HFC 30 Dismissed PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Winslow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian De Keizer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sebastian De Keizer looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Winslow
vs
De Keizer

195 cm
21
286 lbs
1 - 11 - 0

197 cm
21
275 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Winslow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sebastian De Keizer!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

De Keizer has Winslow up against the cage in a clinch.
De Keizer stops a takedown attempt from Winslow.
Winslow jumps guard but De Keizer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
De Keizer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Winslow tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Winslow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Keizer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
De Keizer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Winslow.
Winslow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Winslow with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by De Keizer.

It looks like Shane Winslow has been cut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. De Keizer obliges.
Winslow is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Keizer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
De Keizer scores a nice knee to the body.
De Keizer connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by De Keizer.
De Keizer working Winslow over with knees to the body.
Winslow takes a knee right on the jaw!
De Keizer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Winslow's face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Keizer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Winslow takes a knee to the side of the body.
De Keizer with a knee to the head.
Winslow takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by De Keizer.
De Keizer scores a nice knee to the body.
De Keizer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Winslow's face.
Winslow is looking to take this one to the mat.
De Keizer with a knee to the head.
De Keizer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Winslow in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
De Keizer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Keizer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Winslow blocks it with crossed arms.
Winslow tries to stall but De Keizer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Winslow is looking for a takedown up against the cage. De Keizer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees in the clinch landing for De Keizer.
De Keizer scores with a knee to the head.
De Keizer lands a knee to the body.
Winslow is trying to work for a single leg takedown but De Keizer pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Keizer prevents the takedown attempt.
De Keizer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
De Keizer with a knee to the head.
De Keizer blocks the elbow strike.
De Keizer scores with a knee to the head.
De Keizer with a knee to the head.
De Keizer tries a knee to the head but Winslow blocks it.
Winslow wants to take the fight to the mat but De Keizer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
De Keizer scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for De Keizer.
De Keizer scores a nice knee to the body.
Winslow throws a knee to the head but misses.
Winslow tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
De Keizer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
De Keizer is pressed up against the cage. Winslow has hold of a leg and is looking to drag De Keizer down to the mat. De Keizer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Keizer lands a knee to the head.
Winslow tries to pull guard but De Keizer won't allow it.
De Keizer lands a knee to the head.
De Keizer landing knees to the head.
Winslow can't get the takedown.
Winslow is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
De Keizer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
De Keizer with a knee to the head.
De Keizer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Winslow takes a knee right on the jaw!
Winslow has De Keizer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. De Keizer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
De Keizer lands a knee to the head.
Winslow has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by De Keizer after a bit of a struggle.
De Keizer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Winslow gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Winslow stops De Keizer from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Keizer can't keep his opponent in guard - Winslow advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Winslow works his way into full mount!
De Keizer wants to get back to his feet.
Winslow fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if De Keizer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Winslow lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The referee warns De Keizer that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
De Keizer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Winslow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Keizer is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Winslow scoring with strikes but De Keizer is staying in there.
Winslow landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian De Keizer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Winslow's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Winslow rushes De Keizer and presses him up against the cage.
Sebastian De Keizer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Winslow with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Winslow looking to throw knees to the head but De Keizer is blocking nicely.
De Keizer with a knee to the head.
Winslow goes for a takedown attempt but De Keizer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
De Keizer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Keizer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
De Keizer thuds a left hand into Winslow's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Winslow closes the distance and pushes De Keizer back into the cage.
De Keizer lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by De Keizer.
De Keizer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Winslow's face.
De Keizer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by De Keizer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Winslow goes for a takedown attempt but De Keizer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Winslow sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Winslow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with De Keizer, pushing him back against the cage.
De Keizer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
De Keizer with a knee to the head.
De Keizer connects with a knee to the head.
Winslow wants to take the fight to the mat but De Keizer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Winslow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Keizer landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by De Keizer.
Winslow tries for a takedown. No joy.
Winslow throws an elbow but it misses.
Winslow trying to control the position but instead, De Keizer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Winslow into the cage.
De Keizer scores with a knee to the head.
Winslow takes a knee right on the jaw!

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winslow wants to sweep here but De Keizer controlling him for the moment.
Winslow pulls De Keizer in close to prevent any damage.
Winslow is trying to keep De Keizer in close.
De Keizer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Shane Winslow wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Winslow looking to score a takedown here. De Keizer is defending well but Winslow drives through and ends up in De Keizer's guard.
Winslow stands and throws De Keizer's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Winslow decides to stand back up. Winslow steps back and let's De Keizer get back to his feet.
Winslow takes one on the button.
De Keizer cracks the inside of Winslow's front leg.

