NEFC 9: Hard Vs. Kang PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mat McWhorter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crawford Max (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mat McWhorter has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

McWhorter
vs
Max

188 cm
22
204 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

189 cm
20
212 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mat McWhorter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crawford Max!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Max lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Mat McWhorter has been cut.
Max works the jab nicely.
Max throws a body punch but McWhorter moves out of range.
McWhorter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Max throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McWhorter.
Max throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Max just misses with a punch to the body.
Max scores with a sloppy right hand. McWhorter should have avoided that one.
Max misses the jab.
McWhorter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Max is fending him off so far but McWhorter persists. Nope, Max circles away and we're back to standing.
McWhorter moves forwards but Max connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Max lands a slapping body shot.
Max with a nice cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Max throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Max drops McWhorter with a left right combo! Max follows him down to the ground into side control.

McWhorter is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Max tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Oh McWhorter is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McWhorter wants to control but Max postures up.
McWhorter seems to have got his legs back now.
McWhorter is looking for a sweep.
McWhorter is breathing heavily.
Max tries to move to mount but McWhorter blocks the move with his legs.
McWhorter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Max seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
McWhorter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWhorter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Max would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

McWhorter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Max decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Max misses with a few strikes there.
McWhorter is looking to clinch.

McWhorter drives through and clinches with Max against the cage.

McWhorter turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McWhorter manages to end up in side control.
McWhorter working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Max prevents McWhorter from improving position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mat McWhorter!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Serj Tankian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Redknack Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bob's choice of entrance music: Momma said knock you out. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tankian
vs
Bob

187 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

185 cm
22
185 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Serj Tankian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Redknack Bob!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tankian fails with an attempt to clinch.

Bob drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bob taking a breather here.

Bob is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tankian is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bob is looking to take a break and control but Tankian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Bob thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Bob is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tankian knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tankian controls the position for a moment.
Tankian regains half guard.
Tankian is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bob jumps into side control!

Bob has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Tankian blocks a jab.
Tankian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bob swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bob fails with the takedown.
Tankian is looking to clinch but Bob is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob blocks a head kick by Tankian.
Tankian tries to close the distance and clinch but Bob swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tankian is looking to clinch but Bob is avoiding it.
Tankian tries to clinch but Bob moves out of range.

Tankian has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tankian is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bob takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bob tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bob tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tankian misses with a knee strike.
Tankian is looking to control Bob's arms but Bob gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tankian has his back to the cage.
Bob with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Bob gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tankian regains guard.
Bob trying to control the position from guard on top but Tankian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bob looks gassed!
Bob stops Tankian from standing up.
Tankian controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tankian keeping moving, preventing Bob from controlling successfully.
Bob advances position into side control!
Bob tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tankian's legs.

Bob is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tankian knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tankian is trying to get back to half guard.

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.

Bob thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bob wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tankian keeps working.
Tankian holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Tankian is not content to let Bob control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tankian has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bob gets through Tankian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bob has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tankian avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tankian wants a takedown.

Tankian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tankian throws a series of punches but Bob moves out of range.
Bob lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bob.
Bob avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bob looks to land a right hand but Tankian moved out of range.
Bob misses with an uppercut.
Tankian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tankian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bob.
Serj Tankian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bob shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Tankian tries to reverse the position but Bob maintains control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bob is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Tankian tries to clinch up.
Bob avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Bob gets a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Bob scores with a nice short uppercut.

Bob breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bob swings for the body but Tankian moves out of range.
Bob cracks the inside of Tankian's front leg.
Tankian shoots in for a double leg but Bob sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tankian wants to clinch but Bob slips to the side

and Bob counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tankian won't be happy with that.

