HFC 6: PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donagh Quinlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus Wainright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rufus Wainright is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Quinlan
vs
Wainright

205 cm
25
287 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

205 cm
23
275 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donagh Quinlan!
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, Rufus Wainright!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wainright shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Quinlan as he jumps to the side.
Wainright fails with a takedown attempt.

Quinlan rushes Wainright and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Quinlan jumps into guard, dragging Wainright to the mat.
Wainright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Quinlan is looking to sweep but instead, Wainright has passed into half guard.
Wainright controlling the pace.
Wainright stalling away here and it's allowed Quinlan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Wainright preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinlan trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wainright being controlled here momentarily.
Wainright advances position into side control!
Quinlan is looking for a sweep.

Quinlan explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Quinlan moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Wainright's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Quinlan is working for takedown but Wainright is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wainright throws an elbow but it misses.
Wainright gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Quinlan.
Wainright stalls.

Wainright breaks from the clinch.
Quinlan misses with a takedown attempt
and Wainright counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donagh Quinlan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quinlan is breathing heavily.
Quinlan moves in looking to clinch but Wainright pushes him off.
Wainright circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wainright is looking to clinch.
Wainright tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Quinlan swivels and escapes.
Quinlan falls off balance throwing a combination

and Wainright counters by clinching up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wainright is working for takedown but Quinlan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wainright is trying to break the clinch but Quinlan has him pressed against the cage.
Wainright wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wainright is trying to force a seperation but Quinlan has the dominant position.
Quinlan wants a takedown but no success here.
Wainright goes for a takedown attempt but Quinlan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck for Quinlan with that takedown attempt.
Quinlan looks to land a combination but Wainright avoids it well.
Wainright looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Quinlan is fending him off so far but Wainright persists. Nope, Quinlan circles away and we're back to standing.
Quinlan shoots in for a takedown but Wainright shows good takedown defense.

Wainright rushes Quinlan and presses him up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wainright pulls guard.

Wainright working for a triangle but Quinlan defends it easily.
Quinlan looking to pass the guard.
Wainright is trying to keep Quinlan in close.
Quinlan trying to control but Wainright is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Quinlan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wainright.
Wainright stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wainright wants it to stay on the feet.
Wainright fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Quinlan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Quinlan forces Wainright back against the cage and clinches.

Quinlan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Wainright. No joy for Quinlan on that attempt.

Quinlan pushes Wainright up against the cage in a clinch.
Wainright tries to break the clinch but Quinlan is controlling the position.
Quinlan tries to pull guard but Wainright won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donagh Quinlan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quinlan fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wainright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wainright fails with the takedown.
Quinlan tries for a takedown but Wainright sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Quinlan misses with the combination.

Wainright takes the fight into the clinch.
Quinlan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wainright has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Quinlan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Quinlan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wainright lands a shot to the body.

Quinlan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Quinlan wants to clinch.
Wainright throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinlan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Quinlan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quinlan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wainright pinned against the cage. Wainright gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Quinlan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Quinlan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wainright.
A head kick misses from Wainright.
Wainright connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Quinlan throws a nice looking combination but Wainright bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Wainright as Quinlan shoots in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinlan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wainright paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Wainright drives through and clinches with Quinlan against the cage.
Quinlan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wainright smiles and moves away.
Quinlan leaves Wainright with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Quinlan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wainright looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Quinlan is fending him off so far but Wainright persists. Nope, Quinlan circles away and we're back to standing.
Wainright fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Quinlan avoids it really well and circles away.

Quinlan drives through and clinches with Wainright against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quinlan is trying to break the clinch but Wainright is controlling him.

Quinlan breaks from the clinch.
Wainright closes the distance and clinches up with Quinlan, looking for a takedown. Wainright pushes Quinlan against the cage but Quinlan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Quinlan lands an overhand right.
Quinlan closes the distance and clinches up with Wainright, looking for a takedown. Quinlan pushes Wainright against the cage but Wainright circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wainright takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Quinlan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wainright pinned against the cage. Wainright gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wainright looks for a takedown but Quinlan sprawls well.
Quinlan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
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 Donagh Quinlan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Wainright shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Quinlan sprawls well. Quinlan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wainright gets slowly back to his feet.
Wainright misses with a takedown attempt - Quinlan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Quinlan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wainright backs up against the cage.

