DFC 7 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kal Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Vandrox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vandrox has chosen Embrace Of The Endless Ocean as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Penn
vs
Vandrox

190 cm
23
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
19
245 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kal Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Vandrox!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vandrox tries to close the distance and clinch but Penn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Penn drops Vandrox with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Vandrox looks back up at him and smiles so Penn waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

It looks like Danny Vandrox has been cut.
Vandrox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from Vandrox.
Penn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vandrox.
Vandrox throws a looping overhand right but Penn ducks down to avoid it.
Vandrox moves in looking to clinch but Penn pushes him off.
Penn fakes the body blow, causing Vandrox to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Vandrox goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kal Penn!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Clowe
vs
patino

185 cm
25
187 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

182 cm
18
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Clowe!
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, david patino!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
patino tries to clinch but Clowe moves out of range.
patino misses with a wild body shot.

patino clinches with his opponent.
patino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
patino lands a nice shot to the body.
patino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
patino lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
patino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
patino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
patino scores with a shot to the side of Clowe's head.
patino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
patino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
patino lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from patino.

Clowe is rocked!
patino scores with a hook to the body.
Oh Clowe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
patino scores with a nice hook to the head.
patino creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Clowe with a big uppercut! Clowe tries to clinch up but patino pushes him back against the cage and lands another moster strike that crumples Clowe to the mat! Clowe covers up and patino unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). david patino!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slick Ubber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Rampaasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slick Ubber has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Ubber
vs
Rampaasi

187 cm
19
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
24
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slick Ubber!
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, Quinton Rampaasi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ubber tries to keep at a distance but Rampaasi has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Rampaasi.

It looks like Slick Ubber has been cut.
Rampaasi stops a takedown attempt from Ubber.
Ubber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rampaasi misses with the head strike.
Rampaasi gets underhooks to prevent Ubber's takedown attempt.
Rampaasi is stalling here.
Rampaasi throws a punch but it's blocked by Ubber.
Ubber fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rampaasi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Rampaasi.
Rampaasi swings wildly with an uppercut but Ubber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ubber with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rampaasi prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slick Ubber. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ubber has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rampaasi uses from the top position.
Ubber 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.

Rampaasi stands up from Ubber's guard - Rampaasi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rampaasi stuffs the takedown attempt from Ubber. Ubber gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ubber shoots in for a takedown but Rampaasi shows good takedown defense.
Ubber darts in trying to clinch

and Rampaasi moves into the clinch.
Rampaasi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rampaasi stalling.
Ubber can't break the clinch.
Rampaasi is stalling here.
Ubber tries to break free but Rampaasi pushes him back against the cage.
Rampaasi lands a left hand.
Rampaasi misses with some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rampaasi.
A short left from Rampaasi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rampaasi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rampaasi throws a head punch that misses.
Ubber fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch on the inside from Rampaasi fails to land.
Ubber wants to break free but Rampaasi has control.
A short uppercut from Rampaasi.
Rampaasi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rampaasi misses with a punch on the inside.
Rampaasi has a couple of punches blocked by Ubber.
Rampaasi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ubber changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rampaasi fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Rampaasi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ubber, pushing him back against the cage.
Come on Rampaasi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ubber connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rampaasi's face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rampaasi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ubber is trying to break free.
Rampaasi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ubber goes for a takedown attempt but Rampaasi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ubber closes the distance looking to clinch

and Rampaasi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ubber pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rampaasi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rampaasi swings wildly with an uppercut but Ubber uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Ubber's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ubber wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rampaasi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rampaasi lands a hook that snaps the head of Ubber backwards.
Rampaasi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ubber backwards.
Rampaasi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rampaasi has Ubber pressed against the cage.
Rampaasi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ubber backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rampaasi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ubber is trying to drag Rampaasi to the mat but Rampaasi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ubber is breathing heavily.
Ubber with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rampaasi throws a punch but it's blocked by Ubber.
Ubber wants to stall.
Rampaasi scores with a shot to the side of Ubber's head.
Rampaasi stalling.
A short uppercut from Rampaasi.
Rampaasi is stalling here.
Ubber is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rampaasi leaning against his opponent.
Rampaasi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rampaasi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ubbers head.
Ubber throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rampaasi blocks it with crossed arms.
Rampaasi stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinton Rampaasi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slick Ubber'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.

Rampaasi fails with an attempt to clinch.

Rampaasi gets a clinch.
Ubber wants a takedown.
Rampaasi pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Quinton Rampaasi.

