HFC 3 - Guy -vs- Sparrow PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Rambo (ranked 5099 p4p, 393 weight class) and Verekedos Istvan (ranked 5956 p4p, 423 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.

Rambo
vs
Istvan

175 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
152 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Rambo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Verekedos Istvan!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Istvan ducks under a wild hook from Rambo.
Istvan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rambo.
A punch combination from Istvan misses.
Istvan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rambo lands a nice shot that snaps Istvan's head back.
Istvan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Istvan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rambo dodges the punch combination from Istvan.
Istvan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Istvan lands a really nice looking cross but Rambo seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Rambo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Istvan throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Rambo crashing down! Rambo tries to stagger back to his feet but Istvan just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Rambo asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Verekedos Istvan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Killer (ranked 4672 p4p, 375 weight class) and Sailendra Dessai (ranked 6567 p4p, 443 weight class). Sailendra Dessai will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Killer
vs
Dessai

170 cm
19
149 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

171 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hunter Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sailendra Dessai!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dessai.
Dessai takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Killer clinches up against the cage.
Dessai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Killer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dessai can't find room to land a body shot as Killer controls the action.
Dessai tries a body shot but Killer blocks it.
Killer avoiding damage.
Killer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Killer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Killer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Killer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer stalling.
Dessai throws a head punch that misses.
Killer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dessai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Killer throws an elbow but misses.
Dessai misses with some punches.
Killer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dessai backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Killer.
Killer taking a breather.
Dessai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Killer misses with an elbow strike.
Killer avoiding damage.
Dessai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dessai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Killer misses with some punches.
Killer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Killer.
I was talking to Killer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dessai managing to block the knees to the body from Killer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dessai.
Killer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dessai digs a right hand underneath Killer's ribcage. Killer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Killer fails to land.
Dessai throws a head punch that misses.
Dessai avoids a wild elbow strike from Killer.
Killer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dessai misses with a knee strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dessai letting Killer take a breather here.
Killer misses with some punches.
Killer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dessai.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dessai dodges an elbow strike from Killer.
Killer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dessai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Killer throws a head punch that misses.
Dessai lands a nice knee to the body.
Killer tries a body shot but Dessai blocks it.
Dessai blocks an uppercut.
Killer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dessai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dessai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dessai can't find room to land a body shot as Killer controls the action.
Killer misses with the head strike.
Killer working aggressively here.
Killer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dessai's defenses.
Dessai presses Killer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Killer takes a shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer prevents a body shot from Dessai.
Killer is looking to control Dessai's arms but Dessai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Killer has his back to the cage.
Killer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dessai's efforts to push away.
Killer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dessai blocks an elbow strike from Killer.
Dessai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dessai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
Dessai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dessai blocking some punches.
Killer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Killer throws an elbow that misses.
Killer blocks an elbow strike from Dessai.
Dessai working aggressively here.
Killer trying to stall but Dessai improves his position.
Dessai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Killer misses with the head strike.
Killer working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Killer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dessai scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dessai can't find room to land a body shot as Killer controls the action.
Dessai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Dessai.
Dessai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Killer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Killer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dessai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
Dessai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Killer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dessai scores with a shoulder strike.
Killer misses with an elbow strike.
Killer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Killer stalling in the clinch but Dessai improves position.
Dessai avoids the elbow strike from Killer, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Dessai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dessai stops a takedown attempt from Killer.
Dessai lands a nice uppercut.
Dessai blocks a body shot from Killer.
Dessai has a couple of punches blocked by Killer.
Dessai blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sailendra Dessai will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Killer drops his hands momentarily and Dessai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dessai throws out a leg kick but Killer moves out of range and Dessai only half commits.
Killer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dessai.

Killer clinches with his opponent.