Bob tries for a kimura but Tankian is defending well.
Tankian is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob is looking to take a break and control but Tankian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tankian tries to improve position but can't.
Tankian sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tankian is trying to stand.
Bob prevents Tankian from improving his position.
Bob is looking to take a break and control but Tankian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tankian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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

Tankian clinches up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tankian with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Tankian.
Bob tries to stall but Tankian uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Tankian breaks from the clinch.
Tankian wants to clinch but Bob slips to the side

and Bob counters with a single leg into guard. Tankian didn't expect that.
Tankian pulls Bob in close to prevent any damage.
Bob wants to pass the guard but Tankian is keeping the position.
Tankian keeping moving, preventing Bob from controlling successfully.
Bob postures up.
Bob wants to control from the top but Tankian keeps moving.
Bob controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tankian is keeping the position for now.
Bob is stalling in the full guard.
Tankian keeping moving, preventing Bob from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tankian moves in looking to clinch but Bob pushes him off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tankian tries to clinch up

and Bob counters with a shoot takedown. Tankian fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Redknack Bob showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tankian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Tankian darts in trying to clinch
and Bob counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Bob closes the distance and clinches.
Bob lands with a light punch inside.
Bob connects with a knee to the head.
Tankian can't break the clinch.

Bob escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bob throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bob scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bob rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tankian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tankian closes the distance looking to clinch

and Bob counters by moving into the clinch.
Tankian tries to land a knee to the head but Bob blocks with his arms.
Bob drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tankian pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tankian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob misses with an uppercut. Tankian saw that one coming.

Bob clinches with his opponent.
Tankian connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bob's face.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bob.

Bob escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Serj Tankian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bob is looking to chop away at Tankian's legs.

Bob has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bob trying to land knees to the body.
Bob scores a nice knee to the body.
Tankian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bob scores with a knee to the head.
Tankian avoiding damage.
Tankian has had enough of the clinch but Bob keeps him there for the moment.
Tankian misses with a knee strike.
Bob lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bob has Tankian pushed against the cage.

Bob breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Bob instigates a clinch.

Bob manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tankian darts in trying to clinch
and Bob counters with a left to the body.

Bob rushes Tankian and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tankian looking to throw knees to the head but Bob is blocking nicely.
Bob prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tankian is pressed up against the cage. Bob has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tankian down to the mat. Tankian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tankian tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bob counters with a left to the body.
Tankian closes the distance looking to clinch

and Bob counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tankian!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tankian wants to get back to his feet.
Tankian is looking to get to half guard.
Tankian is trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob prevents Tankian from getting the reversal.

Bob working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bob avoids the attempt from Tankian to control.

Bob is working for a guillotine from mount but Tankian frees his head quite easily.

Bob is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tankian is surviving well by controlling Bob's body position as best he can.
Bob trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Serj Tankian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tankian taking shots to the head.
Redknack Bob has got the better of the ground game so far.

Bob swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tankian is now in Bob's guard. A big mistake from Bob there, giving up the dominant position!
Tankian stopping the sweep attempt from Bob.
Tankian wants to stand but Bob has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bob pulls Tankian in close to his closed guard and prevents Tankian from doing any damage or advancing position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Redknack Bob comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bob 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 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Redknack Bob!

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A

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Luutch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luutch has chosen job2 do - doo doo doo as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Manny Pacquiao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pacquiao
vs
Luutch

170 cm
18
147 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
19
150 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Larry Luutch!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao is looking to clinch but Luutch is avoiding it.
Pacquiao is looking to clinch but Luutch is avoiding it.
Luutch lands a head kick!
Luutch is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pacquiao tries to clinch but Luutch moves out of range.

Luutch has managed to clinch.
Pacquiao is pressed up against the cage. Luutch has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pacquiao down to the mat. Pacquiao avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Pacquiao moves into range and clinches up with Luutch.

Luutch breaks from the clinch.
Pacquiao darts in trying to clinch
and Luutch counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Pacquiao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Luutch moves into the clinch.