De Keizer has closed the distance and engaged Winslow in a clinch.
De Keizer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
De Keizer scores with a knee to the head.
Winslow tries for a takedown. No joy.
De Keizer is pressed up against the cage. Winslow has hold of a leg and is looking to drag De Keizer down to the mat. De Keizer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shane Winslow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

De Keizer drives through and clinches with Winslow against the cage.
A knee to the head by De Keizer.
Winslow takes a knee right on the jaw!
Winslow is looking for a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Keizer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Winslow's face.
Winslow takes a knee right on the jaw!
Winslow wants a takedown but no success here.
Winslow creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
De Keizer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knees to the body from De Keizer.
De Keizer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Winslow in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
De Keizer lands a knee to the head.
De Keizer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
De Keizer misses with a knee to the head.
Winslow is looking for a takedown up against the cage. De Keizer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
De Keizer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Winslow's face.
De Keizer with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Keizer tries to land knees in the clinch but Winslow avoids the damage to the body.
Winslow is working for takedown but De Keizer is calmly controlling the position for now.
De Keizer lands a good knee to the midsection. Winslow won't want to take too many of those.
Winslow fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian De Keizer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shane Winslow's cut.
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!

Winslow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Winslow takes a knee right on the jaw!
De Keizer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for De Keizer.
De Keizer is leaning against Winslow and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Winslow misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by De Keizer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A knee to the head by De Keizer.
Winslow looking to throw knees to the head but De Keizer is blocking nicely.
De Keizer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Winslow wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
De Keizer lands a knee to the head.
Winslow is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
De Keizer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Winslow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Keizer landing knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Keizer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Winslow takes a knee right on the jaw!
De Keizer gets underhooks to prevent Winslow's takedown attempt.

Winslow gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, De Keizer regains guard.
Winslow wants to stand but De Keizer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Winslow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Winslow gets to his feet. De Keizer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Winslow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Keizer. De Keizer obviously looking to wear him down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from De Keizer - that will leave a mark!
A slapping leg kick lands for De Keizer.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Keizer.

Winslow gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Keizer lands a knee to the head.
De Keizer prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winslow is trying to pull guard but De Keizer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Winslow trying to control the position but instead, De Keizer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Winslow into the cage.
Winslow is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables De Keizer to keep the fight standing.
De Keizer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Winslow's face.
Winslow wants to stall.
De Keizer lands a knee to the head.
Winslow with an attempt at a knee that misses.
De Keizer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Winslow stalling in the clinch but De Keizer improves position.
De Keizer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Winslow throws a knee to the head but misses.
De Keizer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Winslow's face.
De Keizer gets underhooks to prevent Winslow's takedown attempt.
De Keizer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Winslow tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. De Keizer just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winslow drops to a knee looking for a takedown but De Keizer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Winslow jumps guard but De Keizer stands there with Winslow around his waist. Winslow gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Winslow wants to take the fight to the mat but De Keizer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Winslow takes a knee right on the jaw!
De Keizer lands with a light punch inside.
De Keizer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Winslow's face.
De Keizer lands a knee to the body.
De Keizer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Winslow's face.

Winslow pulls De Keizer into guard.
Winslow is trying to keep De Keizer in close.
Winslow wants to sweep here but De Keizer controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Keizer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Winslow's guard.
De Keizer wants to stand and escape but instead Winslow has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Winslow has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Winslow sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed De Keizer's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastian De Keizer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got De Keizer 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian De Keizer!

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 Ruchacz Zak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob comes to the cage accompanied by I got my game on. Zak has chosen Armin van Buuren - Sail as his entrance music. WIlliam Bob has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bob
vs
Zak

190 cm
25
260 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

196 cm
20
240 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Inexperienced

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 - 3 - 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, Ruchacz Zak!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bob gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bob gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zak.
Zak looking for a takedown.
Zak looking for a takedown.
WIlliam Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruchacz Zak.
Zak drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bob pulls his leg out and moves away.

Bob moves into the clinch successfully.
Zak tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Ruchacz Zak has been cut.
Bob prevents the takedown attempt.
Zak has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bob after a bit of a struggle.

Bob's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bob lands a leg kick that knocks Zak off balance momentarily.

