CCF Midweek Midtable Madness 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taras Bulba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Womack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Bulba
vs
Womack

180 cm
27
230 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
19
265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Taras Bulba!
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, Tommy Womack!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Womack throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bulba was covering up waiting for the punch and Womack finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Womack sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bulba is trying to keep Womack in close.

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

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

Womack goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bulba has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Womack but great work by Bulba.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Womack is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Womack is not content to let Bulba control the position.
Womack is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

It looks like Tommy Womack has been cut.
Womack wants to control but Bulba postures up.
Bulba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Womack keeps working.
Womack struggling a bit here.
Womack tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Womack doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Bulba tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bulba can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Womack is looking to escape.
Bulba is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Womack is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bulba working Womack over with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bulba fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulba wants to control the pace but Womack is squirming around nicely.
Bulba looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Womack covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taras Bulba!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Zebadee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Aarons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Zebadee
vs
Aarons

185 cm
21
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

199 cm
21
205 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight 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, Terry Zebadee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Aarons!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Aarons.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zebadee.
Aarons lands a nice shot to the body.
Zebadee throws a hook but Aarons blocks it.
Terry Zebadee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zebadee ducks right into an uppercut from Aarons.

It looks like Terry Zebadee has been cut.
Zebadee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aarons counters with a straight that turns Zebadee's legs to rubber! Aarons pushes forward with more strikes and Zebadee goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brett Aarons!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Star Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axel Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Star Fighter looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Fighter
vs
Edwards

178 cm
20
185 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

190 cm
27
196 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Star Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Axel Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fighter will feel that in the morning.
Fighter looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Edwards moves into range and clinches up with Fighter.
Edwards manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fighter takes a shot to the head.
Edwards lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Edwards lands an elbow inside that Fighter shrugs off.
Edwards lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Edwards landing knees to the head.
Edwards with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards lands an elbow that stopped Fighter in his tracks for a moment.
Edwards lands a damaging elbow.
Edwards lands a good knee to the midsection. Fighter won't want to take too many of those.
Edwards lands a body shot in the clinch.
Edwards works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Edwards.
Edwards lands an elbow that stopped Fighter in his tracks for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards lands a damaging elbow.
Edwards content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Edwards receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Edwards lands an elbow inside that Fighter shrugs off.
A short uppercut from Edwards.
Edwards lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.

Fighter is rocked!
Edwards using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Oh Fighter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Edwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Edwards obliges.
Edwards lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fighter or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Edwards.
Edwards lands a body shot.
Edwards works on Fighter's body with a couple of short punches.
Edwards is working Fighter over against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Edwards obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Fighter to his knees! Edwards keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axel Edwards!

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C
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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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ginokai Kai Gi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas Tate could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ginokai Kai Gi's chin.

Tate
vs
Kai Gi

185 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

172 cm
24
166 lbs
10 - 11 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Tate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ginokai Kai Gi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kai Gi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kai Gi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Tate closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tate pushes Kai Gi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tate gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kai Gi.

Tate pulls guard successfully.

Kai Gi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tate looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tate looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tate!
Kai Gi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tate connects with a decent elbow.
Tate will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kai Gi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kai Gi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Tate decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kai Gi misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kai Gi gets tackled into the cage by Tate. Tate maintains the clinch.
Kai Gi wants to take the fight to the mat but Tate manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tate wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kai Gi has him pressed against the cage.

Kai Gi pulls Tate into guard.
Tate knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kai Gi on the ground.
Tate with a nice head shot there.

Kai Gi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tate working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kai Gi's head.

Kai Gi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tate trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tate is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Kai Gi has his feet on Tate's thighs here. He's pushed Tate off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Tate screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ginokai Kai Gi!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zver Bortsuha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Nickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bortsuha
vs
Nickson

185 cm
26
185 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

190 cm
21
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Zver Bortsuha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johan Nickson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nickson darts in and clinches Bortsuha up against the cage.

Nickson breaks the clinch.
Nickson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bortsuha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nickson is fending him off so far but Bortsuha persists. Nope, Nickson circles away and we're back to standing.
Bortsuha closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nickson circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zver Bortsuha. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bortsuha is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nickson's half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nickson is trying to stand up here but Bortsuha is controlling him well.