Luutch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Luutch. That's going to slow Pacquiao down.
A low kick from Pacquiao misses
and Luutch counters with a nice body kick.
Pacquiao tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Luutch makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Pacquiao really felt that one!
Luutch takes a jab right on the kisser.
Luutch dodges the punch combination from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao darts in trying to clinch
and Luutch counters with a nice body kick.
Manny Pacquiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao darts in trying to clinch
and Luutch counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pacquiao is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Luutch circles away from the clinch attempt
and Luutch counters with a head kick. That will keep Pacquiao thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Pacquiao closes the distance but Luutch moves to the side
and Luutch counters with a leg kick.
Luutch connects with a high kick.
Pacquiao wants to clinch but Luutch slips to the side
and Luutch counters with a low kick, right behind Pacquiao 's knee.
Pacquiao closes the distance but Luutch moves to the side
and Luutch counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pacquiao is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Pacquiao closes the distance looking to clinch
and Luutch counters with a thumping low kick.
Luutch shoots in but Pacquiao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from Luutch. No joy for Pacquiao on that attempt.
Pacquiao is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Luutch counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Luutch lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Luutch lands with a kick to the ribs.

Luutch clinches up with Pacquiao and pushes him back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Luutch.
Luutch wants a takedown.
Manny Pacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Luutch.
Luutch is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pacquiao is keeping busy.
Luutch prevents Pacquiao from breaking the clinch.
Luutch is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pacquiao prevents a takedown attempt there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luutch jumps guard but Pacquiao stands there with Luutch around his waist. Luutch gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Luutch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pacquiao just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luutch tries a knee to the head but Pacquiao blocks it.
Luutch missing with knees to the body.
Luutch keeps control of Pacquiao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pacquiao just leaning against Luutch, taking a breather.
Luutch tries to break the clinch but Pacquiao is controlling the position.

Luutch breaks from the clinch.
Pacquiao shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Luutch as he jumps to the side.
Luutch pushes Pacquiao away with a front kick.
Pacquiao tries to clinch up
and Luutch counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Luutch goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pacquiao throws a series of punches but Luutch avoids them all with ease.

Luutch rushes Pacquiao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Luutch drags the fight down to the ground.
Luutch wants to stand and escape but Pacquiao is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Luutch scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Pacquiao tries to clinch
and Luutch counters with a solid body kick.
Pacquiao tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Luutch counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pacquiao closes the distance and clinches up with Luutch, looking for a takedown. Pacquiao pushes Luutch against the cage but Luutch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pacquiao takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pacquiao clinches but Luutch breaks the clinch

and Luutch counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Luutch.
Pacquiao has had enough of the clinch but Luutch keeps him there for the moment.
Luutch goes for a takedown attempt but Pacquiao pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pacquiao has closed the distance and engaged Luutch in a clinch.
Luutch lands a knee to the body.
Pacquiao is trying to break the clinch but Luutch has him pressed against the cage.
Pacquiao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Luutch tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pacquiao has had enough of the clinch but Luutch keeps him there for the moment.
Luutch is looking to control Pacquiao's arms but Pacquiao gets an underhook and turns him. Now Luutch has his back to the cage.
Pacquiao stalls.
Luutch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pacquiao blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luutch is trying to break free.
Pacquiao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Luutch can't get the takedown.
Luutch has had enough of the clinch but Pacquiao keeps him there for the moment.
Pacquiao pressing his opponent against the cage.
Luutch is breathing heavily.
Luutch wants to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Luutch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pacquiao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Manny Pacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Luutch.
Pacquiao can't break the clinch.
Luutch keeps control of Pacquiao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pacquiao has Luutch pushed against the cage.
Pacquiao will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Pacquiao can't break the clinch.
Luutch is looking to break free of the clinch but Pacquiao has double underhooks.
Luutch fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pacquiao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Luutch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pacquiao just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pacquiao wants to get back to striking at distance but Luutch won't allow it.

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.
Luutch wants to break free but Pacquiao has control.
Pacquiao'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.
Luutch is looking to break free of the clinch but Pacquiao has double underhooks.
Pacquiao wants to break free but Luutch has control.
Luutch tries a body shot but Pacquiao blocks it.
Pacquiao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pacquiao is trying to break free.
Luutch is looking to control Pacquiao's arms but Pacquiao gets an underhook and turns him. Now Luutch has his back to the cage.
Pacquiao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Luutch has him pressed against the cage.
Luutch tries to pull guard but Pacquiao won't allow it.
Pacquiao managing to block the knees to the body from Luutch.
Luutch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pacquiao avoiding damage.
Pacquiao is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Luutch breaks from the clinch.
Pacquiao has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Luutch.

