HFC 24 No Excuses PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Trout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthew George is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

George
vs
Trout

220 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
20
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matthew George!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Trout!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
George wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

George has taken the fight to the clinch.
Trout wants a takedown.
Trout missing with knees to the body.

Trout breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
George is looking to clinch.
Matthew George seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
George's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and George duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
George connects with a right hand. Trout shakes it off.

George fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Trout, pushing him back against the cage.
George has had enough of the clinch but Trout keeps him there for the moment.

George's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trout takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

George gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

George manages to break the clinch.
George throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Trout on the side of the head.
George tried to score with a low kick but Trout checks it.
George lands a nice shot that snaps Trout's head back.
Trout looks gassed!
George moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
George works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

George feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Trout sprawling to the canvas! Trout rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can George finish him?!

Trout is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! George has cracked Trout with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! George lands another huge swinging hook and Trout tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Trout, before George can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Matthew George!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between WIlliam Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aidan Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob comes to the cage accompanied by I got my game on. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bob
vs
Rose

190 cm
24
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, WIlliam Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aidan Rose!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose fails with a takedown attempt.
Bob swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rose shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bob sprawls well. Bob wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rose gets slowly back to his feet.
Bob punishes Rose's body with a nice straight punch.
Rose fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
WIlliam Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aidan Rose.
Rose checks the leg kick.
Rose slips a jab and a cross from Bob.
A telegraphed right hand from Bob misses the target.
Bob slaps away a takedown attempt from Rose, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bob displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rose.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rose shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bob as he jumps to the side.
Bob fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rose looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bob moves into range and connects with a jab.

It looks like Aidan Rose has been cut.
Rose misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Rose has eaten all the pies!
A big left from Bob misses.
Rose shoots in looking for a takedown. Bob tries to sprawl out of it but Rose keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bob manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rose.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose slips a jab and a cross from Bob.
WIlliam Bob is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bob will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rose has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rose shoots for a double leg takedown but Bob sprawls well. He's pushed Rose's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bob, as that shot connected.
Bob cracks Rose with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rose checks a leg kick nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bob.
Bob misses with the combination.
Bob lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bob.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Bob, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Bob misses.
Bob throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rose takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bob misses with a double jab
and Rose counters with a good, hard body kick but Bob shrugs it off.
Bob is breathing heavily.
Rose changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bob tries to avoid it but Rose manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bob to the ground. Bob escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rose bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bob slaps away a takedown attempt from Rose, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fighters circling - Bob throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bob throws a combination. Rose tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rose.
Rose has a takedown stuffed.
Rose tries to clinch up.
Bob stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bob wants it to stay on the feet.
Rose tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bob slaps away a takedown attempt from Rose, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bob catches Rose with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rose is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bob is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bob swinging wildly here.
Bob throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Rose counters with a single leg into guard. Bob didn't expect that.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Rose stands and steps away. Bob gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

WIlliam Bob dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aidan Rose's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Rose fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
WIlliam Bob is winning the standup battle so far.
Bob shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bob throws a left and a right that both miss

and Rose decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bob's guard.
Rose would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rose trying to control the position from guard on top but Bob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Aidan Rose.
Rose shoots in for a takedown but Bob shows good takedown defense.
Bob pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rose back to the cage. Bob follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bob throws a nice looking combination but Rose bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Rose closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rose stops Bob from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rose in particular looking to stall.
Rose wants to control but Bob is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Aidan Rose wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bob stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bob wants it to stay on the feet.
WIlliam Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aidan Rose.
Bob looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rose moves away from the strike by Bob.
Rose slips a jab and a cross from Bob.
Rose closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bob circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rose shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bob as he jumps to the side.
Nice sprawl there from Bob as Rose shoots in.
WIlliam Bob is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose is looking to clinch.
Rose shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bob looks to score with a jab to the body but Rose is just out of range.
No joy there for Bob, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rose shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bob pinned against the cage. Bob gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rose fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bob throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rose tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rose shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bob defends it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rose looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bob throws a hook to the side of Rose's head but Rose sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rose will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
WIlliam Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bob misses with a double jab

and Rose counters with a nice double leg into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rose tries to free his leg and advance position but Bob is retaining full guard.
Bob on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bob tries to get out of the position.
Rose trying to control the position from guard on top but Bob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aidan Rose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aidan Rose'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. And we move into the final round!

