HFC Challengers 47 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Maniek Krol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roni Sabian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maniek Krol looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Krol
vs
Sabian

185 cm
19
132 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

170 cm
19
140 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maniek Krol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roni Sabian!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabian throws a right hand that misses

and Krol moves into the clinch.
Krol looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Sabian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sabian scores with a jab.
Krol shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sabian pinned against the cage. Sabian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sabian 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.
Krol tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sabian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Sabian misses.
As Sabian looks to move away, Krol throws a big counter combo bu Sabian just gets out of the way.
Krol ducks right into an uppercut from Sabian.
Sabian throws a jab but it's blocked by Krol.
Sabian lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabian throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Krol on the side of the head.
Krol walks into a jab.
Sabian misses with a straight right.
Krol seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Krol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sabian lands a head shot.

Krol is rocked!
Sabian swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Krol.
Oh Krol is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabian lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Krol head around and knocks him out cold! Sabian hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roni Sabian!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robo Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamen Jeliazkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pope comes to the cage accompanied by Ghost - Monstrance Clock. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Pope
vs
Jeliazkov

225 cm
29
344 lbs
7 - 30 - 0

204 cm
18
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 30 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robo Pope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kamen Jeliazkov!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeliazkov blocks a head kick by Pope.
Pope looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Nice shot by Jeliazkov.

It looks like Robo Pope has been cut.
Pope defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jeliazkov.
Nice takedown defense from Pope. No joy for Jeliazkov on that attempt.
Jeliazkov shoots in looking for a takedown but Pope manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jeliazkov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Robo Pope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamen Jeliazkov.
Jeliazkov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Pope was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Jeliazkov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Jeliazkov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jeliazkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pope is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeliazkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeliazkov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jeliazkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pope is keeping the position for now.
Jeliazkov stays in close to Pope's body and controls the position.

Jeliazkov stands and steps away. Pope gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

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.
Jeliazkov shoots for a takedown but Pope saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pope throws a head kick that misses.

Jeliazkov gets tackled into the cage by Pope. Pope maintains the clinch.
Pope is trying to break the clinch but Jeliazkov has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Pope's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jeliazkov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pope avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Jeliazkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jeliazkov tries for a takedown but Pope sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Pope.
Pope keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

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

Jeliazkov breaks from the clinch.

Jeliazkov closes the distance and pushes Pope back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jeliazkov keeps control of Pope as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jeliazkov cracks Pope with a nice body shot.
Jeliazkov avoiding damage.
Pope is trying to force a seperation but Jeliazkov has the dominant position.
Pope has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jeliazkov lands with a light punch inside.
Jeliazkov taking a breather.
Pope wants to break the clinch but can't.

Jeliazkov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jeliazkov holds on and takes a little breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pope stops Jeliazkov from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Pope gets to his feet. Jeliazkov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jeliazkov feints a jab promting Pope to slip. Jeliazkov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pope slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pope throws a head kick that misses.
A nice side step and Jeliazkov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A head kick from Jeliazkov lands but Pope takes it in his stride.

Pope closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pope tries to break free but Jeliazkov pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pope wants to break free but Jeliazkov has control.
Pope tries to circle away but Jeliazkov has him pinned against the cage.
Jeliazkov tries to pull guard but Pope holds him up against the cage and eventually Jeliazkov drops back down to his feet.
Pope wants to get back to striking at distance but Jeliazkov won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamen Jeliazkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robo Pope's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Pope misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jeliazkov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Jeliazkov gets a takedown into half guard.

Jeliazkov in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Pope tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jeliazkov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kamen Jeliazkov!
Robo Pope was interviewed post fight and said 'I hope to be the first MMA fighter to die in the ring. Help make my dream come true.'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Detangelo Harmeski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Jon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonny Jon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Harmeski
vs
Jon

179 cm
26
160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

175 cm
24
160 lbs
5 - 9 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Detangelo Harmeski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonny Jon!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harmeski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jon throws a nice looking combination but Harmeski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harmeski jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Harmeski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Harmeski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jon.
A slow jab from Jon misses its intended target.
A combination from Jon does no damage.
Jon throws a series of punches but Harmeski avoids them all with ease.
Harmeski slips under a jab.
Jon tries to bum rush Harmeski with a series of wild strikes but Harmeski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jon tries to clinch there but Harmeski circles away.
Harmeski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jon throws a right hand that Harmeski ducks under and follows up with a left that Harmeski also avoids with ease.
Harmeski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Harmeski somewhat.
Jon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jon misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Jon closes the distance and pushes Harmeski back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Harmeski uses from the top position.
Jon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Harmeski is controlling him.
Harmeski trying to move into half guard but instead Jon has managed to sweep!