It looks like Rufus Wainright has been cut.
Quinlan shoots in and drives through. Wainright sprawls well.
Wainright fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wainright fails with a takedown attempt.
Donagh Quinlan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rufus Wainright.
Quinlan shoots in for a takedown but Wainright shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Quinlan clinches up with Wainright and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wainright tries for a takedown. No joy.

Quinlan decides to pull guard.
Wainright wanted to stand there but Quinlan had control of the position.
Wainright stopping the sweep attempt from Quinlan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quinlan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wainright manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wainright wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Quinlan stands and throws Wainright's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Quinlan controls the position from side control.

Quinlan decides to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wainright wants to clinch but Quinlan slips to the side

and Quinlan moves into the clinch.

Quinlan manages to break the clinch.
Donagh Quinlan is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Quinlan as Wainright shoots in.
The fight stays on the outside here - Quinlan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Quinlan closes the distance and pushes Wainright back into the cage.

Quinlan pulls Wainright into guard.
Quinlan controls Wainright momentarily but Wainright frees himself.
Wainright seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Quinlan keeping moving, preventing Wainright from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quinlan working a defensive guard here.
Wainright showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Quinlan is looking for a triangle here but Wainright uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Wainright decides to stand up, so the ref orders Quinlan to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donagh Quinlan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Quinlan 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Donagh Quinlan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mano Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keven ossland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jack
vs
ossland

180 cm
25
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
26
240 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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, Mano Jack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keven ossland!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ossland is looking to clinch.
ossland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jack paws at him with a jab and circles away.
ossland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jack pinned against the cage. Jack gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
ossland shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jack as he jumps to the side.
The fight stays on the outside here - ossland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jack tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but ossland swivels and escapes.

Jack closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming ossland to the mat! ossland manages to get full guard.
ossland lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jack!
ossland looking to control but Jack is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jack wants to hold on but ossland pushes him away.
Jack is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ossland working Jack over with strikes here.
Jack in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

It looks like Mano Jack has been cut.
Jack knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for ossland on the ground.
ossland can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jack is looking to escape.
ossland with a couple of short strikes.
ossland lands a big shot there that rocks Jack but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
ossland controlling the pace for now.
ossland is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jack can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ossland looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
ossland is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jack can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ossland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jack in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
ossland sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
ossland is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jack tries to lock up and control but ossland gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
ossland trying to control but Jack is having none of it.
ossland scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jack?
ossland is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ossland looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
ossland postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jack looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
ossland looking to finish Jack with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jack!
Jack sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
ossland slips a nice elbow through Jack's hands, connecting with Jack's forehead.
ossland wants to pass to mount but Jack is defending the position.
ossland lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
ossland wants to stand but Jack has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

ossland decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jack darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
ossland tries to roll over but Jack keeps him under control.
Jack has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, ossland works to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ossland working a defensive guard here.
Jack throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as ossland works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keven ossland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mano Jack's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

ossland throws a sloppy head kick and Jack moves out of range easily.
Jack wants to clinch but ossland slips to the side

and ossland moves into the clinch.
ossland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
ossland throws a head punch that misses.

Jack manages to break the clinch.
ossland connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Keven ossland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jack shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jack showed some decent athleticism there.
Keven ossland has got the better of the ground game so far.
ossland has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jack is working away from the top position though.
Jack is trying to control. ossland wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jack throwing shots but ossland is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
ossland wants to control but Jack is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack prevents ossland from standing back up.
Jack sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. ossland defending well though.
Jack working ossland over with strikes.
Jack scoring with strikes to the body and head.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jack tries to clinch

so ossland counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jack seems keen to control ossland's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ossland trying to control but Jack is working from the bottom.
Jack is looking to stand up but ossland isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ossland trying to control the position from guard on top but Jack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jack is trying to control the position from the bottom.
ossland has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Jack has closed the distance and engaged ossland in a clinch.

ossland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jack throws a head kick that misses

and ossland counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by ossland.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ossland is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jack thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Jack had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. ossland defends it easily.
Jack trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
ossland trying to control but Jack is working from the bottom.
ossland in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jack keeping moving, preventing ossland from controlling successfully.
Jack wants to stand up but ossland is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Jack closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jack in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
ossland is trying to get back to his feet.
Jack scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at ossland to see if he's OK.
Jack scoring with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on ossland's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
ossland is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jack prevents ossland from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keven ossland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mano Jack's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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.

