HFC 56 Go Hard Or Go Home PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Willie Cates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Matic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Cates
vs
Matic

175 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

179 cm
32
141 lbs
9 - 12 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Willie Cates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Matic!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cates avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cates swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cates tries to clinch up.
Cates avoids the head kick by Matic.
A combination from Matic does no damage.
Matic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cates is able to avoid easily.
Matic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cates takes a kick to the side of the head.
Matic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cates.
Josh Matic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matic throws a head kick that misses.
Cates throws a wild body kick that Matic sees coming a mile off.

Matic takes the fight into the clinch.
Cates tries to score a body lock takedown but Matic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Matic effectively controlling the action here.
Matic prevents the takedown attempt.
Matic is stalling here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Matic stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Josh Matic.

Cates shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Matic's guard.
Cates trying to control but Matic is working from the bottom.
Matic has a closed guard, preventing Cates from standing up.

Matic looking for a guillotine here but Cates defends easily.
Cates is looking to work some ground and pound but Matic has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cates trying to control the position from guard on top but Matic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matic keeping moving, preventing Cates from controlling successfully.

We're going to have a standup here because Willie Cates wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Matic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matic misses with a double jab

and Cates counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matic keeping moving, preventing Cates from controlling successfully.
Matic wants to sweep here but Cates controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matic trying to control the position.
Cates trying to control but Matic is working from the bottom.
Cates postures up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Matic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Josh Matic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cates takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cates uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matic.
Matic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Matic. Those never looked like landing.
Cates shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willie Cates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Matic. Those never looked like landing.
Matic tries to clinch but Cates moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matic throws a sloppy head kick and Cates moves out of range easily.
Matic stuffs the takedown attempt from Cates. Cates gets slowly back to his feet.
Cates is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cates keeps the fight on the outside.
Matic throws a head kick that misses.
Matic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cates circles away quickly and effectively.
Matic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matic throws a series of punches but Cates moves out of range.
Matic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cates tries to clinch up.
Cates throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cates doesn't manage to clinch there - Matic circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Matic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Matic tries a head kick but it misses.

Cates moves into the clinch.
Matic looking to slow down the pace here.
Matic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cates's efforts to push away.
Matic is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cates is keeping busy.
Matic is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cates throws an elbow but it misses.
Cates tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cates letting Matic take a breather here.
Matic stalling in the clinch but Cates improves position.
Matic managing to block the knees to the body from Cates.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cates tries to stall but Matic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cates is trying to break free.
Cates tries to score a body lock takedown but Matic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cates as Matic tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Josh Matic.
Cates checks a leg kick.
Matic throws a nice looking combination but Cates bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Matic stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willie Cates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matic misses with the combination.
Matic throws a right hand that Cates ducks under and follows up with a left that Cates also avoids with ease.
Matic moves in looking to clinch but Cates pushes him off.
Cates looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matic is fending him off so far but Cates persists. Nope, Matic circles away and we're back to standing.
Willie Cates is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matic stuffs the takedown attempt from Cates. Cates gets slowly back to his feet.
Matic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cates fails with a takedown attempt.
Matic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Matic lands a big head kick that sends Cates tumbling to the mat! Matic takes a step backwards and waves Cates back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Cates is rocked!

It looks like Willie Cates has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cates.
Oh Cates is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matic ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Cates out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Josh Matic!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dudley Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dawson's entrance music is Lambda Lambda Lambda Song. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dawson
vs
Howard

185 cm
33
248 lbs
17 - 38 - 0

185 cm
31
247 lbs
16 - 11 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
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 17 - 38 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dudley Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Howard!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Howard shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dawson's guard.
Howard 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.

Howard decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Howard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dawson checks it well.

Howard closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dawson quickly recovers to half guard.
Howard takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dawson tries to roll over but Howard keeps him under control.
Howard is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Let's hope that Howard has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

John Howard has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dawson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dawson there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Howard scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Howard in particular looking to stall.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Howard lands a nice short elbow.
Howard is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawson taking some punishment here, with Howard in his half guard.
Howard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dawson trying to hold on to Howard's head to control him but Howard postures up.
Howard performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

OK we're going to have a standup here. John Howard hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Howard gets a takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howard with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Howard trying to mount his opponent but Dawson defends it.
Howard is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

OK we're going to have a standup here. John Howard hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Howard throws a series of punches but Dawson moves out of range.
Howard leaves Dawson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Dawson scores a takedown into full mount!
Dawson is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard tries to hold on but Dawson pushes him away.
Howard is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dawson is staying active.
Dawson punching from mount but Howard doing a good job of avoiding damage.