Luutch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pacquiao is trying to break the clinch but Luutch has him pressed against the cage.
Pacquiao stops a takedown attempt from Luutch.
Luutch wants to stall.

Luutch breaks from the clinch.

Luutch darts in and clinches Pacquiao up against the cage.
Luutch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Luutch - that landed with a thud.
Luutch is trying to stall.
Luutch tries to pull guard but Pacquiao holds him up against the cage and eventually Luutch drops back down to his feet.
Pacquiao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pacquiao managing to block the knees to the body from Luutch.
Luutch jumps guard but Pacquiao stands there with Luutch around his waist. Luutch gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Luutch breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao looks to clinch

and Luutch holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Luutch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pacquiao wants to clinch but Luutch slips to the side
and Luutch makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Pacquiao really felt that one!
Luutch throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pacquiao's head.
Pacquiao tries to clinch up
and Luutch counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pacquiao is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Luutch throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pacquiao.
Luutch works over Pacquiao's head and body with a nice combination.
Luutch lands a high kick!
Pacquiao closes the distance but Luutch moves to the side
and Luutch counters with a solid body kick.

Luutch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luutch tries to pull guard but Pacquiao won't allow it.

Luutch breaks from the clinch.

Pacquiao has Luutch up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Larry Luutch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Luutch instigates a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pacquiao takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Luutch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Luutch tries to land knees in the clinch but Pacquiao avoids the damage to the body.
Pacquiao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Luutch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pacquiao just leaning against Luutch, taking a breather.
Luutch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pacquiao.
Luutch looking to throw knees to the head but Pacquiao is blocking nicely.
Luutch tries to score a body lock takedown but Pacquiao shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luutch tries to pull guard but Pacquiao holds him up against the cage and eventually Luutch drops back down to his feet.
Pacquiao wants to get back to striking at distance but Luutch won't allow it.
Luutch is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Manny Pacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Luutch.
Pacquiao pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Luutch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pacquiao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Larry Luutch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luutch circles away from the clinch attempt
and Luutch counters with a big head kick but Pacquiao shrugs it off.
Pacquiao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Luutch. No joy for Pacquiao on that attempt.
Luutch throws a head kick that half lands.
Luutch throws a nice outside leg kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Luutch tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Luutch.
Pacquiao has Luutch pushed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Luutch.
Luutch with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Pacquiao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luutch with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pacquiao to score with a decent uppercut.

Pacquiao has closed the distance and engaged Luutch in a clinch.
Pacquiao keeps control of Luutch as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pacquiao wants to break free but Luutch has control.

Luutch manages to break the clinch.
Pacquiao tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Luutch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pacquiao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pacquiao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Luutch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Manny Pacquiao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luutch tries to pull guard but Pacquiao won't allow it.
Pacquiao is trying to break free.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Luutch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pacquiao.

Luutch manages to break the clinch.
Pacquiao closes the distance looking to clinch
and Luutch counters with a big head kick but Pacquiao shrugs it off.
Pacquiao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Luutch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pacquiao tries to clinch up
and Luutch counters with a body kick that stops Pacquiao in his tracks momentarily.
Luutch circles away from the clinch attempt
and Luutch counters with a solid body kick.
Pacquiao walks forward, straight into a front kick from Luutch.
Pacquiao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Luutch counters with a solid body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luutch tries to clinch up.
Luutch lands with a slapping head kick.
Pacquiao closes the distance but Luutch moves to the side
and Luutch counters with a nice leg kick.
Pacquiao clinches but Luutch breaks the clinch

and Luutch counters by moving into the clinch.
Pacquiao avoiding damage as Luutch throws knees to the body.
Luutch jumps guard but Pacquiao stands there with Luutch around his waist. Luutch gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Larry Luutch seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Luutch breaks from the clinch.