ossland tries to clinch

and Jack counters with a nice double leg into side control. ossland won't be happy with that.
ossland manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

ossland stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Jack to get to his feet.
ossland darts in trying to clinch

and Jack counters with a takedown into side control.
ossland is trying to get back to half guard.
Jack wants to lay and pray for a moment but ossland keeps working.
Jack cracks ossland with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
ossland is trying to control Jack's posture but Jack avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack lands a few punches from side control.
ossland manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jack's best efforts.
ossland on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jack is looking to take a break and control but ossland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
ossland regains full guard. Nicely done.
ossland keeping moving, preventing Jack from controlling successfully.
Jack looking to pass the guard.
Jack lands a couple of elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Jack stands up from guard. Let's bang!
ossland keeps the fight on the outside.
ossland looks for a takedown but Jack sprawls well.
ossland throws a head kick but Jack moves out of range.

Jack drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
ossland takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jack trying to control the action but ossland is working from the bottom.
ossland on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ossland manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
ossland frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jack really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
ossland can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jack is looking to escape.
Jack is looking to improve his position but ossland isn't that keen on the idea.
ossland dominating with strikes here.

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.
ossland working Jack over with strikes here.
ossland throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
ossland sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
ossland unloads with some shots from mount but Jack bucks and avoids them well.
Jack working to try and regain half guard.
Jack is squirming around, avoiding ossland's attempts to control the action.
ossland punching from mount but Jack doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Poor strikes thrown by ossland there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mano Jack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keven ossland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jack wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mano Jack showed his dominance in that final round.
Well ossland 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keven ossland!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

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

Weezer
vs
Rundgren

190 cm
19
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

201 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Weezer!
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, Dolph Rundgren!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Weezer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Weezer stuffs the takedown.
Weezer tries to clinch but Rundgren moves out of range.
Weezer thumps Rundgren with a low kick.
Weezer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rundgren paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rundgren takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rundgren looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Weezer knocks Rundgren out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eric Weezer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Corey Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Levi Gene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Levi Gene will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Moore
vs
Gene

170 cm
19
184 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

187 cm
22
182 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Corey Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Levi Gene!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gene swivels and escapes.
Gene wants to clinch.
Gene moves in looking to clinch but Moore pushes him off.
Moore tries to bum rush Gene with a series of wild strikes but Gene uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Horrible takedown by Moore or perhaps it was just good defense by Gene which made him look bad.
Gene stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gene wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gene slaps away a takedown attempt from Moore, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Moore could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gene lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gene stuffs the takedown.
Moore is breathing heavily.

Gene fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Moore sprawls well initially but Gene persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gene is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gene thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moore's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gene is trying to control. Moore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gene throwing shots but Moore is blocking nicely.
Moore might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gene passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Moore!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gene cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gene landing shots from mount.
Gene fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Moore is rocked!
Gene wants to control the pace but Moore is squirming around nicely.
Oh Moore is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moore seems to have got his legs back now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gene postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Moore badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Gene around the waist but Gene pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Gene is the winner by TKO! Gene jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Levi Gene!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Avtandil Gamsakhurdia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keenan Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rastaman Chant. On his way into the cage it seems that Avtandil Gamsakhurdia has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Avtandil Gamsakhurdia seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Gamsakhurdia
vs
Penn

180 cm
19
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 Los Angeles, Avtandil Gamsakhurdia!
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, Keenan Penn!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn shoots in but Gamsakhurdia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gamsakhurdia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Penn.
Penn tries to clinch up.
Gamsakhurdia circles away from the clinch attempt.

