CCF 115: Rad vs. Grimnir PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Xiao Long Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li comes to the cage accompanied by Dragon Punch!. 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.

Long Li
vs
Woods

172 cm
34
150 lbs
20 - 13 - 0

155 cm
34
130 lbs
15 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Good kicks
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 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xiao Long Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Woods!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Li tries a head kick but it misses.
Li throws a low kick but Woods avoids it.
Li throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Woods misses with a takedown attempt - Li sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Li thows a body kick. Woods tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Li swings widly with a right hand
and Woods counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Li chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Woods blocks a leg kick.
Li finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Li moves out of range of the body kick.
Li is looking to score with low kicks.
Li throws out a loose jab but Woods uses good head movement to avoid it.
Li lands with a nice body punch.
Li misses with a body kick.
Xiao Long Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woods changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Li tries to avoid it but Woods manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Li to the ground. Li escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A clash of legs there as Woods blocks the low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Li. Woods does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Li misses.
Woods has a takedown stuffed.
Xiao Long Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Woods.
Woods shoots for a takedown but Li saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Li tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Woods tries for a takedown but Li sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Woods tries to clinch but Li moves out of range.
Good exchange - Li coming out on top.
Xiao Long Li is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Li fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Woods checks it well.
Li thumps Woods with a low kick.
Woods on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Li misses with a kick to the body.
Li is looking to slow Woods down with leg kicks.
Woods motions for Li to come forward. Woods throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Woods misses with a body kick.
Li looks for the body kick but Woods saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Li.
Li throws a leg kick but Woods sees it coming and moves out of range.
Li attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Woods shoots in for a takedown but Li shows good takedown defense.
Li is looking to chop away at Woods's legs.
Li throws a shot to the body.
Woods gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Li.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woods throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Li throws a head kick but Woods moves out of range.
Li throws a hook to the side of Woods's head but Woods sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Woods gets a takedown into half guard.

Woods is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods misses with a head shot. Li uses the momentum to regain guard.
Woods trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Woods is looking to pass into half guard but Li pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Li is in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li postures up.
Li sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Woods bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Li's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods stopping the sweep attempt from Li.
Woods loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Li will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Woods stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Li swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Woods throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Woods wants to pass the guard but Li is keeping the position.
Woods has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Woods in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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 Xiao Long Li will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Li misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Li scores with a jab to the body.
Li thuds his right hand into Woods's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Woods looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Li!
Woods throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Li works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

Woods is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Woods thows a huge punch but Li dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Li desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Woods sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Li defending well though.
Woods sitting and controlling from the half guard.

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

Woods is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Li as he works his way to full guard.
Woods trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li wants to sweep here but Woods controlling him for the moment.
Woods wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Woods stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Li swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Woods trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Woods postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Woods trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Woods advances to half guard.
Woods wants to control but Li is keeping him busy.
Li is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Li is defending against the submission attempts here by Woods.

Woods is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Li has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Woods wants to work for an arm triangle but Li is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Woods stalling away here and it's allowed Li to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Li holds on and takes a little breather.
Li not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Li utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Woods 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!

Woods checks a low kick from Li.
Woods shoots in but no luck this time.
Li throws a sloppy body shot

and Woods moves into the clinch.
Woods is trying to push Li away but Li has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Woods is trying to pull guard but Li turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Li slowing the pace effectively.
Li lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Li.
Woods tries to circle away but Li has him pinned against the cage.
Li scores with a nice hook to the head.
Li misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Xiao Long Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Woods.
Woods fails to pull guard.
Woods on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Woods trying to stall but Li improves his position.
A short right from Li.
Woods is trying to drag Li to the mat but Li just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Li tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Woods is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Li is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Li scores a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li stalling the fight.

Woods has picked Li up - he's going for a ride! Woods dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Li wants to control but Woods is keeping busy.

Woods is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Li sees it coming and defends easily.
Li trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Woods manages to pass to mount!
Woods takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woods looking to control but Li is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woods avoids the attempt from Li to control.
Woods throwing strikes here but Li is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Woods trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Li regains half guard.
Woods works his way into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods landing strikes.
Li can't do much from the bottom here.
Sloppy strikes there by Woods.
Woods trying to control the position but Li is working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Woods.
Woods wants to lay and pray for a moment but Li keeps working.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Woods comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Woods has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 for Jack Woods!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Jack Woods!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Jack Woods!