Dawson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Howard is now in Dawson's guard. A big mistake from Dawson there, giving up the dominant position!
Dawson being controlled here, momentarily.
Howard advances to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dawson is in trouble now - Howard has advanced to mount!
Howard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Howard raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howard landing strikes from the mount.
Howard controlling the pace for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Howard gets a double leg takedown into Dawson's guard.
Howard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. John Howard wasn't active enough on the ground.

Howard decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Howard is controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard blocks the strikes from Dawson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Howard works his foot free and advances to mount.
Howard controlling from the full mount.
Howard lands a big shot there that rocks Dawson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard controlling the pace for now.
Howard scoring with strikes but Dawson is staying in there.
Howard controlling the pace for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawson is working to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Howard looking to control and managing it successfully.
Howard unloading with bombs!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dawson is trying to escape the mount.
Howard looking to control and managing it successfully.

John Howard has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dawson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Howard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dawson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dawson taking a bit of punishment here - Howard scoring with strikes.
Howard controls the position.
Howard cracks Dawson with a big right hand but Dawson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Howard lands a nice forearm strike.
Howard advances nicely into full mount.
Howard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Howard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Howard's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Howard with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Howard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Howard gets the takedown into side control.
Howard taking a breather here.
Howard scoring with punches and elbows.
Howard happy to just control the position for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

John Howard has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dawson misses with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Howard throws a head kick but Dawson moves out of range.
Howard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dawson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dudley Dawson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Howard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Howard throws a right and a left that Dawson avoids nicely.
Howard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dawson as he jumps to the side.

Howard shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dawson's guard.
Howard passes into half guard.
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. Howard connects with a nice short shot to Dawson's temple.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dawson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard is controlling the pace.
Howard uses his free foot to push down on Dawson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dawson.
John Howard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howard looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dawson tries to lock up and control but Howard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Howard controlling the position easily from mount.
John Howard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Howard with a couple of short strikes.
Howard sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Howard working for a submission but Dawson is keeping him at bay.
Howard controlling the pace for now.
Howard putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dawson?
Howard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dudley Dawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawson can't escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Howard scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dawson?
Howard lands a big shot there that rocks Dawson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Howard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Howard 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Howard!
An out of breath and clearly excited John Howard thanked BioPharm Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Biggie Slob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Freeman Knuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freeman Knuckles has chosen Gonna fly now as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Slob
vs
Freeman Knuckles

150 cm
30
307 lbs
5 - 9 - 0

225 cm
30
282 lbs
11 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Biggie Slob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jordan Freeman Knuckles!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman Knuckles looks to land a combination but Slob avoids it well.
Slob takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Biggie Slob has been cut.
Slob walks forward, straight into a front kick from Freeman Knuckles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freeman Knuckles feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Slob collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jordan Freeman Knuckles!

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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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Johhny Stan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamed Khalidovv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khalidovv is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz . 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?

Stan
vs
Khalidovv

193 cm
31
185 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

183 cm
31
181 lbs
8 - 13 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johhny Stan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mamed Khalidovv!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Khalidovv scores with a takedown into Stan's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stan trying to control the position.
Khalidovv lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Khalidovv postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stan throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Khalidovv avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Khalidovv working some strikes from top position.
Khalidovv stands and throws Stan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Stan looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Stan looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stan trying to control from the bottom.
Khalidovv thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stan's head.
Khalidovv has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stan tries to reverse the position but Khalidovv maintains control.
Khalidovv postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stan looks a forlorn figure.

Khalidovv moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Stan has worked his arm free - good work by Stan!

Khalidovv tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Khalidovv has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Khalidovv off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khalidovv prevents Stan from getting a body triangle.
Khalidovv controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Stan trying to control momentarily.
Khalidovv turns into Stan and is now in his guard.

Khalidovv 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.
Khalidovv scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Khalidovv passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv prevents Stan from improving his position.
Stan is trying to maintain the position but Khalidovv is very close to passing his half guard.
Stan manages to get to full guard.