Rose fails with the takedown.
Bob throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rose sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rose fails to land the takedown.
No joy there for Bob, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rose.
WIlliam Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aidan Rose.
Bob displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rose has a takedown stuffed.
Rose takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bob leaves Rose with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose tries to clinch but Bob is having none of it.
Rose takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bob throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rose shoots in but no luck this time.
No joy there for Bob, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bob connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bob misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bob misses with a double jab

so Rose counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Rose stands up and waves to Bob to follow him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose tries for a takedown but Bob sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Bob enables Rose to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bob manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Rose wants to control from the top but Bob keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Aidan Rose hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bob throws a poor cross that misses
and Rose counters with a low kick, right behind Bob 's knee.
Bob throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rose changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bob tries to avoid it but Rose manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bob to the ground. Bob escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rose shoots for a takedown but Bob saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rose tries for a takedown but Bob sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rose shoots and misses
and Bob makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bob throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rose stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Rose closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bob quickly recovers to half guard.
Rose is trying to control the action in half guard but Bob is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rose wants to stand up but Bob is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob is not content to let Rose control the position.

Aidan Rose has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rose throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bob's waist but Bob gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rose off to one side.
Bob rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rose moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rose changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bob tries to avoid it but Rose manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bob to the ground. Bob escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A big right from Bob misses.
Bob slaps away a takedown attempt from Rose, before circling back to the center of the mat.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aidan Rose!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler The Creator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Creator has chosen Sandwitches as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Brooks
vs
The Creator

185 cm
21
206 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler The Creator!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks connects with a crisp jab.
Brooks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brooks tries to clinch up but The Creator circles away and keeps his distance.
Brooks throws a series of punches but The Creator moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brooks.
The Creator takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brooks throws a right hand that The Creator ducks under and follows up with a left that The Creator also avoids with ease.
Brooks throws a head kick but The Creator moves out of range.
A left and a right from Brooks both land. Nice combination.
The Creator throws a body punch but Brooks moves out of range.

The Creator moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brooks misses with a knee strike.
Brooks prevents a takedown attempt there.

Brooks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Creator tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brooks swivels and escapes.
The Creator looks for a takedown but Brooks sprawls well.
Jason Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler The Creator.

Brooks has The Creator up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

The Creator gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The Creator wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Creator avoids the elbow strike from Brooks, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brooks as The Creator tries to tie him up.
The Creator fails to pull guard.
The Creator tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brooks smiles and moves away.
Good shot there by Brooks.

Brooks takes the fight into the clinch.
Brooks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The Creator.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Creator working hard to break the clinch.
Brooks throws a knee to the head but misses.
The Creator managing to block the knees to the body from Brooks.
The Creator can't find room to land a body shot as Brooks controls the action.
Brooks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The Creator avoids it.
The Creator is trying to stall.
The Creator tries to pull guard but Brooks won't allow it.
Brooks tries to land a knee to the head but The Creator blocks with his arms.

Brooks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brooks throws a right hand that The Creator ducks under and follows up with a left that The Creator also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Creator shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brooks sprawls well. Brooks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Creator gets slowly back to his feet.
The Creator fails with a takedown attempt.
The Creator looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Creator closes the distance and clinches up with Brooks, looking for a takedown. The Creator pushes Brooks against the cage but Brooks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

The Creator gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The Creator is trying to break free.
Brooks with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The Creator avoiding damage as Brooks throws knees to the body.
Brooks trying to land knees to the body.
The Creator avoids the elbow strike from Brooks, against the cage.
The Creator is trying to break the clinch but Brooks has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The Creator avoiding damage as Brooks throws knees to the body.
Brooks is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Brooks breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Creator keeps the fight on the outside.
The Creator shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brooks pinned against the cage. Brooks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Brooks moves into the clinch successfully.
Brooks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The Creator avoids it.
The Creator is trying to force a seperation but Brooks has the dominant position.