Jack Woods wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Jack Woods, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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C
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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 Angel BloodWing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Fresh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vlad Fresh has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

BloodWing
vs
Fresh

190 cm
27
215 lbs
16 - 11 - 0

185 cm
29
215 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angel BloodWing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vlad Fresh!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fresh pushes BloodWing up against the cage in a clinch.
Fresh is trying to stall.
Fresh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
BloodWing is looking for a takedown.
BloodWing has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fresh after a bit of a struggle.

BloodWing's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fresh tries to clinch
and BloodWing counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fresh closes the distance looking to clinch

and BloodWing counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Fresh down! BloodWing is looking to finish but Fresh is intelligently defending himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fresh can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Fresh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
BloodWing trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
BloodWing tries to free his leg and advance position but Fresh is retaining full guard.
Fresh looking for a sweep. Not yet Fresh, not yet.
BloodWing tries to free his leg and advance position but Fresh is retaining full guard.
BloodWing throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fresh trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BloodWing missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
BloodWing loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
BloodWing throws an elbow that misses. Fresh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in BloodWing's guard. Nice move by Fresh!
BloodWing looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fresh wants to stand but BloodWing has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
BloodWing looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fresh is one step ahead there.
Fresh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fresh stopping the sweep attempt from BloodWing.
Fresh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BloodWing wants to sweep here but Fresh controlling him for the moment.
BloodWing working a defensive guard here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fresh with a nice cross.
Fresh fails to land with a series of punches.
Fresh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fresh on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

It looks like Vlad Fresh has been cut.
Fresh tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and BloodWing makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Fresh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fresh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fresh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of BloodWing backwards.
A shot in the inside from Fresh.
Fresh throws a knee to the head but misses.
BloodWing is trying to maintain a safe position but Fresh gets an underhook and turns BloodWing into the cage.
Fresh misses with a punch on the inside.
Fresh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Fresh fails to land.
BloodWing lands an elbow inside that Fresh shrugs off.
BloodWing has had enough of the clinch but Fresh keeps him there for the moment.
BloodWing goes for a takedown attempt but Fresh pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angel BloodWing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
BloodWing swats away the attempt to clinch by Fresh.

BloodWing looking to score a takedown here. Fresh is defending well but BloodWing drives through and ends up in Fresh's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
BloodWing wants to pass the guard but Fresh is keeping the position.
BloodWing content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angel BloodWing dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Fresh's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

BloodWing throws a sloppy head kick and Fresh moves out of range easily.
BloodWing steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fresh.
Fresh misses with the combination.
Fresh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
BloodWing shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fresh but Fresh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
BloodWing slips a jab from Fresh.
BloodWing avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fresh fails in his attempt to clinch.
BloodWing fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fresh slips a straight right by BloodWing.

BloodWing sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Fresh to the ground! BloodWing dives into full mount looking to finish!
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!
BloodWing lands a big elbow - Fresh is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Fresh is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Angel BloodWing!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Angel BloodWing made sure he mentioned KAISER Nutrition (160!), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jovon Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tristan Alighieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chambers comes to the cage accompanied by Carmen Gray-Gates of Loneliness. Alighieri has chosen Mosquito Song by Queens Of The Stone Age as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Chambers
vs
Alighieri

190 cm
28
251 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

185 cm
26
245 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jovon Chambers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tristan Alighieri!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chambers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Alighieri counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chambers keeping full guard, as Alighieri tries to pass.
Chambers looking to control.
Alighieri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Alighieri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alighieri won't allow Chambers to sweep him here.
Chambers is trying to keep Alighieri in close.
Alighieri keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chambers's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chambers working a defensive guard here.
Alighieri is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alighieri throws a strike but Chambers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Alighieri wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alighieri swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chambers wants to control from the top but Alighieri keeps moving.
Chambers wants to pass the guard but Alighieri is keeping the position.
Alighieri is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chambers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alighieri is keeping the position for now.
Alighieri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alighieri pulls Chambers in close to prevent any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tristan Alighieri.
Chambers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alighieri.
Alighieri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers shoots in for a takedown but Alighieri shows good takedown defense.
Chambers lands with an uppercut that bounces Alighieri off the cage and back into range.
Chambers shoots in but Alighieri avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jovon Chambers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alighieri thows a body shot but no joy.
Chambers lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chambers looks for a takedown but Alighieri sprawls well.
Alighieri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alighieri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chambers manages to avoid it.
Alighieri stuffs the takedown attempt from Chambers. Chambers gets slowly back to his feet.
Alighieri throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Chambers with a poor takedown
and Alighieri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alighieri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chambers slips a straight right by Alighieri.
Nice defenses there by Chambers.