Gamsakhurdia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gamsakhurdia lands in his opponent's guard.
Penn manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gamsakhurdia can't escape the position.
Penn looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gamsakhurdia really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Penn sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gamsakhurdia is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Gamsakhurdia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Gamsakhurdia bucks up and throws Penn to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Penn tries to clinch up but Gamsakhurdia circles away and keeps his distance.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Gamsakhurdia.
Gamsakhurdia scoring with punches and elbows.
Gamsakhurdia tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Penn is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Penn tries to improve position but can't.
Gamsakhurdia scores with punches from side control.
Penn throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Gamsakhurdia lands some shots froms side control.
Gamsakhurdia lands some shots froms side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamsakhurdia grinds an elbow into Penn's temple.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Penn is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gamsakhurdia cracks Penn with a big elbow.
Gamsakhurdia is putting a hurting on Penn here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gamsakhurdia is putting a hurting on Penn here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gamsakhurdia working the ground and pound.
Gamsakhurdia in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gamsakhurdia landing a few strikes.
Penn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gamsakhurdia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Penn looks gassed!
Penn taking punishment in the form of punches.
Penn wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Penn takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Penn taking punishment in the form of punches.
Penn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gamsakhurdia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Penn takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamsakhurdia scores with punches from side control.

Penn is rocked!
Gamsakhurdia scores with a couple of short elbows.
Penn is still in real trouble! Can Gamsakhurdia finish him?
Penn is looking to reverse the position.
Penn seems to have recovered his senses.
Penn takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Penn can't do much from the bottom here.
Gamsakhurdia cracks Penn with a big right hand but Penn just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gamsakhurdia looks up at the clock and then as Penn takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gamsakhurdia smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gamsakhurdia is working Penn over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gamsakhurdia scores with punches from side control.
Gamsakhurdia lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Penn down.
Gamsakhurdia lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gamsakhurdia scores with punches from side control.
Penn is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gamsakhurdia connects with a decent elbow.
Gamsakhurdia 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.
Penn takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamsakhurdia working the head with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gamsakhurdia cracks Penn with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gamsakhurdia lands a few punches from side control.

Gamsakhurdia is trying to get an arm triangle but Penn is defending well.
Gamsakhurdia lands an elbow.
Penn taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gamsakhurdia scoring with punches from side control.
Gamsakhurdia passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Penn!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gamsakhurdia scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Penn?
Penn is in a horrible position here. Gamsakhurdia smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gamsakhurdia is landing with some decent strikes but Penn is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Avtandil Gamsakhurdia dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gamsakhurdia closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Penn did well to prevent Gamsakhurdia getting side control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gamsakhurdia connects with a nice short shot to Penn's temple.

Gamsakhurdia is trying to work for a kimura but Penn is defending well.
Gamsakhurdia seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Penn missing with punches from the bottom.
Gamsakhurdia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Penn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gamsakhurdia scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gamsakhurdia is nestled in close to Penn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Penn tries to get to full guard but Gamsakhurdia has control of the leg.
Gamsakhurdia looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Penn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Penn has hold of Gamsakhurdia's hands but Gamsakhurdia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gamsakhurdia scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gamsakhurdia lands strikes from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gamsakhurdia is working away from the top position though.

Gamsakhurdia seems to be working for a kimura but Penn defends the submission attempt.
Penn wants to get back to his feet.
Gamsakhurdia prevents Penn from improving his position.
Avtandil Gamsakhurdia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gamsakhurdia lands a nice short elbow.
Gamsakhurdia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gamsakhurdia lands strikes from half guard.

Gamsakhurdia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Penn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gamsakhurdia.
Gamsakhurdia lands with a punch from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gamsakhurdia lands with a punch from half guard.
Gamsakhurdia working over Penn with some ground and pound. Penn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gamsakhurdia scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gamsakhurdia looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Penn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gamsakhurdia is nestled in close to Penn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gamsakhurdia working Penn over with strikes.
Penn is looking for a sweep. Gamsakhurdia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Penn throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gamsakhurdia working Penn over with strikes.
Gamsakhurdia trying to control from half guard but Penn is working away.
Gamsakhurdia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gamsakhurdia trying to control the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to control but Gamsakhurdia postures up.
Gamsakhurdia working over Penn with some ground and pound. Penn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gamsakhurdia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penn keeps working.

