HFC Challengers 44 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tetsuya Kuroko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ross's choice of entrance music: Boom. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Kuroko
vs
Ross

225 cm
21
292 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

191 cm
21
300 lbs
7 - 13 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

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, Tetsuya Kuroko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Ross!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ross shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ross pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuroko is keeping the position for now.
Ross wants to control from the top but Kuroko keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ross accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ross trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuroko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuroko is trying to control the position but Ross postures up.
Ross controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kuroko wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kuroko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ross stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuroko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuroko looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuroko, not yet.
Ross looking to pass the guard.
Ross keeps trying to improve his position.
Ross is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Kuroko closes the distance and pushes Ross back into the cage.
Ross has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kuroko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kuroko has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ross uses from the top position.
Kuroko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuroko keeping full guard, as Ross tries to pass.

Kuroko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ross gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ross preventing the sweep.
Ross tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuroko is retaining full guard.
Kuroko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Kuroko postures up in Ross's guard and throws a big left but Ross blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kuroko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ross 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.
Ross trying to keep a closed guard but Kuroko is proving a slippery customer.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ross has eaten all the pies!
Kuroko wants to control from the top but Ross keeps moving.
Ross is trying to control the position but Kuroko postures up.
Ross is looking to sweep but instead, Kuroko has passed into half guard.
Kuroko with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ross has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kuroko is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ross has hold of Kuroko's hands but Kuroko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kuroko frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ross tries to reverse the position but Kuroko maintains control.

Kuroko has hold of Ross's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ross manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ross tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ross wants to hold on but Kuroko pushes him away.
Kuroko controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kuroko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ross shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuroko sprawls well. He's pushed Ross's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ross fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kuroko avoids it really well and circles away.
Ross looks for a takedown but Kuroko sprawls well.
Tetsuya Kuroko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Ross.

Ross looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kuroko wants to improve his position but Ross is controlling well.
Kuroko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kuroko tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuroko gets full guard.
Ross is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuroko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tetsuya Kuroko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ross sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kuroko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kuroko wants to stand but Ross is controlling the position.
Kuroko is trying to keep Ross in close.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ross or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuroko, which made it look bad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Ross manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kuroko on his heels. He'll look to pass Kuroko's guard now, I'm sure.
Ross looking to sit in guard and control but Kuroko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Ross tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ross keeping moving, preventing Kuroko from controlling successfully.
Ross wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuroko throwing strikes but missing.
Ross has Kuroko pulled in close to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuroko is one step ahead there.
Kuroko would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kuroko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ross is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kuroko looking to pass the guard.
Kuroko wants to control from the top but Ross keeps moving.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Kuroko clinches.

Kuroko pulls guard effortlessly.
Ross trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuroko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kuroko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ross wants to control from the top but Kuroko keeps moving.
Ross is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ross pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuroko is keeping the position for now.
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 Tetsuya Kuroko will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!

Ross looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kuroko is fending him off so far but Ross persists. Nope, Kuroko circles away and we're back to standing.
Ross shoots in but Kuroko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kuroko fails to land the takedown.

Kuroko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ross is staying active underneath Kuroko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kuroko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ross really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuroko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ross is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ross controlling the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuroko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ross keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuroko is pressing down on Ross's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ross is holding on for now.
Kuroko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ross can do to turn this around?
Ross tries to get to full guard but Kuroko has control of the leg.
Kuroko wants to control but Ross is keeping him busy.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ross misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tetsuya Kuroko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Ross.
Kuroko shoots in for a takedown but Ross shows good takedown defense.
Ross with the counter takedown but Kuroko avoids it easily.
Rick Ross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ross fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kuroko to the ground. Ross is now in Kuroko's guard.
Kuroko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuroko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ross controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ross trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuroko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuroko wants to sweep here but Ross controlling him for the moment.
Ross wants to pass the guard but Kuroko is keeping the position.
Ross must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ross not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kuroko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ross defends it nicely.

