HFC 62 Overtime PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Josh Matic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Saadulaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Matic
vs
Saadulaev

179 cm
32
141 lbs
10 - 13 - 0

167 cm
25
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Matic!
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, Ivan Saadulaev!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saadulaev closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Matic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Matic.
Matic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saadulaev.
Saadulaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saadulaev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Saadulaev throws out a powerful jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Matic closes the distance and pushes Saadulaev back into the cage.
Matic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Matic is struggling to control the position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Saadulaev tries to throw a body punch but Matic avoids it by throwing Saadulaev back against the cage.
Matic wants to stall.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Matic.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Josh Matic.
Saadulaev misses with a looping left.
Saadulaev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saadulaev connects with a right hand. Matic shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saadulaev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matic tries to avoid it but Saadulaev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matic to the ground. Matic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Saadulaev misses with a double jab.
Matic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matic tries to bum rush Saadulaev with a series of wild strikes but Saadulaev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saadulaev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Saadulaev avoids the head kick by Matic.
Matic staying out of range there.
Matic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saadulaev lands with an overhand left.
Saadulaev catches Matic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matic misses with a series of wild punches.
Matic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saadulaev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matic throws a head kick but Saadulaev moves out of range.
Saadulaev throws a body punch but Matic moves out of range.
Matic misses with a head kick.
Saadulaev takes a kick to the side of the head.
Matic misses with a head kick.
Matic is breathing heavily.
Saadulaev lands with a good body shot.
Josh Matic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saadulaev works over Matic's head and body with a nice combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saadulaev lands a lovely overhand right.
Saadulaev moves out of range as Matic throws a body kick.
Saadulaev cracks Matic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Matic.
Saadulaev stalks Matic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Matic's face. Matic staggers backwards, shaken.

Saadulaev fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Matic to the ground. Saadulaev is now in Matic's guard.

Matic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saadulaev defends well.
Saadulaev throws a big right hand that misses.
Saadulaev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Saadulaev passes Matic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Saadulaev trying to control the action but Matic is working from the bottom.

Matic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saadulaev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Matic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saadulaev is working away from the top position though.
Matic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Saadulaev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saadulaev wants to control from the top but Matic keeps moving.
Saadulaev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saadulaev manages to get himself to full guard.
Saadulaev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Matic manages to get to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saadulaev throwing strikes from guard but Matic blocks nicely.
Saadulaev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Saadulaev chips away with some ground and pound.

Matic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saadulaev looking to sit in guard and control but Matic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saadulaev working a defensive guard here.

Saadulaev has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Matic off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Saadulaev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Matic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saadulaev lands a nice shot to the body.
Josh Matic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saadulaev misses with an uppercut. Matic saw that one coming.
Saadulaev avoids the head kick by Matic.
Saadulaev thows a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matic. Saadulaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saadulaev throws a hook but Matic blocks it.
Saadulaev misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Saadulaev.
Matic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saadulaev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Matic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saadulaev.
Matic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A combination from Matic does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Saadulaev. Those never looked like landing.
Saadulaev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matic on the side of the head.
Matic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saadulaev lands a lovely overhand right.

Matic has Saadulaev up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Matic looking to stall.
Matic seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Saadulaev is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Saadulaev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matic is looking to control Saadulaev's arms but Saadulaev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Matic has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Josh Matic.
Saadulaev misses with a series of wild punches.
Saadulaev takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matic misses with a body kick.
Matic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice body kick there by Matic.
Saadulaev is breathing heavily.
Saadulaev scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saadulaev jabs Matic right on the nose. Matic blinks but takes it well.
Matic tries a head kick but it misses.
Saadulaev fails to land with a series of punches.
Saadulaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matic throws a front kick that sends Saadulaev stumbling back into the cage.
Matic takes a swing at Saadulaev's ribcage but misses.
Saadulaev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saadulaev throws a shot from downtown. Matic moves away and avoids it.
Matic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matic scores with a nice strike.
Saadulaev misses with a wild body shot.
Matic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saadulaev. That did some damage!
Matic tries to clinch up but Saadulaev circles away and keeps his distance.
Matic throws a head kick that misses.
Matic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Josh Matic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matic throws a right hand that Saadulaev ducks under and follows up with a left that Saadulaev also avoids with ease.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Matic - that will leave a mark!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matic lands a head kick. Saadulaev smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Matic thumps Saadulaev with a low kick.
Matic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matic's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Matic duly obliges.
Matic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matic throws a head kick but Saadulaev moves out of range.
Saadulaev throws out a powerful jab.
Saadulaev scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Saadulaev scores with a decent looking hook.
Saadulaev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matic.
Matic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matic feints a jab promting Saadulaev to slip. Matic then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Saadulaev slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
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!
Matic misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Matic.
Saadulaev misses with a hook. Matic ducked under it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saadulaev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matic can pounce on him.
Matic lands a head kick!
A punch lands to the side of Matic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab lands there for Saadulaev.
Saadulaev punishes Matic's body with a nice straight punch.
Matic misses with a jab, cross combination.

