HFC 143 The Clash PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kofi Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Moxley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moxley is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Welcome to the Masquerade - Thousand Foot Krutch. Kofi Kingston has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kingston
vs
Moxley

185 cm
29
180 lbs
3 - 12 - 0

184 cm
24
179 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 3 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kofi Kingston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Moxley!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moxley shoots in for a takedown but Kingston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kingston tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moxley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kingston throws a sloppy head kick and Moxley moves out of range easily.
Moxley shoots in but no luck this time.
Kingston lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kingston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Kingston. No joy for Moxley on that attempt.
Kofi Kingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Moxley.

Moxley shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Moxley showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kingston gets back to full guard.
Kingston looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kingston thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kingston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moxley on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moxley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Moxley works over Kingston with some ground and pound from guard.
Moxley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kingston's guard.
Moxley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Moxley has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kingston defend it? Moxley steps over the head and cranks it - Kingston is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Moxley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jon Moxley!
Jon Moxley decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Dedick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jericho Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Williams's choice of entrance music: Infinite Mass - Bullet. Eddie Dedick has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dedick
vs
Williams

194 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

195 cm
27
217 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Dedick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jericho Williams!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Dedick moves out of range easily.
Williams feints and then cracks Dedick's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dedick down.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Williams throws a head kick but Dedick moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Williams. Dedick shrugs it off though.
Williams scores with a head kick. Dedick tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Eddie Dedick has been cut.
Williams lands a glancing blow to the side of Dedick's head.
Dedick takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams clobbers Dedick with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dedick moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.
Dedick cracks Williams with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Williams checks a leg kick.
Dedick throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease.
Williams stuffs the takedown attempt from Dedick. Dedick gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dedick's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Williams connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dedick scrambles back to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Williams!
Dedick dodges the punch combination from Williams.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams misses with a head kick.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams misses with a body kick.
Williams tries to clinch up but Dedick circles away and keeps his distance.

Williams closes the distance and clinches.
Williams wants to break the clinch but can't.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Dedick is controlling him.
Williams tries to break free but Dedick pushes him back against the cage.
Dedick goes for a takedown attempt but Williams pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A jab lands there for Williams.
Williams tries to clinch up.
A head kick by Williams misses
and Dedick counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Williams takes the fight into the clinch.

Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dedick clinches up with Williams and pushes him back against the cage.

Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jericho Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dedick tries to move into range but Williams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Williams throws a head kick that misses
and Dedick counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dedick wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
Williams lands with a nice combination. Dedick backs away looking to recover.
Dedick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jericho Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dedick fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Dedick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dedick throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Williams's waist but Williams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dedick off to one side.
Williams with a jab.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Dedick moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Williams misses.
Williams looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dedick's head.
Williams has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dedick tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dedick tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams throws a series of strikes that have Dedick backpedaling.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Dedick. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Williams throws a series of punches but Dedick avoids them all with ease.
Dedick shoots in looking for a takedown. Williams tries to sprawl out of it but Dedick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Williams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dedick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Dedick avoids the head kick by Williams.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dedick is defended easily by Williams.
Dedick avoids the head kick by Williams.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dedick turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Williams looks for the body kick but Dedick saw that one coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dedick is defended easily by Williams.
Dedick moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams misses with a kick to the body.
Dedick tries a head kick but it misses.
Dedick will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Williams darts in and clinches Dedick up against the cage.

Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Dedick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Williams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jericho Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Dedick's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A punch lands to the side of Dedick 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Williams misses with a low kick as Dedick jumps back.
Williams throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Williams tries to score with a low kick but Dedick moves his leg out of the way.
Williams looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams cracks a nice hook into Dedick's ribs.
Dedick avoids the head kick by Williams.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dedick circles away quickly and effectively.
Dedick fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dedick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dedick has a takedown stuffed.
Eddie Dedick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dedick takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dedick shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Dedick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dedick takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Williams scoring well with a low kick there.

Williams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dedick, pushing him back against the cage.

Dedick jumps guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Williams tries to stand but Dedick is controlling from the bottom.

Dedick throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Williams escapes and throws Dedick's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Williams tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Williams stands up and beckons Dedick to his feet.
Williams throws a one two combo.

Eddie Dedick's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Williams.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Williams.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dedick has time to react.

