punishes Leg Lock's body with a nice straight punch.
Gorman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gorman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gorman lunges at Leg Lock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leg Lock's hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Gorman scores with a four punch combination!
Melvin Gorman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leg Lock avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gorman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gorman throws a nice looking combination but Leg Lock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leg Lock tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gorman looks to land a combination. Leg Lock sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Leg Lock is rocked!

Gorman closes the distance and clinches.
Gorman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gorman misses with an elbow over the top.
Gorman lands with a light punch inside.
Gorman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leg Lock backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gorman throws a combination. Leg Lock tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gorman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Leg Lock is still on wobbly legs! Can Gorman finish him?
Gorman lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Leg Lock goes down and covers up as Gorman starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Melvin Gorman!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tito Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Rockhold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rise of the Northstar - Sound of Wolves. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Jones
vs
Rockhold

188 cm
25
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

183 cm
24
196 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Versus

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tito Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luke Rockhold!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rockhold gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rockhold scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rockhold softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Jones letting Rockhold take a breather here.
A body shot lands from Rockhold.
Rockhold blocks an elbow strike.
Jones being controlled against the ropes.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rockhold lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rockhold.
Rockhold slows down the pace here.
Jones can't get the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockhold works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
Rockhold scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rockhold smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tito Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rockhold's head.
A jab from Rockhold finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
Rockhold takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jones lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tito Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rockhold's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockhold dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones misses with a hook. Rockhold ducked under it nicely.
Rockhold looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Rockhold manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rockhold looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Rockhold counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab from Rockhold does it's job there.
Jones throws a hook but Rockhold avoids it easily.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Jones is rocked!
Jones gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Rockhold gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Rockhold!
In his post fight interview, Luke Rockhold started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Tito Jones was interviewed post fight and said 'Argh!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Reed Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Ibraham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Money
vs
Ibraham

184 cm
25
176 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined

Versus

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Reed Money!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George Ibraham!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ibraham tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Money counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like George Ibraham has been cut.
Money misses the body punch
and Ibraham counters with a one-two to the body.
Ibraham tries to close the distance and clinch but Money swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
George Ibraham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Money misses with a straight left.

Money drops Ibraham with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ibraham looks back up at him and smiles so Money waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Ibraham is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Money throws a shot to the body.
Ibraham is still on wobbly legs! Can Money finish him?
Ibraham tries to close the distance and clinch but Money swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ibraham seems to have recovered his senses.
Money misses the shot to the body.
Ibraham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ibraham tries to clinch
and Money connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Money circles away from the clinch attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Money misses its target.
Money misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Money does no damage.
Ibraham wants to clinch up but Money keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibraham closes the distance looking to clinch
and Money counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body punch from Money.
Money just misses with a punch to the body.
Money seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ibraham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Money swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Money works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ibraham doesn't manage to clinch there - Money circles away.
Money works the jab nicely.

That has opened up George Ibraham's cut even more.
Ibraham is looking to clinch but Money is avoiding it.
Ibraham doesn't manage to clinch there - Money circles away.
Money throwing a counter right hand but Ibraham manages to avoid it.
Money swats away the attempt to clinch by Ibraham.
Ibraham tries to clinch but Money is having none of it.
Ibraham tries to clinch but Money moves out of range.
Ibraham wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibraham thows a leg kick but Money checks it
and Money makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Money misses with an uppercut.
Money misses with a wild body shot.
Ibraham avoids the body shot from Money.
Ibraham takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibraham tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Money manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Money tries to counter by clinching up but Ibraham breaks away and moves out of range.
Ibraham tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Money manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Money's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Money duly obliges.
Ibraham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ibraham misses with a body shot
and Money counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ibraham tries to clinch up but Money circles away and keeps his distance.
Money swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ibraham tries to clinch up.
Money looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibraham is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ibraham looks to clinch
enabling Money to counter with a crisp jab.
Money lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ibraham is looking to clinch but Money is avoiding it.
Money connects with a nice looking jab.
Money circles away from the clinch attempt.
Money swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ibraham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Money paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ibraham walks into a jab.
Ibraham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Money throws out the jab.

The cut above George Ibraham's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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!
Ibraham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Money paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Money fails to land with a series of punches.
Ibraham is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Money lands with a nice body punch.
Ibraham doesn't manage to clinch there - Money circles away.
Money tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ibraham manages to circle out of the way.
Money throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Money throws a right and a left that both miss.
Money is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Money jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Money misses with an uppercut
and Ibraham counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Money is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Money lands a jab to Ibraham's midsection.
Ibraham slips under a jab.
Money scores with a jab to the body.
Ibraham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Money swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ibraham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ibraham tries to clinch there but Money circles away.
Ibraham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Money paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Money is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ibraham.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Ibraham moves into the clinch successfully.
Money tries to break the clinch but Ibraham is controlling the position.
Money lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Money.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reed Money dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Ibraham's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Money throws a shot to the body.

Money cracks Ibraham with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ibraham looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Money finish him?
Reed Money is winning the standup battle so far.
Money connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Ibraham out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reed Money!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Reed Money waved his t-shirt featuring Versus's logo in front of the cameras.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Twist Calypso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Conley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Calypso
vs
Conley

183 cm
25
178 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Versus

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Twist Calypso!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Conley!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been told by Calypso's head coaches at Bonsai Club MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Conley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Calypso.
Conley dives in and grabs Calypso's left leg, looking for a takedown. Calypso pushes down on Conley's head and hops out.

Calypso forces Conley back against the ropes and clinches.
Calypso digs a right hand underneath Conley's ribcage. Conley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Calypso avoiding damage.
Calypso lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Conley tries to work over Calypso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Conley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calypso's elbow.
Calypso lands a right hand.
Conley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Calypso pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conley misses with a punch on the inside.
Calypso scores with a hook to the body.
Calypso lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Calypso pushes Conley back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Conley looks winded!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Calypso.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Calypso creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conley tries for a takedown. No joy.
Twist Calypso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Conley.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calypso is struggling to control the position.
Calypso scores with a shot to the side of Conley's head.
Calypso lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Calypso.
Calypso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Conley backwards.
Calypso is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Calypso lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Calypso lands a right hand.
Calypso content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Calypso lands a nice uppercut.
Calypso scores with a hook to the body.
Calypso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Conley backwards.
Calypso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Conley backwards.

Conley is rocked!
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!
Calypso scores with a shot to the side of Conley's head.
Conley is still on wobbly legs! Can Calypso finish him?
Calypso dips a shoulder and cracks Conley with a mighty uppercut! Conley falls back against the ropes and Calypso unloads with a barrage of strikes! Conley is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Calypso screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Twist Calypso!
Twist Calypso retains his welterweight title!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

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