Bortsuha is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Bortsuha is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nickson sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickson is trying to stand back up but Bortsuha is controlling him
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Nickson kicks off Bortsuha and gets to his feet.
Bortsuha will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nickson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nickson leaves Bortsuha with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bortsuha keeps the fight on the outside.

Bortsuha shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bortsuha seems to be working for a kimura but Nickson defends the submission attempt.

Bortsuha is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Bortsuha is working for a kimura but Nickson is defending it quite comfortably.
Nickson is looking to escape.
Nickson is trying to control but can't.

Bortsuha in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Nickson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bortsuha!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zver Bortsuha!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Sanders IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Sanders IV
vs
Simmons

173 cm
25
200 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

190 cm
27
209 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

New World Order Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Sanders IV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons connects with a nice looking jab.
Simmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanders IV walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Sanders IV forces Simmons back against the cage and clinches.

Simmons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanders IV looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sanders IV drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Simmons scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanders IV looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sanders IV walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Simmons misses with an uppercut. Sanders IV saw that one coming.

Sanders IV throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Simmons tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sanders IV is in Simmons's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sanders IV is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sanders IV wants to pass the guard but Simmons is keeping the position.
Sanders IV won't allow Simmons to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders IV missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Simmons wants to stand but Sanders IV is controlling the position.
Sanders IV might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sanders IV pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simmons is keeping the position for now.

Sanders IV gets to his feet - Simmons follows without any prompting.
Manny Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simmons with a jab.
Simmons misses with a looping left.
Sanders IV fails with the takedown.
Simmons has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Simmons keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders IV throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simmons's waist but Simmons gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanders IV off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Sanders IV. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simmons scores with the left hand. Sanders IV knows he should have avoided that one.
Simmons's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Simmons duly obliges.
Sanders IV looks for a takedown but Simmons sprawls well.

Sanders IV looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanders IV is keen to just control but Simmons is a slippery customer.

Sanders IV is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Simmons doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sanders IV.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders IV missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sanders IV seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simmons does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Sanders IV is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Simmons is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders IV thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simmons's head.
Simmons tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Sanders IV manages to move to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Sanders IV looking to control but Simmons is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sanders IV controlling the position easily from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanders IV postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Simmons looks a forlorn figure.
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 Mark Sanders IV will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Simmons misses with a looping right.
Simmons is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sanders IV tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simmons sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanders IV somewhat.
Sanders IV displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simmons throws out the jab.
Simmons slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanders IV, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sanders IV shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Simmons as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Sanders IV. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Simmons connects with a body shot that sends Sanders IV's belly button to the back.
Simmons throws a hook but Sanders IV avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Simmons as Sanders IV shoots in.
Simmons might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sanders IV moves forwards but Simmons connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice takedown defense from Simmons. No joy for Sanders IV on that attempt.
Sanders IV ducks right into an uppercut from Simmons.
Sanders IV fails with the takedown.
Simmons feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sanders IVs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders IV moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Simmons scores with a jab. Sanders IV acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Simmons changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Simmons smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Simmons lands a jab to the nose.
Mark Sanders IV is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanders IV shoots for a takedown but Simmons saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sanders IV takes one to the side of the head.
Simmons jabs Sanders IV right on the nose. Sanders IV blinks but takes it well.
Simmons lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Simmons.
Simmons scores with a punch to the head.
Sanders IV closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Sanders IV is rocked!
Simmons's corner calls for a 1-2. Simmons obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oh Sanders IV is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Simmons lands a hook that stumbles Sanders IV back into the cage. Simmons follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Sanders IV to the canvas! Simmons pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Sanders IV has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Manny Simmons!
Manny Simmons took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'm MA to the Dam D-E-A and I want that bitch kido moon in a rematch! ok you can go, I'm out'.

