HFC Challengers 29 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ichabod Crane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lord Viceroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Crane might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Broken Bones - Decapitated. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Crane
vs
Viceroy

200 cm
21
283 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

198 cm
29
285 lbs
10 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ichabod Crane!
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, Lord Viceroy!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Viceroy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crane doesn't seem phased though.

Crane gets a double leg takedown into Viceroy's guard.
Crane trying to control but Viceroy is working from the bottom.
Crane throwing strikes from guard but Viceroy blocks nicely.
Viceroy keeping moving, preventing Crane from controlling successfully.

Crane thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Viceroy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Viceroy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viceroy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Viceroy keeping moving, preventing Crane from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Crane'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.
Crane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crane trying to control but Viceroy is working from the bottom.
Crane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crane trying to control the position from guard on top but Viceroy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crane controlling from the top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ichabod Crane wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Viceroy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crane misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Crane fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Viceroy sprawls well initially but Crane persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Crane with the ground and pound but Viceroy uses the opportunity to regain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crane trying to control the position from guard on top but Viceroy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crane works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viceroy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crane.
Crane working Viceroy over with strikes.
Crane seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Viceroy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Crane scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Crane trying to control from half guard but Viceroy is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crane 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.
Crane throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Crane is looking to stall here but Viceroy recovers full guard.
Viceroy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Crane is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crane throws an elbow that misses. Viceroy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Crane's guard. Nice move by Viceroy!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ichabod Crane 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.

Crane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Viceroy.
Crane fails with a takedown attempt.
Crane is trying hard to land a takedown here. Viceroy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Crane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Viceroy.
Viceroy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Viceroy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Viceroy misses with an uppercut.
Viceroy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crane doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Viceroy counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichabod Crane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Viceroy pinned against the cage. Viceroy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crane shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Crane tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Viceroy swivels and escapes.
Viceroy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Viceroy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Viceroy wants it to stay on the feet.
Viceroy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lord Viceroy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Viceroy misses with a two punch combination.
Viceroy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Decent striking displayed by Viceroy there.
Viceroy lands with a hook. Crane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Viceroy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Viceroy throws a series of punches but Crane avoids them all with ease.
Viceroy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Viceroy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Viceroy.
Lord Viceroy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Crane looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Viceroy's head.
Viceroy wants to stand but Crane is controlling the position.
Crane is in close to Viceroy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Crane looking to sit in guard and control but Viceroy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Crane looking for a guillotine here but Viceroy defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viceroy postures up.
Ichabod Crane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Crane is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Viceroy defends well.
Viceroy won't allow Crane to sweep him here.

Crane looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Viceroy passes into half guard.
Crane trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Viceroy decides to stand up.
Crane tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Viceroy defends well and Crane ends up having to push Viceroy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Crane goes for a takedown attempt but Viceroy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Viceroy misses with a wild combination.
Lord Viceroy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Viceroy lands with a good body shot.
Viceroy lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viceroy slaps away a takedown attempt from Crane, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lord Viceroy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Viceroy throws a jab when Crane was well out of range.
Crane's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Viceroy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Crane scrambles back to his feet.
Crane misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Viceroy misses with a hook. Crane ducked under it nicely.
Crane shoots in for a takedown but Viceroy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crane misses with a takedown
and Viceroy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichabod Crane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viceroy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Viceroy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Crane eats them both and turns towards Viceroy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crane shoots for a takedown but Viceroy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Viceroy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Decent striking displayed by Viceroy there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Viceroy - just one landing.
Crane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Viceroy.
A slow jab from Viceroy misses its intended target.
Viceroy plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Crane swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Crane face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lord Viceroy!
Our winner, Lord Viceroy, 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
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demon Dark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dark has chosen Oomph! Labyrinth as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Carwin
vs
Dark

190 cm
26
270 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

201 cm
19
270 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hector Carwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Demon Dark!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carwin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dark has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Carwin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Carwin throws a body shot but no joy.
Dark takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Carwin misses with a wild combination.
Dark shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carwin pinned against the cage. Carwin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Carwin misses with a body shot

and Dark decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Carwin's guard.
Carwin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dark is controlling him.
Carwin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dark content to stall in guard here.
Dark with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dark landing with the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dark prevents Carwin from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dark connects with a couple of short punches.
Carwin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dark on the ground.
Dark won't allow Carwin to get back to his feet.
Carwin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dark seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dark prevents Carwin from getting back to his feet.
Dark scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dark throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dark scoring with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dark wants to control from the top but Carwin keeps moving.
Dark throws an elbow that misses. Carwin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dark's guard. Nice move by Carwin!
Dark is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Carwin is controlling him.