Luutch gets the takedown into side control.
Luutch tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pacquiao's legs.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Larry Luutch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Luutch 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 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Luutch!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sany Sax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeroen Heijdens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sax's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gives you Hell. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Sax
vs
Heijdens

180 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

175 cm
21
158 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sany Sax!
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, Jeroen Heijdens!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sax moves in looking to clinch but Heijdens pushes him off.
Sax shoots in but Heijdens avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sax fails in his attempt to clinch.
Heijdens wants to clinch.

Sax clinches.
Come on Sax - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sax trying to stall but Heijdens improves his position.
Sax throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Come on Sax - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heijdens has Sax pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sax manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sax crunches a lovely knee into Heijdens's ribcage.
Heijdens tries to score a body lock takedown but Sax shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sax lands a body shot in the clinch.
Heijdens missing with knees to the body.

Heijdens tightens his grip and picks Sax up, before dumping him to the ground. Sax manages to land in guard.
Heijdens cracks Sax with a solid left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heijdens postures up in Sax's guard and throws a big left but Sax blocks it.
Heijdens passes Sax's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Heijdens thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sax is not content to let Heijdens control the position.
Heijdens has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sax is trying to get back to full guard.
Sax wants to control but Heijdens is keeping busy.
Heijdens wants to pass to mount but Sax is defending the position.
Heijdens is figuring out what he wants to do next.

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.
Heijdens lands with a punch from half guard.
Heijdens winds up and cracks Sax with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Heijdens is tying to control. Sax wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Heijdens is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Sax has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sax gets back to full guard.
Heijdens is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heijdens trying to control the position from guard on top but Sax is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Sax is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Heijdens with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Heijdens stands and throws Sax's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sax is trying to escape the position but Heijdens is controlling the position.

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.
Heijdens creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sax is trying to control Heijdens's posture but Heijdens avoids it.
Heijdens wants to control but Sax is keeping him busy.
Sax is being controlled here.
Heijdens trying to control the position but Sax is working away.

Heijdens tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Heijdens has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Heijdens looks gassed!
Heijdens trying to control the position but Sax is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeroen Heijdens 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.

Sax displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Heijdens throws a solid leg kick but Sax takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Heijdens.
Heijdens thows a body shot but no joy.
Sax shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Heijdens as he jumps to the side.
Sax lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sax darts in trying to clinch

and Heijdens decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sax's guard.
Heijdens makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Heijdens trying to control but Sax is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heijdens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sax swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sax wants to sweep but no luck.

Sax is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Heijdens content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sax can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Heijdens controls the pace.
Heijdens wants to control from the top but Sax keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sax tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Heijdens holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sax misses with a body punch.
Heijdens fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Heijdens turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Heijdens manages to end up in side control.
Sax is trying to get back to half guard.
Heijdens lands a nice forearm strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Heijdens wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sax, who protects the arm well.
Sax being controlled for a moment.
Heijdens looks up at the clock and then as Sax takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Heijdens smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sax is not content to let Heijdens control the position.
Heijdens lands a nice forearm strike.

Heijdens looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sax knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Heijdens on the ground.
Heijdens working the head with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sax struggling a bit here.
Sax is trying to get back to half guard.
Heijdens in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Heijdens cracks Sax with an elbow. That is naaassty.

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

Heijdens bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeroen Heijdens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Sax closes the distance but Heijdens moves to the side

and Heijdens counters by clinching up.

Heijdens pulls guard successfully.
Heijdens keeping moving, preventing Sax from controlling successfully.
Heijdens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Heijdens is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Sax stands up and waves to Heijdens to follow him.
Sany Sax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sax tries to clinch up

and Heijdens counters with a single leg into guard. Sax didn't expect that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heijdens looking to sit in guard and control but Sax gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Heijdens looking for a guillotine here but Sax defends easily.
Heijdens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sax is one step ahead there.

Heijdens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sax doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sax manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sax 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.
Heijdens is controlling Sax's posture.
Sax trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Heijdens manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heijdens controls from within his opponent's guard.
Heijdens is looking to work some ground and pound but Sax has wrist control.
Heijdens 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.

