HFC 166 New Era PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jozef Jankowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamood Hallak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jozef Jankowski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Jankowski
vs
Hallak

188 cm
29
205 lbs
13 - 9 - 1

184 cm
28
223 lbs
10 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
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 13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jozef Jankowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hamood Hallak!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jankowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hallak defends it nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hallak has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hallak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jankowski moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Jankowski. No joy for Hallak on that attempt.
Hallak swings widly with a right hand

and Jankowski counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jankowski wants to control but Hallak is keeping him busy.
Jankowski is really struggling to control Hallak but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hallak is trying to improve his position.
Jankowski gets to mount! Hallak was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Jankowski with shots to the head and body - Hallak looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jankowski lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jankowski lands a big elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankowski working away from the top, dropping strikes.
A nice elbow there by Jankowski.

Hallak is rocked!
Hallak is looking to improve his position but Jankowski isn't that keen on the idea.
Jankowski landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jankowski raining down shots from the mount!
Hallak is still in real trouble! Can Jankowski finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hallak tries to hold on but Jankowski pushes him away.
Hallak seems to have recovered his senses.
Hallak slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jankowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hallak's head.
Jankowski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Jankowski.
Jankowski controlling the pace.
Hallak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jankowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jankowski is trying to control. Hallak wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallak wants to get back to full guard.
Jankowski trying to control the action but Hallak is working from the bottom.

Hallak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jankowski pulls his head out easily.
Hallak wants to improve his position but Jankowski is controlling well.
Jankowski is pressing down on Hallak's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hallak is holding on for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jankowski working the head and body with strikes.
Hallak throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jankowski wants to control but Hallak is keeping him busy.
Jankowski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Jankowski is looking for a kimura but Hallak is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jankowski to get the leverage.
Hallak trying to control here.

Hallak actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski looks to land a strike but Hallak avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jankowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hallak is keeping the position for now.
Jankowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jankowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hallak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hallak wants to sweep here but Jankowski controlling him for the moment.
Jankowski trying to control but Hallak is working from the bottom.
Jankowski chips away with some ground and pound.
Hallak controls Jankowski momentarily but Jankowski frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jankowski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski won't allow Hallak to get back to his feet.
Hallak keeping moving, preventing Jankowski from controlling successfully.
Jankowski throws a strike but Hallak rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jankowski trying to keep a closed guard but Hallak is proving a slippery customer.
Hallak throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jankowski keeping full guard, as Hallak tries to pass.
Jankowski wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jozef Jankowski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hallak swings widly with a right hand
and Jankowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hallak misses with a lunging right hand

and Jankowski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Hallak looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jankowski drops an elbow to the side of Hallak's head.
Well, if Jankowski is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jankowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jankowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Hallak looking for submissions off his back.
Jankowski stops Hallak from getting back to his feet.
Jankowski trying to control the action but Hallak is working from the bottom.
Jankowski thows a huge punch but Hallak dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hallak actively working from the bottom here.
Hallak gets full guard.
Hallak wants to sweep here but Jankowski controlling him for the moment.
Jankowski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jankowski looking to pass the guard.
Jankowski is pushing down on Hallak's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hallak is fighting to maintain full guard but Jankowski has managed to sneak the leg through.

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

Hallak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jankowski content to control rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallak is looking for a sweep. Jankowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jankowski winds up and cracks Hallak with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jankowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hallak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hallak is trying to get back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Jankowski is working for an americana but Hallak has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Jankowski was thinking about the submission.

Hallak looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jankowski has picked Hallak up and slammed him! Hallak can't keep hold of the triangle and Jankowski manages to pass to side control!
Jankowski happy to just control the position for now.
Hallak is not content to let Jankowski control the position.
Jozef Jankowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski is putting a hurting on Hallak here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hallak is trying to get back to half guard.
Jankowski trying to control the position but Hallak is working away.
You can see the frustration on Hallak's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hallak gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Jankowski is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hallak can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski is stalling here but it's allowed Hallak to get half guard.
Hallak is looking to improve his position.
Jankowski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jankowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jankowski is looking to take a break and control but Hallak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jankowski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hallak misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jankowski connects with a nice short shot to Hallak's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jozef Jankowski dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Hallak connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jankowski. Jankowski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

It looks like Jozef Jankowski has been cut.
Hallak misses with a looping right.
Hallak shoots in but no luck this time.
Hallak lands a lovely overhand right.
Jankowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hallak tries to avoid it but Jankowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hallak to the ground. Hallak escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hallak wants to slow Jankowski down by chopping away at his legs.
Hallak throws a body kick that misses
and Jankowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hallak looks to throw the jab but Jankowski is out of range.