Brooks breaks the clinch.
Brooks throws out a loose jab but The Creator uses good head movement to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The Creator clinches up with Brooks and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The Creator is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brooks gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brooks as The Creator tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The Creator throws a sloppy head kick and Brooks moves out of range easily.
The Creator gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The Creator gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Brooks moves into the clinch.
Brooks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through The Creator's defenses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The Creator on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brooks lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Tyler The Creator has been cut.
The Creator is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brooks tries to land knees in the clinch but The Creator avoids the damage to the body.
Brooks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Creator is defending well for now.
The Creator managing to block the knees to the body from Brooks.
The Creator is breathing heavily.
Brooks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The Creator.
Jason Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler The Creator.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brooks throws an elbow but misses.
Brooks trying to land knees to the body.
The Creator pressing his opponent against the cage.
Brooks pressing his opponent against the cage.

The Creator pulls guard successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The Creator has an active guard here but Brooks has managed to pass into half guard.
Brooks prevents The Creator from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Creator regains full guard. Nicely done.
The Creator wants to sweep here but Brooks controlling him for the moment.
Brooks wanted to stand there but The Creator had control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Creator is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The Creator is trying to control the position from the bottom.

We're going to have a standup here because Jason Brooks wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Brooks blocks the body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The Creator shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brooks as he avoids it easily.
Jason Brooks is winning the standup battle so far.
Brooks misses with a few strikes there.
Jason Brooks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Creator will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Brooks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brooks trying to land knees to the body.
The Creator goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brooks tries to land knees in the clinch but The Creator avoids the damage to the body.
The Creator holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The Creator is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brooks is keeping busy.
Brooks throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brooks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jason Brooks will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyler The Creator's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

No joy there for Brooks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Creator fails to land the takedown.

The Creator clinches up against the cage.
Brooks tries to land a knee to the head but The Creator blocks with his arms.
Brooks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The Creator.
The Creator trying to stall but Brooks improves his position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Brooks obliges.
Brooks tries to land a knee to the head but The Creator blocks with his arms.
The Creator avoiding damage as Brooks throws knees to the body.
Brooks missing with knees to the body.
The Creator avoiding damage as Brooks throws knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Creator jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brooks walks away with a smile on his face. The Creator gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jason Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler The Creator.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brooks.
Brooks lands with a straight right. The Creator didn't see that one coming.
Brooks stalks The Creator and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into The Creator's face. The Creator staggers backwards, shaken.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Creator.

Brooks clinches with his opponent.
The Creator drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A frustrated look appears on The Creator's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brooks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The Creator on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The Creator avoiding damage as Brooks throws knees to the body.
Brooks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Creator is defending well for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Creator tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brooks lands a knee to the body.
The Creator looking for a takedown.
Brooks lands an elbow inside.
Brooks lands an elbow that stopped The Creator in his tracks for a moment.
The Creator tries to pull guard but Brooks holds him up against the cage and eventually The Creator drops back down to his feet.
Brooks unloads a knee to the mid-section. The Creator lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jason Brooks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
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!
Brooks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Creator's efforts to push away.

Brooks manages to break the clinch.
The Creator shoots in for a takedown but Brooks shows good takedown defense.
Brooks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. The Creator manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Creator swats away the attempt to clinch by Brooks.
Brooks buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brooks wants to clinch up but The Creator keeps it at a distance.
Brooks misses with a body punch

and The Creator counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by The Creator.
Brooks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The Creator engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Tyler The Creator hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Brooks is looking to clinch.
Jason Brooks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Creator pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Brooks rushes The Creator and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

The Creator manages to pull 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!
The Creator has control of Brooks's left arm, preventing Brooks from doing any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Creator takes a jab right on the kisser.
The Creator attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Creator fails with the takedown.
Brooks closes the distance and lands a one-two.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Brooks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brooks, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Brooks!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fat Pig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Winslow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Pig
vs
Winslow

225 cm
25
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
286 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fat Pig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Winslow!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winslow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pig sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Winslow somewhat.
Winslow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Pig looking to score a takedown here. Winslow is defending well but Pig drives through and ends up in Winslow's guard.
Pig stays in close to Winslow's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pig works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pig content to control rather than advance.

Pig is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pig is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Winslow sees it coming and defends easily.