Dark kicks Carwin off and gets to his feet.
Carwin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carwin throws a body shot but no joy.
Dark fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dark swings away with a body shot that misses
and Carwin counters with a series of strikes. Dark will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dark slips under a jab.
Dark shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carwin but Carwin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hector Carwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demon Dark.
Carwin lands a nice looking body shot.
Dark shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carwin as he jumps to the side.
Carwin connects with a crisp jab.
Carwin misses the jab.
Carwin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dark.
Dark gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Carwin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carwin misses the shot 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!
Carwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dark.
A left and a right from Dark both land. Nice combination.
Carwin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dark.
Carwin throws a right hand that Dark ducks under and follows up with a left that Dark also avoids with ease.
Carwin scores with a hook to the body. Dark takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Dark drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dark works over Carwin with some ground and pound from guard.
Dark connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dark landing some decent shots from guard.
Dark controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Dark 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.

Dark closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Carwin did well to prevent Dark getting side control.
Dark stops Carwin from getting back to his feet.
Dark thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dark throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dark not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Demon Dark has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dark misses with a head shot. Carwin uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dark trying to control the position from guard on top but Carwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carwin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dark is controlling him.
Dark wants to control from the top but Carwin keeps moving.
Carwin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carwin tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dark is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carwin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dark keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Carwin's head.
Dark's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Carwin keeping moving, preventing Dark from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dark connects with a couple of short punches.
Dark with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carwin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dark is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dark working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dark is working Carwin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dark trying to control the position from guard on top but Carwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dark throwing strikes but missing.
Dark content to stall in guard here.
Dark postures up and lands a big shot to Carwin's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carwin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dark.
Dark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Carwin keeping moving, preventing Dark from controlling successfully.
Carwin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dark throwing strikes but missing.
Dark throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dark throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dark postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dark landing some decent shots from guard.
Dark keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Carwin's head.
Dark scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dark postures up and lands a big shot to Carwin's brow.
Dark is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Carwin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dark with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Carwin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Dark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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.

Carwin throws a right and a left that Dark avoids nicely.
Carwin is looking to wear down Dark with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Carwin throws a series of strikes that have Dark backpedaling.

It looks like Demon Dark has been cut.
Dark walks into a straight right hand from Carwin.
Carwin misses with a wild body shot.
Carwin digs a good hook to Dark's body.

Dark closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Carwin to the mat! Carwin manages to get full guard.
Dark sitting in guard here, content to control.
Carwin wants to get back to his feet but Dark is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dark controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dark is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dark lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dark lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dark is working Carwin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Carwin wants to stand up but Dark is controlling him.
Dark trying to control but Carwin is working from the bottom.
Carwin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dark content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carwin has momentary wrist control but Dark slips an elbow through the middle.
Dark controlling from the top position.
Dark landing with the ground and pound.
Dark is in close to Carwin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dark makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dark is working Carwin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Carwin is rocked!
Dark postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Carwin covers up, he's hurt! Dark keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Dark and the ref steps in to end the fight! Dark can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demon Dark!
Demon Dark bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ric Landeverde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Landeverde comes to the cage accompanied by Napalm & Erruption- In San Francisco. Suarez has chosen Skindred - Rat Race as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Landeverde
vs
Suarez

170 cm
27
147 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

165 cm
29
142 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ric Landeverde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Landeverde, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Landeverde tests Suarez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Landeverde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crunch! Landeverde slams his shin into Suarez's torso.
Landeverde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Landeverde fails to land the takedown.
Landeverde looks to land a left hand but Suarez moved out of range nicely.
Landeverde misses the shot to the body.
Landeverde misses with a hook

and Suarez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suarez stops Landeverde from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Landeverde wants to sweep here but Suarez controlling him for the moment.
Landeverde keeping full guard, as Suarez tries to pass.
Landeverde wants to sweep but no luck.
Landeverde managing to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ric Landeverde.
A slow jab from Landeverde misses its intended target.
Suarez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Landeverde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landeverde loads up on a big right hand but Suarez slips the punch.

Landeverde drives through with a takedown into guard.
Landeverde trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Landeverde wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Landeverde accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Landeverde in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Landeverde throws an elbow that misses. Suarez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Landeverde's guard. Nice move by Suarez!

