HFC 180 Bloody War PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scott Watt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watt comes to the cage accompanied by Edmund Fitzgerald. Scott Watt has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Watt
vs
Taylor

185 cm
21
165 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

167 cm
21
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scott Watt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marco Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watt throws a leg kick which misses Taylor's front leg but catches the back leg as Taylor tries to avoid it.

Watt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taylor, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Taylor fails to land.
Watt tries to pull guard but Taylor won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Taylor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Taylor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taylor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Watt pulls his leg out and moves away.
Watt wants to clinch
and Taylor counters with a body kick that stops Watt in his tracks momentarily.

Taylor moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watt blocks a body shot from Taylor.

Watt pulls guard successfully.
Taylor throwing strikes from guard but Watt blocks nicely.
Taylor looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Watt keeps moving.
Taylor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Watt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Watt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Taylor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Watt manages to get himself to full guard.

Watt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor trying to control but Watt is working from the bottom.
Watt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Taylor's guard.

Watt decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Taylor, up you get!
Watt misses with a head kick.
Watt wants to clinch up but Taylor keeps it at a distance.
Watt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Taylor defends well and Watt ends up having to push Taylor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Watt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taylor avoids it.
Watt is stalling here.
Taylor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Watt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Taylor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Watt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor is trying to stall.

Watt pulls guard effortlessly.
Watt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Taylor stopping the sweep attempt from Watt.
Watt tries to strike from the bottom.
Watt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Taylor has gone for a leg lock! Watt slips out almost immediately though and dives into Taylor's guard.

Watt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Watt gets to his feet - Taylor follows without any prompting.
Jab by Watt.
Watt wants to clinch up but Taylor keeps it at a distance.
Watt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Watt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Taylor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Watt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taylor avoids it.
Watt using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Watt pulls guard effortlessly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Watt working over Taylor with some ground and pound. Taylor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Watt dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Taylor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Watt defending well as Taylor loads up on a big left hand.
Taylor circles away from the clinch attempt.

Watt gets tackled into the cage by Taylor. Taylor maintains the clinch.
Watt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Taylor is defending well for now.
Watt landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Watt has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Taylor regains guard immediately.
Watt wants to pass the guard but Taylor is keeping the position.
Watt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Watt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Watt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watt works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Watt decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Watt clinches up against the cage.
Watt trying to land knees to the body.
Taylor has had enough of the clinch but Watt keeps him there for the moment.
Watt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
Taylor avoiding damage as Watt throws knees to the body.
Taylor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Watt stalling.
Taylor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Watt prevents it.

Watt manages to pull guard.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Watt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watt wants to stand but Taylor is controlling the position.
Watt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taylor manages to get himself to full guard.

Taylor keeping moving, preventing Watt from controlling successfully.

Watt stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Taylor throws a head kick that misses
and Watt counters with a nice leg kick.
Scott Watt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taylor is breathing heavily.

Taylor instigates a clinch.
Watt tries for a takedown but Taylor manages to get underhooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor fails to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taylors head.
Taylor takes an elbow to the temple.
Taylor is looking to break free of the clinch but Watt has double underhooks.
Taylor tries for a takedown but Watt manages to get underhooks.
Scott Watt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Taylor.

Watt gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Watt lands with a punch from half guard.
Watt scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Watt works his way into side control.

Watt has hold of Taylor's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Taylor seems comfortable defending it but Watt has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Taylor is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Taylor is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Watt couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Scott Watt!
A relieved looking Scott Watt thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Travis Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patt Thandersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patt Thandersen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Travis Knight's chin.

Knight
vs
Thandersen

175 cm
29
165 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

179 cm
22
163 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patt Thandersen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thandersen throws a leg kick but Knight checks it.
Thandersen tries to clinch but Knight moves out of range.
Thandersen tries to clinch but Knight is having none of it.
Knight closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thandersen circles away.

Thandersen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Thandersen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Knight struggling a bit here.
Knight manages to get back to half guard.
Thandersen lands strikes from half guard.
Knight is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Extreme MMA (7 Elites $250/week), so we'll see if he gets out of it.

Knight actively working from the bottom here.
Knight controlling the position for now.
Thandersen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Knight is looking to control Thandersen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Knight avoid being mounted?