Gamsakhurdia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gamsakhurdia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Penn can do to turn this around?
Penn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gamsakhurdia scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gamsakhurdia winds up and cracks Penn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gamsakhurdia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gamsakhurdia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gamsakhurdia is nestled in close to Penn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Penn has hold of Gamsakhurdia's hands but Gamsakhurdia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn has hold of Gamsakhurdia's hands but Gamsakhurdia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gamsakhurdia not doing much here.
Penn flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gamsakhurdia winds up and cracks Penn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gamsakhurdia lands strikes from half guard.
Gamsakhurdia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gamsakhurdia working over Penn with some ground and pound. Penn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gamsakhurdia content to control rather than advance.
Penn taking some punishment here, with Gamsakhurdia in his half guard.
Gamsakhurdia winds up and cracks Penn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Gamsakhurdia there.
Gamsakhurdia wants to control but Penn is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Avtandil Gamsakhurdia dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Gamsakhurdia throws a jab but it's blocked by Penn.
Penn tries to clinch but Gamsakhurdia moves out of range.

Gamsakhurdia shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Penn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Penn is looking to reverse the position.
Check out the look on Gamsakhurdia's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gamsakhurdia scores with punches from side control.
Penn takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gamsakhurdia lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Penn down.
Penn takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Gamsakhurdia working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gamsakhurdia scores with a couple of short elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gamsakhurdia prevents Penn from escaping the position.
Gamsakhurdia works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Penn throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is trying to improve his position.
Gamsakhurdia cracks Penn with a big right hand but Penn just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gamsakhurdia working the ground and pound.
Gamsakhurdia lands an elbow.
Gamsakhurdia works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gamsakhurdia creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Penn takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gamsakhurdia is working Penn over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gamsakhurdia creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gamsakhurdia grinds an elbow into Penn's temple.
Gamsakhurdia scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Penn to see if he's OK.
Gamsakhurdia working the ground and pound.
Penn takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamsakhurdia lands a few punches from side control.
Gamsakhurdia creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gamsakhurdia scores with punches from side control.
Penn taking a bit of punishment here - Gamsakhurdia scoring with strikes.
Gamsakhurdia looks up at the clock and then as Penn takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gamsakhurdia smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gamsakhurdia landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Penn is looking for a sweep.
Gamsakhurdia is working Penn over with some ground and pound from side control.
Penn is trying to control Gamsakhurdia's posture but Gamsakhurdia avoids it.
Penn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gamsakhurdia lands a few punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gamsakhurdia working the head with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamsakhurdia grinds an elbow into Penn's temple.
Gamsakhurdia working the body and head with strikes.
Penn takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Penn wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Gamsakhurdia is working Penn over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gamsakhurdia working the head and body with strikes.
Avtandil Gamsakhurdia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gamsakhurdia controlling the position.
Gamsakhurdia working the head with strikes.
The referee asks Gamsakhurdia politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gamsakhurdia prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gamsakhurdia seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Penn for as long as he can get away with.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamsakhurdia working the head and body with strikes.
A lull in the action here as Gamsakhurdia stalls from top position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Avtandil Gamsakhurdia.
Gamsakhurdia throws an overhand right that lands on Penn's shoulder, as Penn tries to avoid the shot.

Gamsakhurdia closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gamsakhurdia is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penn can't do much from the bottom here.
Keenan Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gamsakhurdia happy to just control the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Avtandil Gamsakhurdia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gamsakhurdia 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:24
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avtandil Gamsakhurdia!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ransom Metz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and steven SUBzero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Metz comes to the cage accompanied by Not Afraid. steven SUBzero will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Metz
vs
SUBzero

188 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

205 cm
23
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 Los Angeles, Ransom Metz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, steven SUBzero!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metz is looking to clinch but SUBzero is avoiding it.
Metz is looking to clinch.

Metz closes the distance and clinches.
SUBzero is working for takedown but Metz is calmly controlling the position for now.

Metz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Metz moves in looking to clinch but SUBzero pushes him off.

Metz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. SUBzero did well to prevent Metz getting side control.
Metz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. SUBzero defending well though.
SUBzero is trying to stand back up but Metz is controlling him
Metz is stalling here. SUBzero is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Metz seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and SUBzero has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Metz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
SUBzero is looking to take a break and control but Metz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Metz kicks off SUBzero and gets to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SUBzero with a lazy takedown attempt

and Metz counters by moving into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Metz obliges.
SUBzero looks gassed!

Metz is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. SUBzero can't fight it off and eventually Metz manages to take the fight to the floor. SUBzero looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Metz looking to pass the guard.
SUBzero trying to strike off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
SUBzero trying to control the position.