Landeverde working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Suarez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Suarez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Suarez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Landeverde is keeping the position for now.
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Landeverde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Landeverde is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Suarez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Suarez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Landeverde can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Suarez controls the pace.
Landeverde keeping moving, preventing Suarez from controlling successfully.
Landeverde working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Suarez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Landeverde manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Suarez has Landeverde in his guard.
Landeverde working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landeverde is looking to stand up but Suarez won't let him.
Landeverde definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Landeverde accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Landeverde working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Landeverde trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Landeverde throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Suarez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ric Landeverde dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Landeverde missing with a left hand there. Suarez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Landeverde throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Landeverde throws a sloppy head kick and Suarez moves out of range easily.
Suarez staying out of range there.
Landeverde scores with a hook.
Landeverde throws a looping overhand right but Suarez ducks down to avoid it.
Landeverde connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Suarez's hands.

Suarez gets caught flat footed, as Landeverde shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Landeverde scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Landeverde postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Landeverde accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Landeverde stopping the sweep attempt from Suarez.
Landeverde throwing strikes from guard but Suarez blocks nicely.
Landeverde wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.
Landeverde postures up in Suarez's guard and throws a big left but Suarez blocks it.
Suarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Landeverde lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landeverde postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Landeverde loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Landeverde passes Suarez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Landeverde looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Landeverde is looking for a kimura here.
Suarez gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez keeping full guard, as Landeverde tries to pass.
Landeverde postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Suarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Landeverde postures up in Suarez's guard and throws a big left but Suarez blocks it.
Landeverde wants to pass the guard but Suarez is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landeverde trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Landeverde working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Landeverde trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Landeverde wants to pass the guard but Suarez is keeping the position.
Suarez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Landeverde's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suarez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Landeverde wants to sweep here but Suarez controlling him for the moment.
Suarez trying to control but Landeverde is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ric Landeverde dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Landeverde throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suarez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Landeverde swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Landeverde gets the takedown into side control.
Landeverde tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
An elbow from Landeverde crashes against the mat.
Landeverde working the strikes but Suarez uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ric Landeverde overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Landeverde is pressing down on Suarez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Suarez is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Landeverde stalling away here and it's allowed Suarez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Landeverde wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.
Landeverde throwing strikes from guard but Suarez blocks nicely.
Landeverde throwing strikes but missing.
Suarez looking to control.
Landeverde throwing strikes from guard but Suarez blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landeverde looking to pass the guard.
Landeverde is working hard here to advance position.
Landeverde trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Landeverde missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Suarez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Landeverde trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Landeverde loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Antonio Suarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landeverde throws an elbow that misses. Suarez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Landeverde's guard. Nice move by Suarez!
Landeverde seems keen to control Suarez's posture.
Suarez won't allow Landeverde to sweep him here.
Suarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Suarez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Landeverde is looking for a triangle but Suarez pushes his legs off easily.
Suarez trying to control but Landeverde is working from the bottom.
Suarez works over Landeverde with some ground and pound from guard.
Suarez 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.
Landeverde is controlling Suarez's posture.
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Landeverde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landeverde controlling Suarez's posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice shot lands for Landeverde.
Landeverde throws out a loose jab but Suarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Landeverde takes a swing at Suarez's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Landeverde tries a head kick but it misses.
Suarez moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Landeverde with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ric Landeverde showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Landeverde 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ric Landeverde!
Ric Landeverde bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Comanche Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mason's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kavinsky - Nightcall. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mason
vs
Todd

188 cm
37
185 lbs
13 - 20 - 0

185 cm
28
185 lbs
11 - 16 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Comanche Todd!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason has a takedown stuffed.
Todd tries to bum rush Mason with a series of wild strikes but Mason uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mason throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Todd.

Todd gets tackled into the cage by Mason. Mason maintains the clinch.
Todd wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mason tries to pull guard but Todd won't allow it.
Todd has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mason is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Todd to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Todd wants to break free but Mason has control.

Mason jumps into guard, dragging Todd to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Mason is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Todd defends well.

Mason has his foot on Todd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Todd works his way back into a safe position though.
Todd wanted to stand there but Mason had control of the position.

Mason escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Todd gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Todd looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mason looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Todd has picked Mason up and slammed him! Mason can't keep hold of the triangle and Todd manages to pass to side control!

Todd has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Todd lands a really nice looking cross but Mason seems unphased.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mason has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mason there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mason darts in looking for a takedown but Todd gets double underhooks and turns Mason into the cage.
Mason jumps guard but Todd stands there with Mason around his waist. Mason gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mason is trying to pull guard but Todd has him pressed against the cage.
Todd blocks an uppercut.
Mason tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Todd has had enough of the clinch but Mason keeps him there for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todd working hard to break the clinch.

Todd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mason shoots in but no luck this time.
Mason throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mason misses with a right hand
and Todd counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd throws a one two combo.
Mason looks to land a combination. Todd sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Comanche Todd has been cut.
Todd throws out a powerful jab.
A combination from Todd does no damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Todd lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Todd.