Bob scores with a takedown into Zak's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Zak looking for subs off his back but Bob has passed one foot through into half guard.
Zak looks gassed!
Bob wants to stand but Zak has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zak with the active half guard here but Bob passes nicely into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zak is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bob's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Zak looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob tries to stand but can't do so whilst Zak controls his leg.

Zak looking for submissions off his back.

Zak actively working from the bottom here.
Bob seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zak looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bob wants to get back to his feet.
Zak trying to control but Bob postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zak is trying to get back to full guard.
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 Ruchacz Zak's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bob drives through and clinches with Zak against the cage.

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

Bob closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zak has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bob after a bit of a struggle.
Bob gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zak.
Bob is defending well against a takedown attempt.
WIlliam Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruchacz Zak.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Excellent takedown into side control there by Bob.
Zak regains half guard.
Zak trying to control from the bottom.
Zak trying to get back to full guard but Bob takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zak can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zak is looking to improve his position but Bob isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zak wants to hold on but Bob pushes him away.
Zak is looking to improve his position but Bob isn't that keen on the idea.
Zak wants to hold on but Bob pushes him away.
Zak keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zak is breathing heavily.
Bob trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Bob is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Zak circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob wants to clinch up but Zak keeps it at a distance.
Bob feints a jab promting Zak to slip. Bob then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zak slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Zak looks to land a right hand but Bob moved out of range.
Zak takes one to the chin there.
Bob scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zak fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Bob drives through with a takedown into Zak's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bob wants to stand but Zak has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
WIlliam Bob overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Zak is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

WIlliam Bob dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ruchacz Zak's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Zak shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zak fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bob stalks Zak and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zak's face. Zak staggers backwards, shaken.
Bob tries to clinch there but Zak circles away.
Bob tries to clinch there but Zak circles away.
WIlliam Bob is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Bob shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bob showed some decent athleticism there.
Zak is looking for a sweep. Bob is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zak trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bob pulls his head out easily.
Zak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bob tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Bob stands up from half guard.
Bob throws a series of punches but Zak moves out of range.
Bob fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bob's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zak under the eye.
Bob catches Zak with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bob takes the fight into the clinch.
Bob gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zak.
WIlliam Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruchacz Zak.

Bob escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bob scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Zak closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zak tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zak has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zak trying to control the position but Bob is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zak thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Zak is trying to get an arm triangle but Bob is defending well.
Bob is trying to get back to his feet.
Ruchacz Zak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
WIlliam Bob showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bob, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... WIlliam Bob!
In his post fight interview, WIlliam Bob gave a big smile as he said 'I want to thank everyone that hasn't given up on me. I'm in here putting boots to asses. I'm going to go down swinging and take every one with me. Thank you Let'er Buck for the great camp. The last Jake Baby!!!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Fernandes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kabuko Nabakenya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nabakenya's choice of entrance music: Stand up and shout (Steel Dragon). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kabuko Nabakenya was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Fernandes
vs
Nabakenya

170 cm
21
210 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

180 cm
24
208 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Kobra Clothing Inc.

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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pablo Fernandes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kabuko Nabakenya!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nabakenya digs a good body shot into Fernandes's ribs.
Fernandes misses with a double jab
and Nabakenya counters with a series of strikes. Fernandes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nabakenya jabs at Fernandes's body.
Fernandes stuffs the takedown.
Fernandes tries to clinch but Nabakenya moves out of range.
Fernandes misses with the combination.
Fernandes moves in looking to clinch but Nabakenya pushes him off.

Fernandes closes the distance and clinches.
Nabakenya is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fernandes prevents the takedown attempt.
Pablo Fernandes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kabuko Nabakenya.
Nabakenya has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fernandes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nabakenya drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fernandes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nabakenya drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fernandes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fernandes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nabakenya shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fernandes as he jumps to the side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nabakenya dodges the punch combination from Fernandes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nabakenya gets tackled into the cage by Fernandes. Fernandes maintains the clinch.
Nabakenya wants a takedown.
Fernandes lands an elbow inside that Nabakenya shrugs off.
Fernandes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fernandes lands a damaging elbow.
Nabakenya is looking for a takedown.
Nabakenya looks gassed!
Fernandes lands a knee to the head.
Fernandes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nabakenya is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fernandes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fernandes lands a good knee to the midsection. Nabakenya won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernandes lands an elbow just above Nabakenya 's eye.
Nabakenya looking for a takedown.
Fernandes lands a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Fernandes.
Fernandes lands a knee to the head.
Fernandes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fernandes tries to land a knee to the head but Nabakenya blocks with his arms.
Fernandes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nabakenya takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fernandes lands a damaging elbow.
Fernandes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nabakenya's face.
Fernandes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fernandes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fernandes scores with a knee to the head.
Fernandes lands a damaging elbow.
Fernandes looking to throw knees to the head but Nabakenya is blocking nicely.
Nabakenya is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fernandes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nabakenya is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fernandes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fernandes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nabakenya backwards.
Nabakenya wants a takedown but no success here.
Nabakenya drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fernandes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fernandes tries to clinch up.
Fernandes doesn't manage to clinch there - Nabakenya circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nabakenya shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fernandes as he avoids it easily.
Nabakenya avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fernandes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nabakenya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fernandes.