Jankowski drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jankowski looking to sit in guard and control but Hallak gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hallak throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jankowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hallak is aware though and is defending well.
Hallak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hallak trying to control the position from guard on top but Jankowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hallak stopping the sweep attempt from Jankowski.
Hallak connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski is pulling down on Hallak's head. It's preventing any offense from Hallak, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hallak pushes down on Jankowski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hallak seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hallak with the ground and pound but Jankowski uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jankowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hallak wants to control from the top but Jankowski keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski working a defensive guard here.
Hallak wants to control from the top but Jankowski keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hallak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hallak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jankowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hallak wants to control from the top but Jankowski keeps moving.
Jankowski wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hallak stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Jankowski throws up his legs and catches Hallak in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Hallak tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Jankowski! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jozef Jankowski!
A very excited looking Jozef Jankowski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anwar Sadat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Sadat
vs
Li

165 cm
26
155 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

171 cm
23
155 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anwar Sadat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Li!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sadat looks to score with a jab to the body but Li is just out of range.
Li throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sadat lands a jab to Li's midsection.
Sadat scores with a punch to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Li. Those never looked like landing.
Sadat lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Li at a distance.
Sadat misses the jab.

Sadat shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sadat was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Li isn't going anywhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Li keeps working.
Li wants to get back to his feet.

Sadat working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Li felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

Sadat is trying to get an arm triangle but Li is defending well.

Sadat tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Li can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sadat is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Li has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sadat happy to just control the position for now.
Sadat trying to control the action but Li is working from the bottom.

Sadat thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

Sadat tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadat is looking to take a break and control but Li is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Li's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li tries to control but Sadat manages to take his back.
Li is trying to stand back up.

Sadat is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Li is defending well though. Sadat let's go of the attempt for now.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sadat is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Li has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sadat working for the choke.

Li showing good submission defense here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Li is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Sadat shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sadat goes for a double leg but Li avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Li continues to drive forward.
Sadat drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Li misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Li lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sadat shoots in for a double leg but Li sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sadat shoots in for a double leg but Li sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sadat fails with a takedown attempt.
Sadat has been working on his balance at CW's Elite Kung-Fu Academy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Li.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anwar Sadat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li feints a jab promting Sadat to slip. Li then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sadat slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadat goes for a double leg but Li avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Li continues to drive forward.
Li wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Li breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Li misses with a two punch combination.

Sadat drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadat trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sadat is really struggling to control Li but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Li pulls Sadat in close to prevent any damage.
Sadat trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sadat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Li swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Anwar Sadat just wasn't active enough.
Sadat misses with a looping right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadat takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sadat misses with a hook. Li ducked under it nicely.
Li stuffs the takedown attempt from Sadat. Sadat gets slowly back to his feet.
Li with a hook.
Sadat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sadat will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li looks to land a left hand but Sadat moved out of range nicely.
Sadat fails to land the takedown.

Sadat closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sadat works his way into full mount!
Sadat fails to take his opponent's back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Li really wants to buck Sadat off and get back to his feet.
Sadat trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sadat is trying to take his opponent's back.
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 Anwar Sadat will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Li swings for the body but Sadat moves out of range.
Sadat misses with a lunging right hand
and Li counters with a straight right hand.
Li swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Li misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Li lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sadat doesn't seem phased though.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sadat or perhaps it was just good defense by Li, which made it look bad.
Sadat is trying hard to land a takedown here. Li sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadat shoots in but Li avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anwar Sadat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Li defending well as Sadat loads up on a big left hand.
Li misses the shot to the body.
Sadat ducks right into an uppercut from Li.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadat thows a body shot but no joy.
Li jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sadat fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Li avoids it really well and circles away.
Sadat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Li moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sadat or perhaps it was just good defense by Li, which made it look bad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadat shoots in looking for a takedown but Li manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sadat's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Li throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Sadat fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Li sprawls well initially but Sadat persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Li trying to control but Sadat postures up.
Li is not content to let Sadat control the position.
Li is trying to stand.
Anwar Sadat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadat is controlling the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Anwar Sadat just wasn't active enough.
Li lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Li uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sadat has time to react.
Jeff Li has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Sadat closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Li quickly recovers to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jeff Li.
I think Sadat 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 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrus Laane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Degrizz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Laane might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sans Pression - Numero 1. Jim Degrizz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Laane
vs
Degrizz