It looks like Alex Mason has been cut.
Mason takes a jab right on the kisser.
Todd misses with a hook. Mason ducked under it nicely.
Mason fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Comanche Todd dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Todd digs a good body shot into Mason's ribs.
Alex Mason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Mason.
Todd moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Todd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mason tries to bum rush Todd with a series of wild strikes but Todd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice body punch from Todd.
Mason takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Todd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mason misses with the combination.
Mason throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason delivers a nice body kick.
Mason doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Todd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mason's head backwards.
Todd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Comanche Todd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Todd punishes Mason's body with a nice straight punch.
Alex Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todd slips a jab and a cross from Mason.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd lands with a nice combination. Mason backs away looking to recover.

Mason is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Todd flashes Mason a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Mason's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Mason crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Todd punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Comanche Todd!
A victorious Comanche Todd thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Sterling Archer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Archer
vs
Fisher

185 cm
32
181 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

180 cm
39
177 lbs
27 - 28 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sterling Archer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Fisher!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Archer lands with a good body shot.
Fisher misses with an attempted mid kick.
Archer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

It looks like Sterling Archer has been cut.
Fisher throws a head kick but Archer moves out of range.
John Fisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Archer.
Fisher throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Archer throws a jab when Fisher was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fisher tries a head kick but it misses.
Archer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fisher tries to avoid it but Archer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fisher to the ground. Fisher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A jab from Archer does it's job there.
Fisher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Archer drives through with a takedown into Fisher's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Archer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Archer postures up in Fisher's guard and throws a big left but Fisher blocks it.
Archer passes Fisher's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher is trying to stand up here but Archer is controlling him well.

Fisher makes his way to full guard, as Archer worked for a kimura.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Fisher is keeping the position.
Archer content to stall in guard here.
Fisher is looking to stand up but Archer isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archer throws an elbow that misses. Fisher uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Archer's guard. Nice move by Fisher!
Archer controlling Fisher's posture.
Fisher tries to stand but Archer is controlling from the bottom.
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Archer looking for a guillotine here but Fisher defends easily.
Fisher forces his way into half guard.
It looks like Fisher is going to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fisher trying to pass the guard but Archer defending well.
Archer is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Archer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Archer trying to get back to full guard but Fisher takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Archer is squirming around, avoiding Fisher's attempts to control the action.
Archer bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Fisher is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Archer is aware though and is defending well.
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 Sterling Archer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sterling Archer'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.

Fisher throws a head kick but Archer moves out of range.
Archer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Archer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Archer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fisher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Archer moves out of range of the body kick.
Fisher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Archer was well out of range. Poor timing from Fisher.
Fisher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Archer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Archer takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fisher throws a left and a right that both miss

and Archer counters with a single leg into guard. Fisher didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fisher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Archer is looking to work some ground and pound but Fisher has wrist control.
Archer is looking to work some ground and pound but Fisher has wrist control.
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher wants to stand up but Archer is controlling him.
Archer scoring with some ground and pound.
Archer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Archer has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Archer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Archer passes Fisher's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fisher looks like he's trying to stand up.
Archer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archer lands with a punch from half guard.
Archer working the head and body with strikes.
Archer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Archer wants to take a breather but Fisher is having none of it.
Archer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Archer looks to land a strike but Fisher avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher wants to stand but Archer is controlling the position.
Archer throwing strikes but missing.
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fisher is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer controlling from the top position.
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fisher is keeping the position for now.
Fisher controlling the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fisher misses with an attempted mid kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fisher takes a swing at Archer's ribcage but misses.
A head kick by Fisher misses
and Archer counters with a straight right hand.
Fisher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
John Fisher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fisher on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sterling Archer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sterling Archer'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. This is the final round!

A head kick misses from Fisher.
Archer avoids the head kick by Fisher.

Archer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fisher napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fisher manages to work his way to half guard, despite Archer's best efforts.
Archer working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Fisher's thigh. Fisher counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Archer prevents Fisher from getting back to his feet.
Fisher throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Archer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Archer wants to control from the top but Fisher keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer is looking to work some ground and pound but Fisher has wrist control.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Fisher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fisher holds on and takes a little breather.
Archer throwing strikes from guard but Fisher blocks nicely.
Fisher lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Archer 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.
Archer looking to control but Fisher passes into half guard.
Sterling Archer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archer tries to roll over but Fisher keeps him under control.
Archer wants to get back to full guard but Fisher has passed into side control.