Stan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khalidovv defends it easily.
Khalidovv keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stan's head.
Stan controls Khalidovv momentarily but Khalidovv frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Khalidovv accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Khalidovv is posturing up here but Stan has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Khalidovv tries to roll out but it's too tight and Khalidovv has to tap! Slick submission there by Stan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johhny Stan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelvin Redondo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Peters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Peters has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kelvin Redondo's chin.

Redondo
vs
Peters

190 cm
26
205 lbs
6 - 16 - 0

188 cm
24
202 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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 6 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kelvin Redondo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Peters!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peters throws a shot to the body.

Redondo scores a takedown into full mount!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Peters tries to reverse the position but Redondo maintains control.

Redondo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Peters is now in Redondo's guard. A big mistake from Redondo there, giving up the dominant position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peters with a flurry of punches that miss.
Redondo keeping full guard, as Peters tries to pass.
Redondo working a defensive guard here.
Peters looking to pass the guard.
Peters showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Peters postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peters slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Peters throws a big right hand that misses.
Peters not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Peters tries to free his leg and advance position but Redondo is retaining full guard.

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

Redondo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Redondo showed some decent athleticism there.
Peters moves into full guard.
Peters manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Redondo manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redondo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Redondo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Peters is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Redondo is trying to keep Peters in close.
Redondo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Peters on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peters chips away with some ground and pound.
Peters engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. David Peters hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Redondo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Peters keeping control of the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Peters manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Redondo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Peters pulls Redondo in close to his closed guard and prevents Redondo from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Redondo has gone for a leg lock! Peters slips out almost immediately though and dives into Redondo's guard.
Peters engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Redondo 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.
Redondo controls Peters momentarily but Peters frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peters won't allow Redondo to sweep him here.
Peters controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Redondo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Redondo avoids a punch combination nicely.

Redondo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Peters is trying to defend but Redondo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Peters moves into full guard.
Peters manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Redondo manages to get himself to full guard.
Redondo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Peters postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peters is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Redondo can't keep his opponent in guard - Peters advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peters thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Peters has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Redondo is trying to get back to full guard.
Redondo wants to get back to his feet.

Peters is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Redondo defends it well.
Peters controlling the action here.
Peters works his way into side control.
Peters happy to just control the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peters scores with punches from side control.
Redondo is trying to get back to half guard.
Peters takes a little break here. Redondo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peters is putting a hurting on Redondo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Peters slows the pace down.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Redondo is looking for a sweep.
Redondo seems a little lost for a moment, as Peters dominates the positioning.
Redondo is trying to control Peters's posture but Peters avoids it.

Peters swings around for an armbar but Redondo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Peters's guard.

Redondo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Peters is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Redondo, into his guard.
Peters stays in close to Redondo's body and controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peters working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Redondo's head.
Peters working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peters stands and throws Redondo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Peters scoring with punches from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Peters 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!

Oooooh!!! Peters has knocked Redondo down with a huge combo! Peters steps away and waves a wobbly Redondo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Redondo is rocked!

It looks like Kelvin Redondo has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peters goes for a small jab and connects. Now Peters goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Redondo stumbles back but Peters runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Redondo to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Redondo will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). David Peters!
A relieved looking David Peters thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Trout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mission Impossible 2 (Hate Mix) By Limp bizkit. Kyle Johnson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Trout
vs
Johnson

188 cm
23
300 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

198 cm
27
289 lbs
11 - 12 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Trout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kyle Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Trout tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Trout to the ground. Trout escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Trout on that attempt.
Trout is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Johnson.

Johnson scores a takedown into full mount!

Johnson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Trout is bucking up trying to escape but Johnson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Trout on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Trout tries to get out of the position.
Johnson cracks Trout with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BOOM! Johnson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Trout taking shots to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Johnson controlling the pace for now.
Johnson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Trout is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Johnson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Trout can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trout working to try and regain half guard.
Johnson unloading with bombs!
Johnson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Trout?

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Johnson!
Kyle Johnson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Charlie Wang's Nutrition and 95 % Laundry, into his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elliot Stabler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David comes to the cage accompanied by Craig David - Rise and Fall. Stabler has chosen Grown Men Don't Cry as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

David
vs
Stabler

179 cm
30
222 lbs
15 - 16 - 0

184 cm
31
217 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elliot Stabler!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stabler fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging David to the ground. Stabler is now in David's guard.
Stabler trying to stand up but can't free himself from David's guard.
David utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stabler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
David trying to keep a closed guard but Stabler is proving a slippery customer.
David tries to land a sweep but no joy.