193 cm
29
210 lbs
11 - 24 - 0

187 cm
25
210 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
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 11 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrus Laane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Degrizz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laane scores with a kick to the midsection.
Degrizz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Laane's hands.
Laane throws a head kick but Degrizz moves out of range.
Laane takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Laane.
Laane displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Jim Degrizz has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laane blocks a head kick by Degrizz.

Laane has managed to clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Degrizz has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Degrizz trying to stall but Laane improves his position.
Degrizz is trying to break free.
Laane tries to land a knee to the head but Degrizz blocks with his arms.
Degrizz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Degrizz controlling the action here for a moment.

Laane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Laane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Degrizz.
Laane definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Degrizz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Laane counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Laane lands a body shot.
Degrizz throws a poor cross that misses
and Laane counters with a left and a right that stings Degrizz.
Laane scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A combination from Laane does no damage.
Degrizz throws a hook but Laane blocks it.
Laane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Degrizz.
Degrizz tries a head kick but it misses.
Degrizz throws a body punch but Laane moves out of range.
Laane scoring well with a low kick there.
Degrizz dodges the punch combination from Laane.
A combination from Laane does no damage.
Laane moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Degrizz misses with a double jab.
Degrizz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Degrizz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Degrizz manages to avoid it.
Laane throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Degrizz throws a sloppy head kick and Laane moves out of range easily.
Degrizz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laane manages to avoid it.
Degrizz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Degrizz throws a head kick but Laane moves out of range.
Laane throws a head kick that misses.
Laane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Degrizz.
Degrizz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Laane lands a body shot.

Laane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Degrizz blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Degrizz breaks the clinch.
Laane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Degrizz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Laane thumps Degrizz with a low kick.
Degrizz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laane moves away from the strike by Degrizz.
Degrizz lands a slapping body shot.
Laane moves away from the strike by Degrizz.
Degrizz lands a body shot.
Degrizz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Degrizz dodges the punch combination from Laane.
A cross from Laane lands.
Degrizz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Laane finds it's way round the side to connect with Degrizz's head.
Laane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That has opened up Jim Degrizz's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Degrizz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Laane clinches with his opponent.

Laane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Degrizz misses with a looping left.
Degrizz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Laane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Degrizz.
A punch combination from Degrizz misses.
Laane throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Degrizz thows a body shot but no joy.
Degrizz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A swing and a miss from Laane.
A right-left combo lands from Laane.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Degrizz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Laane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laane misses with the combination.
Laane misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrus Laane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Degrizz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A punch combination from Degrizz misses.
A left and a right from Laane both land. Nice combination.
Laane looks to land a combination but Degrizz avoids it well.

Laane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Laane tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Laane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Degrizz is trying to maintain a safe position but Laane gets an underhook and turns Degrizz into the cage.
Degrizz tries to break free but Laane pushes him back against the cage.
Laane tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Degrizz takes a knee right on the jaw!

Laane breaks the clinch.
Degrizz lands a slapping body shot.
Degrizz misses with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laane moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Laane smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Degrizz slips a jab and a cross from Laane.
Laane blocks a head kick by Degrizz.
A jab from Degrizz does it's job there.
Degrizz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Degrizz counters with a nice body shot.
Degrizz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Laane slips a straight right by Degrizz.
Degrizz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laane.
Laane jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Degrizz lands a nice looking kick to the body. Laane takes a step back to recover.
Andrus Laane is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
A swing and a miss from Laane.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Degrizz in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Laane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Degrizz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Laane.
Laane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Laane moves out of range of the body kick from Degrizz.
Laane throws a series of punches but Degrizz moves out of range.
Laane doesn't manage to clinch there - Degrizz circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Laane scores with a four punch combination!
Degrizz throws a sloppy head kick and Laane moves out of range easily.
A right-left combo lands from Laane.
Laane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Degrizz manages to avoid it.
Laane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Degrizz.
Degrizz feints a jab promting Laane to slip. Degrizz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Laane slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Laane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Degrizz tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Degrizz moves away from the strike by Laane.
Degrizz cracks Laane with a right hand to the side of the head.
Laane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laane defending well as Degrizz loads up on a big left hand.
Degrizz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Degrizz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Degrizz takes a swing at Laane's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Laane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Laane moves into range and clinches up with Degrizz.
Laane with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Degrizz has a couple of punches blocked by Laane.
Degrizz cracks Laane with a nice body shot.
Degrizz takes a shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Degrizz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Degrizz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Laane misses with a knee strike.
Degrizz avoiding damage as Laane throws knees to the body.