Fisher decides to stand back up. Fisher steps back and let's Archer get back to his feet.
Fisher tries to land a front kick but Archer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Archer scores with a jab to the body.
John Fisher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Archer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fisher fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Archer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Archer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Archer working away.
Archer landing a few strikes.
Archer working the head with strikes.
Fisher is not content to let Archer control the position.
Fisher tries to escape but Archer is in control.
Fisher is working to avoid the ground and pound but Archer connects with a decent elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer working the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Archer lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

Fisher wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Archer has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Fisher's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Fisher is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Archer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sterling Archer!
After winning the bout, Sterling Archer 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
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Zamora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zamora has chosen Nirvana - Lake of Fire as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nelson
vs
Zamora

180 cm
29
199 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

188 cm
27
186 lbs
12 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gunnar Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Zamora!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zamora goes for a double leg but Nelson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nelson continues to drive forward.
Zamora misses with the head strike.
Nelson throws an elbow but it misses.

Nelson successfully pulls guard.
Nelson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nelson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nelson has Zamora pulled in close to control his posture.
Zamora missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zamora postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zamora trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zamora accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zamora throwing strikes but missing.
Nelson wants to get back to his feet but Zamora is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zamora wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Zamora postures up in Nelson's guard and throws a big left but Nelson blocks it.
Nelson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zamora.
Zamora trying to move into half guard but instead Nelson has managed to sweep!
Nelson trying to control but Zamora is working from the bottom.
Zamora has his hands on Nelson's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zamora keeping full guard, as Nelson tries to pass.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Zamora keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nelson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zamora cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nelson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zamora manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nelson fails to land with a series of punches.
Nelson throws a body punch but Zamora moves out of range.
Gunnar Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nelson darts in trying to clinch
and Zamora counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Zamora knocks Nelson to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?

Nelson is rocked!

It looks like Gunnar Nelson has been cut.
Zamora throwing strikes but Nelson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Oh Nelson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nelson decides to stand back up. Nelson steps back and let's Zamora get back to his feet.
Nelson seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice sprawl there from Zamora as Nelson shoots in.
Zamora pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Nelson gets caught napping as Zamora dives in and scores a takedown. Nelson manages to retain guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zamora's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zamora working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nelson's head.
Zamora throws a big right hand that misses.
Zamora distracts Nelson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zamora in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zamora landing some decent shots from guard.
Zamora lands a couple of elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zamora drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nelson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nelson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nelson!
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but Zamora is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Zamora's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zamora is not content to let Nelson control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Zamora dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Nelson's cut.
That's time! Nelson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Zamora fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Zamora misses the target.
A punch combination from Nelson misses.
Nelson wants to clinch up but Zamora keeps it at a distance.
Nelson misses with a wild combination.
Zamora changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nelson tries to avoid it but Zamora manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nelson to the ground. Nelson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zamora avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nelson misses with a wild combination.
Nelson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nelson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zamora counters with a body kick.
Danny Zamora seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nelson forces Zamora back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nelson throws an elbow but misses.
Nelson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zamora tries for a takedown but Nelson manages to get underhooks.
Gunnar Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Zamora.
Zamora has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nelson after a bit of a struggle.
Nelson lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Danny Zamora has been cut.
Zamora can't get the takedown.
Zamora drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nelson pushes off an throws an elbow but Zamora leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nelson stalling in the clinch.
Nelson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zamora trying to stall but Nelson improves his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zamora wants a takedown.
Zamora is working for takedown but Nelson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nelson tries to land knees in the clinch but Zamora avoids the damage to the body.
Nelson gets underhooks to prevent Zamora's takedown attempt.
Nelson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nelson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zamora.
Nelson gets underhooks to prevent Zamora's takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson works on Zamora's body with a couple of short punches.
Nelson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zamora tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nelson prevents the takedown attempt.

Nelson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zamora misses with a hook. Nelson ducked under it nicely.

Zamora 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.
Zamora trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson pulls Zamora in close to prevent any damage.
Danny Zamora has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zamora missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nelson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nelson being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Zamora wants to pass the guard but Nelson is keeping the position.

Danny Zamora has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nelson misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zamora scores with a leg kick.
Zamora avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nelson dives in for a single leg takedown but Zamora sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nelson tries to throw a body punch but Zamora avoids it by throwing Nelson back against the cage.
Zamora tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zamora is trying to drag Nelson to the mat but Nelson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nelson is struggling to control the position.
Zamora struggles to land a body shot inside as Nelson controls his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zamora tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zamora has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nelson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zamora can turn it around.
Nelson looking to slow down the pace here.
Nelson can't find room to land a body shot as Zamora controls the action.
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 Gunnar Nelson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Zamora shoots for a takedown but Nelson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nelson tries to clinch but Zamora moves out of range.
Nelson misses with a double jab.
Zamora fails with a takedown attempt.
Nelson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nelson throws a series of strikes that have Zamora backpedaling.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nelson stuffs the takedown.
Gunnar Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Zamora.
Nelson tries to clinch but Zamora moves away
and Zamora counters with an inside leg kick.
Zamora circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zamora misses with a straight left.
Zamora closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nelson circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson doesn't manage to clinch there - Zamora circles away.
Zamora circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zamora makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nelson misses with a wild combination.
Nelson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zamora tries to clinch up.
Nelson tries to clinch but Zamora is having none of it.
Nelson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab, jab by Zamora - just one landing.
Gunnar Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Zamora moves out of range easily.