Kuroko drives through and clinches with Ross against the cage.
Ross drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kuroko gets through Ross's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ross drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kuroko tries for a takedown but Ross manages to get underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Kuroko jumps into guard, dragging Ross to the mat.
Rick Ross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tetsuya Kuroko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ross with a flurry of punches that miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuya Kuroko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kuroko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tetsuya Kuroko!
Rick Ross spoke after the fight, saying 'Im a big nig and i dont take this crap.'.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darius SemteXXXotika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Kenardly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenardly has chosen Strokin as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

SemteXXXotika
vs
Kenardly

195 cm
39
170 lbs
12 - 15 - 0

180 cm
23
175 lbs
3 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darius SemteXXXotika!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lars Kenardly!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from SemteXXXotika misses its intended target.
Kenardly explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kenardly connects with a body shot.
Kenardly has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kenardly throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice uppercut there from Kenardly.
SemteXXXotika swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kenardly checks a leg kick.
Kenardly misses with a straight right.
SemteXXXotika avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kenardly throws a shot to the body.
SemteXXXotika ducks under a wild hook from Kenardly.
Kenardly lands with a shot to the body.
Kenardly misses with a straight left.
SemteXXXotika is looking to chop away at Kenardly's legs.
Kenardly throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and SemteXXXotika makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
SemteXXXotika gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kenardly misses the shot to the body.
Kenardly is looking to clinch but SemteXXXotika is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenardly fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kenardly looks to score with a jab to the body but SemteXXXotika is just out of range.
SemteXXXotika closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Lars Kenardly has been cut.
SemteXXXotika really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kenardly misses with a right hand
and SemteXXXotika counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
SemteXXXotika throws a head kick that misses.
SemteXXXotika tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kenardly connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
SemteXXXotika tries a head kick but it misses.
SemteXXXotika on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
SemteXXXotika bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kenardly misses with a hook
and SemteXXXotika counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
SemteXXXotika scores with a three punch combo!
No joy there for SemteXXXotika, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

SemteXXXotika tries to keep at a distance but Kenardly has taken the fight into the clinch.
SemteXXXotika wants to break the clinch but can't.
SemteXXXotika has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenardly keeps control of SemteXXXotika as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Kenardly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kenardly blocks a head kick by SemteXXXotika.
Kenardly now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
SemteXXXotika takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Danga de danga de dang - Kenardly scores with a four punch combination!
SemteXXXotika keeps the fight on the outside.
Kenardly dips to his left and cracks SemteXXXotika with an uppercut!
SemteXXXotika misses with an uppercut.
Kenardly lands with an uppercut that bounces SemteXXXotika off the cage and back into range.
SemteXXXotika misses with a series of wild punches.
Kenardly scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kenardly lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kenardly tries to close the distance and clinch up but SemteXXXotika swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kenardly lands a jab-cross combination.
SemteXXXotika throws a lazy head kick
and Kenardly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kenardly throws a lazy right hand but SemteXXXotika sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from SemteXXXotika.
SemteXXXotika works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kenardly lands a jab to the nose.
Lars Kenardly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenardly lands a nice shot to the body.
Kenardly lands a right hook to the body.
Kenardly scores with a body shot.
Kenardly misses with a hook.
SemteXXXotika keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from SemteXXXotika misses the target.
Kenardly misses with a wild combination.
It looked like SemteXXXotika was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kenardly.
SemteXXXotika looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenardly is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as SemteXXXotika blocks the leg kick.
Kenardly lands a nice looking body shot.
SemteXXXotika tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kenardly is able to avoid easily.
Kenardly with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenardly looks to land a body kick but SemteXXXotika moved away.
Kenardly fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenardly digs a good body shot into SemteXXXotika's ribs.
Kenardly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from SemteXXXotika.
SemteXXXotika throws a leg kick but Kenardly sees it coming and checks it nicely.
SemteXXXotika doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
SemteXXXotika lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
SemteXXXotika swats away the attempt to clinch by Kenardly.
SemteXXXotika lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kenardly circles away quickly and effectively.
Kenardly throws the left hand but SemteXXXotika avoids the punch easily.
SemteXXXotika throws a jab when Kenardly was well out of range.

Kenardly gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kenardly.

Kenardly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
SemteXXXotika just misses with a punch to the body.
Kenardly tries to clinch but SemteXXXotika is having none of it.
SemteXXXotika throwing a counter right hand but Kenardly manages to avoid it.
Kenardly avoids the head kick by SemteXXXotika.
Kenardly swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
SemteXXXotika misses with an uppercut
and Kenardly counters with a lovely shot to the body.
SemteXXXotika takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

SemteXXXotika is looking to score with low kicks.
Kenardly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kenardly tries to bum rush SemteXXXotika with a series of wild strikes but SemteXXXotika uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kenardly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kenardly connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kenardly throws a hook but SemteXXXotika blocks it.
Kenardly jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
SemteXXXotika with a jab.
Kenardly tries to clinch but SemteXXXotika is having none of it.
SemteXXXotika half committed to a counter leg kick.
SemteXXXotika connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kenardly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice cross by Kenardly.
Kenardly tries to clinch but SemteXXXotika moves away
and SemteXXXotika counters with a left and a right... And another left! Kenardly is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darius SemteXXXotika!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kev Gastelum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Limbo Trump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Limbo Trump has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kev Gastelum's chin.