Knight actively working from the bottom here.
Thandersen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knight's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thandersen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Knight has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Thandersen. Oh but Knight has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Thandersen goes limp - he's gone! Knight jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Travis Knight!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miquel Ketchum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slice comes to the cage accompanied by Knock On Wood - J. Cole. The key to victory for Randy Slice has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Slice
vs
Ketchum

225 cm
18
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
19
280 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Slice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miquel Ketchum!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Ketchum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slice throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Ketchum moves into the clinch.
Slice is looking to break free of the clinch but Ketchum has double underhooks.

Ketchum breaks from the clinch.
Slice definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Slice throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Ketchum moves into the clinch.
Ketchum tries to pull guard but Slice won't allow it.

Ketchum breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Some wild striking there from Slice.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ketchum showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slice.
Slice throws a lazy right hand but Ketchum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ketchum goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Randy Slice has been cut.
Slice looks to land a right hand but Ketchum moved out of range.
Slice tries to bum rush Ketchum with a series of wild strikes but Ketchum uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Ketchum clinches up against the cage.

Ketchum drags the fight down to the ground.
Slice wants to stand and escape but instead Ketchum has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Slice avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ketchum controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Slice will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ketchum scoring with some ground and pound.
Slice being controlled here, momentarily.
Ketchum looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ketchum missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ketchum throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ketchum loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Slice preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Slice is breathing heavily.
Ketchum throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ketchum throwing strikes from guard but Slice blocks nicely.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Ketchum clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ketchum lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slice or not.

Ketchum ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ketchum no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
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.

Ketchum scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Ketchum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slice throws out the jab.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Ketchum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ketchum moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Ketchum moves into the clinch.
Ketchum tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Slice just stands there and leans against the cage.

Ketchum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice combination there by Ketchum.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Ketchum moves into range and clinches up with Slice.
Ketchum lands a nice shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ketchum breaks from the clinch.

Ketchum moves into the clinch.

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

Ketchum has Slice up against the cage in a clinch.
Ketchum is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Slice to keep the fight standing.
Randy Slice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miquel Ketchum.

Ketchum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Ketchum moves into range and clinches up with Slice.

Ketchum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miquel Ketchum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Slice's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Slice throws out a loose jab but Ketchum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slice cracks Ketchum with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ketchum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slice throws a right and a left that both miss.

Ketchum gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ketchum jumps guard but Slice turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Slice wants to get back to striking at distance but Ketchum won't allow it.
A short right from Ketchum on the inside.
Ketchum keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Slice's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ketchum slows down the pace here.
Ketchum lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ketchum has him pressed against the cage.

Ketchum manages to break the clinch.
Ketchum getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ketchum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Ketchum instigates a clinch.
Slice wants to break free but Ketchum has control.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Slice misses with a straight left.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ketchum.
Good shot there by Ketchum.

Randy Slice's cut is getting worse.

Ketchum moves into the clinch.
Ketchum misses with an elbow strike.

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

Slice gets tackled into the cage by Ketchum. Ketchum maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Ketchum breaks the clinch.

Ketchum darts in and clinches Slice up against the cage.
Slice is looking to break free of the clinch but Ketchum has double underhooks.
Slice is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ketchum tries to pull guard but Slice won't allow it.

Ketchum ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ketchum no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

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

Ketchum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slice throws a looping overhand right but Ketchum ducks down to avoid it.

Ketchum has taken the fight to the clinch.

Ketchum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ketchum lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slice at a distance.
Slice jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch combination from Slice misses.

Ketchum closes the distance and clinches.
Ketchum digs a right hand underneath Slice's ribcage. Slice let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Ketchum.
Still in the clinch, Ketchum scores with a nice short uppercut.

Ketchum breaks from the clinch.

Ketchum moves into the clinch.

Slice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ketchum lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Ketchum takes the fight into the clinch.

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

Miquel Ketchum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Randy Slice's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ketchum throws a combination. Slice tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ketchum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ketchum walks into a stiff left hand from Slice.

Ketchum drives through and clinches with Slice against the cage.