Dedick is rocked!
Dedick tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
Oh Dedick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick by Williams - that's a beauty! Dedick is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Williams can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jericho Williams!
During a confident post fight interview, Jericho Williams thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trunks Brief (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stryder Ryu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stryder Ryu will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Brief
vs
Ryu

178 cm
20
180 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

195 cm
24
183 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trunks Brief!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stryder Ryu!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brief feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ryu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ryu keeping moving, preventing Brief from controlling successfully.

Brief drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brief jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brief wants to control from the top but Ryu keeps moving.
Brief stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brief trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ryu manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Brief is trying to keep Ryu in close.
Ryu throws a big elbow that misses.
Ryu wants to control from the top but Brief keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryu postures up.
Ryu is pushing down on Brief's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brief is fighting to maintain full guard but Ryu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brief blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ryu.
Brief wants to improve his position but Ryu is controlling well.
Ryu trying to control the action but Brief is working from the bottom.
Brief is trying to control but can't.
Ryu wants to pass to mount but Brief is defending the position.

Brief is defending against the submission attempts here by Ryu.

Ryu is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Brief still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Brief has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Ryu is trying to control Brief's posture but Brief avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brief is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ryu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ryu is looking for a sweep.

Brief wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ryu, who protects the arm well.
Brief trying to control the position but Ryu is working away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ryu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Brief swings around for an armbar but Ryu sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Brief's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryu won't allow Brief to sweep him here.
Brief trying to control the position.
Ryu trying to control the position from guard on top but Brief is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryu pushing down on Brief's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ryu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brief desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ryu has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Diamond In The Rough Training Facility. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

Brief looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brief wants to control but Ryu passes into side.
Ryu fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Ryu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brief is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brief is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ryu off and has taken his back!
Ryu tries to roll but Brief sticks to his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Brief is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ryu is defending well though. Brief let's go of the attempt for now.
Brief looking to hold on to the position here but Ryu rolls and ends up regaining guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ryu is trying to control the position but Brief postures up.

Ryu has his foot on Brief's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brief works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ryu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brief under the eye.

Ryu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ryu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brief changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ryu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ryu lands a glancing blow to the side of Brief's head.
Ryu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stryder Ryu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ryu moves into the clinch successfully.
Ryu lands with a short shot to the head.
Brief jumps guard but Ryu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ryu working hard to break the clinch.

Ryu is fighting off a takedown attempt but Brief is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ryu to the mat. Ryu regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Brief definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brief slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Brief trying to control but Ryu is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Trunks Brief wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ryu scores with a nice strike.
Brief takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

It looks like Trunks Brief has been cut.

Brief clinches with his opponent.
Ryu lands with a right to the head.
Ryu can't break the clinch.
Brief changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ryu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trunks Brief. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Brief is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ryu's half guard.
Ryu is pressing down on Brief's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Trunks Brief overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brief tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryu is retaining full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryu wants to stand and escape but Brief is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ryu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brief doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brief manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brief passes Ryu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brief is stalling here. Ryu is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Brief seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ryu has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Brief gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Ryu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ryu trying to pass the guard but Brief defending well.
Brief trying to hold on to Ryu's head to control him but Ryu postures up.
Brief is staying active underneath Ryu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brief looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ryu tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ryu prevents Brief from standing back up.

Ryu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brief has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brief manages to get to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brief is looking for a triangle but Ryu pushes his legs off easily.
Brief trying to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brief wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ryu is now in half guard.

Brief looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brief is looking for a sweep. Ryu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brief is working hard here to advance position.
Brief won't allow Ryu to pass to mount.

Ryu seems to be looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ryu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brief knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brief wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Trunks Brief will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trunks Brief's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ryu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ryu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Brief pushes Ryu up against the cage in a clinch.
Ryu working hard to break the clinch.
Brief tries to pull guard but Ryu holds him up against the cage and eventually Brief drops back down to his feet.
Brief tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ryu smiles and moves away.
Ryu jabs at Brief's body.

Ryu drives through and clinches with Brief against the cage.

Brief wants the takedown. Ryu is fighting it off but Brief persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ryu's guard against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brief tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryu is retaining full guard.

Ryu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brief gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ryu keeping moving, preventing Brief from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brief is looking to pass into half guard but Ryu pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ryu is in guard.
Ryu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brief is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Brief has his foot on Ryu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ryu works his way back into a safe position though.
Ryu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brief might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ryu wanted to stand there but Brief had control of the position.
Brief controls Ryu momentarily but Ryu frees himself.
Ryu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ryu wants to stand but Brief is controlling his posture from full guard.