Chambers is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alighieri's half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Chambers is looking for a kimura here.
Alighieri regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alighieri pulls Chambers in close to prevent any damage.
Alighieri being controlled here, momentarily.
Alighieri 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.
Alighieri pulls Chambers in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chambers pushing down on Alighieri's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Alighieri kicks Chambers off and gets back to his feet.

Chambers gets caught flat footed, as Alighieri shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tristan Alighieri dominated that round.
That's time! Chambers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Alighieri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chambers sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Chambers gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Alighieri to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Alighieri preventing the sweep.
Chambers is working hard here to advance position.
Chambers working a defensive guard here.
Alighieri connects with a couple of short punches.

Chambers looking for a guillotine here but Alighieri defends easily.
Alighieri is in close to Chambers's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alighieri stands up over Chambers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Alighieri connects with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alighieri with a nice head shot there.
Chambers 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.

Chambers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chambers controls Alighieri momentarily but Alighieri frees himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Alighieri lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alighieri throws a big elbow that misses.
Chambers looking to control.
Chambers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alighieri.
Alighieri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chambers is trying to control the position but Alighieri postures up.
Alighieri stands up over Chambers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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!

Alighieri is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chambers is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chambers has escaped and now he's on top!
Tristan Alighieri has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alighieri manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers regains half guard.
Alighieri lands strikes from half guard.
Chambers tries to roll over but Alighieri keeps him under control.

Alighieri is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chambers sees it coming and defends easily.

Alighieri wants to work for an arm triangle but Chambers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

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

Alighieri is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chambers has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers tries to roll over but Alighieri keeps him under control.

Chambers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chambers tries to get to full guard but Alighieri has control of the leg.
Alighieri lands with a punch from half guard.
Alighieri thows a huge punch but Chambers dodges it nicely.
Chambers slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alighieri connects with a couple of short punches.
Alighieri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Chambers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alighieri makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Alighieri working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chambers's head.
Chambers 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.
Alighieri arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Chambers's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tristan Alighieri!
Post fight, Tristan Alighieri stared into the camera and said 'Through me you enter into the city of woes. Through me you enter into eternal pain. Through me you enter the population of loss. Abandon all hope, you who enter here.'.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Duck Tycoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carpet Chair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tycoon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rubber Ducky. Duck Tycoon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Carpet Chair's chin.

Tycoon
vs
Chair

178 cm
23
178 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
178 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Duck Tycoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carpet Chair!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chair throws a leg kick but Tycoon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chair keeps the fight on the outside.
Chair jabs at Tycoon's body.
Chair walks into a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tycoon cracks Chair with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

It looks like Carpet Chair has been cut.
Chair will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tycoon throws a low kick but Chair avoids it.
Tycoon misses with a straight left.
Tycoon tries to land a leg kick but Chair saw it coming and moves away.
Chair tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tycoon was well out of range. Poor timing from Chair.
A lazy left from Chair finds it's target.
Tycoon tries a head kick but it misses.
Tycoon tries to clinch there but Chair circles away.
Chair takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tycoon missing with a left hand there. Chair was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tycoon moves out of range of the strikes.
Tycoon moves out of range of the strikes.
Chair scoring well with a low kick there.
Tycoon throws a leg kick but Chair moved away.
Tycoon misses with a low kick.

Chair dives in and scores a takedown into Tycoon's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Chair content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chair loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chair pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tycoon is keeping the position for now.
Tycoon 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.
Chair lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chair accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chair trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chair loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chair loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chair.
Chair working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chair pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tycoon is keeping the position for now.
Chair not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chair trying to control but Tycoon is working from the bottom.
Chair is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Carpet Chair was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Tycoon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chair sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chair slips under a jab from Tycoon.