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

Ketchum clinches with his opponent.
Ketchum keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Slice's efforts to push away.
Slice has had enough of the clinch but Ketchum keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ketchum jumps guard but Slice turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Ketchum jumps into guard, dragging Slice to the mat.
Slice has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ketchum has a closed guard, preventing Slice from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Ketchum uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ketchum looks to land a combination but Slice avoids it well.
Slice misses with a hook. Ketchum ducked under it nicely.
Slice throws a jab when Ketchum was well out of range.
Miquel Ketchum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ketchum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slice.

Ketchum closes the distance and pushes Slice back into the cage.
Ketchum has Slice pressed against the cage, preventing Slice from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Ketchum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Ketchum moves into range and clinches up with Slice.

Ketchum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Ketchum moves into range and clinches up with Slice.
Slice wants to break free but Ketchum has control.

Ketchum jumps guard and drags Slice to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Ketchum manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slice misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice walks into a stiff left hand from Ketchum.

Randy Slice's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

Ketchum rushes Slice and presses him up against the cage.

Ketchum breaks the clinch.

Slice gets tackled into the cage by Ketchum. Ketchum maintains the clinch.
Slice is trying to break the clinch but Ketchum has him pressed against the cage.

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

Slice gets tackled into the cage by Ketchum. Ketchum maintains the clinch.

Ketchum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ketchum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slice is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

Ketchum has taken the fight to the clinch.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ketchum darts in and clinches Slice up against the cage.

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

Ketchum lands a left and a right that send Slice crashing to the mat, dazed. Ketchum thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Ketchum has closed the distance and engaged Slice in a clinch.

Ketchum manages to break the clinch.

Ketchum pushes Slice up against the cage in a clinch.

Ketchum breaks the clinch.
Slice takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Miquel Ketchum!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Van Helsing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Dinozzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dinozzo has chosen Dinozzo the Womanizer as his entrance music. Anthony Dinozzo acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Van Helsing
vs
Dinozzo

225 cm
33
268 lbs
19 - 12 - 0

188 cm
41
278 lbs
19 - 21 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Van Helsing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Dinozzo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dinozzo has Van Helsing up against the cage in a clinch.
Dinozzo tries to score a body lock takedown but Van Helsing shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Van Helsing manages to break the clinch.
Van Helsing pushes Dinozzo away with a front kick.
Nice straight punches there by Van Helsing. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Helsing.
Van Helsing misses with a double jab.
Dinozzo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Van Helsing sprawls well. Van Helsing wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dinozzo gets slowly back to his feet.
Dinozzo takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinozzo is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinozzo closes the distance and clinches up with Van Helsing, looking for a takedown. Dinozzo pushes Van Helsing against the cage but Van Helsing circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Martin Van Helsing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Dinozzo.
Van Helsing misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dinozzo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Dinozzo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Van Helsing to the mat! Van Helsing manages to get full guard.
Van Helsing is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dinozzo is controlling him.

Van Helsing is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Dinozzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Helsing's elbow.
Dinozzo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Van Helsing pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinozzo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Van Helsing throws a series of punches but Dinozzo moves out of range.
Anthony Dinozzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dinozzo darts in looking for a takedown but Van Helsing gets double underhooks and turns Dinozzo into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dinozzo tries to pull guard but Van Helsing forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dinozzo trying to stall but Van Helsing improves his position.

Van Helsing breaks from the clinch.
Van Helsing looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dinozzo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Van Helsing's waist but Van Helsing gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dinozzo off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinozzo fails with the takedown.
Van Helsing throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Helsing throws a head kick but Dinozzo moves out of range.
Van Helsing throws a leg kick but Dinozzo moved away.
Dinozzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Helsing.
Van Helsing looks to score with a jab to the body but Dinozzo is just out of range.
Dinozzo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Van Helsing as he avoids it easily.
Dinozzo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Helsing. Dinozzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Helsing misses with the combination.
Dinozzo shoots in and drives through. Van Helsing sprawls well.
Van Helsing lands a lovely overhand right.
Van Helsing lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dinozzo circles away quickly and effectively.
Van Helsing is looking to slow Dinozzo down with leg kicks.
A head kick by Dinozzo misses
and Van Helsing counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Van Helsing dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Dinozzo tries to clinch there but Van Helsing circles away.
Dinozzo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Van Helsing throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Van Helsing scores with a shot to the body.
Dinozzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Helsing.
Dinozzo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Helsing throws a head kick that misses.
Van Helsing tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dinozzo is defended easily by Van Helsing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinozzo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Martin Van Helsing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Dinozzo.
Dinozzo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Helsing as he jumps to the side.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dinozzo - that will leave a mark!
Van Helsing looks to score with a jab to the body but Dinozzo is just out of range.
Dinozzo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Van Helsing as he avoids it easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Van Helsing. Dinozzo shrugs it off though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Helsing ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dinozzo moves away.
Martin Van Helsing is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Helsing lands with a good body shot.
Van Helsing avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Helsing is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dinozzo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dinozzo is breathing heavily.
Van Helsing scores with a head kick. Dinozzo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dinozzo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Helsing paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Helsing is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dinozzo can do to turn this around?
No joy there for Dinozzo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinozzo walks into a stiff left hand from Van Helsing.