Dessai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Killer has managed to clinch.
Killer prevents a body shot from Dessai.
Killer swings wildly with an uppercut but Dessai uses good head movement to avoid it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dessai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Killer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dessai misses with the head strike.
A short right from Dessai on the inside.
Dessai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Killer throws a punch but it's blocked by Dessai.
A short right from Killer on the inside.
Dessai lands a shot to the body.
Dessai misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer looking to throw knees to the head but Dessai is blocking nicely.
Dessai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
Killer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Killer misses with a knee to the head.
Killer misses with a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Killer.
Dessai trying to land knees to the body.
Dessai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
Dessai misses with a punch to the body.
Killer blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Killer throws an elbow but misses.
Dessai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Killer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Killer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Killer blocks an uppercut.
Hunter Killer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dessai digs a right hand underneath Killer's ribcage. Killer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dessai throws a punch but it's blocked by Killer.
Dessai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Killer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch on the inside from Dessai fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dessai lands a nice shot to the body.
Dessai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dessai gets through Killer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dessai tries a body shot but Killer blocks it.
Dessai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Killer blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Killer.
Killer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dessai scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Dessai.
Dessai presses Killer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dessai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Killer controlling the action here for a moment.
A short uppercut from Dessai.
Killer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Killer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Killer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dessai scores with a shot to the side of Killer's head.
Dessai throws a punch but it's blocked by Killer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dessai tries a body shot but Killer blocks it.
Dessai lands a shot to the body.
Killer throws an elbow but it misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dessai.
Killer tries to throw a body punch but Dessai avoids it by throwing Killer back against the cage.
Dessai blocking some punches.
Dessai misses with the head strike.
Killer blocks an uppercut.
Dessai works on Killer's body with a couple of short punches.
Dessai avoiding damage as Killer throws knees to the body.
Dessai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
Dessai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dessai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Killer looking to slow down the pace here.
Dessai tries a body shot but Killer blocks it.
Killer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Killer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Killer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dessai blocks it with crossed arms.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Killer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer throws a punch but it's blocked by Dessai.
Dessai lands with a short shot to the head.
Killer misses with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dessai avoids the elbow strike from Killer, against the cage.
Dessai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Killer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dessai.
Killer misses with a knee strike.
Dessai tries a body shot but Killer blocks it.
Dessai misses with some punches.
Killer pushes off an throws an elbow but Dessai leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dessai misses with a body punch.
Dessai blocks an elbow strike from Killer.
Dessai tries to throw a body punch but Killer avoids it by throwing Dessai back against the cage.
Killer misses with the head strike.
Dessai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Killer's elbow.
Dessai avoids a wild elbow strike from Killer.
Dessai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sailendra Dessai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Dessai scores with a nice strike.
Killer wants to clinch.
A good leg kick by Dessai.
Hunter Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killer throws an off balance right hand
and Dessai counters with a nice kick to the body.
Dessai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Killer misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dessai moves away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dessai - that will leave a mark!
Dessai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Killer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Killer rushes Dessai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Killer misses with a knee strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Killer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dessai's brow.
Nice body punch from Dessai - that landed with a thud.
Dessai lands with a left to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Killer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dessai's brow.
Killer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dessai.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dessai swings wildly with an uppercut but Killer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dessai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Dessai.
Killer slows down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from Dessai.
Killer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dessai scores with a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dessai struggles to land a body shot inside as Killer controls his hands.
Dessai gets through Killer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dessai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Dessai.
Killer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dessai blocks it with crossed arms.
Killer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dessai can't find room to land a body shot as Killer controls the action.
Dessai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Killer throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Dessai on the inside.
Dessai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dessai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Killer slowing the pace effectively.
Dessai lands a shoulder strike.
Killer taking a breather.
Dessai blocks an elbow strike from Killer.
Killer looking to throw knees to the head but Dessai is blocking nicely.
Dessai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dessai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Killer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Killer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dessai misses with a hook to the ribs.