Ryu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brief has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ryu has managed to get both his arms back between Brief's legs - danger averted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryu passes into half guard.
Brief works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ryu trying to control the position from guard on top but Brief is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ryu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brief has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ryu has managed to get both his arms back between Brief's legs - danger averted.
Ryu trying to control but Brief is working from the bottom.
Brief keeping full guard, as Ryu tries to pass.
Brief is trying to hold Ryu in close to prevent damage but Ryu has managed to pass into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brief wants to get back to full guard.
Ryu trying to mount his opponent but Brief defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryu tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Brief tries to roll over but Ryu keeps him under control.
Brief gets back to full guard.
Ryu tries to free his leg and advance position but Brief is retaining full guard.
Ryu trying to control the position from guard on top but Brief is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ryu wants to control but Brief is keeping him busy.
Brief wants to control but Ryu postures up.
Ryu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brief keeps working.
Brief tries to buck Ryu off but Ryu is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brief gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brief manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ryu tries to stand but Brief is controlling from the bottom.
Ryu trying to control but Brief is working from the bottom.

Brief looking for subs off his back but Ryu has passed one foot through into half guard.
Trunks Brief is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Ryu seems to be looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brief wants to get back to full guard.
Stryder Ryu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryu wants to stand up but Brief has a hold of him and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stryder Ryu.
I think Brief has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Stryder Ryu!
Our winner, Stryder Ryu, 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
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muay Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thai's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Deadly Muay Thai Skills. Rasputin has chosen TURISAS - Rasputin as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Thai
vs
Yefimovich Rasputin

225 cm
38
300 lbs
18 - 23 - 0

225 cm
39
302 lbs
27 - 29 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 18 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Muay Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasputin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thai doesn't manage to clinch there - Rasputin circles away.
Thai tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Rasputin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Thai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thai misses with a knee strike.
Thai tries a knee to the head but Rasputin blocks it.
Thai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rasputin wants a takedown.
Thai misses with a knee to the head.
Thai misses with a knee strike.

Rasputin jumps guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Thai trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasputin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thai would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai wants to control from the top but Rasputin keeps moving.
Thai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Thai's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

Rasputin is looking for a triangle but Thai pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rasputin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thai trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasputin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thai with a flurry of punches that miss.

Rasputin is looking for a triangle but Thai pushes his legs off easily.

Thai stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Thai wants to clinch
and Rasputin counters with a series of strikes. Thai will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thai fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thai drives through and clinches with Rasputin against the cage.
Thai with a knee to the head.

It looks like Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin has been cut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thai.
Thai tries to land a knee to the head but Rasputin blocks with his arms.
Thai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thai displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rasputin up against the cage.
Thai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thai is trying to stall.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rasputin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin stops a takedown attempt from Thai.
Thai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thai taking a breather.
Thai can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Rasputin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rasputin jumps guard but Thai stands there with Rasputin around his waist. Rasputin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thai manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Rasputin avoids the damage to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thai misses with a knee to the head.
Thai trying to control the position but instead, Rasputin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thai into the cage.
Thai tries to land a knee to the head but Rasputin blocks with his arms.
Rasputin looking for a takedown.
Muay Thai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin.
Thai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thai tries to break the clinch but Rasputin is controlling the position.
Thai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rasputin throws an elbow but misses.

Thai breaks from the clinch.

Rasputin clinches.
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 Muay Thai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Thai tries to clinch but Rasputin is having none of it.
Thai doesn't manage to clinch there - Rasputin circles away.
Thai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thai looks to clinch

and Rasputin counters by clinching up.
Thai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rasputin blocks it with crossed arms.
A knee to the head by Thai.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rasputin as Thai tries to tie him up.
Rasputin misses with a punch to the body.
Thai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees to the body from Thai.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Thai pulls guard effortlessly.
Thai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rasputin is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rasputin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thai dives on top into guard.
Thai throws a big right hand that misses.
Thai wants to get up but he can't break Rasputin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Thai landing some decent shots from guard.
Thai postures up in Rasputin's guard and throws a big left but Rasputin blocks it.