Harmeski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jon on the ground.
Jon stops Harmeski from standing up.
Jon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Harmeski's guard.
Jon throws a big right hand that misses.
Jon is looking to work some ground and pound but Harmeski has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jon throws a big right hand that misses.

Harmeski working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jon has passed into half guard!
Harmeski is breathing heavily.
Harmeski trying to control from the bottom.
Jon wants to get back to his feet.
Jon moves nicely into side control.

Jon decides to stand up, so the ref orders Harmeski to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jon throws a series of strikes that have Harmeski backpedaling.
A head kick misses from Harmeski.
Some wild striking there from Jon.
Jon throws a right hand that Harmeski ducks under and follows up with a left that Harmeski also avoids with ease.
Harmeski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Jon tries to counter it with a takedown but Harmeski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jon has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Jonny Jon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Harmeski is rocked!
Jon swinging wildly here.
Oh Harmeski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jon throws a right and a left that Harmeski avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Jon.
Harmeski seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jon feints the counter takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Jon. Those never looked like landing.
Jon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harmeski throws a big counter combination but Jon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jon scores with a shot to the body.
Jon throws a sloppy head kick and Harmeski moves out of range easily.

Jon moves into the clinch.

Jon gets control of Harmeski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Jon has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Harmeski off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jon lands a head kick!

Jon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jon stops a takedown attempt from Harmeski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Detangelo Harmeski. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jon breaks from the clinch.
Jon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harmeski doesn't seem bothered though.
Jon throws a combination. Harmeski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harmeski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Harmeski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jon.
Jon just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHarmeski.
We've been told by Harmeski's head coaches at Extreme MMA (7 Elites $250/week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Jon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jon gets underhooks to prevent Harmeski's takedown attempt.
Harmeski wants a takedown but no success here.

Jon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jon wants to get back to his feet but Harmeski passes into half guard.
Harmeski trying to advance position but Jon counters by regaining guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jon has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Harmeski has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harmeski wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Detangelo Harmeski. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harmeski won't allow Jon to get back to his feet.
Jon throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jon is looking to stand up but Harmeski isn't so interested in that idea.

Jon is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Harmeski presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A bit of stalling here from Jon.

Jon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jon misses with the combination.
Jon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jon throws a nice looking combination but Harmeski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harmeski.
Harmeski tried to counter with a leg kick but Jon avoided it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Harmeski back to the cage. Jon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Harmeski shoots in but Jon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Harmeski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sloppy strikes from Jon. Those never looked like landing.
Harmeski throws a big counter combination but Jon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jon misses with a wild combination.
Jon misses the jab.
Harmeski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jon clinches with his opponent.
Jon is pressed up against the cage. Harmeski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jon down to the mat. Jon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jon shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Harmeski eats them both and turns towards Jon to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Jon closes the distance and clinches.

Jon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Harmeski clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Jon has got one arm under Harmeski's chin. This could be trouble... Harmeski trying to control the other hand but Jon gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Harmeski has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jonny Jon!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tanishk Soni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cook is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qRYiBuywZU. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Soni
vs
Cook

200 cm
44
274 lbs
29 - 30 - 2

205 cm
24
260 lbs
8 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Experienced

Good takedowns
Good elbows
Knockout power

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 29 - 30 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tanishk Soni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Cook!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cook walks into a left hand.
Cook tries to close the distance and clinch but Soni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Soni darts in and clinches Cook up against the cage.
Soni lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

It looks like John Cook has been cut.
Soni presses Cook against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Soni has clasped his hands together around Cook's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Cook is trying to get back to half guard.
Soni tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Cook is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Soni perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Soni wants to stand but Cook has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Cook missing with punches from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Soni prevents Cook from improving his position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Soni moves into the clinch.

Soni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cook shoots in for a takedown but Soni shows good takedown defense.
Soni swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

Soni moves into the clinch.