Metz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and SUBzero dives on top into guard.
SUBzero trying to control the position from guard on top but Metz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
SUBzero won't allow Metz to sweep him here.
Metz throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Metz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but SUBzero puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
SUBzero trying to control from Metz's half guard. Metz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Metz wants to stand but SUBzero is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as SUBzero accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SUBzero preventing the sweep.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

SUBzero shoots in and bounces Metz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Metz wants to control the position but SUBzero says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
SUBzero trying to control the action but Metz is working from the bottom.

Metz manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Metz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
SUBzero fails with the takedown

and Metz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ransom Metz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of steven SUBzero.
SUBzero is refusing to be controlled, as Metz sits in half guard.
Metz not doing much here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Metz is working for a submission of some sort.
Metz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but SUBzero does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ransom Metz dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

SUBzero ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. SUBzero no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
SUBzero looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Metz trying to control the position from guard on top but SUBzero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Metz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Metz rushes SUBzero and presses him up against the cage.
Metz with a knee to the head.

Metz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
SUBzero dodges the punch combination from Metz.
SUBzero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Metz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
SUBzero tries for a takedown but Metz circles away easily

and Metz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Metz.
Metz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SUBzero keeping moving, preventing Metz from controlling successfully.
SUBzero keeping full guard, as Metz tries to pass.

Metz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Metz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
SUBzero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Metz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. SUBzero is keeping the position for now.
Metz won't allow SUBzero to sweep him here.
Metz is stalling in the full guard.
Metz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Metz advances to half guard.
Metz is looking to take a break and control but SUBzero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Metz throws a strike but SUBzero avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Metz won't allow SUBzero to get back to his feet.
Metz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Metz trying to control but SUBzero is working from the bottom.
SUBzero is trying to keep Metz in close.
Ransom Metz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Metz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metz trying to move into half guard but instead SUBzero has managed to sweep!
Metz is trying to control the position from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
SUBzero darts in trying to clinch

and Metz counters with a nice double leg into side control. SUBzero won't be happy with that.
Metz wants to control but SUBzero is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metz sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but SUBzero is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Metz wants to lay and pray for a moment but SUBzero keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
SUBzero regains half guard there - taking advantage of Metz's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
SUBzero keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
SUBzero regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Metz.
SUBzero is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Metz is controlling him.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Metz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Metz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
SUBzero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ransom Metz dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Metz instigates a clinch.
Metz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Metz landing knees to the body.
Metz wants a takedown.

Metz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Metz wants to clinch up but SUBzero keeps it at a distance.
Metz stuffs the takedown attempt from SUBzero. SUBzero gets slowly back to his feet.
SUBzero is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
SUBzero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Metz throws a left and a right that both miss
and SUBzero counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
SUBzero is looking to clinch.
Metz fails with an attempt to clinch.
SUBzero closes the distance but Metz moves to the side

and Metz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
SUBzero jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Metz walks away with a smile on his face. SUBzero gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Metz moves into the clinch successfully.

Metz breaks from the clinch.

Metz clinches up with SUBzero and pushes him back against the cage.

Metz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Metz is looking to clinch but SUBzero is avoiding it.
SUBzero lands with a nice combination. Metz backs away looking to recover.

Metz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Metz working over SUBzero with some ground and pound. SUBzero looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
SUBzero throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Metz is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and SUBzero reverses the position - he's now on top in Metz's guard.
SUBzero trying to control the position from guard on top but Metz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Metz pulls SUBzero in close to prevent any damage.
SUBzero wants to control from the top but Metz keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SUBzero looking to sit in guard and control but Metz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Metz stays in close to SUBzero's body and controls the position.
SUBzero keeping moving, preventing Metz from controlling successfully.
SUBzero wants to stand but Metz is controlling the position.
Metz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four 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.
SUBzero working a defensive guard here.
SUBzero can't keep his opponent in guard - Metz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Metz wants to take a breather but SUBzero is having none of it.

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

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Metz wants to clinch.

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

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ransom Metz!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
50%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harvey Droopy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Garris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garris has chosen Blowin Money Fast by: Rick Ross as his entrance music. Harvey Droopy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rex Garris's chin.

Droopy
vs
Garris

220 cm
18
270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

198 cm
19
245 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Beast Body

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harvey Droopy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rex Garris!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garris moves out of range of the body kick from Droopy.
Garris fails to land the takedown.
Garris tries to clinch up.
Garris fails with an attempt to clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Droopy.
Garris takes one to the chin there.
Garris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Garris wants it to stay on the feet.