It looks like Anthony Dinozzo has been cut.
Dinozzo shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Helsing sprawls well. He's pushed Dinozzo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dinozzo checks a leg kick.
Dinozzo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van Helsing.
Dinozzo avoids the body shot from Van Helsing.
Dinozzo staying out of range there.
Van Helsing connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dinozzo. Dinozzo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Van Helsing connects with a leg kick. Dinozzo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dinozzo looks to clinch
and Van Helsing counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dinozzo thinking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Van Helsing sends Dinozzo crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Van Helsing is motioning to the referee to let Dinozzo up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dinozzo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Van Helsing tries to avoid it but Dinozzo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Van Helsing to the ground. Van Helsing escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dinozzo throws a sloppy head kick and Van Helsing moves out of range easily.
Van Helsing dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dinozzo walks straight into a right hand from Van Helsing - that's dropped him! Van Helsing jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Dinozzo from any more punishment! Dinozzo complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Martin Van Helsing!
Martin Van Helsing took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KAISER for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Convents (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Reed
vs
Convents

195 cm
25
272 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

200 cm
42
268 lbs
26 - 40 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 40 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robin Convents!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Reed gets a clinch.
Reed creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Reed lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reed scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Convents is trying to break the clinch but Reed is controlling him.
Convents blocks the elbow strike.
Reed lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reed lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Reed.
Reed scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reed pushes Convents back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Reed.
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!
Reed lands a left hand that snaps the head of Convents backwards.
Convents blocks an elbow strike from Reed.
Convents takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Convents blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Reed.
Reed avoiding damage as Convents throws knees to the body.
Reed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Convents backwards.
Reed lands a damaging elbow.
Reed lands an elbow just above Convents 's eye.

It looks like Robin Convents has been cut.
Reed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Convents backwards.
Still in the clinch, Reed scores with a nice short uppercut.
Convents looks winded!
Reed lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice elbow from Reed.

Convents tumbles to the floor! Reed threw a big shot that dropped him and now Reed is on top looking to finish! Convents has guard but can he survive?!

Convents is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reed working some strikes from top position.
Convents is still in real trouble! Can Reed finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Convents's head off the mat! Convents is out! He's out! Reed jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Victor Reed!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ippo Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Drone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribeiro comes to the cage accompanied by bubble pop. Drone has chosen t.i and ludacris-wish you would as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tyson Drone was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Ribeiro
vs
Drone

225 cm
30
300 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

225 cm
37
300 lbs
33 - 25 - 1

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ippo Ribeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyson Drone!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ribeiro shoots in and bounces Drone off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ribeiro stops Drone from standing up.
Ribeiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ribeiro throws a big right hand that misses.
Ribeiro is in close to Drone's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Ribeiro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ribeiro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Drone is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Ribeiro frees his head nicely. Oh but Drone has switched to an armbar! Ribeiro is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Tyson Drone!
Tyson Drone decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Ippo Ribeiro stepped up to the mic, saying 'i'm injured'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ogg Nogg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Temitope Obama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nogg might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pantera : 5 Minutes Alone. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Nogg
vs
Obama

169 cm
39
139 lbs
30 - 15 - 0

196 cm
24
141 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Master Lee's One Stop

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 30 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ogg Nogg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Temitope Obama!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogg with a poor takedown
and Obama counters with a left and a right that stings Nogg.