Rampaasi moves into range and clinches up with Ubber.
Ubber jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rampaasi walks away with a smile on his face. Ubber gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ubber tries for a takedown but Rampaasi circles away easily

and Rampaasi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slick Ubber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ubber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rampaasi stalls.
Ubber blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ubber using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rampaasi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A shot in the inside from Rampaasi.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ubber tries to pull guard but Rampaasi won't allow it.
Come on Rampaasi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rampaasi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rampaasi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rampaasi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rampaasi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ubber backwards.
Rampaasi pushes Ubber back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rampaasi has Ubber pressed against the cage.
Rampaasi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ubber.
A nice left hand lands by Rampaasi.

Slick Ubber's cut is getting worse.
Rampaasi dips a shoulder and cracks Ubber with a mighty uppercut! Ubber falls back against the cage and Rampaasi unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ubber is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Rampaasi screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quinton Rampaasi!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Kazansky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tane Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kazansky might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Danger Zone. Tom Kazansky looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Kazansky
vs
Henderson

185 cm
22
185 lbs
8 - 16 - 0

182 cm
24
201 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Kazansky!
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, Tane Henderson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Henderson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Henderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kazansky trying to control the position.
Henderson with a nice head shot there.

Henderson throws a sloppy strike and Kazansky has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Henderson is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Kazansky!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tom Kazansky!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aidan Kincaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zidane Sephiroth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zidane Sephiroth acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Kincaid
vs
Sephiroth

183 cm
27
210 lbs
13 - 9 - 1

190 cm
20
220 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aidan Kincaid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zidane Sephiroth!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kincaid is defended easily by Sephiroth.
Nice shot by Sephiroth.
Sephiroth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kincaid dives in and grabs Sephiroth's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sephiroth pushes down on Kincaid's head and hops out.
Sephiroth slips a jab and a cross from Kincaid.

Kincaid closes the distance and clinches.
Sephiroth keeps control of Kincaid as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sephiroth misses with some punches.
Kincaid can't break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sephiroth.
Sephiroth trying to land knees to the body.

Sephiroth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sephiroth misses with a body shot.

Kincaid closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sephiroth to the mat! Sephiroth manages to get full guard.
Kincaid trying to control but Sephiroth is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kincaid looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sephiroth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kincaid stays in close to Sephiroth's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sephiroth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kincaid gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kincaid has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kincaid trying to control but Sephiroth is working from the bottom.

Sephiroth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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.
Kincaid throwing strikes but missing.
Kincaid won't allow Sephiroth to sweep him here.
Kincaid stands up over Sephiroth, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Sephiroth is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sephiroth tries a body shot but Kincaid blocks it.
Kincaid tries to break the clinch but Sephiroth is controlling the position.
Sephiroth takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sephiroth looks gassed!
Kincaid tries to break free but Sephiroth pushes him back against the cage.

Kincaid breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kincaid misses with a wild combination.
Kincaid shoots in looking for a takedown. Sephiroth tries to sprawl out of it but Kincaid keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sephiroth manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aidan Kincaid. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kincaid drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sephiroth manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kincaid's best efforts.
Kincaid working over Sephiroth with some ground and pound. Sephiroth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kincaid stalling.
Kincaid is looking to advance position but Sephiroth won't allow it.
Kincaid trying to control the action but Sephiroth is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sephiroth regains full guard. Nicely done.

Kincaid gets to his feet - Sephiroth follows without any prompting.
Kincaid takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sephiroth keeps the fight on the outside.
Sephiroth lands an overhand right.
Sephiroth swings for the body but Kincaid moves out of range.
Kincaid shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sephiroth digs a good hook to Kincaid's body.
Jab by Sephiroth.
Sephiroth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sephiroth.
Sephiroth looks to score with a jab to the body but Kincaid is just out of range.
Kincaid takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sephiroth smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kincaid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sephiroth lands with a nice body punch.
Kincaid shoots in for a takedown but Sephiroth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Sephiroth darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Sephiroth is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kincaid doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sephiroth.
Sephiroth is pressing down on Kincaid's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kincaid is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincaid gets full guard.
Sephiroth stopping the sweep attempt from Kincaid.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sephiroth passes Kincaid's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Sephiroth is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kincaid doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sephiroth.
Sephiroth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kincaid's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid is looking for a sweep. Sephiroth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sephiroth is looking to advance position but Kincaid won't allow it.
Kincaid is in trouble now - Sephiroth has advanced to mount!

Sephiroth working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

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.