David is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stabler defends well.
Stabler postures up in David's guard and throws a big left but David blocks it.
Stabler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Stabler stands and steps away. David gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
David leaves Stabler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Stabler gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stabler throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Stabler working the head with strikes.
The ground and pound from Stabler seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Stabler stands up and we're back to a striking position.
David throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stabler.
Nice sprawl there from David as Stabler shoots in.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Stabler breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Stabler forces David back against the cage and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stabler gets control of David's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stabler will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
David with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stabler wants to get back to his feet but David is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stabler controlling the position.

David gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Stabler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stabler wants it to stay on the feet.
David fails with a takedown attempt.
Stabler misses with a takedown attempt

and David counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Craig David has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elliot Stabler.
Stabler looks like he's trying to stand up.
David works his foot free and advances to mount.
Stabler is desperately trying to improve his position but David has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stabler bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

David is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stabler is aware though and is defending well.
Stabler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of David's head.

David throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stabler trying to control the position from guard on top but David is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Stabler 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.

Stabler gets to his feet - David follows without any prompting.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stabler misses with a body shot

and David counters with a single leg into guard. Stabler didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
David throws a strike but Stabler rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stabler is looking to work some ground and pound but David has wrist control.
David keeping full guard, as Stabler tries to pass.
Stabler cracks David with a solid left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stabler postures up in David's guard and throws a big left but David blocks it.
David avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stabler lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elliot Stabler 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.

No luck with that takedown attempt from Stabler.

Stabler manages to get an easy takedown there - catching David on his heels. He'll look to pass David's guard now, I'm sure.
Stabler trying to control but David is working from the bottom.

David has his foot on Stabler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stabler works his way back into a safe position though.
Stabler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as David works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stabler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stabler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of David's head.

Stabler gets to his feet. David looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Stabler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? David is fending him off so far but Stabler persists. Nope, David circles away and we're back to standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
David fails with the takedown.
Craig David is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Stabler. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stabler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? David is fending him off so far but Stabler persists. Nope, David circles away and we're back to standing.
Craig David has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elliot Stabler.
Stabler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with David but David pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stabler is breathing heavily.
David tries to clinch but Stabler moves out of range.
Stabler misses with a takedown attempt - David sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
David fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
David shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stabler sprawls well. Stabler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. David gets slowly back to his feet.
Stabler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from David.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from David. Those never looked like landing.
David is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stabler.

It looks like Craig David has been cut.
David shoots for a takedown but Stabler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stabler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but David swivels and escapes.
David has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stabler.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Stabler closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming David to the mat! David manages to get full guard.
David keeping moving, preventing Stabler from controlling successfully.
Stabler stands up over David, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stabler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stabler passes David's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stabler lands with a punch from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stabler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stabler wants to lay and pray for a moment but David keeps working.
Stabler working David over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Stabler.
Stabler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stabler drops an elbow to the side of David's head.
David has hold of Stabler's hands but Stabler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
David punching from the bottom.
Stabler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stabler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but David does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stabler thows a huge punch but David dodges it nicely.

Stabler decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Stabler throws a right hand that David ducks under and follows up with a left that David also avoids with ease.
Stabler scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stabler fails to land with a series of punches.

David closes the distance and clinches.
David is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stabler is pressed up against the cage. David has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stabler down to the mat. Stabler avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elliot Stabler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Craig David's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Stabler darts in and clinches David up against the cage.
David drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stabler pulls his leg out and moves away.

Stabler has taken the fight to the clinch.

David lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Stabler is trying to control but can't.

David is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stabler defends it well.
David throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Stabler to regain full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
David stops Stabler from standing up.
David loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Stabler is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Stabler has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but David regains guard immediately.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stabler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stabler throwing strikes but missing.
Stabler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
David keeping full guard, as Stabler tries to pass.
Stabler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of David's head.
Stabler throwing strikes but missing.
Stabler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of David's head.
Stabler cracks David with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stabler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
David doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Stabler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stabler distracts David with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stabler trying to control the position from guard on top but David is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stabler looking to sit in guard and control but David gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Stabler pushes David off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Stabler connects with a good right hand that stumbles David. David circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stabler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stabler instigates a clinch.