Nogg closes the distance and pushes Obama back into the cage.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Nogg.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nogg as Obama tries to tie him up.
Obama blocks the elbow strike.
Obama working aggressively here.
Nogg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nogg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Nogg.
Nogg is looking for a takedown.
Obama is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nogg dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Obama working aggressively here.
Obama is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Obama is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nogg working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nogg is defending well for now.
Obama lands a nice knee to the body.
Obama misses with some punches.

Nogg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nogg lands with a nice combination. Obama backs away looking to recover.
Nogg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Obama misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nogg counters with a left and a right that stings Obama.

Obama is rocked!
A punch combination from Obama misses.
Obama is still on wobbly legs! Can Nogg finish him?
Nogg misses with a low kick.
Obama seems to have recovered his senses.
Nogg shoots in but Obama avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ogg Nogg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obama jabs Nogg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Obama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Obama lands with an overhand left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Obama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nogg was well out of range. Poor timing from Obama.

Nogg shoots in and bounces Obama off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nogg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Obama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nogg wants to control from the top but Obama keeps moving.
Nogg is really struggling to control Obama but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Obama keeping full guard, as Nogg tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obama working a defensive guard here.
Nogg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nogg tries to stand but Obama is controlling his head.
Obama stops Nogg from passing to mount.
Nogg working the ground and pound from side control.

Nogg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Obama is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nogg advances to full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogg wants to control the pace but Obama is squirming around nicely.
Obama is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogg lands with some strikes.
Obama tries to lock up and control but Nogg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nogg landing strikes from the mount.
Nogg looking to control but Obama is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nogg has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Obama's face.
Nogg looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Obama connects with a high kick.
Obama misses with a hook
and Nogg counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nogg on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Nogg dives in and scores a takedown into Obama's guard.
Obama is adopting a defensive guard.
Nogg trying to control the position from guard on top but Obama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nogg prevents Obama from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogg passes Obama's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Obama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Nogg is looking for a kimura here.
Nogg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nogg wants to pass the guard but Obama is defending well.
Obama blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nogg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nogg wants to pass the guard but Obama is defending well.
Obama wants to get back to his feet.
Nogg has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Obama tries to reverse the position but Nogg maintains control.
Nogg is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Obama can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Obama really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nogg working Obama over with strikes here.
Obama is squirming around, avoiding Nogg's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obama tries to buck Nogg off but he can't manage it.
Nogg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nogg with a couple of short strikes.
Obama can't escape the position.
Nogg dominating with strikes here.
Nogg breaks from Obama's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Obama takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Nogg's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ogg Nogg!
Ogg Nogg opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hamood Hallak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Degrizz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Hallak
vs
Degrizz

184 cm
29
223 lbs
12 - 15 - 0

187 cm
26
210 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hamood Hallak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Degrizz!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hallak punishes Degrizz's body with a nice straight punch.
Degrizz throws a right hand that Hallak ducks under and follows up with a left that Hallak also avoids with ease.
Hallak looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donk. Degrizz catches Hallak right on the button with a cross.
Degrizz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hallak at a distance.
Degrizz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Degrizz has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Degrizz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hallak scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

It looks like Jim Degrizz has been cut.
Hallak throws a right and a left that Degrizz avoids nicely.
Hallak lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hallak. Degrizz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Degrizz looks to throw the jab but Hallak is out of range.
Degrizz throws out a powerful jab.
Hallak lands a head kick. Degrizz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Degrizz works the jab nicely.
Hallak looks to land a combination but Degrizz avoids it well.
A big left from Hallak misses.
Degrizz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hallak's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Degrizz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hallak scrambles back to his feet.
Degrizz walks into a stiff left hand from Hallak.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Degrizz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hallak circles away quickly and effectively.
A swing and a miss from Degrizz.
Hallak misses with a double jab
and Degrizz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hallak misses with a jab to the body
and Degrizz counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Degrizz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hallak.
Hallak tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Degrizz defends well and Hallak ends up having to push Degrizz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Degrizz avoiding damage.
A short left from Degrizz.
Degrizz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Degrizz misses with a short punch on the inside.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Degrizz slips under a jab from Hallak.
Degrizz misses with a kick to the body

and Hallak counters with a flying knee that drops Degrizz!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Degrizz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hallak defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hallak trying to control but Degrizz is working from the bottom.
Degrizz looking to control.