Gastelum
vs
Trump

175 cm
24
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kev Gastelum!
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, Limbo Trump!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gastelum rushes Trump and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Trump throws a head punch that misses.
Gastelum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gastelum lands a nice uppercut.

It looks like Limbo Trump has been cut.

Gastelum works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We've been hearing that Gastelum has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gastelum wants to stand but Trump has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gastelum accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gastelum throws a big elbow that misses.
Gastelum landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gastelum with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trump trying to control the position.
Gastelum showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Gastelum stands and steps away. Trump gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Trump closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gastelum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Limbo Trump is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gastelum ducks under a wild hook from Trump.
A jab from Gastelum misses.
Gastelum lands a lovely overhand right.
Trump tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Gastelum wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gastelum lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trump moves out of range of the strikes.
Trump gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Trump wants to clinch
letting Gastelum counter with a right hand.
Gastelum circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gastelum keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Gastelum misses the target.
Trump has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gastelum swats away the attempt to clinch by Trump.
Gastelum throws a right and a left that Trump avoids nicely.
Trump avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trump is looking to clinch.
Trump tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gastelum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Trump takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gastelum circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gastelum tries to bum rush Trump with a series of wild strikes but Trump uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Trump slips a jab from Gastelum.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gastelum changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Trump looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Trump defending against the ground and pound.

Gastelum stands up and beckons Trump to his feet.
Trump tries to clinch there but Gastelum circles away.
Gastelum thuds his right hand into Trump's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Trump closes the distance and clinches.
Gastelum misses with an elbow strike.
Gastelum tries to pull guard but Trump won't allow it.
Gastelum wants a takedown.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gastelum as Trump tries to tie him up.
Gastelum wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kev Gastelum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gastelum drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gastelum as Trump tries to tie him up.
Trump misses with a knee to the head.
Gastelum tries to score a body lock takedown but Trump shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Trump misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gastelum can't get the takedown.
Trump prevents a takedown attempt there.
Trump lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trump misses with the head strike.

Gastelum tightens his grip and picks Trump up, before dumping him to the ground. Trump manages to land in guard.
Trump is trying to keep Gastelum in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Trump closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gastelum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gastelum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trump ducks under a wild hook from Gastelum.
Trump swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gastelum throws a poor cross that misses
and Trump counters with a nice body kick.

Gastelum darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gastelum thows a huge punch but Trump dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gastelum maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Trump could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gastelum has cracked it and Trump is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gastelum!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kev Gastelum!
Limbo Trump spoke after the fight, saying 'Staying Hungry'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Medved (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Irvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piotr Irvin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Medved
vs
Irvin

187 cm
26
270 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

195 cm
27
265 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Medved !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Piotr Irvin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Irvin pushes Medved up against the cage in a clinch.
Irvin missing with knees to the body.

Medved turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Medved tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Medved working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Medved is looking to take a break and control but Irvin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irvin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Medved is putting a hurting on Irvin here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Medved in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Medved is looking to take a break and control but Irvin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Medved in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Medved has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Irvin is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Medved yanks on the arm and Irvin is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Medved .

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexander Medved !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timothy Mcgee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joulu Pukki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcgee comes to the cage accompanied by McGee. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Mcgee
vs
Pukki

187 cm
42
225 lbs
23 - 25 - 1

179 cm
38
215 lbs
32 - 21 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Timothy Mcgee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joulu Pukki!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgee works Pukki's body with a nice hook.
Mcgee shoots in for a takedown but Pukki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pukki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mcgee counters with a head kick.
Pukki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Pukki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pukki is taking a breather. Mcgee says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Pukki is trying to work for a kimura but Mcgee is defending well.
Mcgee is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pukki is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pukki not doing much here.
Mcgee has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pukki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mcgee is looking to escape.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mcgee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

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

Pukki seems to be working for a kimura but Mcgee defends the submission attempt.
Pukki tries to pass to full mount but Mcgee defends it.
Mcgee is trying to stand up here but Pukki is controlling him well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pukki trying to control the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pukki prevents Mcgee from standing back up.
Mcgee wants to get back to full guard but Pukki has mounted him!
Mcgee is squirming around, avoiding Pukki's attempts to control the action.
Mcgee tries to hold on but Pukki postures up.
Pukki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pukki is trying to control here but Mcgee has managed to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pukki wants to work for an arm triangle but Mcgee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mcgee is trying to stand back up but Pukki is controlling him
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mcgee is trying to stand up here but Pukki is controlling him well.