Degrizz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laane throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Laane moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Laane looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Degrizz swinging wildly here.
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 Andrus Laane will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jim Degrizz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Degrizz throws a hook but Laane avoids it easily.
Degrizz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Degrizz misses with a straight right.
Degrizz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Degrizz slips a jab from Laane.
Laane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Some wild striking there from Laane.
Degrizz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Degrizz. Laane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laane smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Degrizz finds it's way through Laane's defenses.
Jab by Laane.

Laane has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Degrizz backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laane avoids a wild elbow strike from Degrizz.

Degrizz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Laane lands a nice looking body kick.
Degrizz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Degrizz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laane staying out of range there.
Degrizz connects with a crisp jab.
Degrizz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Degrizz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laane manages to avoid it.
Degrizz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Degrizz thows a body shot but no joy.
Laane uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Laane tests Degrizz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Degrizz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Laane counters with a stiff right hand.
Laane scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Degrizz avoids the head kick by Laane.
Degrizz misses the shot to the body.
Laane throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Laane blocks a head kick by Degrizz.
Degrizz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Degrizz throws a head kick that misses
and Laane counters with a left and a right that stings Degrizz.
Degrizz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Degrizz throws a jab when Laane was well out of range.
Laane lands with a slapping head kick.
Laane tries to clinch up.

Degrizz tries to keep at a distance but Laane has taken the fight into the clinch.
Laane lands with a left to the head.
Laane misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Laane - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Laane breaks the clinch.
Degrizz tries to bum rush Laane with a series of wild strikes but Laane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Laane avoids the head kick by Degrizz.
Laane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Andrus Laane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Laane misses.
Degrizz throws a body punch but Laane moves out of range.
Degrizz cracks Laane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Laane thows a body shot but no joy.
Degrizz thows a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Laane.
Degrizz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Degrizz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Degrizz blocks a head kick by Laane.
Laane tries to clinch but Degrizz moves out of range.
Laane lands with an uppercut that bounces Degrizz off the cage and back into range.
Degrizz throws a right and a left that Laane avoids nicely.
Laane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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!

Laane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Degrizz is trying to maintain a safe position but Laane gets an underhook and turns Degrizz into the cage.
Jim Degrizz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laane is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Degrizz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Laane is keeping busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Laane with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Andrus Laane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Laane just misses with a elbow thrown towards Degrizz's brow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrus Laane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Laane has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrus Laane!
A very excited looking Andrus Laane rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Bova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Hammet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammet is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Finger Eleven - Slow Chemical. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bova
vs
Hammet

225 cm
41
300 lbs
21 - 23 - 0

200 cm
30
299 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Bova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gordon Hammet!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bova is defended easily by Hammet.
Hammet throws a right hand that Bova ducks under and follows up with a left that Bova also avoids with ease.
Hammet throws a head kick that misses.
Hammet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bova moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hammet finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Hammet shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bova is trying to defend but Hammet finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hammet landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hammet working Bova over with strikes.
Hammet throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hammet throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Bova is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hammet pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammet lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammet scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bova keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hammet missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Bova pushes Hammet off and gets back to his feet.
Bova tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hammet sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bova somewhat.
Bova on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hammet. Hammet obviously looking to wear him down.
Hammet misses with a few strikes there.
Hammet throws a sloppy head kick and Bova moves out of range easily.
Bova leaves Hammet with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Hammet gets a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammet is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bova avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hammet.

Hammet wants to work for an arm triangle but Bova is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hammet missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bova is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hammet's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hammet's back!
Bova throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Bova 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.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bova's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammet is in bad spot here.
Bova will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bova doesn't have the hooks in and Hammet manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hammet lands a couple of digs.
Bova not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammet chips away with some ground and pound.