Fernandes has closed the distance and engaged Nabakenya in a clinch.
Fernandes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fernandes gets underhooks to prevent Nabakenya's takedown attempt.
Fernandes scores with a knee to the head.
Fernandes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fernandes connects with a knee to the head.
Fernandes looking to throw knees to the head but Nabakenya is blocking nicely.
Nabakenya tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fernandes lands an elbow inside.
Nabakenya takes an elbow to the temple.
Fernandes connects with a knee to the head.
Nabakenya drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fernandes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fernandes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes scores with a knee to the head.
Fernandes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fernandes.
Nabakenya tries to score a body lock takedown but Fernandes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fernandes.
Fernandes misses with an elbow strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fernandes obliges.
Fernandes prevents the takedown attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fernandes looking to throw knees to the head but Nabakenya is blocking nicely.
Fernandes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nabakenya has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fernandes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fernandes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nabakenya's brow.
Fernandes landing knees to the body.
Nabakenya has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fernandes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fernandes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fernandes prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Fernandes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nabakenya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nabakenya fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fernandes on the side of the head.
Fernandes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nabakenya swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nabakenya will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nabakenya scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nabakenya lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fernandes tries a head kick but it misses.
Fernandes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nabakenya to score with a decent uppercut.
Nabakenya feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fernandess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fernandes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nabakenya circles away quickly and effectively.
Pablo Fernandes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nabakenya shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fernandes as he jumps to the side.
Fernandes works over Nabakenya's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Fernandes does no damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fernandes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fernandes tries to clinch but Nabakenya moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Nabakenya. That snapped Fernandes's head back.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nabakenya is defended easily by Fernandes.
Pablo Fernandes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kabuko Nabakenya.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fernandes misses with a few strikes there.
Nabakenya looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fernandes is fending him off so far but Nabakenya persists. Nope, Fernandes circles away and we're back to standing.