Soni pulls guard effortlessly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Soni throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cook slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cook wants to control from the top but Soni keeps moving.
Cook throws a big elbow that misses.
Cook stopping the sweep attempt from Soni.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook wants to control from the top but Soni keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cook might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Soni haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Soni fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Soni closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

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

Soni clinches.
Cook tries to land a knee to the head but Soni blocks with his arms.
Cook is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Soni is defending well for now.
Cook can't break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Soni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Soni fails to land with a series of punches.

Soni shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cook napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cook manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Soni slows the pace down in half guard.
Cook trying to hold on to Soni's head to control him but Soni postures up.
Soni is looking to advance position but Cook won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, if Soni is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tanishk Soni dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Cook's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Cook shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Soni defends it nicely.

Soni drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cook trying to keep a closed guard but Soni is proving a slippery customer.
Soni stopping the sweep attempt from Cook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Cook working for a triangle but Soni defends it easily.
Cook working a defensive guard but Soni passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook is looking to get back to full guard here but Soni has managed to pass to side control instead.

Soni stands up.

Soni rushes Cook and presses him up against the cage.
Cook has Soni pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Soni manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cook is looking for a takedown.
Tanishk Soni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Cook.
Soni scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Soni is pressed up against the cage. Cook has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Soni down to the mat. Soni avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook with a poor takedown
and Soni counters with a huge left! Cook is in big trouble! He's backing up but Soni isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Cook from any more damage. A dominating finish by Soni!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tanishk Soni!
A victorious Tanishk Soni thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
John Cook was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank your for the great fight.'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Boyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dos Santos comes to the cage accompanied by Club on Fire. Alex Boyd is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Dos Santos
vs
Boyd

185 cm
26
241 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

187 cm
22
246 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cain Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Boyd!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Boyd 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.
Boyd takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dos Santos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boyd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boyd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dos Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dos Santos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boyd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dos Santos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Boyd shoots in looking for a takedown. Dos Santos tries to sprawl out of it but Boyd keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dos Santos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boyd takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Dos Santos has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dos Santos moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Alex Boyd has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos throws a looping overhand right but Boyd ducks down to avoid it.
A left and a right from Dos Santos both land. Nice combination.
Dos Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.

Boyd scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dos Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Boyd thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boyd winds up and cracks Dos Santos with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dos Santos gets back to full guard.
Boyd preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos trying to keep a closed guard but Boyd is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is looking to stand up but Boyd isn't so interested in that idea.
Dos Santos wants to sweep but no luck.

Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dos Santos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dos Santos tries to get out of the position.
Dos Santos controls Boyd momentarily but Boyd frees himself.
Boyd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dos Santos has momentary wrist control but Boyd slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Boyd's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boyd throws an elbow that misses. Dos Santos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Boyd's guard. Nice move by Dos Santos!

Dos Santos won't allow Boyd to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos 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.
Dos Santos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dos Santos wants to stand and escape but instead Boyd has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dos Santos is on top in guard.