Pukki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mcgee is just riding it out for now. Pukki eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pukki is trying to control the action in half guard but Mcgee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mcgee works Pukki's body with a nice hook.
Pukki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcgee but Mcgee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pukki shoots in for a double leg but Mcgee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Mcgee looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pukki!
Pukki is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pukki has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Pukki is trying to maintain the position but Mcgee is very close to passing his half guard.
Mcgee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgee not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mcgee trying to control from Pukki's half guard. Pukki has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mcgee looking to sit in guard and control but Pukki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukki trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pukki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pukki staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgee is pushing Pukki's head away, looking to escape. Pukki manages to hold on to the position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Pukki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mcgee can't do much from the bottom here.

Pukki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pukki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Mcgee sneaks out the side door and pushes Pukki away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Pukki shoots in but no luck this time.
Timothy Mcgee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joulu Pukki.
Pukki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcgee but Mcgee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mcgee tries to counter by clinching up but Pukki breaks away and moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pukki checks a leg kick.

Mcgee gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Mcgee has hold of one of Pukki's legs. Pukki is fighting the takedown attempt but Mcgee gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Pukki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcgee is one step ahead there.
Mcgee trying to control the position from guard on top but Pukki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcgee keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pukki's head.
Mcgee controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pukki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Pukki wants to take a breather but Mcgee is having none of it.
Mcgee wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcgee trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timothy Mcgee dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Pukki shoots in looking for a takedown. Mcgee tries to sprawl out of it but Pukki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mcgee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Mcgee shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pukki is trying to control but can't.
Joulu Pukki has got the better of the ground game so far.

Pukki is defending against the submission attempts here by Mcgee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pukki tries to get to full guard but Mcgee has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pukki's head.

Mcgee seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mcgee lands a nice short elbow.
Pukki wants to control but Mcgee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pukki is positioning himself well to prevent Mcgee advancing to mount.
Pukki wants to control but Mcgee is keeping busy.
Mcgee wants to take a breather but Pukki is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mcgee is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pukki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Joulu Pukki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgee throws a right hand that Pukki ducks under and follows up with a left that Pukki also avoids with ease.
Pukki has a takedown stuffed.
Pukki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mcgee.
Pukki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mcgee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Timothy Mcgee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joulu Pukki.
Mcgee scores with a kick to the body.
Mcgee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Pukki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mcgee!
Pukki trying to control the action but Mcgee is working from the bottom.
Mcgee sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pukki trying to pass the guard but Mcgee defending well.
Pukki is trying to control. Mcgee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Pukki is working for a submission of some sort.
Pukki is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mcgee is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Pukki wants to control the pace but Mcgee is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pukki controlling from the full mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Timothy Mcgee.
I think Mcgee has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Timothy Mcgee!
Timothy Mcgee very nearly forgot to thank Das Labor amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Macadam Baird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Gabaldon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Baird
vs
Gabaldon

186 cm
23
183 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

175 cm
29
182 lbs
5 - 4 - 1

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gabaldon stuffs the takedown.
Gabaldon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Baird shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gabaldon pinned against the cage. Gabaldon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've been hearing reports that Baird has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.

Gabaldon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Baird manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gabaldon looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabaldon advances position into side control!
Gabaldon takes a little break here. Baird wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird tries to bench press Gabaldon off him but Gabaldon keeps the position.
Baird is not content to let Gabaldon control the position.
Gabaldon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Baird gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Baird has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gabaldon is working away from the top position though.
Gabaldon wants to advance to full mount but Baird doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Gabaldon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gabaldon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baird is keeping the position for now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Macadam Baird!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Don Jonstown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Schmierer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Schmierer's choice of entrance music: Volcano, by Dethklok. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Jonstown
vs
Schmierer