Rasputin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thai has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rasputin is on top in guard.
Rasputin wants to control from the top but Thai keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai wants to stand but Rasputin is controlling the position.
Rasputin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rasputin lands a couple of digs.
Rasputin wants to control from the top but Thai keeps moving.
Thai wants to stand and escape but Rasputin is having none of it.
Rasputin trying to control but Thai is working from the bottom.
Rasputin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
My spies in Main Event Gym inform me that Rasputin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin prevents Thai from getting back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Rasputin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thai manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rasputin has Thai in his guard.
Thai is looking to stand up but Rasputin won't let him.

Rasputin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thai wants to stand but Rasputin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Thai postures up in Rasputin's guard and throws a big left but Rasputin blocks it.

Thai gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Thai looks to clinch

and Rasputin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thai is pushing Rasputin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Thai tries to pull guard but Rasputin holds him up against the cage and eventually Thai drops back down to his feet.

Rasputin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thai moves to clinch but Rasputin breaks away

and Rasputin counters by clinching up.
Rasputin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Muay Thai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Thai tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Rasputin counters with a crisp right hand that drops Thai! Rasputin lets Thai back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Thai is rocked!

It looks like Muay Thai has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rasputin connects with a stiff jab that staggers Thai - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin!
Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin gave a mention to Das Labor in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milo Retriever (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alekzandr Borikav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Retriever comes to the cage accompanied by Paranoid. Borikav has chosen Pelican - Bliss in Concrete as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Retriever
vs
Borikav

185 cm
24
217 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

192 cm
23
212 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
World class 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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Milo Retriever!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alekzandr Borikav!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borikav listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

It looks like Milo Retriever has been cut.
Retriever thows a body kick. Borikav tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Retriever goes for a double leg but Borikav avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Borikav continues to drive forward.
Retriever pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Borikav breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Borikav stuffs the takedown attempt from Retriever. Retriever gets slowly back to his feet.
Retriever tries to close the distance and clinch up but Borikav swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Retriever fails in his attempt to clinch.
Borikav misses with a looping left.
Borikav changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Borikav scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Retriever is breathing heavily.
Borikav jabs Retriever to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Borikav scores with a nice head shot.
Borikav fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Retriever looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Borikav lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Retriever at a distance.
Retriever takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Borikav lands a big uppercut and Retriever crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Retriever looks OK. Borikav waves Retriever back to his feet!

Retriever is rocked!
Borikav fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oh Retriever is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Borikav closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Retriever out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alekzandr Borikav!
Alekzandr Borikav seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Bitaskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jozef Jankowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bitaskis comes to the cage accompanied by Wuthering Heights - Bad Hobbits Die Hard . 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.

Bitaskis
vs
Jankowski

186 cm
27
220 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

188 cm
27
205 lbs
8 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Powerful

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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jay Bitaskis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jozef Jankowski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bitaskis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Jozef Jankowski has been cut.
Bitaskis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jankowski backs up against the cage.
Bitaskis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Bitaskis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bitaskis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bitaskis wants to stand but Jankowski is controlling his arm.
Jankowski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Jankowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bitaskis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jankowski.
Bitaskis pushes Jankowski off looking to stand but Jankowski dives back in and keeps control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jankowski lands a nice short elbow.
Bitaskis is trying to stand.
Jankowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankowski stops Bitaskis from getting back to his feet.
Jankowski throwing shots but Bitaskis is blocking nicely.
Jankowski trying to pass the guard but Bitaskis defending well.
Jankowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bitaskis defending well though.
Jankowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bitaskis is trying to stand up here but Jankowski is controlling him well.
Jankowski passes to full mount!
Jankowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jankowski lands a couple of good shots and Bitaskis has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

Bitaskis is trying to shake Jankowski off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Jankowski won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Bitaskis misses with a body shot.
Bitaskis throws a left and a right that both miss

and Jankowski counters with a takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bitaskis tries to escape but Jankowski is in control.
Bitaskis tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
I've been told that Jankowski has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Will Jankowski go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Bitaskis has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Jankowski lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Jankowski is looking for the choke from the back position but Bitaskis is controlling his hands well.
Jankowski loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Bitaskis hold on?
Jankowski misses with an elbow to the head.
Jankowski trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

Bitaskis defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jankowski's arms.
Jankowski lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Jankowski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitaskis holding both Jankowski 's hands and preventing any damage.
Jankowski is riding his opponent, not letting Bitaskis buck him off.
Bitaskis is trying to get back to his feet but Jankowski has full control of the position and if anything, Bitaskis has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jankowski gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Bitaskis is trying to stand back up.
What can Bitaskis do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bitaskis is trapped and Jankowski is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Bitaskis looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The referee is taking a good look at Bitaskis as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Jankowski!
Bitaskis wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bitaskis 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.
Jankowski lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Jankowski struggling to keep hold of the position.
Jankowski is punishing Bitaskis with some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jankowski lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Jankowski tries to keep control of the position but Bitaskis is staying busy.