Chair shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chair was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Chair tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Chair working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Chair tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Chair cracks Tycoon with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tycoon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Chair.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tycoon being controlled for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chair in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

Chair is trying to get an arm triangle but Tycoon is defending well.
Chair working the strikes but Tycoon uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chair wants to free his trapped foot but Tycoon is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Tycoon actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carpet Chair dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carpet Chair's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Chair looks for a takedown but Tycoon sprawls well.
Tycoon blocks a jab.
Chair lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tycoon throws out a powerful jab.
Chair misses the jab.
Chair takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chair swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chair walks into a jab.
Tycoon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chair sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chair misses with a wild body shot.
Chair throws a head kick that misses.
Chair lands the left hand.
Tycoon slaps away a takedown attempt from Chair, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chair is looking to chop away at Tycoon's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chair stuns Tycoon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chair slips under a jab.
Tycoon digs a good hook to Chair's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tycoon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tycoon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duck Tycoon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chair fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chair closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice body punch from Chair.
Tycoon misses with a low kick.
Duck Tycoon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tycoon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tycoon walks into a stiff left hand from Chair.
Tycoon scores with a hook to the body. Chair takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Chair drives through with a takedown into Tycoon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Chair works over Tycoon with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chair content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chair throws a big elbow that misses.
Chair throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chair trying to control but Tycoon is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chair lands a couple of elbows.
Tycoon controls Chair momentarily but Chair frees himself.
Chair postures up in Tycoon's guard and throws a big left but Tycoon blocks it.
Chair throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tycoon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chair postures up in Tycoon's guard and throws a big left but Tycoon blocks it.
Chair throws a big elbow that misses.
Chair trying to control but Tycoon is working from the bottom.
Chair has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chair throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tycoon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chair trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chair trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tycoon can't keep his opponent in guard - Chair advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chair scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chair not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chair trying to control the action but Tycoon is working from the bottom.
Chair thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chair not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Chair is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tycoon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chair.
Chair lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tycoon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chair.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chair ducks under a wild hook from Tycoon.
A lazy left from Chair finds it's target.

It looks like Duck Tycoon has been cut.
Tycoon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chair.
Tycoon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tycoon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tycoon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tycoon throws a big shot that misses.
Chair throws a hook but Tycoon avoids it easily.
Tycoon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chair throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duck Tycoon is winning the standup battle so far.
Tycoon connects with a leg kick. Chair looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chair lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tycoon at a distance.
Tycoon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No luck for Chair with that takedown attempt.
Tycoon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chair throws an overhand right that lands on Tycoon's shoulder, as Tycoon tries to avoid the shot.
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!
Chair closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chair uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tycoon.
Tycoon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tycoon swings widly with a right hand

and Chair counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chair throwing strikes from guard but Tycoon blocks nicely.
Chair works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chair is controlling the pace.
Chair tries to pass to full mount but Tycoon defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chair is working for a kimura but Tycoon is defending it quite comfortably.
Chair with the ground and pound but Tycoon uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Chair with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chair trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tycoon keeping moving, preventing Chair from controlling successfully.
Tycoon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chair trying to control but Tycoon is working from the bottom.
Chair pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tycoon is keeping the position for now.
Chair working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Tycoon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chair gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chair's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chair trying to control but Tycoon is working from the bottom.
Chair stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tycoon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Duck Tycoon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carpet Chair is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chair pushes down on Tycoon's leg and manages to get into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carpet Chair comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chair winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Carpet Chair!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Carpet Chair!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Carpet Chair!

Carpet Chair wins by unanimous decision!
Carpet Chair spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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 Raoul Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaquille Oneal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duke comes to the cage accompanied by Bat Country - Avenge Sevenfold. Raoul Duke could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shaquille Oneal's chin.

Duke
vs
Oneal

195 cm
29
270 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

213 cm
24
277 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raoul Duke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shaquille Oneal!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Oneal throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Duke was covering up waiting for the punch and Oneal finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Oneal postures up in Duke's guard and throws a big left but Duke blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oneal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oneal is looking to work some ground and pound but Duke has wrist control.
Oneal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oneal throwing strikes from guard but Duke blocks nicely.
Oneal landing with the ground and pound.
Oneal postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Duke keeping moving, preventing Oneal from controlling successfully.
Duke working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oneal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oneal wants to control from the top but Duke keeps moving.
Oneal throws a strike but Duke rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Oneal is trying to control the position but Duke postures up.
Duke wants to control from the top but Oneal keeps moving.
Duke trying to stand up but can't free himself from Oneal's guard.
Duke trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Duke tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oneal connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Oneal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Duke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oneal blocks a head kick by Duke.
Some wild striking there from Oneal.
Oneal scores with a jab. Duke acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oneal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Duke's head backwards.
Shaquille Oneal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Duke tries to sprawl but Oneal drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Oneal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oneal is keen to just control but Duke is a slippery customer.
Duke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oneal winds up and cracks Duke with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Still in half guard, Oneal seems content to control.
Duke regains full guard. Nicely done.
Oneal postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Duke wants to stand and escape but Oneal is having none of it.
Oneal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oneal throwing strikes but missing.
Oneal throws an elbow that misses. Duke uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Oneal's guard. Nice move by Duke!
Duke is looking to stand up but Oneal won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oneal looking for a sweep. Not yet Oneal, not yet.