Degrizz is looking for a triangle but Hallak pushes his legs off easily.
Hallak stopping the sweep attempt from Degrizz.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hallak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Degrizz keeping moving, preventing Hallak from controlling successfully.
Degrizz controls Hallak momentarily but Hallak frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Degrizz is looking to sweep but instead, Hallak has passed into half guard.
Degrizz trying to control here.
Hallak looks to land a strike but Degrizz avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Degrizz working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Degrizz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hallak looking to pass the guard.
Hallak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hallak's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Degrizz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Degrizz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Hallak got a little sloppy there for a moment and Degrizz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hallak has managed to get both his arms back between Degrizz's legs - danger averted.
Hallak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Degrizz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hallak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Degrizz is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hallak has his hands clasped together but Degrizz extends and breaks Hallak's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Degrizz.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jim Degrizz!
After winning the bout, Jim Degrizz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jozef Jankowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Hara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hara is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Who - Eminence front. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jankowski
vs
Hara

188 cm
31
205 lbs
15 - 10 - 1

185 cm
37
210 lbs
31 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

AnonymouS

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 15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jozef Jankowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Hara!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hara tries for a takedown but Jankowski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hara falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jankowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hara shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jankowski pinned against the cage. Jankowski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hara throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jankowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Hara connects with a jab.
Hara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hara misses with a two punch combination.
Hara misses with a series of wild punches.
Jankowski slips under a jab.
Jankowski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jef Li's MMA(13 coaches, 49 cap) in the buildup to the fight.
Hara falls off balance throwing a combination

and Jankowski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jankowski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jankowski keeps control of Hara as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Jankowski has picked Hara up - he's going for a ride! Jankowski dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hara trying to control here.
Hara won't allow Jankowski to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jankowski is trying to control. Hara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Hara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Jankowski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hara defends it well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jankowski in particular looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski tries to pass to full mount but Hara defends it.
Hara blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jankowski.
Jankowski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jankowski wants to pass to mount but Hara is defending the position.
Jankowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hara does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hara felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jankowski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hara with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hara is trying to get back to full guard.
Jankowski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jankowski trying to control the action but Hara is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski stalling.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jankowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hara keeps working.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hara fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jozef Jankowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Hara.
Hara swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Jankowski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hara keeping full guard, as Jankowski tries to pass.
Jankowski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jankowski sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jankowski.
Hara being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jankowski stands and throws Hara's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jankowski tries to score with some ground and pound. Hara controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hara is trying to work for a sweep but Jankowski has mounted him!
Hara is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hara wants to control but Jankowski is having none of it.
Jankowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jankowski.
Jankowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hara can do to turn this around?
Hara misses with the combination.
Hara scores with a nice head shot.
Hara misses with a double jab
and Hara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hara misses with a left hand

and Jankowski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Jankowski there.
Jankowski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hara is trying to get back to full guard.

Jankowski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hara trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jankowski 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.
Hara is looking for a sweep. Jankowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jankowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hara.

Hara is looking for a triangle but Jankowski pushes his legs off easily.
Jankowski trying to control but Hara is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jankowski looking to pass the guard.

Hara looking for a guillotine here but Jankowski defends easily.
Hara wants to sweep but no luck.
Jankowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jankowski is in close to Hara's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Hara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jankowski is aware though and is defending well.
Jankowski preventing the sweep.
Jankowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jankowski passes Hara's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski winds up and cracks Hara with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hara taking some punishment here, with Jankowski in his half guard.
Hara moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jankowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jankowski throws a strike but Hara rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Hara throws a big right hand that misses.
Jankowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hara manages to get himself to full guard.

Jankowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jankowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hara is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jankowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jankowski postures up and lands a big shot to Hara's brow.
Jankowski wants to control from the top but Hara keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hara keeping full guard, as Jankowski tries to pass.

Hara working for a triangle but Jankowski defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jozef Jankowski dominated that second round.
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!