Dessai breaks from the clinch.
Killer wants to clinch
and Dessai counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dessai.
Good leg kick by Dessai there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Killer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sailendra Dessai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Killer wants to clinch.
Dessai only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Killer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dessai lands a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dessai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Killer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dessai throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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!
Dessai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dessai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Killer.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dessai. Killer shrugs it off though.

Killer forces Dessai back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dessai.
A head punch on the inside from Killer fails to land.
Dessai misses with a body punch.
Hunter Killer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dessai letting Killer take a breather here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sailendra Dessai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dessai has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sailendra Dessai!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bonjour Arrivederci (ranked 4307 p4p, 441 weight class) and Cal Gary (ranked 5621 p4p, 488 weight class). Cal Gary is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Arrivederci
vs
Gary

190 cm
23
190 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bonjour Arrivederci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cal Gary!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Arrivederci.

Arrivederci shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Arrivederci showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arrivederci not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Arrivederci wants to pass to mount but Gary is defending the position.
Arrivederci sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gary defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Arrivederci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gary knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Arrivederci not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arrivederci controlling the action here.
Arrivederci has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Arrivederci is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Arrivederci is taking a breather. Gary 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.
Gary should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

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.
Arrivederci takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Arrivederci content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Arrivederci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Arrivederci's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Gary has eaten all the pies!
Gary tries to clinch

and Arrivederci counters with a single leg into guard. Gary didn't expect that.
Arrivederci stands and throws Gary's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arrivederci tries to advance to mount but can't.
Arrivederci controlling from side mount.

Arrivederci has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Arrivederci shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Arrivederci missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Arrivederci seems content to control.
Gary on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Arrivederci with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Arrivederci working Gary over with strikes.
Arrivederci content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arrivederci stops Gary from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Arrivederci changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gary tries to avoid it but Arrivederci manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gary to the ground. Gary escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Arrivederci closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Arrivederci slows the pace down in half guard.
Arrivederci is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gary can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrivederci missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Arrivederci is trying to work for a kimura but Gary is defending well.
Arrivederci controlling the pace.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Arrivederci clinches up with Gary and pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gary stalling in the clinch but Arrivederci improves position.
Gary tries a knee to the head but Arrivederci blocks it.
Gary with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Arrivederci managing to block the knees to the body from Gary.
Arrivederci wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gary has him pressed against the cage.
Arrivederci tries to pull guard but Gary holds him up against the cage and eventually Arrivederci drops back down to his feet.
Gary gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gary lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Arrivederci avoids a wild elbow strike from Gary.
Come on Arrivederci - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Arrivederci is trying to push Gary away but Gary has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Arrivederci breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arrivederci connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Arrivederci closes the distance and clinches.
Arrivederci blocks an elbow strike.

Arrivederci pulls Gary into guard.
Arrivederci looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gary is looking to stand up but Arrivederci won't let him.
Gary is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Gary preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Arrivederci is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arrivederci on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Arrivederci tries to get out of the position.
Arrivederci has a closed guard, preventing Gary from standing up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Arrivederci pulls Gary in to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arrivederci misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gary drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Arrivederci defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gary doesn't manage to clinch there - Arrivederci circles away.
Arrivederci shoots in and drives through. Gary sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bonjour Arrivederci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arrivederci misses with a low kick.
Gary looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bonjour Arrivederci 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Arrivederci instigates a clinch.
Gary throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arrivederci blocks it with crossed arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gary tries a knee to the head but Arrivederci blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arrivederci.
Gary lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gary connects with a knee to the head.

Arrivederci breaks the clinch.

Arrivederci decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gary scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Arrivederci manages to mount him!
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!
Arrivederci is landing with some decent strikes but Gary is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arrivederci controlling from the full mount.

Arrivederci looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Arrivederci controlling from the full mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Arrivederci.