Bova working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hammet doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hammet manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bova preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammet lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammet with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammet throwing strikes from guard but Bova blocks nicely.
Hammet working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammet postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammet lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bova preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammet cracks Bova with a solid left hand.
Hammet with a nice head shot there.
Hammet throwing strikes from guard but Bova blocks nicely.
Hammet throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bova works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammet has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hammet throwing strikes from guard but Bova blocks nicely.
Hammet chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammet lands a couple of digs.
Hammet makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gordon Hammet dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hammet darts in looking for a takedown but Bova gets double underhooks and turns Hammet into the cage.
Hammet tries for a takedown but Bova manages to get underhooks.
Bova prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anthony Bova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Hammet.
Bova gets underhooks to prevent Hammet's takedown attempt.
Bova is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hammet pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Hammet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hammet tries a low kick but Bova avoids it.
Hammet has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bova shoots in but Hammet avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hammet lands a nice looking body kick.
Bova goes for a double leg but Hammet avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hammet continues to drive forward.
Hammet tries for a takedown but Bova manages to get underhooks.
Hammet is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hammet wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bova has him pressed against the cage.
Hammet is working for takedown but Bova is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bova goes for a takedown attempt but Hammet pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hammet throws a head kick but Bova moves out of range.
Bova tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hammet swivels and escapes.
Hammet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Hammet.
Hammet misses with a few strikes there.
Gordon Hammet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bova dives in for a single leg takedown but Hammet sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

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

Bova looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hammet!

Bova is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hammet is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hammet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammet is not content to let Bova control the position.

Bova is trying to get an arm triangle but Hammet is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Hammet's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hammet is trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bova with the ground and pound but Hammet regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Bova is looking to take a break and control but Hammet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bova not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bova works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hammet really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bova jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hammet is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hammet and Bova has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hammet throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammet regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bova's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
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 Anthony Bova will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Hammet shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bova shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hammet sprawls well. Hammet wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bova gets slowly back to his feet.

Hammet scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Bova looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hammet lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hammet lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammet is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hammet working Bova over with strikes.

Bova is rocked!
Hammet controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Bova is out! Hammet gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gordon Hammet!
A relieved looking Gordon Hammet thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Yang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Cain
vs
Yang

188 cm
26
225 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

200 cm
28
275 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Cain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andy Yang!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cain closes the distance and pushes Yang back into the cage.
Cain can't find room to land a body shot as Yang controls the action.
Cain leaning his opponent against the cage.
Yang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Cain manages to break the clinch.

Yang drops Cain with a nice combination! Yang dives into Cain's guard, looking to finish!

It looks like Victor Cain has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cain trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yang wants to pass the guard but Cain is keeping the position.
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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Yang thuds his right hand into Cain's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yang darts in looking for a takedown but Cain gets double underhooks and turns Yang into the cage.

Cain has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Yang clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Yang avoids the strikes from Cain.
Cain lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Cain.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cain throwing damaging strikes from the back! Yang could be in trouble here!
Cain somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Yang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cain. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cain misses with an elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cain misses with a punch to the head.
Cain missing with strikes.
Cain punishes Yang with strikes from the back mount.
Cain connects with a big shot to the side of Yang's head.
Cain is landing with strikes. Yang can't take much more of this.

Cain tightening his grip on Yang, looking for the choke.
Yang is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain is looking to control Yang but Yang is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Cain misses with punches from the back.
Cain throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Cain misses with punches from the back.
Cain is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Yang. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Even with his hooks in, Cain manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Can Yang hold on?! Cain is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Cain misses with an elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yang is trying to stand back up.
Cain keeps control of the position as Yang tries to break free.
Cain is landing with strikes. Yang can't take much more of this.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cain is landing with strikes from the back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yang wants to control his opponent's hands but Cain gets his hands free.
Cain struggling to land strikes to the head as Yang covers up.
Cain has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cain missing with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Cain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Cain'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.