Pig is working for a submission of some sort.
Pig slows the pace down in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pig is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Winslow is just riding it out for now. Pig eventually gives up the hold.
Winslow is refusing to be controlled, as Pig sits in half guard.
Pig keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winslow controlling the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Winslow can do anything to dispel that myth.

Winslow is defending against the submission attempts here by Pig.

Pig is looking for a kimura here.
Winslow is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pig is thwarting Winslow's attempts to control the position.
Pig prevents Winslow from standing back up.
Pig is keen to just control but Winslow is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pig shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Winslow pinned against the cage. Winslow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pig looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Winslow gets a clinch.

Pig gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Winslow is not content to let Pig control the position.

Pig seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Winslow is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pig is looking for a kimura but Winslow is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pig to get the leverage.
Winslow is looking to improve his position.
Pig trying to mount his opponent but Winslow defends it.

Pig is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Winslow is just riding it out for now. Pig eventually gives up the hold.
Pig wants to control but Winslow is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winslow is trying to stand up here but Pig is controlling him well.

Pig wants to work for an arm triangle but Winslow is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Winslow trying to control but Pig postures up.

Winslow is defending against the submission attempts here by Pig.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pig is working for a submission of some sort.
Winslow is refusing to be controlled, as Pig sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Pig is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winslow keeps working.
Winslow is looking to improve his position.
Pig is trying to control. Winslow wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fat Pig dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Pig doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Winslow counters by clinching up.
Pig is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pig can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fat Pig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pig has Winslow pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Winslow manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Winslow wants the takedown. Pig is fighting it off but Winslow persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pig's guard against the cage.
Winslow landing with the ground and pound.
Winslow throws a big right hand that misses.
Pig keeping full guard, as Winslow tries to pass.
Winslow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Winslow landing with the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pig preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Winslow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winslow cracks Pig with a solid left hand.
Pig trying to keep a closed guard but Winslow is proving a slippery customer.
Winslow is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Winslow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pig looking to control.
Winslow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Winslow distracts Pig with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pig will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pig is trying to keep Winslow in close.
Winslow wanted to stand there but Pig had control of the position.
Pig utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Winslow postures up in Pig's guard and throws a big left but Pig blocks it.

Pig has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Winslow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pig keeping full guard, as Winslow tries to pass.

Pig is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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!
Winslow with a flurry of punches that miss.

Pig is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winslow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Winslow is in close to Pig's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Winslow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winslow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Winslow throws a big right hand that misses.
Pig manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pig trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Pig is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Winslow to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Winslow shrugs it off.

Pig jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Winslow is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Winslow and Pig has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Winslow's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Pig working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Pig wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Winslow, who protects the arm well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Winslow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pig has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fat Pig!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Ibanz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Fernandes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Ibanz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ibanz
vs
Fernandes

182 cm
21
212 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
20
210 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Ibanz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pablo Fernandes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ibanz shoots in for a takedown but Fernandes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fernandes misses with an uppercut. Ibanz saw that one coming.
Fernandes stalks Ibanz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ibanz's face. Ibanz staggers backwards, shaken.
Ibanz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ibanz avoids the body shot from Fernandes.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Fernandes has eaten all the pies!
The fight stays on the outside here - Ibanz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Fernandes moves into range and clinches up with Ibanz.
Fernandes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fernandes is trying to maintain a safe position but Ibanz gets an underhook and turns Fernandes into the cage.

Ibanz decides to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fernandes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fernandes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fernandes tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibanz is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ibanz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fernandes preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibanz trying to strike off his back.
Fernandes trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibanz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibanz is trying to control the position but Fernandes postures up.
Fernandes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fernandes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ibanz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fernandes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ibanz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ibanz trying to control the position.

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.

Fernandes gets tackled into the cage by Ibanz. Ibanz maintains the clinch.
Fernandes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fernandes misses with an elbow strike.

Fernandes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fernandes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fernandes misses with a series of wild punches.
Ibanz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fernandes avoids it really well and circles away.
Ibanz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fernandes.
Fernandes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibanz manages to avoid it.
Fernandes misses with a two punch combination.

Ibanz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fernandes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ibanz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Fernandes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ibanz looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes keeping moving, preventing Ibanz from controlling successfully.
Ibanz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fernandes keeping moving, preventing Ibanz from controlling successfully.
Fernandes working a defensive guard here.
Ibanz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fernandes swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibanz wants to control from the top but Fernandes keeps moving.