Zamora connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Nelson to the floor! Zamora dives in looking for the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nelson tries to get to full guard but Zamora has control of the leg.
Zamora not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Zamora is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nelson is just riding it out for now. Zamora eventually gives up the hold.

Zamora is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nelson defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is looking to improve his position.
Zamora missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zamora is keen to just control but Nelson is a slippery customer.
Zamora trying to mount his opponent but Nelson defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zamora is looking for a kimura but Nelson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zamora to get the leverage.
Zamora is thwarting Nelson's attempts to control the position.
Zamora missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zamora trying to pass the guard but Nelson defending well.

Zamora is trying to work for a kimura but Nelson is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Zamora comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zamora has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Zamora!
Danny Zamora bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Del Rio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cedric Caraan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Rio comes to the cage accompanied by Requiem for a dream. Caraan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by TubThumping(I get Knockdown). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Del Rio
vs
Caraan

197 cm
34
200 lbs
8 - 17 - 1

182 cm
34
194 lbs
15 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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 8 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alberto Del Rio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cedric Caraan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Del Rio shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Caraan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Caraan is looking to reverse the position.
Del Rio is looking to take a break and control but Caraan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Del Rio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Del Rio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Caraan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Del Rio pushes Caraan off looking to stand but Caraan dives back in and keeps control.

Caraan is looking for a kimura but Del Rio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Caraan to get the leverage.

Caraan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Del Rio is defending against the submission attempts here by Caraan.
Del Rio is trying to stand back up but Caraan is controlling him

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.
Del Rio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Caraan is working away from the top position though.
Del Rio is trying to stand back up but Caraan is controlling him
Caraan wants to control but Del Rio is keeping him busy.
Del Rio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Caraan on the ground.

Caraan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Del Rio has managed to free his arm - good work.
Del Rio on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Del Rio tries to get out of the position.

Caraan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Del Rio wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Caraan is working for a submission of some sort.
Del Rio is staying active underneath Caraan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Caraan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Del Rio is just riding it out for now. Caraan eventually gives up the hold.
Del Rio wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio moves into full guard.
Del Rio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Caraan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Del Rio dives on top into guard.
Del Rio is looking to stand up but Caraan won't let him.

Caraan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Del Rio defends it easily.

Caraan is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Del Rio rolls with it to try and escape but Caraan cranks on the arm and Del Rio is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cedric Caraan!
Post fight, Cedric Caraan stared into the camera and said 'Thanks for the fans in attendance, and the millions watching at their homes. It's an honor for me to fight here in SFC and give you guys fireworks. Hey Goryachev, Hope your watching. Let's do this!!, 3rd Time!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Dinozzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Thorpe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dinozzo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dinozzo the Womanizer. The crowd seem to be enjoying Thorpe's choice of entrance music: Tom Sawyer by Rush. Anthony Dinozzo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dinozzo
vs
Thorpe

188 cm
40
278 lbs
18 - 20 - 0

200 cm
34
272 lbs
18 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Dinozzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scott Thorpe!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dinozzo takes the fight into the clinch.

Dinozzo has Thorpe pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dinozzo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Thorpe tumbling to the mat - Dinozzo dives into Thorpe's guard.
Dinozzo tries to stand but Thorpe is controlling from the bottom.
Dinozzo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dinozzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Thorpe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Thorpe is working an open guard so Dinozzo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Thorpe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorpe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dinozzo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thorpe.
Thorpe fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dinozzo drives through with a takedown into Thorpe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dinozzo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dinozzo wanted to stand there but Thorpe had control of the position.
Dinozzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Thorpe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dinozzo wants to stand but Thorpe has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dinozzo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dinozzo is working Thorpe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorpe keeping moving, preventing Dinozzo from controlling successfully.
Thorpe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thorpe keeping moving, preventing Dinozzo from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Anthony Dinozzo just wasn't active enough.
Thorpe slaps away a takedown attempt from Dinozzo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dinozzo darts in looking for a takedown but Thorpe gets double underhooks and turns Dinozzo into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorpe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dinozzo jumps guard but Thorpe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Dinozzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dinozzo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dinozzo throws an elbow that misses. Thorpe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dinozzo's guard. Nice move by Thorpe!