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.
Heijdens lands a couple of digs.
Sax keeping moving, preventing Heijdens from controlling successfully.
Heijdens works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Heijdens is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Heijdens sitting and controlling from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeroen Heijdens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Heijdens winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeroen Heijdens!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Vector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vector comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica : Whiplash. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Vector
vs
Dean

190 cm
20
189 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite 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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vinnie Vector!
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, Ryan Dean!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dean.
Vector lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dean backs up against the cage.
Vector buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dean takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dean fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vector Rushes Dean and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Dean is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Vector Piles on the pressure and Dean crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinnie Vector!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric DeSimone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bret Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hart has chosen Bang Your Head as his entrance music. Bret Hart acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

DeSimone
vs
Hart

188 cm
22
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Likes ground

Hellbent, Inc.
Bushido Clothing

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, Eric DeSimone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bret Hart!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hart avoids the body shot from DeSimone.
Hart fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hart misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Hart fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. DeSimone sprawls well initially but Hart persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
DeSimone manages to get to full guard.
Hart throwing strikes but missing.

Hart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
DeSimone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hart manages to get himself to full guard.
DeSimone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DeSimone is working hard here to advance position.

Hart looking for a guillotine here but DeSimone defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
DeSimone postures up.
Hart utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
DeSimone is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hart working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from DeSimone.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
DeSimone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hart fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hart tries for a takedown but DeSimone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Eric DeSimone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bret Hart.
DeSimone slow jab from Hart misses its intended target.
DeSimone misses with a body kick.

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.
DeSimone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hart looks gassed!
DeSimone with a poor takedown

and Hart counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. DeSimone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hart postures up and lands a big shot to DeSimone's brow.
Hart makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hart sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed DeSimone's guard.
Hart is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
A nice elbow there by Hart.
DeSimone is desperately trying to improve his position but Hart has a good base and remains in mount.
Hart looking to finish DeSimone with some ground and pound. This is bad for DeSimone!
Hart is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. DeSimone can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hart is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hart connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
DeSimone throwing hammer fists to the chest of Hart. What's that going to do exactly?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

DeSimone defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hart.
Hart postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. DeSimone looks a forlorn figure.
DeSimone is wriggling around trying to escape.
DeSimone is squirming around, avoiding Hart's attempts to control the action.
DeSimone manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Hart seems to be looking for submissions.

DeSimone is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily.
DeSimone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DeSimone is on top in guard.

Hart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
DeSimone is fighting to break Hart's control of his arms but Hart is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Hart working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DeSimone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DeSimone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
DeSimone is pushing down on Hart's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hart is fighting to maintain full guard but DeSimone has managed to sneak the leg through.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

DeSimone is working for a kimura but Hart is defending it quite comfortably.
Hart tries to roll over but DeSimone keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

DeSimone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DeSimone throws a right and a left that both miss.
DeSimone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeSimone keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hart doesn't succeed with the takedown
and DeSimone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hart avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hart has his takedown stuffed
and DeSimone counters with a three punch combo that has Hart backing up. Hart nods at DeSimone to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSimone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A chopping leg kick lands by DeSimone.
DeSimone swings for the body but Hart moves out of range.
DeSimone doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Hart counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hart lands a couple of elbows.
Hart must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Hart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
DeSimone thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hart chips away with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSimone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
DeSimone will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
DeSimone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bret Hart has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ground and pound from DeSimone.
DeSimone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
DeSimone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
DeSimone frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hart regains half guard.
Nice strikes from DeSimone there.
DeSimone 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.
DeSimone prevents Hart from improving his position.
Hart avoiding damage under a succession of punches from DeSimone.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hart.
Hart wants to sweep but no luck.
DeSimone works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hart tries to get to full guard but DeSimone has control of the leg.
DeSimone winds up and cracks Hart with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hart missing with punches from the bottom.
Hart is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeSimone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
DeSimone is thwarting Hart's attempts to control the position.

That's four 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.
Hart gets full guard.
DeSimone is working Hart over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hart is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

DeSimone looking for submissions off his back.

