HFC 32 Fight Or Die PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between WIlliam Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob comes to the cage accompanied by I got my game on. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Bob
vs
Sparks

190 cm
25
260 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

191 cm
23
263 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, WIlliam Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ron Sparks!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob lands with a nice combination. Sparks backs away looking to recover.
Bob feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sparkss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bob slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sparks is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bob.
Sparks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparks tries for a takedown but Bob circles away easily
and Bob counters with a head kick. That will keep Sparks thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sparks shoots in but Bob avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ron Sparks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bob throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sparks looks to land a combination but Bob avoids it well.
Sparks will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sparks shoots in looking for a takedown but Bob manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sparks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
WIlliam Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Sparks.
Bob tests Sparks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sparks throws a right hand that Bob ducks under and follows up with a left that Bob also avoids with ease.
Bob displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sparks looks gassed!
Sparks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Sparks is rocked!

It looks like Ron Sparks has been cut.
Bob gets in close and tags Sparks with a short punch that almost sends Sparks to the mat! Oh Sparks is in big trouble! He turns his back on Bob, trying to create some distance but Bob rushes him, striking wildly and Sparks goes down! The referee tackles Bob into the cage to end the fight! Bob is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). WIlliam Bob!
In his post fight interview, WIlliam Bob gave a big smile as he said 'I want to thank everyone that hasn't given up on me. I'm in here putting boots to asses. I'm going to go down swinging and take every one with me. Thank you Let'er Buck for the great camp. The last Jake Baby!!!'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Bias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bias
vs
Jones

173 cm
25
142 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

165 cm
23
143 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Bias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Jones!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bias sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bias looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Jones scores with a head kick. Bias tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jones lands a head kick!

Bias gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jones to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Bias is looking for a triangle here but Jones uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bias, who protects the arm well.
Bias avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jones.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bias keeps working.
Bias wants to control but Jones postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones tries for a kimura but Bias is defending well.
Bias gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Jones postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bias looks a forlorn figure.

Jones is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Jones shoots for a takedown but Bias saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Bias sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chris Bias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Jones.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.

Bias gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jones to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones stands and throws Bias's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jones working the ground and pound.

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

Jones has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bias is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Bias sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bias tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily

and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bias has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jones passes to side control.
You can see the frustration on Bias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bias prevents Jones from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Bias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Jones decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Jones manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bias on his heels. He'll look to pass Bias's guard now, I'm sure.
Bias thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Bias had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Jones dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bias leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bias dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Bias counters with a nice leg kick.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Chris Bias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Jones.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones is working for a submission of some sort.

Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bias sees it coming and defends easily.

Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Jones is trying for a kimura here. Bias looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Jones wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eddie Jones!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Fernandes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gino Matic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gino Matic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fernandes
vs
Matic

170 cm
21
210 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

165 cm
28
210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Kobra Clothing Inc.

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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pablo Fernandes!
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, Gino Matic!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fernandes gets caught flat footed, as Matic shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Matic trying to control the position from guard on top but Fernandes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fernandes trying to control the position.
Fernandes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Matic on the ground.
Fernandes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Matic trying to control but Fernandes is working from the bottom.
Matic advances position into side control!
Matic in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gino Matic!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Poppa Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quintus Daedalus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bear kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jethro Tull- Locomotive Breath . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bear
vs
Daedalus

175 cm
19
265 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

189 cm
23
247 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Poppa Bear!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quintus Daedalus!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear tries to score a power double leg takedown but Daedalus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bear somewhat.
Bear shoots for a double leg takedown but Daedalus sprawls well. He's pushed Bear's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Bear closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bear throws a punch but it's blocked by Daedalus.
Bear looking to slow down the pace here.
Bear is trying to push Daedalus away but Daedalus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right from Daedalus.

Daedalus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bear with a poor takedown

and Daedalus moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Poppa Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bear fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Daedalus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bear's efforts to push away.

Daedalus manages to break the clinch.

Daedalus closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bear did well to prevent Daedalus getting side control.
Daedalus passes to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Daedalus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Daedalus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bear tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Daedalus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Daedalus is chipping away with strikes.
Bear knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Daedalus on the ground.

Daedalus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bear is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bear is trying to buck Daedalus off.

Daedalus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bear knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Daedalus controlling the position from side mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Daedalus is trying to get an arm triangle but Bear is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Daedalus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bear has escaped the position, nice work there.
Daedalus taking a breather here.
Bear is looking for a sweep.
Daedalus looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bear is avoiding damage well.
The referee asks Daedalus politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Daedalus prefers to stall for the moment though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear is trying to improve his position.

Daedalus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bear is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Daedalus has an Americana. Bear didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Daedalus is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Daedalus hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Quintus Daedalus!
Quintus Daedalus is the new heavyweight champion!
As Quintus Daedalus got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Thanks to my new manager for taking me under his wings. I\'m sure it will be good for my career!'.