Thorpe drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dinozzo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Thorpe has Dinozzo in his guard.
Dinozzo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dinozzo connects with a couple of short punches.

Dinozzo has gone for a leg lock! Thorpe slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dinozzo's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Dinozzo is looking for a triangle but Thorpe pushes his legs off easily.
Dinozzo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorpe working some strikes from top position.
Thorpe content to stall in guard here.
Thorpe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dinozzo keeping moving, preventing Thorpe from controlling successfully.
Thorpe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thorpe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thorpe wants to control from the top but Dinozzo keeps moving.
Thorpe tries to free his leg and advance position but Dinozzo is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Dinozzo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Thorpe with a nice cross.
Dinozzo shoots in and drives through. Thorpe sprawls well.
Anthony Dinozzo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thorpe misses with a takedown attempt
and Dinozzo counters with a head kick.
Thorpe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thorpe slaps away a takedown attempt from Dinozzo, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Thorpe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dinozzo is trying to defend but Thorpe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Thorpe throwing shots but Dinozzo is blocking nicely.
Dinozzo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dinozzo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Dinozzo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Thorpe has passed into half guard!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorpe content to control rather than advance.
Thorpe thows a huge punch but Dinozzo dodges it nicely.
Dinozzo is trying to maintain the position but Thorpe is very close to passing his half guard.
Thorpe thows a huge punch but Dinozzo dodges it nicely.
Anthony Dinozzo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dinozzo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thorpe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorpe throwing strikes but missing.

Dinozzo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thorpe passes into side control.
Dinozzo struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorpe trying to control the action but Dinozzo is working from the bottom.
Dinozzo is looking for a sweep.
Thorpe tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dinozzo is looking for a sweep.
Thorpe working the ground and pound.
Dinozzo is not content to let Thorpe control the position.
Dinozzo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thorpe's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinozzo wants to control but Thorpe is keeping busy.
Thorpe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorpe trying to control from half guard but Dinozzo is working away.

Thorpe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dinozzo is staying active underneath Thorpe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thorpe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Thorpe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Dinozzo shoots in for a takedown but Thorpe shows good takedown defense.
Dinozzo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thorpe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Dinozzo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Thorpe has hold of Dinozzo's hands but Dinozzo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dinozzo wants to pass to mount but Thorpe is defending the position.
Thorpe looks like he's trying to stand up.

Thorpe has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dinozzo is on him like a limpet, forcing Thorpe back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thorpe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for Dinozzo with that takedown attempt.

Thorpe moves into the clinch successfully.
Dinozzo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thorpe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Dinozzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorpe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dinozzo is out of range and Thorpe settles back down.
Scott Thorpe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Thorpe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dinozzo's guard.

Thorpe has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Dinozzo to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Thorpe is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Dinozzo pulls down on the head and he's put Thorpe to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anthony Dinozzo!
After the big win, Anthony Dinozzo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Das Labor and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Scott Thorpe stepped up to the mic, saying 'I need more PEDs for the next fight. Who's got the od juice?'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jericho Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Infinite Mass - Bullet. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Martin
vs
Williams

185 cm
23
219 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

195 cm
29
217 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jericho Williams!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Martin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Williams clinches with his opponent.
Williams lands with a right to the head.
Williams is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Williams connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Danny Martin has been cut.
Williams lands a nice elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Williams lands an elbow that stopped Martin in his tracks for a moment.
Martin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Williams has him pressed against the cage.

Williams breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martin. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.

Williams has Martin up against the cage in a clinch.

Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Williams rushes Martin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Williams lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a knee to the head but misses.

Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Martin.
Martin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Williams tries to clinch there but Martin circles away.
Williams is looking to clinch.
Williams lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Martin throws a leg kick but Williams sees it coming and moves out of range.
Williams lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martin misses the shot to the body.
Martin misses the jab.
Martin lands with a good body shot.

Williams moves into the clinch successfully.
Williams tries a knee to the head but Martin blocks it.
Williams landing knees 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!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Williams obliges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Martin wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Williams on the inside.
Williams lands an elbow inside that Martin shrugs off.

Williams breaks from the clinch.
Martin lands with an uppercut that bounces Williams off the cage and back into range.

It looks like Jericho Williams has been cut.

Williams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Martin blocking some punches.
Martin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williams lands with a left to the head.
Williams pushes off an throws an elbow but Martin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Williams lands an elbow inside that Martin shrugs off.
Williams lands a damaging elbow.

Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to clinch there but Martin circles away.
Williams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Martin just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Martin does no damage.
Williams wants to clinch up but Martin keeps it at a distance.
Martin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams throws a leg kick which misses Martin's front leg but catches the back leg as Martin tries to avoid it.
Martin tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Martin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

Williams drives through and clinches with Martin against the cage.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Williams scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Williams.
Williams with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams throws a head kick that Martin semi-blocks.