Ibanz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Fernandes has his foot on Ibanz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ibanz works his way back into a safe position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fernandes keeping moving, preventing Ibanz from controlling successfully.

Ibanz gets to his feet - Fernandes follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pablo Fernandes will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Fernandes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ibanz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fernandes swats away the attempt to clinch by Ibanz.

Ibanz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ibanz lands in his opponent's guard.
Ibanz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fernandes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ibanz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fernandes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fernandes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fernandes!
Fernandes wants to control but Ibanz is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibanz gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ibanz can't escape the position.
Ibanz is working hard here to advance position.
Fernandes sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Fernandes looking to finish with strikes here!
Ibanz is trying to escape the mount.
Fernandes controlling the position easily from mount.
Fernandes wants to control the pace but Ibanz is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibanz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ibanz is squirming around, avoiding Fernandes's attempts to control the action.
Fernandes throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Fernandes throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ibanz because Fernandes loaded up on that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibanz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fernandes is looking to stand but Fernandes has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Ibanz is desperately trying to improve his position but Fernandes has a good base and remains in mount.
Fernandes throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ibanz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fernandes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ibanz is looking to escape.
Fernandes working the ground and pound effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes controlling the position easily from mount.
Ibanz looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Ibanz trying to control but not successfully.
Ibanz looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibanz trying to control the hands but Fernandes breaks the grip.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fernandes doesn't have the hooks in and Ibanz manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pablo Fernandes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Fernandes works over Ibanz's head and body with a nice combination.
Fernandes misses with a straight right.

Ibanz drives through with a takedown into guard.

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

Fernandes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ibanz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ibanz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jason Ibanz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ibanz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fernandes is keeping the position for now.
Ibanz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Ibanz drops back looking for a leg! Fernandes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fernandes manages to kick Ibanz off! Ibanz jumps back into Fernandes's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibanz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Ibanz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fernandes, up you get!
Ibanz wants to clinch.
Ibanz avoids the body shot from Fernandes.
Ibanz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fernandes moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fernandes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Ibanz moves into range and clinches up with Fernandes.
Ibanz blocks the elbow strike.
Ibanz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fernandes just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibanz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fernandes lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Fernandes.

Fernandes breaks from the clinch.
Ibanz has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Ibanz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fernandes slips a straight right by Ibanz.
Ibanz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fernandes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pablo Fernandes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ibanz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fernandes connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernandes cracks Ibanz with an open hand slap.
Fernandes throws a good cross that connects.
Ibanz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A cross from Fernandes lands.
Fernandes digs a good hook to Ibanz's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ibanz's head backwards.
Fernandes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibanz was well out of range. Poor timing from Fernandes.
Fernandes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fernandes duly obliges.
Fernandes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ibanz circles away quickly and effectively.
Fernandes thows a body shot but no joy.
Ibanz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fernandes throws a right hand that Ibanz ducks under and follows up with a left that Ibanz also avoids with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ibanz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ibanz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ibanz misses with a takedown attempt - Fernandes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fernandes scores with a hook to the body. Ibanz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fernandes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ibanz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fernandes just misses with a punch to the body.
Ibanz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A slow jab from Fernandes misses its intended target.
Ibanz avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibanz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ibanz misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernandes swinging wildly here.
Ibanz fails with a takedown attempt.
Pablo Fernandes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fernandes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fernandes misses with a double jab.
Fernandes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fernandes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ibanz.
Ibanz cracks Fernandes with an open hand slap.

Ibanz shoots in and bounces Fernandes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fernandes keeping full guard, as Ibanz tries to pass.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Fernandes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fernandes 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Fernandes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominik Cyran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fisher is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Six Feet Under - Seed Of Filth. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cyran
vs
Fisher

190 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

190 cm
22
200 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup

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 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dominik Cyran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cyran dodges the punch combination from Fisher.
Cyran throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fisher misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circle, before Cyran throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Fisher's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Cyran lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Dominik Cyran!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Poppa Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bear comes to the cage accompanied by Jethro Tull- Locomotive Breath . Clegane has chosen Zug Izland - Dreams as his entrance music. Gregor Clegane will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Bear
vs
Clegane

175 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
21
267 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Poppa Bear!
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, Gregor Clegane!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clegane lands with a nice combination. Bear backs away looking to recover.
Clegane connects with a single shot there.
Bear uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clegane.
Bear needs to keep his hands up - Clegane had a free shot at his head there.
Poppa Bear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bear shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clegane pinned against the cage. Clegane gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Clegane moves out of range as Bear throws a body kick.