Bitaskis manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Some bone on bone action there as Jankowski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bitaskis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jankowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bitaskis tries to clinch up.
Jankowski slips a straight right by Bitaskis.
Jankowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bitaskis.
Bitaskis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jay Bitaskis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jankowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bitaskis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Bitaskis.
Bitaskis misses with a hook.

Jankowski drives through with a takedown into Bitaskis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitaskis keeping moving, preventing Jankowski from controlling successfully.
Jankowski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bitaskis wants to get back to his feet but Jankowski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jankowski lands a couple of digs.
Jankowski won't allow Bitaskis to get back to his feet.
Jankowski distracts Bitaskis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jankowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Bitaskis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jankowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Bitaskis wants to get back to his feet but Jankowski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bitaskis keeping moving, preventing Jankowski from controlling successfully.
Jankowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jankowski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jankowski trying to control but Bitaskis is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jankowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Bitaskis is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski won't allow Bitaskis to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jankowski postures up in Bitaskis's guard and throws a big left but Bitaskis blocks it.
Jozef Jankowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jankowski content to stall in guard here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jankowski trying to control but Bitaskis is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jozef Jankowski.

Bitaskis gets a clinch.
Bitaskis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jankowski walks away with a smile on his face. Bitaskis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bitaskis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jankowski defends well and Bitaskis ends up having to push Jankowski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Bitaskis. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bitaskis jumps into guard, dragging Jankowski to the mat.
Bitaskis keeping moving, preventing Jankowski from controlling successfully.
Jankowski throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski prevents Bitaskis from getting back to his feet.
Jankowski throwing strikes from guard but Bitaskis blocks nicely.
Jankowski wants to control from the top but Bitaskis keeps moving.

Jankowski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jankowski prevents Bitaskis from getting back to his feet.
Bitaskis seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jankowski looking to pass the guard.
Jankowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bitaskis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski forces his way into half guard.

Bitaskis manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jankowski keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Jankowski missing with knees to the body.
Bitaskis managing to block the knees to the body from Jankowski.
Jankowski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bitaskis avoids it.

Jankowski gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jankowski won't allow Bitaskis to get back to his feet.
Bitaskis can't keep his opponent in guard - Jankowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jankowski winds up and cracks Bitaskis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jankowski prevents Bitaskis from standing back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jankowski stalling.
Bitaskis scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Jankowski manages to mount him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jozef Jankowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jozef Jankowski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Bitaskis misses with a combination
and Jankowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Bitaskis shoots in and drives through. Jankowski sprawls well.

Jankowski dives in and scores a takedown into Bitaskis's guard.
Jankowski won't allow Bitaskis to get back to his feet.
Jankowski stands up over Bitaskis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bitaskis wants to stand but Jankowski is controlling the position.
Jankowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bitaskis wants to stand up but Jankowski is controlling him.
Jankowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bitaskis can't keep his opponent in guard - Jankowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitaskis is trying to stand back up but Jankowski is controlling him
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jankowski is looking to take a break and control but Bitaskis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jankowski trying to mount his opponent but Bitaskis defends it.
Bitaskis pushes Jankowski off looking to stand but Jankowski dives back in and keeps control.
Jankowski working Bitaskis over with strikes.
Jankowski prevents Bitaskis from standing back up.
Jankowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bitaskis keeps working.
Jankowski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jankowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski trying to control from half guard but Bitaskis is working away.
Jankowski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jankowski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bitaskis!
Jankowski looking to control but Bitaskis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jankowski is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jankowski landing shots from mount.
Jankowski looking to control but Bitaskis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jankowski won't let Bitaskis get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Jankowski tries to control but Bitaskis wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitaskis squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Jankowski controlling his opponent.
Bitaskis is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Jankowski raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jankowski landing strikes from the mount.
Jankowski postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bitaskis looks a forlorn figure.
Jankowski with good strikes from the mount here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jankowski won't let Bitaskis get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Jankowski putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jankowski with good strikes from the mount here!
Jankowski content just to control the position here.
Jay Bitaskis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jankowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bitaskis is trying to stand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jankowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jankowski breaks from Bitaskis's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jozef Jankowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bitaskis throwing hammer fists to the chest of Jankowski. What's that going to do exactly?