Dos Santos would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dos Santos postures up in Boyd's guard and throws a big left but Boyd blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dos Santos is one step ahead there.
Boyd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Boyd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dos Santos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boyd is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dos Santos is controlling him.
Boyd pulls Dos Santos in to control the position.
Dos Santos throws a big right hand that misses.
Boyd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dos Santos is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cain Dos Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Boyd's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dos Santos misses with a double jab.
Dos Santos throws a series of punches but Boyd avoids them all with ease.
Dos Santos cracks a nice hook into Boyd's ribs.
Dos Santos digs a good body shot into Boyd's ribs.
Dos Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boyd can do to turn this around?
Dos Santos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dos Santos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boyd.
Boyd goes for a double leg but Dos Santos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dos Santos continues to drive forward.
Dos Santos looks to land a combination but Boyd avoids it well.
Dos Santos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos misses with a series of wild punches.
Boyd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boyd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boyd.
Boyd shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boyd should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Boyd shoots in for a double leg but Dos Santos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cain Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Boyd.
Dos Santos throws a body punch but Boyd moves out of range.
Dos Santos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dos Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cain Dos Santos is winning the standup battle so far.
Boyd slips a jab and a cross from Dos Santos.
Boyd lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cain Dos Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boyd moves out of range as Dos Santos strikes.
Boyd tries to move into range but Dos Santos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dos Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boyd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dos Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boyd changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dos Santos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dos Santos scores with a punch to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyd dodges the punch combination from Dos Santos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Santos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boyd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dos Santos.
Boyd needs to keep his hands up - Dos Santos had a free shot at his head there.
Dos Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boyd steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos connects with a body shot.
Dos Santos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dos Santos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Boyd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dos Santos lands with an overhand left.
Cain Dos Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dos Santos misses with a two punch combination.
Dos Santos misses with a double jab.
Dos Santos throws a right hand that Boyd ducks under and follows up with a left that Boyd also avoids with ease.
Boyd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dos Santos with a nice cross.
Dos Santos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boyd fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boyd shoots in but Dos Santos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Boyd looks to move away, Dos Santos throws a big counter combo bu Boyd just gets out of the way.
Dos Santos loads up on a big right hand but Boyd slips the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyd slips a jab and a cross from Dos Santos.
Boyd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boyd counters with a body kick.
Dos Santos throws a right hand that Boyd ducks under and follows up with a left that Boyd also avoids with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dos Santos misses with a body shot.
Boyd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos jabs Boyd right on the nose. Boyd blinks but takes it well.
Boyd dodges the punch combination from Dos Santos.
Boyd walks into a jab.
Dos Santos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cain Dos Santos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alex Boyd's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Nice jab there from Dos Santos.
Boyd gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dos Santos.
Boyd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dos Santos cracks Boyd with a right hand to the side of the head.
Boyd takes one to the chin there.
Boyd drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dos Santos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dos Santos, as that shot connected.
Dos Santos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Boyd counters by clinching up.
Boyd keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dos Santos's efforts to push away.
Dos Santos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boyd is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dos Santos.
Boyd is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dos Santos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dos Santos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dos Santos has had enough of the clinch but Boyd keeps him there for the moment.
Dos Santos has had enough of the clinch but Boyd keeps him there for the moment.
Dos Santos is looking to break free of the clinch but Boyd has double underhooks.
Dos Santos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dos Santos prevents the takedown attempt.
Cain Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Boyd.
Boyd is working for takedown but Dos Santos is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boyd prevents Dos Santos from breaking the clinch.

Dos Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boyd takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos lands with a shot to the body.
Dos Santos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boyd on the side of the head.
Dos Santos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dos Santos swinging wildly here.
Boyd shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dos Santos pinned against the cage. Dos Santos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boyd walks into a left hand.
Boyd takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right-left combo lands from Dos Santos.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dos Santos throws a right hand that Boyd ducks under and follows up with a left that Boyd also avoids with ease.
Dos Santos misses with the combination.
Boyd dodges the punch combination from Dos Santos.
Boyd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boyd has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dos Santos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Boyd releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Alex Boyd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dos Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Boyd shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dos Santos tries to kick Boyd off but Boyd keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alex Boyd has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dos Santos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dos Santos wants to improve his position but Boyd is controlling well.
Boyd throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boyd working over Dos Santos with some ground and pound. Dos Santos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dos Santos wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice strikes from Boyd there.
Cain Dos Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boyd drops an elbow to the side of Dos Santos's head.
Dos Santos on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cain Dos Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dos Santos, 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 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick Glen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Gabaldon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Rick Glen has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Glen
vs
Gabaldon

186 cm
28
178 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

175 cm
29
182 lbs
5 - 5 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Glen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Gabaldon!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Glen is predictable there

and Gabaldon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gabaldon.
Gabaldon throwing strikes but missing.
Glen is looking to stand up but Gabaldon isn't so interested in that idea.
Gabaldon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gabaldon tries to free his leg and advance position but Glen is retaining full guard.
Gabaldon controlling from the top position.
Gabaldon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gabaldon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabaldon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabaldon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gabaldon misses with a takedown attempt - Glen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Gabaldon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Glen is trying to break free.

Gabaldon wants the takedown. Glen is fighting it off but Gabaldon persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Glen's guard against the cage.
Glen wants to stand but Gabaldon is controlling the position.
Gabaldon lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabaldon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gabaldon 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.
Gabaldon distracts Glen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gabaldon passes Glen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gabaldon stops Glen from getting back to his feet.
Gabaldon passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gabaldon working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gabaldon controlling from the full mount.