Cain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch combination from Yang misses.
Cain wants to clinch up but Yang keeps it at a distance.
Andy Yang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yang misses with a combination
and Cain counters with a solid body kick.
Yang misses with the combination.
Yang shoots in but no luck this time.
Yang lands an overhand right.
Yang is looking to clinch but Cain is avoiding it.
Yang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cain is fending him off so far but Yang persists. Nope, Cain circles away and we're back to standing.
Cain slips a jab and a cross from Yang.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Cain here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

Cain shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Yang is trying to defend but Cain finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yang keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yang defending well though.
Cain is just content to waste time from the top position. Yang takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cain might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cain slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cain wants to control for a moment but Yang uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yang won't allow Cain to pass to mount.
Cain throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cain trying to control from half guard but Yang is working away.
Cain throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yang wants to get back to his feet.
Cain lands with a punch from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yang defending well though.
Cain working over Yang with some ground and pound. Yang looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cain drops an elbow to the side of Yang's head.
Cain landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cain throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cain throwing shots but Yang is blocking nicely.
Cain thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cain throwing shots but Yang is blocking nicely.
Cain working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cain.
Yang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cain.
Yang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yang defending well though.
Yang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cain.
Cain not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cain thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cain not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cain wants to take a breather but Yang is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Cain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Victor Cain's cut.
That's time! Cain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Cain dodges the punch combination from Yang.
Victor Cain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cain.
Yang tries to clinch but Cain moves away

and Cain counters with a takedown into side control.
Cain throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Cain tries to score with some ground and pound. Yang controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cain working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ground and pound from Cain seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Cain working away.
Cain throwing strikes but Yang manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Yang taking a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yang working away.
Cain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here as Yang stalls from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Andy Yang has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Cain fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yang to the ground. Cain is now in Yang's guard.
Andy Yang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yang managing to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cain trying to control the position from guard on top but Yang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cain trying to control but Yang is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cain throws an elbow that misses. Yang uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cain's guard. Nice move by Yang!
Cain is trying to keep Yang in close.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Victor Cain.
Sloppy strikes from Yang. Those never looked like landing.

Cain moves into the clinch successfully.
Victor Cain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Cain.
Our sources have told us that Cain has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Cain wants a takedown.
Yang is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cain smiles and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Oh, that's a big right hand from Yang and Cain goes tumbling to the canvas! Yang follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andy Yang.
I think Cain 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Cain!
After winning the bout, Victor Cain thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Parsons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parsons has chosen Rev Theory - Dead in a Grave as his entrance music. Tim Johnson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Johnson
vs
Parsons

188 cm
29
215 lbs
14 - 12 - 0

185 cm
23
213 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Parsons!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Parsons sprawls well.

Parsons gets a clinch.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.

Parsons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parsons fails with the takedown.
Parsons tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Parsons has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson is looking to control Parsons's arms but Parsons gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johnson has his back to the cage.
Come on Parsons - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Parsons has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Parsons.

Johnson jumps guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Parsons postures up.
Parsons throws a big right hand that misses.
Parsons throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Parsons from controlling successfully.
Parsons throws a strike but Johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Parsons is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson throws a strike but Parsons rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Johnson 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.
Parsons really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Parsons from controlling successfully.
Johnson pulls Parsons in close to prevent any damage.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jack Parsons wasn't active enough on the ground.
Parsons throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Parsons doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.

Parsons moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.

Parsons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Parsons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Parsons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parsons moves away.
Parsons closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Parsons slips under a jab from Johnson.
Parsons tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Parsons.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Jack Parsons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Parsons.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Parsons thows a body shot but no joy.
Parsons tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Parsons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Parsons tries to clinch but Johnson moves away
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Parsons shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Parsons has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Tim Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Parsons.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Parsons moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Parsons breaks the clinch.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Parsons's sensitive parts.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Parsons will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Parsons gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Parsons lands a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Parsons works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Parsons lands a body punch.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Parsons shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A right hook to the body lands for Parsons.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Parsons turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parsons leaning against his opponent.
A left hand lands to the body for Parsons.