And that's the end of the fight!
Jozef Jankowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jankowski 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jozef Jankowski!
A victorious Jozef Jankowski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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A

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Caro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maciej Dobrzynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dobrzynski's choice of entrance music: Sabaton - Uprising. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Caro
vs
Dobrzynski

184 cm
32
224 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

183 cm
33
216 lbs
21 - 13 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

[JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Caro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maciej Dobrzynski!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caro slips under a jab.
Dobrzynski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dobrzynski doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Caro counters by moving into the clinch.
Dobrzynski tries to stall but Caro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Caro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dobrzynski takes one to the chin there.
Caro scores with a decent looking hook.
Caro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dobrzynski fails to land the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caro swinging wildly here.
Caro throws out a loose jab but Dobrzynski uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caro swings for the body but Dobrzynski moves out of range.
Caro throws the left hand but Dobrzynski avoids the punch easily.
Dobrzynski moves away from the strike by Caro.
Caro misses with a left hand
and Dobrzynski counters with a nice body shot.
Dobrzynski looks for a takedown but Caro sprawls well.
Mike Caro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maciej Dobrzynski.
Caro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Caro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Caro lands a nice hook to Dobrzynski's body. Dobrzynski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Caro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caro misses with a looping left.
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!
Caro just misses with a punch to the body.
Dobrzynski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Caro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

It looks like Mike Caro has been cut.
Mike Caro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dobrzynski misses with a hook.
Dobrzynski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mike Caro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Caro lands with a shot to the body.
Dobrzynski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dobrzynski stuns Caro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Caro misses with a series of wild punches.
Caro works the jab nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Caro thows a left - swing and a miss!

Dobrzynski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Caro's half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Caro is trying to stand up here but Dobrzynski is controlling him well.

Dobrzynski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dobrzynski passes to side control.
Caro is not content to let Dobrzynski control the position.
Caro wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski working the ground and pound.
Dobrzynski throws a strike aimed at the side of Caro's head but Caro avoids it well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dobrzynski working his ground and pound in the gym.
Dobrzynski wants to control but Caro is keeping him busy.
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!
Caro is trying to get back to his feet.
Dobrzynski working the head and body with strikes.
Caro is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dobrzynski trying to control the action but Caro is working from the bottom.
Dobrzynski working the ground and pound.
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 Mike Caro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Caro's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Dobrzynski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Caro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dobrzynski misses with a body punch
and Caro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Caro blocks a jab.
Caro ducks under a wild hook from Dobrzynski.
Dobrzynski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dobrzynski shoots in for a takedown but Caro shows good takedown defense.
Caro throws a series of strikes that have Dobrzynski backpedaling.
Dobrzynski throws an overhand right that lands on Caro's shoulder, as Caro tries to avoid the shot.
Caro misses with a jab to the body
and Dobrzynski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Caro dodges the punch combination from Dobrzynski.
Dobrzynski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Caro backs up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caro misses with a double jab
and Dobrzynski counters with a right hand to the body.
Caro lands a really nice looking cross but Dobrzynski seems unphased.
Dobrzynski dives in for a single leg takedown but Caro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Caro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dobrzynski misses with a straight left.
Caro throws out a powerful jab.
Caro's corner calls for a 1-2. Caro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Caro throws a hook to the side of Dobrzynski's head but Dobrzynski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski has his takedown stuffed

and Caro counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Caro.
Mike Caro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maciej Dobrzynski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Caro manages to break the clinch.
A lazy left from Caro finds it's target.
Caro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dobrzynski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Dobrzynski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dobrzynski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Caro avoids it really well and circles away.
Dobrzynski dodges the punch combination from Caro.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Caro does no damage.
Dobrzynski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Caro.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Dobrzynski.
Caro wants to get back to his feet.
Dobrzynski misses with the ground and pound.
Dobrzynski prevents Caro from escaping the position.
Dobrzynski working the head and body with strikes.
Caro is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dobrzynski has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dobrzynski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Caro, who protects the arm well.
Dobrzynski trying to control the position but Caro is working away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caro pushes Dobrzynski away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dobrzynski gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dobrzynski working the head and body with strikes.
Caro tries to escape but Dobrzynski is in control.
Dobrzynski landing a few strikes.
Dobrzynski is looking to take a break and control but Caro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dobrzynski scoring with punches and elbows.
Dobrzynski lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Maciej Dobrzynski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mike Caro's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Dobrzynski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Caro throws out a leg kick but Dobrzynski moves out of range and Caro only half commits.
Caro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dobrzynski.
Dobrzynski looks to throw the jab but Caro is out of range.
Caro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dobrzynski counters with a straight that turns Caro's legs to rubber! Dobrzynski pushes forward with more strikes and Caro goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maciej Dobrzynski!
Maciej Dobrzynski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Light (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Light comes to the cage accompanied by Ride for This-Fabolous. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Light
vs
Burns