Danny Martin's cut is getting worse.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martin misses with a low kick.
Martin throws a low kick, looking for Williams's leg but Williams calmly moves out of range.
Martin throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
A big left from Martin misses.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Williams lands with a slapping head kick.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams blocks a leg kick.
Martin sizes up Williams with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Williams gets a clinch.
Williams throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martins head.
Williams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Williams missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams working Martin over with knees to the body.
Martin is breathing heavily.
Martin takes a shot to the head.

Danny Martin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

Williams manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jericho Williams dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Williams wants to clinch up but Martin keeps it at a distance.
Martin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Williams connects with an inside leg kick.
Martin misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Martin throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Nice body kick there by Williams.
Williams moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Williams wants to clinch up but Martin keeps it at a distance.
Martin misses with a low kick.

Williams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Williams with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Williams breaks from the clinch.

Williams rushes Martin and presses him up against the cage.
Martin working hard to break the clinch.
Martin is looking to break free of the clinch but Williams has double underhooks.
Williams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams tries a knee to the head but Martin blocks it.

Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Williams looks to land a combination. Martin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Williams has closed the distance and engaged Martin in a clinch.
Martin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Martin tries to break free but Williams pushes him back against the cage.
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Williams misses with a knee to the head.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Martin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Williams misses with a knee strike.
Williams looking to throw knees to the head but Martin is blocking nicely.

Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Martin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams.
Jericho Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good work by Williams as he checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Martin misses its intended target.
Williams wants to clinch.
Williams scores with a head kick.
Martin throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Martin misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Williams.
Williams moves away from the strike by Martin.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Martin cracks Williams with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Williams tries to clinch but Martin moves out of range.
Martin throws a big shot that misses.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Martin keeps the fight on the outside.
Martin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin keeps the fight on the outside.
Martin throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Martin misses.
Williams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Williams connects with a high kick.
Williams thumps Martin with a low kick.
Williams moves out of range as Martin strikes.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams tries to clinch there but Martin circles away.
Williams digs a good body shot into Martin's ribs.
Martin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Martin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams scores with a head kick. Martin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Some wild striking there from Williams.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martin swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin misses the shot to the body.

Williams clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Williams breaks from the clinch.
Williams tries to clinch but Martin is having none of it.
Williams is looking to clinch.
Williams tries to clinch up but Martin circles away and keeps his distance.

Williams clinches with his opponent.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but Martin blocks with his arms.
Martin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Martin.
Williams with a knee to the head.

Jeez, Danny Martin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
Williams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Williams tries a knee to the head but Martin blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jericho Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Martin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Williams wants to clinch.
A punch combination from Martin misses.
Martin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Martin misses with a series of wild punches.

Williams has taken the fight to the clinch.

Williams breaks from the clinch.

Martin tries to keep at a distance but Williams has taken the fight into the clinch.
Williams connects with a nasty looking knee right to Martin's face.
Williams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Martin blocks it with crossed arms.
Williams softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but Martin blocks with his arms.
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin blocks the elbow strike.

Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martin misses with a wild body shot.
Martin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Martin.
Williams moves in looking to clinch but Martin pushes him off.
Martin throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Martin.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martin.
Danny Martin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Martin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Martin looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.

Williams rushes Martin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Williams lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Williams breaks from the clinch.
Martin misses with a low kick.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Williams moves into the clinch successfully.

Williams breaks from the clinch.
Martin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Martin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Martin circles away.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martin throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Martin missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Martin misses with a straight right.
Martin misses with an uppercut.
Martin keeps the fight on the outside.
Martin is looking to chop away at Williams's legs.
Nice body kick there by Williams.
Williams wants to clinch.
Martin circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
Martin looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.
Martin throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease.
A head kick from Williams lands but Martin takes it in his stride.

Williams gets a clinch.
Williams lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Martin is trying to break free.
Danny Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Martin blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Williams.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Williams tries a knee to the head but Martin blocks it.
Martin takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short uppercut from Williams.
Jericho Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martin.

Williams manages to break the clinch.
Martin throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Williams tries to clinch but Martin moves out of range.
Williams walks into a left hand.
Williams avoids the body shot from Martin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Martin. That did some damage!
Martin misses with a hook.
Williams lands with a kick to the temple. Martin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Martin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Williams is looking to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams tries to clinch but Martin moves out of range.
Martin scores with a body shot.
Martin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Martin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Martin swinging wildly here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jericho Williams.
Well Williams has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

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