Gabaldon looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gabaldon looking to secure an arm triangle but Glen defends it well.
Gabaldon connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Glen is rocked!
A big strike lands for Gabaldon! That's really hurt Glen and he's turned his back - Gabaldon keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Gabaldon jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Gabaldon!
In his post fight interview, Juan Gabaldon gave a big smile as he said 'Thank you guys, I'm more capable on what I have performed tonight. Is that a fight of the night?'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mir Frank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bart Simpson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Simpson
vs
Frank

150 cm
29
185 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

185 cm
26
190 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Very quick

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Determined

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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bart Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mir Frank!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frank slips a jab and a cross from Simpson.
Simpson looks for the body kick but Frank saw that one coming.
Frank misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simpson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Frank manages to circle out of the way.
Frank with a jab.
Frank lands with a right hand.
Frank lands a head kick. Simpson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Simpson tries to clinch there but Frank circles away.
Simpson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Frank takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Simpson rushes Frank and presses him up against the cage.
Simpson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpson lands a good knee to the midsection. Frank won't want to take too many of those.
Frank looks winded!
Simpson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Mir Frank has been cut.
Simpson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Simpson obliges.
Simpson landing knees to the body.
Simpson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Frank takes an elbow to the forehead.
Simpson lands an elbow that stopped Frank in his tracks for a moment.

Simpson gets control of Frank's arms and successfully pulls guard. Simpson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Simpson wants to get back to his feet but Frank is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Simpson moves into range and clinches up with Frank.
Simpson blocks an uppercut.

Simpson successfully pulls guard.
Simpson is looking to stand up but Frank isn't so interested in that idea.
Frank trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Frank trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Frank is looking to advance position but Simpson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Simpson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Frank's face.
Frank really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Simpson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Simpson landing strikes from the mount and Frank is in trouble!
Simpson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Frank is rocked!
Simpson lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Frank! Simpson sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Frank and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bart Simpson!
Bart Simpson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jabari Jelani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichabod Crane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Crane's choice of entrance music: Broken Bones - Decapitated. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ichabod Crane enters the cage!

Jelani
vs
Crane

185 cm
38
275 lbs
26 - 30 - 1

200 cm
24
287 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Good takedowns
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

GREEN!160
Modern Wear Apparel

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 26 - 30 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jabari Jelani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ichabod Crane!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jelani throws a series of punches but Crane moves out of range.
Jelani throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crane throws a sloppy head kick and Jelani moves out of range easily.
Jelani throws a big counter combination but Crane scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jelani looks to land a combination but Crane avoids it well.
Crane looks for a takedown but Jelani sprawls well.
As Crane looks to move away, Jelani throws a big counter combo bu Crane just gets out of the way.
Jelani closes the distance and clinches up with Crane, looking for a takedown. Jelani pushes Crane against the cage but Crane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Crane.
Crane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jelani pinned against the cage. Jelani gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crane misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jelani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jelani is looking to slow Crane down with leg kicks.

Crane throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jelani tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Crane is in Jelani's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jelani is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crane is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jelani manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crane manages to get himself to full guard.

Crane has his hands on Jelani's head, controlling the position.
Crane looking for a sweep. Not yet Crane, not yet.
Crane trying to keep a closed guard but Jelani is proving a slippery customer.

Crane looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jelani passes into half guard.
Crane preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Crane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jelani pulls his head out easily.
Crane trying to control but Jelani postures up.
Crane controlling the position for now.
Crane tries to get to full guard but Jelani has control of the leg.
Crane regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jelani throws an elbow that misses. Crane uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jelani's guard. Nice move by Crane!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jelani has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jelani is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Crane is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Crane's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Crane wants to control from the top but Jelani keeps moving.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jabari Jelani!
During a confident post fight interview, Jabari Jelani thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sam Crow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ligerito Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crow comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem- Not Afraid. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Crow
vs
Rodriguez