190 cm
27
190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

178 cm
25
198 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Jonstown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Schmierer!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Jonstown.
Jonstown misses with a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jonstown.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jonstown.
Jonstown lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Adam Schmierer has been cut.
Schmierer throws a big shot that misses.
Schmierer misses with a double jab

and Jonstown counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jonstown.
Jonstown lands an elbow inside that Schmierer shrugs off.
Jonstown lands a nice elbow.
Schmierer blocks the elbow strike.
Jonstown lands an elbow just above Schmierer 's eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jonstown throws an elbow that misses.
Schmierer tries to break the clinch but Jonstown is controlling the position.
Jonstown lands an elbow just above Schmierer 's eye.
Schmierer is trying to force a seperation but Jonstown has the dominant position.
Nice elbow from Jonstown.
We've been informed that Schmierer has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Schmierer working hard to break the clinch.
Schmierer tries to circle away but Jonstown has him pinned against the cage.
Schmierer takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jonstown.
Jonstown misses with an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonstown keeps control of Schmierer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Schmierer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Schmierer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jonstown with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Schmierer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Jonstown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Schmierer, pushing him back against the cage.
Schmierer blocks an elbow strike.
Schmierer blocks the elbow strike.
Jonstown pushes off an throws an elbow but Schmierer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jonstown.
Schmierer avoids a wild elbow strike from Jonstown.
Schmierer dodges an elbow strike from Jonstown.
Jonstown pushes off an throws an elbow but Schmierer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Schmierer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jonstown throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jonstown pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Schmierer is trying to break the clinch but Jonstown is controlling him.

Schmierer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schmierer shoots in for a takedown but Jonstown shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jonstown throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jonstown clinches up with Schmierer and pushes him back against the cage.
Schmierer tries to break the clinch but Jonstown is controlling the position.
Schmierer is trying to break the clinch but Jonstown has him pressed against the cage.
Schmierer dodges an elbow strike from Jonstown.
Schmierer is trying to force a seperation but Jonstown has the dominant position.
Schmierer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Schmierer blocks the elbow strike.
Schmierer is trying to break the clinch but Jonstown has him pressed against the cage.
Jonstown throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schmierer tries to break the clinch but Jonstown is controlling the position.
Jonstown lands a nice elbow.

That has opened up Adam Schmierer's cut even more.
Jonstown creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jonstown prevents Schmierer from breaking the clinch.
Jonstown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Schmierer's efforts to push away.
Jonstown lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Schmierer blocks an elbow strike from Jonstown.
Jonstown pushes off an throws an elbow but Schmierer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

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

Jonstown has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Schmierer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schmierer misses with an uppercut. Jonstown saw that one coming.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jonstown!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Jonstown closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jonstown lands an elbow just above Schmierer 's eye.
Jonstown throws an elbow that misses.
Schmierer blocks an elbow strike.
Schmierer blocks an elbow strike from Jonstown.
Jonstown gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

The cut above Adam Schmierer's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jonstown throws an elbow but misses.
Schmierer is trying to force a seperation but Jonstown has the dominant position.
Schmierer tries to break free but Jonstown pushes him back against the cage.
Jonstown gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jonstown throws an elbow that misses.
Schmierer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jonstown throws an elbow but it misses.
Schmierer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jonstown lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Adam Schmierer's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Jonstown looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Schmierer blocks an elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schmierer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Schmierer is looking to break free of the clinch but Jonstown has double underhooks.
Jonstown keeps control of Schmierer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jonstown lands an elbow that stopped Schmierer in his tracks for a moment.
Schmierer working hard to break the clinch.
Schmierer working hard to break the clinch.

Schmierer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jonstown scoring well with a low kick there.
Jonstown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schmierer fails to land with a series of punches.
Jonstown lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jonstown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schmierer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jonstown.
Schmierer throws a leg kick that misses.
Schmierer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Schmierer misses with a series of wild punches.
Jonstown plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Jonstown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adam Schmierer'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.

Jonstown lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jonstown slips a jab and a cross from Schmierer.
Don Jonstown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jonstown connects with a solid leg kick.
Jonstown wants to clinch up but Schmierer keeps it at a distance.
Schmierer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jonstown lands a leg kick that knocks Schmierer off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Jonstown.
Jonstown tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Schmierer manages to circle out of the way.
Jonstown looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Schmierer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Jonstown instigates a clinch.
Don Jonstown has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jonstown lands a damaging elbow.
Schmierer wants to get back to striking at distance but Jonstown won't allow it.
Schmierer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Jonstown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jonstown.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Don Jonstown!
Don Jonstown decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Adam Schmierer spoke after the fight, saying 'That sucked. The better fighter won on the day, but I'll be back to become the better fighter.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cook's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qRYiBuywZU. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Cook
vs
Young