Hart seems to be working for a kimura but DeSimone defends the submission attempt.
Hart trying to pass the guard but DeSimone defending well.
Hart wants to take a breather but DeSimone is having none of it.
Hart is looking to advance position but DeSimone won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bret Hart will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! DeSimone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.

Hart takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
DeSimone with a lazy takedown attempt

and Hart counters with a nice double leg into guard.
DeSimone 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.
Hart cracks DeSimone with a solid left hand.
DeSimone throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
DeSimone wants to sweep but no luck.
Hart trying to control but DeSimone is working from the bottom.
Hart is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSimone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
DeSimone misses with a body kick.
DeSimone throws a nice looking combination but Hart bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
DeSimone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
DeSimone throws a combination. Hart tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Hart closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming DeSimone to the mat! DeSimone manages to get full guard.
Hart advances position into side control!
DeSimone is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
DeSimone tries to get to full guard but Hart has control of the leg.
DeSimone manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSimone scores with a nice shot.
DeSimone 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.
DeSimone striking off his back but it's not causing Hart any problems.

DeSimone is looking for a triangle but Hart pushes his legs off easily.
Hart trying to control the position from guard on top but DeSimone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeSimone will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
DeSimone wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
DeSimone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
DeSimone takes a swing at Hart's ribcage but misses.

Hart feints and as DeSimone raises his hands in defense, Hart changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
DeSimone doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
DeSimone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hart is one step ahead there.
Hart wants to control from the top but DeSimone keeps moving.

DeSimone is looking to sinch up a triangle. Hart throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to DeSimone's body to avoid the submission. DeSimone has instead reached around Hart's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! DeSimone arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eric DeSimone!

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FIGHT
RATING
89%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rock Hard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khru Kang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hard might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Time. Kang has chosen Goldberg Entrance Theme by WCW as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Hard
vs
Kang

194 cm
21
255 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

200 cm
22
260 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Demonic Clothing
Elite Nutrition Supplements

Broken Halo Threads
MMA Elite Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rock Hard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Khru Kang!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Hard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Hard shoots in and bounces Kang off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kang thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hard wants to pass the guard but Kang is keeping the position.
Kang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hard is one step ahead there.
Hard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Kang looking for a guillotine here but Hard defends easily.
Kang keeping full guard, as Hard tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hard.
Hard blocks a head kick by Kang.

Hard scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kang wants to control but Hard postures up.
Kang gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hard is looking to pass Kang's guard but actually Kang recovers to full guard.
Kang wants to stand but Hard is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kang is keeping the position for now.
Kang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hard prevents Kang from getting back to his feet.

Hard drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kang manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hard has Kang in his guard.

Hard has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kang is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hard.
Hard is breathing heavily.
Hard sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kang frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hard is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hard is working hard here to advance position.
Kang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hard is looking to escape.
Kang looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kang is landing with some decent strikes but Hard is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hard tries to hold on but Kang pushes him away.
Hard slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hard is looking to improve his position.
Hard is not content to let Kang control the position.
Kang lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hard is looking to improve his position.
Kang wants to take a breather but Hard is having none of it.

Kang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hard defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rock Hard will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hard moves into the clinch successfully.
Kang avoiding damage as Hard throws knees to the body.
Hard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hard goes for a takedown attempt but Kang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fighters circling - Hard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Kang drives through and clinches with Hard against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kang stalling.
Hard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kang.

Kang manages to break the clinch.
Hard tries to clinch up

and Kang counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard can't break the clinch.
Hard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kang avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kang gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Hard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kang just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kang stops a takedown attempt from Hard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kang stalling against the cage.
Hard drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kang gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kang is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kang just stands there and leans against the cage.

Kang breaks the clinch.
Kang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hard's hands.
Hard tries for a takedown but Kang circles away easily

and Kang counters with a left and a right that hurts Hard! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Kang jumps into full mount!

Hard is rocked!
A big strike lands for Kang! That's really hurt Hard and he's turned his back - Kang keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Kang Jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khru Kang!
Khru Kang is the new heavyweight champion!