Sephiroth moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kincaid has worked his arm free - good work by Kincaid!
Sephiroth is breathing heavily.
Kincaid regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kincaid avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sephiroth.
Sephiroth works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sephiroth missing with a left hand there. Kincaid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Sephiroth scores with a takedown into Kincaid's guard.
Sephiroth sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kincaid is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sephiroth is looking to work some ground and pound but Kincaid has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincaid keeping moving, preventing Sephiroth from controlling successfully.
Sephiroth stops Kincaid from standing up.
Kincaid controlling the position.
Sephiroth stopping the sweep attempt from Kincaid.
Kincaid pulls Sephiroth in to control the position.
Aidan Kincaid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Sephiroth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kincaid wants to stand and escape but Sephiroth is having none of it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sephiroth misses with a wild body shot.
Aidan Kincaid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kincaid slips a jab from Sephiroth.
Sephiroth throws a body punch but Kincaid moves out of range.
Sephiroth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Kincaid closes the distance and pushes Sephiroth back into the cage.
Sephiroth throws a head punch that misses.
Sephiroth working aggressively here.
Sephiroth misses with a punch on the inside.
Kincaid tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sephiroth lands a nice shot to the body.
Kincaid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kincaid tries to break free but Sephiroth pushes him back against the cage.
Zidane Sephiroth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sephiroth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kincaid.
Kincaid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sephiroth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to de liver by Sephiroth. Beautiful body shot.
Kincaid shoots for a double leg takedown but Sephiroth sprawls well. He's pushed Kincaid's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Sephiroth shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sephiroth was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kincaid tries to hold on but Sephiroth pushes him away.
Sephiroth fails to move to back control.
Sephiroth takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sephiroth looking to control but Kincaid is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kincaid holds on, trying desperately to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kincaid srikes from the bottom but he's lost position and has given up his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zidane Sephiroth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sephiroth winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zidane Sephiroth!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryce Gryce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gryce's entrance music is Radiohead - 2+2=5. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Gryce
vs
Henry

190 cm
21
253 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

185 cm
25
250 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Hell's Balls Recovery
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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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryce Gryce!
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, Hank Henry!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Henry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Henry throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Gryce shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gryce stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gryce with a nice head shot there.
Gryce is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gryce looking to pass the guard.
Henry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gryce. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gryce controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gryce thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gryce loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gryce advances to half guard.
Gryce passes the guard and advances to mount!

Gryce moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Henry has worked his arm free - good work by Henry!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gryce is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Henry has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gryce throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Gryce has an Americana. Henry didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Gryce is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Gryce hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bryce Gryce!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Heiji Endo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Bruens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruens has chosen River Below as his entrance music. Paul Bruens has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Heiji Endo's chin.

Endo
vs
Bruens

184 cm
22
195 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

168 cm
25
185 lbs
8 - 6 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Heiji Endo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Bruens!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bruens closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Endo to the mat! Endo manages to get full guard.
Bruens trying to control but Endo is working from the bottom.
Endo wants to stand up but Bruens is controlling him.
Endo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bruens.
Bruens is working Endo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bruens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Endo swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Endo keeping moving, preventing Bruens from controlling successfully.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Endo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bruens's half guard.
Bruens desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bruens is looking to control Endo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bruens avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruens tries to roll over but Endo keeps him under control.
Bruens is refusing to be controlled, as Endo sits in half guard.
Endo wants to pass the guard but Bruens is defending well.
Endo is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bruens is looking to improve his position.

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

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bruens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Endo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruens has his takedown stuffed

and Endo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bruens!
Bruens tries to hold on but Endo postures up.
Endo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bruens really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bruens holds on for dear life, controlling Endo's posture momentarily.
Bruens working to try and regain half guard.
Endo trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Endo content just to control the position here.

Endo goes for an armbar but Bruens turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bruens.
Bruens forces his way into half guard.
Endo pushes Bruens off looking to stand but Bruens dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Heiji Endo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Endo with a poor takedown

and Bruens counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Endo's guard now.
Bruens trying to control but Endo is working from the bottom.
Bruens looking to pass the guard.
Bruens chips away with some ground and pound.
Endo keeping moving, preventing Bruens from controlling successfully.

Endo manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Endo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bruens is looking to regain half guard here but Endo keeps moving and retains side control.
Endo working away.
Bruens stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Bruens is trying to improve his position.
Endo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bruens's shoulder. That is not cool.
Endo wants to control but Bruens is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bruens can't do much from the bottom here.
Bruens is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bruens swings for the body but Endo moves out of range.