Saadulaev dives in and scores a takedown into Matic's guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Josh Matic!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hasse Hansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Butane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hansson comes into the arena with Saliva - Click Click Boom blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hansson
vs
Butane

215 cm
34
269 lbs
17 - 20 - 1

225 cm
26
260 lbs
7 - 12 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hasse Hansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Butane!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansson looks to land a combination but Butane avoids it well.
Butane falls off balance throwing a combination

and Hansson counters with a series of strikes that sends Butane to the canvas! Hansson follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hansson lands a couple of elbows.
Hansson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hansson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Butane's head.

Butane scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Butane dodges the punch combination from Hansson.
Butane throws a combination that misses
and Hansson counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Butane! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hasse Hansson!
After the big win, Hasse Hansson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Das Labor and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Robillard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dominic Robillard had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Robillard
vs
Hanson

192 cm
19
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
21
205 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dominic Robillard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Hanson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Robillard moves in looking to clinch but Hanson pushes him off.
Robillard moves in looking to clinch but Hanson pushes him off.
Hanson fails in his attempt to clinch.

Robillard has managed to clinch.
Robillard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Robillard with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Hanson decides to pull guard.

Hanson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Robillard is defending well. Hanson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Robillard has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hanson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyler Hanson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bradford Manning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Nassoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manning comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. Jerry Nassoon looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Manning
vs
Nassoon

190 cm
20
250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
240 lbs
3 - 12 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

Charlie Wang's Nutrition and 95 % Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bradford Manning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jerry Nassoon!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nassoon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Manning counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nassoon looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nassoon misses with a takedown attempt - Manning sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Nassoon. No joy for Manning on that attempt.
Manning misses with a takedown attempt - Nassoon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Manning buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Manning tries to bum rush Nassoon with a series of wild strikes but Nassoon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck for Manning with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bradford Manning. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manning connects with a solid leg kick.
Bradford Manning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manning shoots in and drives through. Nassoon sprawls well.
Manning lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manning shoots in but Nassoon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Manning fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manning shoots in for a takedown but Nassoon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manning misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manning stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manning wants it to stay on the feet.
A left and a right from Manning both land. Nice combination.
Manning tries to clinch but Nassoon moves out of range.
Manning lands a slapping body shot.
Manning scores with a kick to the body.
Manning tries to clinch up but Nassoon circles away and keeps his distance.
Manning throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manning throws out a powerful jab.

Manning rushes Nassoon and presses him up against the cage.
Nassoon tries to work over Manning's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manning is trying to break the clinch but Nassoon has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Manning.
Manning goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nassoon prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nassoon wants to take the fight to the mat but Manning manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Manning wants to get back to striking at distance but Nassoon won't allow it.
Nassoon looking to throw knees to the head but Manning is blocking nicely.
Manning is trying to break the clinch but Nassoon has him pressed against the cage.
Manning misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manning wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nassoon blocks an uppercut.
Nassoon prevents a body shot from Manning.