Oneal pushes a forearm under Duke's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Duke is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shaquille Oneal!
A less than humble Shaquille Oneal misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Riel Dan Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dutch Gallows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gallows has chosen Vesta as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dan Reyes
vs
Gallows

180 cm
28
183 lbs
20 - 4 - 1

178 cm
22
175 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Riel Dan Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dutch Gallows!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Reyes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Reyes lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Gallows is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reyes defends well.
Reyes controlling from the top position.
Reyes trying to control but Gallows is working from the bottom.
Reyes connects with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gallows keeping full guard, as Reyes tries to pass.
Reyes 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reyes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gallows works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reyes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Riel Dan Reyes just wasn't active enough.
Reyes blocks the body kick.
Gallows looks to throw the jab but Reyes is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Gallows.
Gallows thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gallows pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reyes ducks under a wild hook from Gallows.
Gallows is looking to clinch.
Gallows lands with an uppercut that bounces Reyes off the cage and back into range.

Reyes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gallows's half guard.
Reyes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gallows!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reyes unloading with bombs!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Reyes dominating with strikes here.

It looks like Dutch Gallows has been cut.
Reyes landing punches.

Gallows is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reyes looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Gallows 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 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riel Dan Reyes!
Our winner, Riel Dan Reyes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Co-main event

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

Sar
vs
Aarons

185 cm
24
220 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

199 cm
26
205 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Salath Sar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 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!
Sar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

It looks like Salath Sar has been cut.
Aarons catches Sar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Sar is rocked!
Sar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aarons sprawls well. Aarons wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sar gets slowly back to his feet.
Sar shoots and misses
and Aarons counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Sar badly! Aarons follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Sar out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Aarons finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brett Aarons!
An out of breath Brett Aarons thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kickin Rad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buri Grimnir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rad comes to the cage accompanied by Kids Of The K-Hole. 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?

Rad
vs
Grimnir

200 cm
27
264 lbs
20 - 6 - 0

196 cm
25
265 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $150

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 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kickin Rad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buri Grimnir!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimnir takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grimnir avoids the head kick by Rad.
Grimnir tries to move into range but Rad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rad. Grimnir does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rad misses with a hook
and Grimnir counters with a body kick.
Grimnir takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Grimnir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Grimnir. Rad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rad looks to score with a jab to the body but Grimnir is just out of range.
Grimnir on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rad. Rad obviously looking to wear him down.
Grimnir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rad tries a low kick but Grimnir avoids it.

Grimnir closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Grimnir throws an elbow but Rad slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rad wants to control but Grimnir postures up.
Rad avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Grimnir.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rad sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Grimnir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rad keeps working.
Rad is looking to improve his position.
Grimnir trying to control the action but Rad is working from the bottom.
Rad tries to roll over but Grimnir keeps him under control.
Rad avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grimnir.
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.
Rad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grimnir is working away from the top position though.
Grimnir not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rad controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rad is looking to improve his position.
Rad regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Grimnir.
Rad pulls Grimnir in close to his closed guard and prevents Grimnir from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rad is trying to control the position but Grimnir postures up.

Rad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grimnir makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grimnir sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rad 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimnir 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.
Grimnir stopping the sweep attempt from Rad.