170 cm
27
140 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

164 cm
26
138 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Crow defends well and Rodriguez ends up having to push Crow into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Crow was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Rodriguez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Crow quickly recovers to half guard.
Crow has hold of Rodriguez's hands but Rodriguez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rodriguez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rodriguez stops Crow from getting back to his feet.
Rodriguez thows a huge punch but Crow dodges it nicely.
Rodriguez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crow's head.
Rodriguez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rodriguez throwing shots but Crow is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow is looking to escape.
Rodriguez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Crow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rodriguez on the ground.
Rodriguez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Crow on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Crow tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crow blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rodriguez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rodriguez working Crow over with strikes.
Rodriguez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rodriguez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez slaps away a takedown attempt from Crow, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Crow fails to land with a series of punches.
Crow throws a right and a left that Rodriguez avoids nicely.
Rodriguez fails to land the takedown.
Sam Crow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ligerito Rodriguez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Crow tries to sprawl but Rodriguez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rodriguez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crow's head.
Crow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rodriguez 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.
Crow avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez winds up and cracks Crow with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rodriguez throwing shots but Crow is blocking nicely.
Rodriguez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crow's head.
Rodriguez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez lands with a punch from half guard.
Rodriguez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rodriguez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crow's head.
Rodriguez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rodriguez is nestled in close to Crow, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rodriguez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rodriguez tries to pass to full mount but Crow defends it.
Crow blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rodriguez.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Crow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crow pinned against the cage. Crow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rodriguez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Crow makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown
and Crow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rodriguez with a poor takedown
and Crow counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crow lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rodriguez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Crow to counter with a crisp jab.
Rodriguez looks winded!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Rodriguez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ligerito Rodriguez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt - Crow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Crow was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice takedown defense from Crow. No joy for Rodriguez on that attempt.
Crow throws a right and a left that both miss.

Crow tries to sprawl but Rodriguez drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Rodriguez is trying to work for a kimura but Crow is defending well.
Rodriguez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Crow to regain full guard.
Rodriguez postures up in Crow's guard and throws a big left but Crow blocks it.
Rodriguez lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodriguez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodriguez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ligerito Rodriguez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodriguez chips away with some ground and pound.
Rodriguez stands up over Crow, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rodriguez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rodriguez scoring with some ground and pound.
Rodriguez throws an elbow that misses. Crow uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rodriguez's guard. Nice move by Crow!

Crow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Rodriguez is looking for a triangle but Crow pushes his legs off easily.
Rodriguez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriguez, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Rodriguez manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Crow is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sam Crow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ligerito Rodriguez.
Rodriguez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Crow pulls his leg out and moves away.

Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Crow wants to stand but Rodriguez is controlling the position.
Rodriguez postures up in Crow's guard and throws a big left but Crow blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rodriguez distracts Crow with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodriguez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crow wants to stand and escape but Rodriguez is having none of it.

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

Rodriguez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rodriguez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Crow with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rodriguez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez prevents Crow from standing back up.
Rodriguez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Crow keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rodriguez is looking to advance position but Crow won't allow it.
Crow on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rodriguez connects with a nice short shot to Crow's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rodriguez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rodriguez putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Crow is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ligerito Rodriguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Crow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
Oh Crow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crow throws a right and a left that Rodriguez avoids nicely.
Crow seems to have got his legs back now.
Crow sizes up Rodriguez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rodriguez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Crow.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rodriguez or perhaps it was just good defense by Crow, which made it look bad.
Crow slaps away a takedown attempt from Rodriguez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sam Crow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ligerito Rodriguez.
Rodriguez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Crow counters with a stiff right hand.
Crow feints a jab promting Rodriguez to slip. Crow then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rodriguez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sam Crow is winning the standup battle so far.
Crow scores with the left hand. Rodriguez knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Crow misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodriguez dives in and grabs Crow's left leg, looking for a takedown. Crow pushes down on Rodriguez's head and hops out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Crow leaves Rodriguez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt - Crow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Rodriguez looks to move away, Crow throws a big counter combo bu Rodriguez just gets out of the way.
Crow misses with the combination.
Rodriguez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Crow counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown
and Crow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodriguez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Crow counters with a left and a right that stings Rodriguez.
Rodriguez circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crow's waist but Crow gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rodriguez off to one side.
Rodriguez has his takedown stuffed
enabling Crow to counter with a crisp jab.
A right-left combo lands from Crow.

Rodriguez is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodriguez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Crow counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodriguez is still on wobbly legs! Can Crow finish him?
Crow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodriguez.
Crow scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt.
Rodriguez shoots and misses
and Crow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodriguez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Crow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crow darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Crow circles away easily
and Crow counters with a big right hand! Oh Rodriguez is in trouble here! Crow follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Crow!
Sam Crow tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Morawski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Berdich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Morawski
vs
Berdich

169 cm
32
148 lbs
17 - 14 - 0

170 cm
33
142 lbs
21 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Krzysztof Morawski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andy Berdich!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berdich fails with the takedown.
Morawski feinted with a counter takedown.
Berdich goes for a double leg but Morawski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Morawski continues to drive forward.

Berdich feints and as Morawski raises his hands in defense, Berdich changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Krzysztof Morawski!
A very excited looking Krzysztof Morawski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.