Stabler manages to break the clinch.
Stabler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts David as he jumps to the side.
Stabler stuffs the takedown attempt from David. David gets slowly back to his feet.
Elliot Stabler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
David fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig David. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Stabler looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
David working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stabler.
David avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stabler is looking to work some ground and pound but David has wrist control.
Stabler slips nicely into half guard.
Stabler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed David's head.
Stabler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stabler lands strikes from half guard.
Stabler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Stabler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and David defends it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

David actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elliot Stabler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stabler 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elliot Stabler!
Elliot Stabler was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rija Gildas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Ricard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricard has chosen Frank The Tank as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gildas
vs
Ricard

200 cm
26
255 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

191 cm
31
267 lbs
11 - 14 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rija Gildas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Ricard!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ricard drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gildas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ricard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ricard is looking to stand up but Gildas won't let him.

Gildas is looking for a triangle but Ricard pushes his legs off easily.
Ricard landing some decent shots from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Gildas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ricard is aware though and is defending well.

Ricard gets to his feet - Gildas follows without any prompting.

Ricard with a strong takedown there and he's ended up in side control.

Gildas is rocked!
Gildas is looking to regain half guard here but Ricard keeps moving and retains side control.
Ricard creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Oh Gildas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gildas can't do much from the bottom here.
Gildas seems to have got his legs back now.
Gildas is trying to improve his position.

Ricard decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gildas to his feet.
Ricard is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Gildas hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frank Ricard!
In his post fight interview, Frank Ricard started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Damon Nickleson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spenser Nukem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damon Nickleson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Nickleson
vs
Nukem

176 cm
21
145 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

180 cm
19
146 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damon Nickleson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Spenser Nukem!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickleson scores with the left hand. Nukem knows he should have avoided that one.
Nukem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nickleson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nukem tries to clinch there but Nickleson circles away.
Nukem wants to clinch but Nickleson slips to the side
and Nickleson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nukem moves in looking to clinch but Nickleson pushes him off.
Nickleson fails to land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nukem looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Nukem closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nukem'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.
Nickleson managing to block the knees to the body from Nukem.
Nickleson is working for takedown but Nukem is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nickleson wants to break free but Nukem has control.
Nickleson tries to break the clinch but Nukem is controlling the position.
Nukem unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nickleson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nukem stalling in the clinch.
Nukem continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Nickleson is trying to pull guard but Nukem has him pressed against the cage.
Nukem trying to land knees to the body.
Nickleson blocks a body shot from Nukem.
Nukem gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nickleson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damon Nickleson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nickleson tries to break the clinch but Nukem is controlling the position.
A bit of stalling here from Nukem.
Nickleson blocks a body shot from Nukem.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nickleson has had enough of the clinch but Nukem keeps him there for the moment.
Nukem is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickleson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nickleson looking to stall.
Nukem can't find room to land a body shot as Nickleson controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Nickleson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nickleson is looking to control Nukem's arms but Nukem gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nickleson has his back to the cage.
Nukem taking a breather.
Nukem trying to land knees to the body.
Nukem stalling the fight.
Nickleson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nukem misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Nickleson's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nukem with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice elbow from Nukem.
Knees to the body from Nukem.
Nickleson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nukem landing knees to the body.
Nickleson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nukem has him pressed against the cage.
Nickleson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nukem landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nukem utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nukem lands a good knee to the midsection. Nickleson won't want to take too many of those.
Nukem lands a nice elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickleson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nukem is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nukem obliges.
Nukem prevents Nickleson from breaking the clinch.
Nickleson blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nukem lands a good knee to the midsection. Nickleson won't want to take too many of those.
Nukem looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nukem misses with a knee strike.
Nickleson wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Nickleson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stalling in the clinch from Nukem.
Nickleson prevents a body shot from Nukem.
Nukem lands an elbow just above Nickleson 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spenser Nukem dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nickleson throws a right hand that Nukem ducks under and follows up with a left that Nukem also avoids with ease.
Nickleson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nukem manages to avoid it.
Nickleson throws a series of punches but Nukem moves out of range.
Nukem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nickleson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nickleson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nukem on the side of the head.
Nickleson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nukem wants to clinch up but Nickleson keeps it at a distance.
Nickleson connects with a body shot that sends Nukem's belly button to the back.
Nukem is looking to clinch but Nickleson is avoiding it.
Nickleson feints a jab promting Nukem to slip. Nickleson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nukem slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Nukem closes the distance and clinches.
Spenser Nukem seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nukem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nickleson's elbow.
Nice elbow from Nukem.
Nukem creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nickleson's defenses.
Nukem avoiding damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickleson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nukem after a bit of a struggle.
Nukem lands a damaging elbow.
Nukem creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nickleson's defenses.
Nukem scores with a knee to the head.
Nukem misses with a body punch.
Nukem has Nickleson pressed against the cage, preventing Nickleson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice elbow from Nukem.
Nickleson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nukem scores with a knee to the head.