Grimnir avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Grimnir swings for the body but Rad moves out of range.
Grimnir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimnir circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grimnir lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rad backs up against the cage.
Grimnir throws a low kick, looking for Rad's leg but Rad calmly moves out of range.
Grimnir scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
An inside leg kick lands from Grimnir.
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!
Rad misses with a low kick as Grimnir jumps back.
Rad throws a low kick but Grimnir avoids it.
Rad on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rad throws a wild body kick that Grimnir sees coming a mile off.
Buri Grimnir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grimnir lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Grimnir throws a push kick but Rad slaps the foot to one side.
Rad dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grimnir. That did some damage!
Rad attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rad dives in and grabs Grimnir's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grimnir pushes down on Rad's head and hops out.
Rad connects with a leg kick. Grimnir looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Grimnir cracks a nice hook into Rad's ribs.
Grimnir is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rad checks a leg kick.
Rad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rad looks to land a right hand but Grimnir moved out of range.
Rad lands a nice hook to Grimnir's body. Grimnir takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grimnir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Grimnir blocks the low kick.

Rad gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rad working aggressively here.
Rad looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimnir blocks an elbow strike from Rad.
Grimnir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rad tries to work over Grimnir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rad gets underhooks to prevent Grimnir's takedown attempt.
Rad misses with some punches.
Grimnir avoids the elbow strike from Rad, against the cage.
Grimnir misses with the head strike.
Grimnir working hard to break the clinch.
Rad throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Grimnir on the inside.
A body shot lands from Rad.
Grimnir is breathing heavily.
Rad lands an elbow inside.
Grimnir tries to work over Rad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimnir takes an elbow to the forehead.
Grimnir lands with a left to the head.
Rad connects with a knee to the head.
Grimnir misses with a body punch.
Rad is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grimnir is defending well for now.
Grimnir can't find room to land a body shot as Rad controls the action.
Grimnir misses with a body punch.
Rad lands a left hand.
Rad blocks an elbow strike.
Rad misses with the head strike.
Grimnir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rad throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Grimnir on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rad misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rad landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimnir throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rad scores with a shoulder strike.
Grimnir avoiding damage as Rad throws knees to the body.
Rad struggles to land a body shot inside as Grimnir controls his hands.
Grimnir dodges an elbow strike from Rad.
Rad scores with a shot to the side of Grimnir's head.
Rad prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rad lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rad tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grimnir avoids it.
Grimnir blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Grimnir on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short left from Rad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kickin Rad will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Grimnir misses with a few strikes there.
Grimnir fails with the takedown
and Rad counters with a left to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rad.
Rad scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rad cracks the inside of Grimnir's front leg.
Rad throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rad throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rad lands a nice shot to the body.
Rad lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grimnir keeps the fight on the outside.
Grimnir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rad throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Grimnir.
Grimnir on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A shot to the liver by Rad. Beautiful body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimnir sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rad scores with a sloppy right hand. Grimnir should have avoided that one.
Grimnir tries to move into range but Rad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rad cracks the inside of Grimnir's front leg.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rad.
Rad ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Rad.

Rad moves into the clinch successfully.
Rad scores with a shoulder strike.
Rad makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rad lands a left hand.
Grimnir avoids the elbow strike from Rad, against the cage.
Grimnir blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Buri Grimnir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kickin Rad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rad dodges an elbow strike from Grimnir.
Grimnir misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Rad.
Grimnir wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rad tries to land a knee to the head but Grimnir blocks with his arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grimnir throws an elbow but misses.
Grimnir tries for a takedown but Rad manages to get underhooks.
Grimnir wants to get back to striking at distance but Rad won't allow it.
Rad misses with an elbow over the top.
Grimnir has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rad avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kickin Rad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buri Grimnir.
Rad keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grimnir's efforts to push away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimnir blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Rad on the inside.
Rad trying to land knees to the body.
Grimnir's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rad managing to block the knees to the body from Grimnir.
Rad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rad trying to land knees to the body.
Grimnir avoids a wild elbow strike from Rad.
Rad missing with knees to the body.
Rad tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rad lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rad looking to throw knees to the head but Grimnir is blocking nicely.
Rad missing with knees to the body.
Rad throws a knee to the head but misses.
Grimnir on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rad blocks an uppercut.

Grimnir wants the takedown. Rad is fighting it off but Grimnir persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rad's guard against the cage.
Grimnir postures up in Rad's guard and throws a big left but Rad blocks it.

Rad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grimnir defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Rad had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grimnir defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kickin Rad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rad, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 for Kickin Rad!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Kickin Rad!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Kickin Rad!

Kickin Rad wins by unanimous decision!
Kickin Rad managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $150, into his post fight interview.