Manning pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manning misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nassoon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Manning.
Nassoon blocks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nassoon fails with the takedown.
Nassoon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Manning swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nassoon.
Nassoon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Manning closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Nassoon is rocked!
Manning Rushes Nassoon and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Nassoon is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Manning Piles on the pressure and Nassoon crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bradford Manning!
After the big win, Bradford Manning made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Charlie Wang's Nutrition and 95 % Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murat Shokhzodayev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biggie Slob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shokhzodayev's entrance music is russian song. A fine choice. Biggie Slob is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Shokhzodayev
vs
Slob

212 cm
26
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

150 cm
30
307 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Great low kicks
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Murat Shokhzodayev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Biggie Slob!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Slob gets the takedown into side control.
Shokhzodayev is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Slob fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Shokhzodayev is working to avoid the ground and pound but Slob connects with a decent elbow.

It looks like Murat Shokhzodayev has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slob working the ground and pound from side control.
Shokhzodayev is looking to reverse the position.
Slob connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Shokhzodayev some visible discomfort.

Shokhzodayev is rocked!

Murat Shokhzodayev's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Slob scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Shokhzodayev to see if he's OK.
Oh Shokhzodayev is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Jeez, Murat Shokhzodayev's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Murat Shokhzodayev's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Biggie Slob!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sarkis Terteryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elliot Stabler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terteryan comes to the cage accompanied by Röyksopp - The Fear . Stabler comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Grown Men Don't Cry kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Elliot Stabler has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Terteryan
vs
Stabler

178 cm
32
225 lbs
17 - 20 - 0

184 cm
31
226 lbs
10 - 11 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

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 17 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sarkis Terteryan!
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, Elliot Stabler!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Terteryan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stabler manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Stabler has one foot on Terteryan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Stabler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Stabler working away.
Stabler throws a strike aimed at the side of Terteryan's head but Terteryan avoids it well.
Terteryan tries to improve position but can't.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Terteryan wants to get back to his feet.
Stabler has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Terteryan!
Stabler controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stabler with shots to the head and body - Terteryan looks very uncomfortable down there.
Terteryan tries to lock up and control but Stabler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Terteryan is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Stabler connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Stabler landing strikes, looking to finish!
Stabler prevents Terteryan from getting the reversal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Terteryan is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Terteryan is looking to get to half guard.
Terteryan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Stabler looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Stabler lands a big elbow - Terteryan is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Terteryan is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). 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
93%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gauthier Lambert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Gauthier Lambert enters the cage!

Jensen
vs
Lambert

184 cm
25
185 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

178 cm
26
189 lbs
10 - 11 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

10th Degree Fightwear

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Jensen!
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, Gauthier Lambert!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jensen throws a right and a left that both miss.

Jensen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jensen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Jensen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lambert manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jensen in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Lambert is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyler Jensen!

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FIGHT
RATING
37%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi Kovacks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Palmer Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palmer Ward will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Kovacks
vs
Ward

190 cm
23
280 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

215 cm
28
309 lbs
10 - 14 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Takeshi Kovacks!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Palmer Ward!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward misses with a few strikes there.
Ward moves in looking to clinch but Kovacks pushes him off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Some bone on bone action there as Ward checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kovacks lands a body shot.
Ward keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovacks moves away.
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Kovacks.
Kovacks tries to land a leg kick but Ward saw it coming and moves away.
Kovacks connects with a nice looking jab.
Ward throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Kovacks.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kovacks.
Kovacks misses with the ground and pound.
Ward regains half guard, as Kovacks was trying to land strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovacks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kovacks lands a nice short elbow.
Kovacks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kovacks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kovacks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kovacks prevents Ward from standing back up.
Ward on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kovacks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kovacks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kovacks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kovacks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kovacks thows a huge punch but Ward dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovacks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ward can do anything to dispel that myth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovacks lands with a punch from half guard.
Kovacks working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kovacks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ward with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kovacks is trying to control. Ward wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ward avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kovacks.
Ward keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward is trying to stand.
Kovacks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kovacks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ward's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovacks uses his free foot to push down on Ward's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ward.
Kovacks thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kovacks thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kovacks unloading with bombs!

It looks like Palmer Ward has been cut.
Kovacks unloading with bombs!

That has opened up Palmer Ward's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovacks scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Palmer Ward's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Palmer Ward's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Takeshi Kovacks!
Takeshi Kovacks retains his super heavyweight title!
After the big win, Takeshi Kovacks made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors West Coast Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.