Nickleson is rocked!
Nickleson blocks a body shot from Nukem.
Oh Nickleson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nukem lands a knee to the body.
Nickleson seems to have got his legs back now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nickleson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nukem to keep the fight standing.
Nickleson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nukem gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damon Nickleson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nukem lands an elbow that stopped Nickleson in his tracks for a moment.
Nukem has Nickleson pressed against the cage, preventing Nickleson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nickleson wants to get back to striking at distance but Nukem won't allow it.
Nukem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nickleson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nickleson tries to score a body lock takedown but Nukem shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickleson jumps guard but Nukem turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nickleson tries to circle away but Nukem has him pinned against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nukem tries to land knees in the clinch but Nickleson avoids the damage to the body.
Nukem with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nickleson can't break the clinch.
Nukem controlling the action here for a moment.
Nukem keeps control of Nickleson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nukem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nickleson is trying to stall.
Nickleson tries to break the clinch but Nukem is controlling the position.
Nickleson working hard to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nukem lands a knee to the head.
Nickleson is trying to break the clinch but Nukem has him pressed against the cage.
Nickleson wants to break free but Nukem has control.
A frustrated look appears on Nickleson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nukem with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nukem as Nickleson tries to tie him up.
Nukem lands a nice elbow.
Nickleson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nukem has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nickleson tries to pull guard but Nukem holds him up against the cage and eventually Nickleson drops back down to his feet.
Nukem landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Spenser Nukem will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Nickleson'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.

Nickleson keeps the fight on the outside.
Nickleson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nickleson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nukem wants to clinch up but Nickleson keeps it at a distance.
Nukem is looking to clinch but Nickleson is avoiding it.
Nukem tries to clinch but Nickleson is having none of it.

Nukem clinches up with Nickleson and pushes him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Nukem to work.
Nickleson tries to throw a body punch but Nukem avoids it by throwing Nickleson back against the cage.
Nickleson wants to break free but Nukem has control.
Nickleson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Nukem fails to land.
Nukem can't find room to land a body shot as Nickleson controls the action.
Nukem utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nukem connects with a knee to the head.
Nukem crunches a lovely knee into Nickleson's ribcage.
Nukem looking to throw knees to the head but Nickleson is blocking nicely.
Nukem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nukem with a knee to the head.
Nickleson has had enough of the clinch but Nukem keeps him there for the moment.
Nukem with a knee to the head.
Nickleson has had enough of the clinch but Nukem keeps him there for the moment.
Nukem missing with knees to the body.
Nickleson is trying to maintain a safe position but Nukem gets an underhook and turns Nickleson into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nukem lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nukem creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nickleson's defenses.
Nukem lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nukem landing knees to the head.
Nickleson wants to break free but Nukem has control.
Nukem manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nickleson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nickleson is trying to break the clinch but Nukem has him pressed against the cage.
Nickleson tries to work over Nukem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nukem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nukem keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nickleson's efforts to push away.
Nukem controlling the action here for a moment.
Nukem throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nickleson managing to block the knees to the body from Nukem.
Nukem working Nickleson over with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Nukem.
Nukem slowing the pace effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nukem lands a nice elbow.
Nukem comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nickleson jumps guard but Nukem stands there with Nickleson around his waist. Nickleson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nukem comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nukem unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nickleson working hard to break the clinch.
Nukem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nukem with a knee to the head.
Nickleson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nukem just stands there and leans against the cage.
Damon Nickleson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spenser Nukem is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nukem lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

And that's the end of the fight!
Spenser Nukem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nukem 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 Jack Bonds 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... Spenser Nukem!