Bear closes the distance and clinches.

Bear gets control of Clegane's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bear will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Clegane trying to control but Bear is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bear tries to strike from the bottom.
Clegane 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bear looking for a guillotine here but Clegane defends easily.

Bear had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clegane defends it easily.
Clegane connects with a couple of short punches.
Clegane is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Clegane wanted to stand there but Bear had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Clegane stands up from Bear's guard - Clegane perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bear tries to clinch up but Clegane circles away and keeps his distance.
Clegane wants to clinch up but Bear keeps it at a distance.
Clegane sizes up Bear with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Clegane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bear.
Bear uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clegane.

Bear has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Bear pulls guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bear is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Clegane lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bear keeping moving, preventing Clegane from controlling successfully.
Clegane advances to half guard.

Bear kicks Clegane off and gets back to his feet.
Clegane avoids the head kick by Bear.
Bear needs to keep his hands up - Clegane had a free shot at his head there.
Clegane throws a right hand that Bear ducks under and follows up with a left that Bear also avoids with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clegane looks to clinch

and Bear counters with a single leg into guard. Clegane didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bear trying to control the position from guard on top but Clegane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bear is fighting to break Clegane's control of his arms but Clegane is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Clegane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Poppa Bear.

Bear moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bear fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bear uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clegane.
Clegane 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.
Bear tries to close the distance and clinch but Clegane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bear takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bear slips a jab and a cross from Clegane.

Clegane scores a takedown into full mount!
Bear might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bear tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bear wants to control but Clegane is having none of it.
Clegane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear tries to lock up and control but Clegane gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bear is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Poppa Bear overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clegane takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bear manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Clegane missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Clegane stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Gregor Clegane wasn't active enough on the ground.
Clegane cracks Bear with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bear wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Clegane. No joy for Bear on that attempt.
A slow jab from Clegane misses its intended target.
Clegane defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bear.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Poppa Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bear fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bear's head backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clegane pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bear back to the cage. Clegane follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bear throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clegane's waist but Clegane gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bear off to one side.

Bear shoots in and gets a takedown into Clegane's guard.

Bear decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Clegane scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bear throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clegane's waist but Clegane gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bear off to one side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear shoots for a double leg takedown but Clegane sprawls well. He's pushed Bear's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Clegane connects with a single shot there.
Clegane has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Clegane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bear swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Decent striking displayed by Clegane there.
Clegane scores with a punch to the head.
Clegane displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Clegane shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bear napping and manages to drive through into side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clegane controlling from side mount.
Clegane is putting a hurting on Bear here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregor Clegane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Clegane with a nice cross.
Bear with a poor takedown
and Bear takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck for Bear with that takedown attempt.
Clegane blocks a head kick by Bear.
Clegane digs a good body shot into Bear's ribs.
Clegane might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Clegane scores with a jab.
Clegane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bear shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clegane pinned against the cage. Clegane gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Poppa Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the liver by Clegane. Beautiful body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane's corner calls for a 1-2. Clegane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Clegane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Bear closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bear tries to move to mount but Clegane blocks the move with his legs.
Clegane gets back to half guard.
Clegane moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clegane is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bear won't allow Clegane to sweep him here.
Bear trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Clegane manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Clegane content to stall in guard here.
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!
Clegane wants to control from the top but Bear keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bear is on top in guard.
Bear is looking to advance position but Clegane has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Bear wants to hold on but Clegane pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clegane takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Clegane prevents Bear from getting the reversal.
Bear gets back to half guard.
Clegane not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Clegane wants to stand up but Bear has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Bear is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clegane's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clegane's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bear trying to control.
Poppa Bear has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gregor Clegane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Clegane manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Bear is now in side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gregor Clegane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Clegane 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregor Clegane!