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C
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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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Boose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sniper Rifle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erik Boose is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Boose
vs
Rifle

214 cm
27
295 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

191 cm
20
307 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erik Boose!
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, Sniper Rifle!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boose lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rifle backs up against the cage.
Rifle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boose.
Rifle shoots in for a double leg but Boose sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boose shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rifle sprawls well. Rifle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boose gets slowly back to his feet.
Boose misses with a wild combination.
Boose tries to bum rush Rifle with a series of wild strikes but Rifle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boose misses with a few strikes there.
Rifle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boose throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boose throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boose lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Sniper Rifle has been cut.
Boose bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rifle slips under a jab from Boose.

Rifle shoots in and bounces Boose off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Boose is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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!
Rifle won't allow Boose to sweep him here.
Boose knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rifle on the ground.
Rifle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rifle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rifle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rifle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rifle trying to control the position from guard on top but Boose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rifle postures up and lands a big shot to Boose's brow.
Rifle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rifle works over Boose with some ground and pound from guard.
Rifle throwing strikes but missing.
Boose looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rifle puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rifle lands with a punch from half guard.

Boose is defending against the submission attempts here by Rifle.
Boose tries to get to full guard but Rifle has control of the leg.
Rifle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boose's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rifle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boose does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boose tries to roll over but Rifle keeps him under control.
Boose has hold of Rifle's hands but Rifle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Boose is rocked!
Boose scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Rifle manages to mount him!
Oh Boose is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rifle is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Boose goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Rifle!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sniper Rifle!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jose Pena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Prezario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prezario has chosen Step Up as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Jose Pena has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Pena
vs
Prezario

175 cm
19
195 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

190 cm
26
200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Valhalla Fight Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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, Jose Pena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Prezario!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Prezario changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pena looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Prezario looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Prezario has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Pena is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Prezario yanks on the arm and Pena is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Prezario.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Prezario!
John Prezario really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Valhalla Fight Wear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tragen Hyabusa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Jonghyun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Hyabusa
vs
Jonghyun

183 cm
23
170 lbs
5 - 6 - 1

184 cm
26
167 lbs
8 - 5 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tragen Hyabusa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kim Jonghyun!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyabusa shoots in looking for a takedown. Jonghyun tries to sprawl out of it but Hyabusa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jonghyun manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hyabusa has a takedown stuffed.
Hyabusa shoots in looking for a takedown. Jonghyun tries to sprawl out of it but Hyabusa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jonghyun manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tragen Hyabusa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick by Hyabusa misses
and Jonghyun counters with a good low kick that Hyabusa was not able to check.
Tragen Hyabusa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hyabusa lands a two punch combo.

Hyabusa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jonghyun, pushing him back against the cage.
Hyabusa is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hyabusa tries to pull guard but Jonghyun won't allow it.

Hyabusa pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jonghyun wants to pass the guard but Hyabusa is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hyabusa holds on and takes a little breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyabusa keeping full guard, as Jonghyun tries to pass.
Hyabusa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jonghyun trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hyabusa's guard.
Jonghyun wants to control from the top but Hyabusa keeps moving.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hyabusa throws a leg kick
and Jonghyun counters with a left and a right that stings Hyabusa.
Jonghyun dodges the punch combination from Hyabusa.
Good exchange - Jonghyun coming out on top.
Jonghyun throws a head kick that misses.
Jonghyun throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jonghyun forces Hyabusa back against the cage and clinches.
Jonghyun with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hyabusa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jonghyun.
Jonghyun tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hyabusa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hyabusa is trying to break the clinch but Jonghyun has him pressed against the cage.

Hyabusa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hyabusa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jonghyun trying to control the position from guard on top but Hyabusa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Jonghyun avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hyabusa keeping full guard, as Jonghyun tries to pass.

Hyabusa looking for a guillotine here but Jonghyun defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hyabusa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jonghyun wants to control from the top but Hyabusa keeps moving.
Hyabusa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jonghyun!
Jonghyun is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Jonghyun is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