Endo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bruens sprawls well initially but Endo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bruens wants to get back to full guard.
Endo is keen to just control but Bruens is a slippery customer.
Bruens wants to improve his position but Endo is controlling well.
Bruens works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bruens keeping full guard, as Endo tries to pass.
Bruens working a defensive guard but Endo manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bruens is not content to let Endo control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruens looking for a sweep but Endo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Bruens is squirming around, avoiding Endo's attempts to control the action.
Bruens tries to reverse the position but Endo maintains control.
Bruens tries to hold on but Endo postures up.
Bruens is trying desperately to improve position.
Endo content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Endo trying to control but Bruens is having none of it.
Endo controlling the position easily from mount.
Endo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bruens is looking to escape.
Bruens slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paul Bruens will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Bruens misses with a low kick.

Endo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Endo avoids the attempt from Bruens to control.
Bruens is desperately trying to improve his position but Endo has a good base and remains in mount.
Endo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bruens is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Endo looking for a guillotine from mount but Bruens is having none of it.
Bruens is looking to improve his position but Endo isn't that keen on the idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Endo controlling the position easily from mount.
Endo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bruens is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bruens gets back to half guard.
Bruens controlling the position well.
Bruens wants to improve his position but Endo is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Endo trying to mount his opponent but Bruens defends it.
Bruens is looking to control Endo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bruens avoid being mounted?
Bruens is refusing to be controlled, as Endo sits in half guard.
Endo tries to pass to full mount but Bruens defends it.
Bruens wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Endo with a poor takedown

and Bruens counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Endo!
Bruens won't let Endo get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Bruens controlling the position easily from mount.
Bruens won't let Endo get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Bruens takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bruens thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Endo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bruens scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bruens lands with some strikes.
Endo is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Bruens controlling from the full mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Bruens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bruens has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Bruens!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Boyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Balde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard Balde will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Boyd
vs
Balde

160 cm
18
135 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

StarDust. Cosmic Creations.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Boyd!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Balde!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Balde tries to keep at a distance but Boyd has taken the fight into the clinch.

Balde turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Boyd takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Balde looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boyd tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Balde presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Boyd is looking to improve his position but Balde isn't that keen on the idea.
Boyd has given up his back here.

Balde is persistently looking for the submission but Boyd is defending it well.
Balde lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Boyd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyd tries to break free.
Boyd turns into Balde and is now in his guard.
Boyd tries to stand but Balde is controlling from the bottom.
Balde lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Boyd!
Boyd is working to get back to half guard.
Balde wants to take Boyd's back but he can't do it this time.

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.

Balde looking to secure an arm triangle but Boyd defends it well.
Balde putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Balde sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Balde landing punches.
Boyd is desperately trying to improve his position but Balde has a good base and remains in mount.
Balde looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Balde looks gassed!
Boyd is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boyd might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Balde scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Boyd?
Boyd is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balde lands a big elbow.
Boyd is trying desperately to improve position.
Boyd is trying to reverse the position but instead Balde has taken his back - oops!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balde is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boyd wants to control his opponent's hands but Balde gets his hands free.
Balde is landing with strikes from the back.
Boyd is trying to break free.
Boyd is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Balde.
Balde lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Boyd hold on?!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balde controlling well, preventing Boyd from escaping the position.
Boyd trying to control the hands but Balde won't let him.

Boyd fending off the submission attempt from Balde.
Balde is trying to stick to Boyd's back but Boyd is turning into Balde. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Balde's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Boyd.
Boyd has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Balde has a closed guard, preventing Boyd from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Balde.
Brandon Boyd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Boyd fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Balde, pushing him back against the cage.
Boyd fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Boyd jumps guard and drags Balde to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Balde has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boyd working a defensive guard here.

Boyd is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyd trying to control the position.
Balde trying to control but Boyd is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boyd is working an open guard so Balde takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Balde.

Boyd gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boyd has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Balde is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Balde fails to pull guard.
Brandon Boyd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Balde.

Balde has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Boyd uses from the top position.
Balde is trying to hold Boyd in close to prevent damage but Boyd has managed to pass into half guard.

Boyd stands up from half guard.
Richard Balde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balde wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boyd wanted to stand there but Balde had control of the position.

Balde scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Boyd fails to land the takedown.

Boyd gets caught flat footed, as Balde shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Boyd working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Balde has passed into half guard!
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!
Balde passes to full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boyd is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Balde locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Boyd is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Balde!
Richard Balde is the new bantamweight champion!