Hara shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jankowski but Jankowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hara swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jankowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hara misses with a right hand

and Jankowski counters with a shoot takedown. Hara fights it but they end up in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jankowski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jankowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jankowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hara wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hara lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Hara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hara is working Jankowski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hara missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jankowski keeping moving, preventing Hara from controlling successfully.
Jankowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Jankowski, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski is pulling down on Hara's head. It's preventing any offense from Hara, at least for the moment.
Hara sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jankowski's guard.
Jankowski regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hara.
Hara wants to control from the top but Jankowski keeps moving.
Hara wants to pass the guard but Jankowski is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hara keeps trying to improve his position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Josh Hara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hara throws a combination that misses
and Jankowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hara misses with a combination

and Jankowski counters with a shoot takedown. Hara fights it but they end up in guard.
Hara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hara keeping moving, preventing Jankowski from controlling successfully.
Jankowski lands a couple of digs.
Jankowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jankowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hara's guard.
Hara is looking for a sweep. Jankowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hara is staying active underneath Jankowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hara is trying to get back to full guard.
Josh Hara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jankowski trying to control the action but Hara is working from the bottom.
Jankowski 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jankowski trying to control from Hara's half guard. Hara has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jozef Jankowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jankowski 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jozef Jankowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jankowski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jozef Jankowski!
Jozef Jankowski thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Craig Rave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Oppelaar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rave comes to the cage accompanied by What Happened?. Craig Rave is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Rave
vs
Oppelaar

185 cm
37
193 lbs
30 - 20 - 0

188 cm
34
192 lbs
21 - 18 - 1

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Craig Rave!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dennis Oppelaar!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oppelaar misses with a jab, cross combination.

Oppelaar gets tackled into the cage by Rave. Rave maintains the clinch.
Rave lands a nice shot to the body.
Oppelaar prevents a body shot from Rave.

Oppelaar has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rave is trying to keep an underhook but Oppelaar manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Rave is looking for a sweep. Oppelaar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rave keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Oppelaar winds up and cracks Rave with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rave pushes Oppelaar off looking to stand but Oppelaar dives back in and keeps control.
Oppelaar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rave keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Oppelaar stops Rave from getting back to his feet.
Oppelaar drops an elbow to the side of Rave's head.
Rave taking some punishment here, with Oppelaar in his half guard.
Oppelaar thows a huge punch but Rave dodges it nicely.
Oppelaar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Rave looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rave trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oppelaar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rave defending well though.
Oppelaar lands strikes from half guard.
Rave keeping control of the position.
Rave has hold of Oppelaar's hands but Oppelaar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rave avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oppelaar.
Rave is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Oppelaar lands a nice short elbow.

Rave is rocked!
Rave tries to roll over but Oppelaar keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oppelaar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rave's head.
Oppelaar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oh Rave is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rave misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Oppelaar content to control rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rave is trying to maintain the position but Oppelaar is very close to passing his half guard.
Rave's coaches at Irish Collar-and-Elbow Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.

Rave looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rave seems to have got his legs back now.
Oppelaar is thwarting Rave's attempts to control the position.

Rave looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oppelaar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rave defending well though.
Oppelaar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rave avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oppelaar.
Oppelaar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Oppelaar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rave regains full guard. Nicely done.
Oppelaar lands a couple of elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rave looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oppelaar is one step ahead there.
Oppelaar working some strikes from top position.

Rave is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oppelaar is aware though and is defending well.
Oppelaar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oppelaar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oppelaar trying to control but Rave is working from the bottom.
Oppelaar throws a big elbow that misses.
Rave is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oppelaar is controlling him.

Rave is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oppelaar defends well.
Rave controls Oppelaar momentarily but Oppelaar frees himself.
Oppelaar stops Rave from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oppelaar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rave utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oppelaar throws a big right hand that misses.
Oppelaar is looking to work some ground and pound but Rave has wrist control.
Rave is trying to keep Oppelaar in close.
Oppelaar landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Oppelaar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Oppelaar connects with a couple of short punches.
Oppelaar postures up in Rave's guard and throws a big left but Rave blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rave is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Rave is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Oppelaar pounces like a tiger and cracks Rave with a vicious hook! Rave is down but not out! Oppelaar follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dennis Oppelaar!
Dennis Oppelaar is the new middleweight champion!
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