Parsons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Johnson enables Parsons to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Johnson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Parsons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson can't keep his opponent in guard - Parsons advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Parsons thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Parsons takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parsons throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson has hold of Parsons's hands but Parsons slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Parsons passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Johnson!
Parsons dominating with strikes here.
Parsons landing strikes from the mount.
Parsons trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parsons in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

It looks like Tim Johnson has been cut.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Parsons cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Parsons lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Johnson is rocked!
Parsons lands a big elbow - Johnson is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Johnson is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jack Parsons!
In his post fight interview, Jack Parsons started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Selby Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Casados (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Campbell
vs
Casados

186 cm
38
192 lbs
20 - 15 - 0

195 cm
29
193 lbs
11 - 14 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Selby Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Javier Casados!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Casados gets a double leg takedown into Campbell's guard.
Campbell is trying to control the position but Casados postures up.
Campbell looking for a sweep. Not yet Campbell, not yet.
Campbell seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

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

Casados is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Campbell is trying to keep Casados in close.
Casados throws a big right hand that misses.
Casados preventing the sweep.

Campbell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Casados throws a big right hand that misses.
Casados throwing strikes but missing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Casados is looking to work some ground and pound but Campbell has wrist control.
Campbell manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Casados punching to the body and holding on for dear life.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Casados takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
A nice elbow there by Campbell.
Casados really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campbell lands a big shot there that rocks Casados but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Campbell is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Casados can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Casados is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campbell lands a big elbow - Casados is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Casados is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Selby Campbell!
An out of breath Selby Campbell 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
80%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kees Flodder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Ivan Gough & Feenixpawl feat. Georgi Kay - In My Mind. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kees Flodder was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Smith
vs
Flodder

168 cm
23
147 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

169 cm
37
135 lbs
20 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kees Flodder!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith looks to land a body kick but Flodder moved away.
Smith cracks Flodder with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Flodder on the side of the head.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Flodder to counter with a crisp jab.
Flodder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Flodder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Flodder wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Flodder has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith tries for a takedown but Flodder manages to get underhooks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flodder tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.

Smith has hold of one of Flodder's legs. Flodder is fighting the takedown attempt but Smith gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Flodder looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Flodder keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.

Flodder has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flodder wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
Flodder pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Flodder.
Flodder trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Flodder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Flodder trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Flodder tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flodder wants to stand but Smith has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Flodder gets to his feet. Smith looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Smith lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Smith throws a low kick but Flodder moves out of range easily.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flodder moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith dives in and grabs Flodder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Flodder pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Flodder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith throws a series of punches but Flodder avoids them all with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Flodder as Smith shoots in.
Smith is looking to clinch.

Smith clinches up against the cage.
Flodder wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.

Flodder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice sprawl there from Flodder as Smith shoots in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Flodder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Flodder as he avoids it easily.
Jimmy Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith stalks Flodder and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Flodder's face. Flodder staggers backwards, shaken.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
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 Jimmy Smith will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Flodder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Flodder's guard.
Flodder 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.
Flodder keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Flodder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.

Flodder is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Smith presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Flodder is keeping busy.
Flodder is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Flodder tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Flodder fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith wants to clinch but Flodder slips to the side
and Flodder counters with a nice uppercut.

Smith is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith fails with the takedown.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith dives in and grabs Flodder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Flodder pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Smith wants to clinch.
Smith looks to clinch
and Flodder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith works over Flodder's head and body with a nice combination.
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Flodder.

Flodder gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Flodder's guard.
Flodder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Flodder might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smith haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Flodder wants to get back to his feet.
Flodder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Flodder moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Flodder looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Flodder is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flodder keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Flodder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've been hearing that Smith has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Flodder trying to control the position.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
Flodder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Flodder is on top in 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 Jimmy Smith will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Flodder moves out of range easily.
Smith dives in and grabs Flodder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Flodder pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Flodder counters with a crisp one two that drops Smith! Flodder thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Smith to his feet! Smith is in big trouble!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flodder blocks a jab.
Smith throws a jab when Flodder was well out of range.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flodder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith is looking to clinch but Flodder is avoiding it.
Flodder checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Flodder stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Flodder wants it to stay on the feet.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith throws a series of punches but Flodder moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Flodder slips the punch.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flodder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Flodder pinned against the cage. Flodder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith looks for a takedown but Flodder sprawls well.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch there but Flodder circles away.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Flodder manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Flodder.
Jimmy Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Flodder. Flodder circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Flodder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Flodder tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Flodder to the ground. Flodder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flodder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kees Flodder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kees Flodder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Flodder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Flodder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith looks for a takedown but Flodder sprawls well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Flodder moved out of range nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kees Flodder.
I think Smith 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Smith!
During a confident post fight interview, Jimmy Smith thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.