Hyabusa jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jonghyun is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jonghyun and Hyabusa has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jonghyun can't do much from the bottom here.
Hyabusa wants to control for a moment but Jonghyun uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jonghyun wants to get back to full guard.
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 Tragen Hyabusa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hyabusa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hyabusa.
Jonghyun tries to clinch but Hyabusa is having none of it.
Hyabusa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jonghyun but Jonghyun pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hyabusa shoots in for a double leg but Jonghyun sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tragen Hyabusa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jonghyun lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jonghyun cracks the inside of Hyabusa's front leg.
Jonghyun takes a swing at Hyabusa's ribcage but misses.
Jonghyun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Jonghyun. No joy for Hyabusa on that attempt.
Hyabusa shoots in looking for a takedown. Jonghyun tries to sprawl out of it but Hyabusa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jonghyun manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tragen Hyabusa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyabusa has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jonghyun misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Jonghyun. Those never looked like landing.
Jonghyun slaps away a takedown attempt from Hyabusa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jonghyun with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Jonghyun. No joy for Hyabusa on that attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Jonghyun.
Jonghyun defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hyabusa.
A head kick misses from Hyabusa.
Jonghyun swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hyabusa avoids a kick to the body.

Hyabusa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hyabusa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jonghyun avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hyabusa can't get the takedown.
Hyabusa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jonghyun looking to slow down the pace here.

Jonghyun breaks the clinch.
Jonghyun fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hyabusa clinches.
Hyabusa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jonghyun is defending well for now.
Jonghyun using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hyabusa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jonghyun looking to throw knees to the head but Hyabusa is blocking nicely.

Jonghyun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jonghyun throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hyabusa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A left lands for Jonghyun.
Hyabusa misses with a takedown attempt - Jonghyun sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hyabusa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Hyabusa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jonghyun looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jonghyun explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Hyabusa shoots in for a takedown but Jonghyun shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hyabusa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jonghyun sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hyabusa somewhat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jonghyun throws a sloppy head kick and Hyabusa moves out of range easily.
Jonghyun throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jonghyun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jonghyun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jonghyun scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hyabusa shoots for a double leg takedown but Jonghyun sprawls well. He's pushed Hyabusa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hyabusa shoots for a takedown but Jonghyun saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jonghyun scores with a head kick.

Jonghyun clinches with his opponent.

Jonghyun breaks the clinch.
Jonghyun avoids the head kick by Hyabusa.
Hyabusa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jonghyun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hyabusa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Horrible takedown by Hyabusa or perhaps it was just good defense by Jonghyun which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tragen Hyabusa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jonghyun connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hyabusa momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hyabusa has closed the distance and engaged Jonghyun in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hyabusa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jonghyun.
Jonghyun is trying to stall.
Hyabusa can't get the takedown.
Jonghyun has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Hyabusa breaks from the clinch.
Jonghyun moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hyabusa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jonghyun.

Hyabusa has closed the distance and engaged Jonghyun in a clinch.
Hyabusa lands a knee to the body.
Hyabusa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa tries to pull guard but Jonghyun forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jonghyun tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jonghyun stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jonghyun trying to control the position but instead, Hyabusa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jonghyun into the cage.
Jonghyun with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Jonghyun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jonghyun stuffs the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jonghyun throws a nice head kick!
Jab by Jonghyun.
Hyabusa has a takedown stuffed.
Jonghyun tries to bum rush Hyabusa with a series of wild strikes but Hyabusa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonghyun connects with an inside leg kick.
Hyabusa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kim Jonghyun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jonghyun throws a head kick that misses.
No luck for Hyabusa with that takedown attempt.
Hyabusa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jonghyun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Hyabusa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hyabusa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonghyun manages to get back to half guard.

Hyabusa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jonghyun sees it coming and defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hyabusa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hyabusa shoots in but Jonghyun avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jonghyun chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hyabusa swings for the body but Jonghyun moves out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jonghyun is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hyabusa is defending well for now.
Hyabusa wants a takedown.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hyabusa as Jonghyun tries to tie him up.
Hyabusa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hyabusa is trying to pull guard but Jonghyun turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tragen Hyabusa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jonghyun misses with a knee to the head.
Jonghyun tries a knee to the head but Hyabusa blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonghyun tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Hyabusa jumps guard.
Jonghyun wants to control from the top but Hyabusa keeps moving.
Jonghyun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hyabusa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Hyabusa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jonghyun can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hyabusa looking to control.
Jonghyun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jonghyun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hyabusa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hyabusa can't keep his opponent in guard - Jonghyun advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jonghyun thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hyabusa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jonghyun pulls his head out easily.
Jonghyun tries to pass to full mount but Hyabusa defends it.