195 cm
34
283 lbs
20 - 13 - 0

190 cm
33
270 lbs
22 - 13 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Steel Penn's All 160
Affordable Quality + Reliable 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 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Light!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carl Burns!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns blocks a jab.
Nice cross by Burns.
Burns avoids the body shot from Light.
Light takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Burns connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Burns blocks a head kick by Light.
Bobby Light seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Light.
Burns blocks the body kick.
Light tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been informed that Burns has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Burns connects with an inside leg kick.
Light lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burns's sensitive parts.
Light tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Light misses with a double jab
and Burns counters with a left to the body.
Light is breathing heavily.
Light misses with a wild body shot.
Light takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Burns blocks a head kick by Light.
Burns dodges the punch combination from Light.
Burns keeps the fight on the outside.
Burns blocks the body kick.
Burns fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Light looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Light takes one to the chin there.
Burns fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Light looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Burns connects with a good right hand that stumbles Light. Light circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

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

Burns is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Burns throwing shots but Light is blocking nicely.
Burns has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Light has a hand on Burns's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Burns takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Light is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Light is desperately trying to improve his position but Burns has a good base and remains in mount.
Light is working hard here to advance position.
Burns lands with some strikes.
Burns landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Burns pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Light's coaches at Steel Penn Icon Training Grounds have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Light is looking to get to half guard.
Light tries to lock up and control but Burns gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Light is desperately trying to improve his position but Burns has a good base and remains in mount.
Burns postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Light badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Burns around the waist but Burns pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Burns is the winner by TKO! Burns jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Burns!
Carl Burns gave a mention to 10th Degree Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dutch Gallows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny LaRusso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gallows's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Vesta. LaRusso has chosen You're The Best! as his entrance music. Dutch Gallows could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Johnny LaRusso's chin.

Gallows
vs
LaRusso

178 cm
25
180 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

182 cm
31
182 lbs
21 - 14 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dutch Gallows!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny LaRusso!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallows connects with a single shot there.
LaRusso blocks a head kick by Gallows.
Gallows misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gallows slips a jab from LaRusso.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gallows, right into the meat.
Gallows throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gallows misses with a kick to the body.
Nice jab there from Gallows.
LaRusso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LaRusso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gallows was well out of range. Poor timing from LaRusso.
Dutch Gallows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gallows tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gallows misses with an attempted mid kick.
LaRusso throws a sloppy head kick and Gallows moves out of range easily.
Gallows has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
LaRusso swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gallows counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallows lets loose with a powerful body kick. LaRusso will feel that in the morning.
Gallows misses with a low kick.
Jab by Gallows.
Gallows misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from LaRusso.
Gallows throws a lazy head kick
and LaRusso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
LaRusso looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Gallows misses.
Gallows throws an ugly left hook that misses
and LaRusso counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gallows misses with a looping right.
Gallows throws a body kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Gallows as he connects with a hook.
LaRusso throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Dutch Gallows has been cut.
LaRusso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gallows.
Gallows throws a front kick that sends LaRusso stumbling back into the cage.
LaRusso throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gallows misses the shot to the body.
Gallows misses with a hook

and LaRusso counters with a head kick that drops Gallows to the mat! Gallows scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

Gallows is rocked!
Gallows lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
LaRusso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Gallows.
Gallows throws a head kick that misses
and LaRusso makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaRusso shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - Gallows throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Gallows throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gallows throws a head kick that misses.
LaRusso throws a head kick that misses
and Gallows counters with a stiff right hand.
LaRusso walks into a straight right hand from Gallows.

LaRusso is rocked!
Gallows lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as LaRusso crumples to the floor! Gallows milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dutch Gallows!
Dutch Gallows is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Dutch Gallows thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.