Garris gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Garris jumps guard.
Droopy cracks Garris with a solid left hand.
Droopy with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Droopy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Droopy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Garris trying to keep a closed guard but Droopy is proving a slippery customer.
Garris preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Droopy is in close to Garris's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Droopy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Droopy is working Garris over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Droopy thows a big elbow that misses.
Droopy thows a big elbow that misses.

Garris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Droopy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Droopy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Droopy throws a strike but Garris rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Droopy is trying to keep Garris in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Droopy can't keep his opponent in guard - Garris advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garris throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Droopy wants to get back to his feet.
Droopy is breathing heavily.
Garris trying to control from half guard but Droopy is working away.

Garris is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Garris is nestled in close to Droopy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Garris is trying to work for a kimura but Droopy is defending well.
Droopy moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garris landing some decent shots from guard.
Droopy wants to get back to his feet but Garris is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Droopy working a defensive guard here.
Garris is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Droopy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Droopy wants to stand up but Garris is controlling him.
Garris wants to control from the top but Droopy keeps moving.
Garris is in close to Droopy's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's four 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.
Garris controls from within his opponent's guard.
Droopy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Droopy keeping moving, preventing Garris from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harvey Droopy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Garris fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Droopy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Droopy tries to clinch up but Garris circles away and keeps his distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice shot lands for Droopy.
Droopy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rex Garris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Garris shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Droopy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Droopy trying to control the position.
Droopy keeping moving, preventing Garris from controlling successfully.
Garris won't allow Droopy to sweep him here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garris seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Garris makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Garris stands up and waves to Droopy to follow him.
Garris misses with a body shot.

Garris decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Garris seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Droopy is looking for a sweep. Garris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garris 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.
Droopy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Garris lands strikes from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Droopy wants to get back to his feet.
Garris stalling.
Droopy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Garris.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Droopy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Garris but Garris pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Garris scores with a takedown into Droopy's guard.
Droopy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Droopy wants to stand up but Garris is controlling him.

Garris drops back looking for a leg! Droopy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Droopy manages to kick Garris off! Garris jumps back into Droopy's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garris wants to control from the top but Droopy keeps moving.
Droopy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garris is one step ahead there.
Garris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Garris stands and throws Droopy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Droopy is looking for a sweep.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Garris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garris fails to land the takedown.

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.
Droopy cracks Garris with a good jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Droopy. That's going to slow Garris down.
Garris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Garris has Droopy up against the cage in a clinch.
Droopy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Droopy stops a takedown attempt from Garris.
Harvey Droopy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Garris.

Garris has picked Droopy up - he's going for a ride! Garris dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Droopy wants to control but Garris is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Droopy is trying to control but Garris manages to pass to mount!
Droopy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Garris avoids the attempt from Droopy to control.
Droopy wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rex Garris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Garris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Garris pushes Droopy up against the cage in a clinch.

Garris breaks the clinch.
Droopy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Droopy.
Garris fails with a takedown attempt.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Garris. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Droopy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Garris's half guard.
Garris keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Garris is looking for a sweep. Droopy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Droopy scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Droopy misses with a head shot. Garris uses the momentum to regain guard.

Droopy has gone for a leg lock! Garris slips out almost immediately though and dives into Droopy's guard.
Droopy being controlled here, momentarily.
Garris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rex Garris has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Garris controls from within his opponent's guard.
Droopy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garris.
Garris looking to pass the guard.

Garris is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Droopy wants to stand up but Garris is controlling him.
Droopy is looking to stand back up but Garris counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Droopy.
Nice strikes from Garris there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Garris fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Droopy sprawls well initially but Garris persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Droopy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Droopy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Garris is working away from the top position though.
Droopy is refusing to be controlled, as Garris sits in half guard.
Garris with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Droopy tries to get to full guard but Garris has control of the leg.
Garris lands strikes from half guard.
Garris passes into side control, despite Droopy's attempt to control the position.
Garris lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Droopy wants to get back to his feet but Garris drags him back down.
Droopy struggling a bit here.
Garris is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Droopy will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

Garris is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Droopy has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Droopy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Droopy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Droopy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rex Garris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Garris 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 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rex Garris!