Arrivederci jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gary is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gary and Arrivederci has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
We've been hearing that Arrivederci has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Arrivederci is chipping away with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Arrivederci is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gary is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gary wants to control but Arrivederci postures up.
Gary is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Arrivederci has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arrivederci throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

Arrivederci is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gary is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gary takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gary struggling a bit here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Arrivederci fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gary, pushing him back against the cage.
Gary wants to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gary keeps control of Arrivederci as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gary pushes off an throws an elbow but Arrivederci leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Arrivederci is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gary to keep the fight standing.
Gary lands a damaging elbow.

Arrivederci successfully pulls guard.

Arrivederci manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Gary gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gary slows down the pace here.
Arrivederci jumps guard but Gary stands there with Arrivederci around his waist. Arrivederci gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Arrivederci has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gary uses from the top position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bonjour Arrivederci!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tourney Guy (ranked 4279 p4p, 223 weight class) and Jack Sparrow (ranked 3390 p4p, 177 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Guy
vs
Sparrow

180 cm
24
145 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
145 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Dark Knight Nutrition

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tourney Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Sparrow!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparrow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Guy is looking to counter punch.
Sparrow tries for a takedown but Guy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Guy tries to clinch but Sparrow is having none of it.
Guy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sparrow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sparrow looks for a takedown but Guy sprawls well.
Tourney Guy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Sparrow.
Sparrow doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Guy counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sparrow is defended easily by Guy.
Guy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy swings for the body but Sparrow moves out of range.

Sparrow shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Guy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparrow landing strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparrow fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Sparrow tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sparrow throws a strike aimed at the side of Guy's head but Guy avoids it well.
Sparrow throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Sparrow is working to tighten his grip on Guy's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Guy has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Sparrow is really squeezing tight and eventually Guy passes out! Sparrow breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jack Sparrow!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Sparrow thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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B

energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toni Montana (ranked 3548 p4p, 391 weight class) and Randy Randleman (ranked 3494 p4p, 388 weight class). Montana's entrance music is scarface. A fine choice. Toni Montana has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Montana
vs
Randleman

185 cm
18
176 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Toni Montana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Randleman!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montana shoots in looking for a takedown. Randleman tries to sprawl out of it but Montana keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Randleman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Montana walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Randleman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Montana closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Randleman's guard.
Montana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Randleman pulls Montana in close to his closed guard and prevents Montana from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana tries to free his leg and advance position but Randleman is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Randleman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Montana trying to move into half guard but instead Randleman has managed to sweep!

Montana wants to sweep but no luck.
Randleman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Randleman preventing the sweep.
Randleman is stalling in the full guard.
Montana looking to hit a scissor sweep but Randleman is one step ahead there.
Montana looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randleman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Montana looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Randleman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Randleman is looking to advance position but Montana won't allow it.
Randleman is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Montana is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Randleman pulls his head out easily.
Montana is looking for a sweep. Randleman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Randleman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Montana dives in for a single leg takedown but Randleman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Toni Montana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montana walks into a straight right hand from Randleman.

It looks like Toni Montana has been cut.
Montana shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Randleman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Randleman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toni Montana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Randleman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Randleman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Randleman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randleman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Randleman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Montana or not.
Randleman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Montana is breathing heavily.

Montana is trying to trip Randleman. He has hold of a leg but Randleman is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Montana persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Montana has gone for a leg lock! Randleman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Montana's guard.

This has been an exciting period of action!
Randleman stays in close to Montana's body and controls the position.

Montana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Randleman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Randleman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toni Montana's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Montana takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Montana fails with a takedown attempt.
Montana shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Randleman but Randleman pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Randleman sends Montana crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Randleman is motioning to the referee to let Montana up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Montana is rocked!
Randleman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A counter left hand to the body from Montana misses its target.
Randleman cracks a nice hook into Montana's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Randleman cracks Montana with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Randleman has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Montana to stand back up!
Oh Montana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Randleman drops Montana with a big left hand! Montana is injured, injured bad! Randleman jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Randleman!