205 cm
23
260 lbs
8 - 8 - 1

200 cm
32
262 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

Good takedowns
Decent elbows
Experienced

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 8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Cook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keith Young!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cook shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Young pinned against the cage. Young gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Young misses with a right hand

and Cook counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cook is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Cook sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cook wants to control from the top but Young keeps moving.
Young wants to hit a switch here but Cook passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Young there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Cook trying to control the position.
Young passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook trying to control from the bottom.
Young is looking to advance position but Cook won't allow it.
Cook trying to control but Young postures up.
Young is trying to control. Cook wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Young has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The referee warns Cook that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Young sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Cook keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young tries to control but Cook wriggling away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Young cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cook is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cook regains half guard.
Young has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cook is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Young's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Young's back!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young rolls, trying to escape but Cook keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Will Cook go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Young wants to escape the position.
Young rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook prevents Young from improving his position.

Young is defending against the submission attempts here by Cook.
Young wants to get back to full guard.
Young manages to get to full guard.
Cook won't allow Young to sweep him here.
Cook wants to pass the guard but Young is keeping the position.
Cook is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cook wants to pass the guard but Young is keeping the position.
Young is trying to keep Cook in close.
Young lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Cook working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Young.
Cook utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cook tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cook keeping moving, preventing Young from controlling successfully.
Young tries to free his leg and advance position but Cook is retaining full guard.
Cook trying to keep a closed guard but Young is proving a slippery customer.

Young gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Young throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Cook scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Young looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cook is looking to stall here but Young recovers full guard.

Young had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cook defends it easily.
Our spies down at at Main Event Gym inform us that Young has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Cook 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook stopping the sweep attempt from Young.
Cook trying to control the position from guard on top but Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Young not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook looking to sit in guard and control but Young gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Young trying to control the position from guard on top but Cook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cook is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Young wants to control from the top but Cook keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cook looking to control.
Young stopping the sweep attempt from Cook.
Young wants to control from the top but Cook keeps moving.
Young passes into half guard.
Young throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Young wants to free his trapped foot but Cook is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Young is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Young is looking to take a break and control but Cook is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Young perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Young looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Young has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cook misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cook manages to get to full guard.
Cook keeping moving, preventing Young from controlling successfully.
Cook avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook trying to keep a closed guard but Young is proving a slippery customer.
Cook is trying to hold Young in close to prevent damage but Young has managed to pass into half guard.
Cook wants to improve his position but Young is controlling well.
Young looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cook slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Cook looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Young wants to control from the top but Cook keeps moving.
Cook avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Young pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cook is keeping the position for now.
Cook wants to improve his position but instead Young has moved into half guard.

Cook is defending against the submission attempts here by Young.
Young works his foot free and advances to mount.
Young controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Young can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cook is looking to escape.
Cook is in a horrible position here. Young smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Young showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cook is defended easily by Young.

It looks like John Cook has been cut.
Young throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cook wants to clinch.
Cook fails to land the takedown.
Cook fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Cook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young steps in with a hook that catches Cook right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Young follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Cook looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Young!
After the fight, Keith Young was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
John Cook spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank your for the great fight.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Morawski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard B Riddick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Morawski
vs
B Riddick

169 cm
31
148 lbs
17 - 13 - 0

167 cm
22
142 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

REAR NAKED CHOKE NUTRITION

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 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Krzysztof Morawski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard B Riddick!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morawski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Riddick.
Morawski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riddick throws out the jab.
Morawski misses with a takedown attempt
and Riddick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Krzysztof Morawski has been cut.
Morawski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Riddick defends well and Morawski ends up having to push Riddick into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Riddick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Morawski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Riddick napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Riddick sneaks back into half guard.
Morawski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Morawski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Riddick wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morawski not doing much here.
Morawski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Morawski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Riddick looks to throw the jab but Morawski is out of range.
Morawski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Riddick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morawski blocks a jab.
Riddick fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Morawski is out of range.
Morawski shoots in for a takedown but Riddick shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krzysztof Morawski. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morawski throws a nice head kick!
Morawski tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck for Morawski with that takedown attempt.
It seemed like Riddick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Riddick feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Morawskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Morawski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Morawski is rocked!
Riddick drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Morawski's head, knocking him out cold! Riddick is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richard B Riddick!