Hyabusa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jonghyun thows a huge punch but Hyabusa dodges it nicely.

Jonghyun stands up from half guard.
Hyabusa shoots in looking for a takedown. Jonghyun tries to sprawl out of it but Hyabusa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jonghyun manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hyabusa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jonghyun instigates a clinch.
Jonghyun wants to stall.
Jonghyun misses with a knee strike.
Jonghyun pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Jonghyun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kim Jonghyun seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hyabusa takes one to the side of the head.
Hyabusa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hyabusa shoots in but no luck this time.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jonghyun.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jonghyun pinned against the cage. Jonghyun gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hyabusa throws a head kick but Jonghyun moves out of range.
Hyabusa fails with a takedown attempt.
Hyabusa throws a series of punches but Jonghyun moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jonghyun throws a head kick that misses.
Hyabusa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jonghyun defends it nicely.
Hyabusa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Jonghyun dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Jonghyun looks to land a combination. Hyabusa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hyabusa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hyabusa thuds a left hand into Jonghyun's body.
Jonghyun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hyabusa thuds a left hand into Jonghyun's body.
Hyabusa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jonghyun misses with a body kick.
Jonghyun misses with a series of wild punches.
Jonghyun misses with a series of wild punches.
Jonghyun throws a head kick but Hyabusa moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyabusa closes the distance and clinches up with Jonghyun, looking for a takedown. Hyabusa pushes Jonghyun against the cage but Jonghyun circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hyabusa dives in and grabs Jonghyun's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jonghyun pushes down on Hyabusa's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tragen Hyabusa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hyabusa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jonghyun counters with an outside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jonghyun.
Hyabusa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Hyabusa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jonghyun lands a knee to the head.
Hyabusa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hyabusa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jonghyun avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonghyun landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jonghyun wants to stall.
Hyabusa is working for takedown but Jonghyun is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jonghyun misses with a knee strike.
Jonghyun is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hyabusa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hyabusa wants to get back to striking at distance but Jonghyun won't allow it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hyabusa as Jonghyun tries to tie him up.
Jonghyun tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Hyabusa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hyabusa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hyabusa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Jonghyun stands up from Hyabusa's guard - Jonghyun perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa keeps the fight on the outside.
Hyabusa closes the distance and clinches up with Jonghyun, looking for a takedown. Hyabusa pushes Jonghyun against the cage but Jonghyun circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jonghyun lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jonghyun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hyabusa throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jonghyun counters with an inside leg kick.
Hyabusa shoots in and drives through. Jonghyun sprawls well.
Hyabusa shoots for a double leg takedown but Jonghyun sprawls well. He's pushed Hyabusa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonghyun misses with a head kick.
Jonghyun connects with an inside leg kick.
Hyabusa fails with a takedown attempt.
Jonghyun scores with a head kick.
Hyabusa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jonghyun is looking to clinch.
Hyabusa shoots in but Jonghyun avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jonghyun blocks a head kick by Hyabusa.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Jonghyun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jonghyun 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Kim Jonghyun!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Kim Jonghyun!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Kim Jonghyun!

Kim Jonghyun wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Kim Jonghyun made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Sands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frito Lei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Bobby Sands has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Bobby Sands seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Sands
vs
Lei

175 cm
21
166 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

170 cm
27
170 lbs
15 - 56 - 2

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Sands!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 56 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frito Lei!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lei shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sands dodges the punch combination from Lei.
Frito Lei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lei takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sands takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Bobby Sands has been cut.
Lei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sands throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lei.
Sands takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sands comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sands shoots in and drives through. Lei sprawls well.
Lei tries to close the distance and clinch but Sands swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lei, right into the meat.

Sands shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee warns Lei that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sands throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lei because Sands loaded up on that one.
Lei really wants to buck Sands off and get back to his feet.
Lei wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sands.
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.
Lei is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Sands working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
BOOM! Sands connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lei is trying to stand up.
Sands working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sands landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sands pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sands with good strikes from the mount here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sands working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Lei is rocked!
Sands unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Lei wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Sands celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Sands!