Fernandes moves into the clinch.
Nabakenya takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fernandes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fernandes scores with a shot to the side of Nabakenya's head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fernandes.
Fernandes misses with a knee strike.
Nabakenya looking for a takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fernandes.
Fernandes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fernandes lands a nice elbow.
Fernandes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fernandes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes lands an elbow just above Nabakenya 's eye.
Nabakenya has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nabakenya has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fernandes after a bit of a struggle.
Nabakenya takes an elbow to the temple.
Fernandes tries to land a knee to the head but Nabakenya blocks with his arms.
Fernandes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fernandes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nabakenya blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fernandes is working Nabakenya over against the cage.
Fernandes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fernandes.
Fernandes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fernandes gets underhooks to prevent Nabakenya's takedown attempt.
Fernandes with a knee to the head.
Fernandes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fernandes lands a damaging elbow.
Nabakenya tries to score a body lock takedown but Fernandes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fernandes landing knees to the head.
Fernandes gets underhooks to prevent Nabakenya's takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nabakenya is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fernandes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fernandes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nabakenya's face.
Fernandes throws an elbow but it misses.
Nabakenya has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fernandes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nabakenya wants a takedown.
Fernandes misses with a knee to the head.
Nabakenya is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fernandes is defending well.
Fernandes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nabakenya has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fernandes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fernandes working Nabakenya over with knees to the body.
Fernandes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nabakenya has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nabakenya is working for takedown but Fernandes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Still in the clinch, Fernandes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fernandes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fernandes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Fernandes on the inside.
Fernandes prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nabakenya is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nabakenya takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fernandes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fernandes misses with a knee strike.
Fernandes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fernandes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nabakenya blocks it with crossed arms.
Fernandes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Fernandes.
Nabakenya changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fernandes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fernandes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fernandes throws a right and a left that Nabakenya avoids nicely.
Nabakenya lands a body shot.
Fernandes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nabakenya.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Fernandes dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Nabakenya scores with a one two! Fernandes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Fernandes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fernandes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nabakenya in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fernandes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nabakenya has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fernandes after a bit of a struggle.
Fernandes misses with an elbow over the top.
Fernandes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fernandes lands a knee to the body.
Fernandes with a knee to the head.
Nabakenya is trying to drag Fernandes to the mat but Fernandes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fernandes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nabakenya blocks it with crossed arms.
Nabakenya looking for a takedown.
Pablo Fernandes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kabuko Nabakenya.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fernandes.
Fernandes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fernandes looking to throw knees to the head but Nabakenya is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nabakenya wants a takedown but no success here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandes looking to throw knees to the head but Nabakenya is blocking nicely.
Fernandes stops a takedown attempt from Nabakenya.
Fernandes throws an elbow that misses.
Nabakenya wants a takedown.
Fernandes stops a takedown attempt from Nabakenya.
Fernandes scores with a knee to the head.
Nabakenya blocks the elbow strike.
Fernandes lands a damaging elbow.
Nabakenya can't get the takedown.
Fernandes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pablo Fernandes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fernandes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nabakenya is looking for a takedown.
Fernandes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nabakenya avoids the elbow strike from Fernandes, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fernandes throws an elbow but misses.
Nabakenya goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fernandes prevents it.
Nabakenya has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fernandes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes landing knees to the head.
Fernandes stops a takedown attempt from Nabakenya.
Fernandes connects with a knee to the head.
Nabakenya is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fernandes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fernandes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nabakenya's defenses.
Nabakenya wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nabakenya has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fernandes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fernandes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fernandes.
Nabakenya drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fernandes lands a hook that snaps the head of Nabakenya backwards.
Nice elbow from Fernandes.
Nabakenya takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nabakenya blocks an elbow strike.
Nabakenya wants to take the fight to the mat but Fernandes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fernandes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nabakenya backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nabakenya's defenses.
Nabakenya is working for takedown but Fernandes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice elbow from Fernandes.
Fernandes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nabakenya's face.
Fernandes lands a knee to the head.
Nabakenya has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fernandes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fernandes connects with a knee to the head.
Nabakenya blocks an elbow strike.
Fernandes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nabakenya has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fernandes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nabakenya wants to take the fight to the mat but Fernandes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fernandes throws an elbow but misses.
Nabakenya is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fernandes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fernandes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nabakenya blocks it with crossed arms.
Fernandes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fernandes lands a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nabakenya has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fernandes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fernandes is pressed up against the cage. Nabakenya has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fernandes down to the mat. Fernandes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fernandes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fernandes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nabakenya moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice sprawl there from Fernandes as Nabakenya shoots in.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fernandes moves in looking to clinch but Nabakenya pushes him off.
Fernandes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fernandes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nabakenya getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kabuko Nabakenya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice shot lands for Nabakenya.
Fernandes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nabakenya.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fernandes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pablo Fernandes is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fernandes is looking to clinch but Nabakenya is avoiding it.

Fernandes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nabakenya, pushing him back against the cage.
Fernandes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nabakenya pushes Fernandes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

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

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

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

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C
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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bas Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Redwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rutten
vs
Redwood

186 cm
26
205 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

190 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bas Rutten!
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, George Redwood!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rutten moves into the clinch.

Rutten turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rutten manages to end up in side control.
Redwood is holding Rutten down, trying to stall.
Rutten laying and praying for a moment but Redwood takes advantage and regains half guard.
Redwood wants to improve his position but Rutten is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten works his way into full mount!
Rutten can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Redwood is looking to escape.
Redwood reaches up to try and control the position but Rutten seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Redwood rolls and tries to escape and now Rutten has his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redwood is keeping busy.
Redwood is really stuck here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Redwood preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rutten.

Redwood has hold of Rutten's leg, trying to break free but it's let Rutten lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Redwood is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Rutten throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bas Rutten!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Co-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). Chooooooooon! I think Bear might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jethro Tull- Locomotive Breath . Clegane has chosen Eminem - Life in the Fast Lane as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bear
vs
Clegane

175 cm
19
265 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

195 cm
22
267 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gregor Clegane!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear has his takedown stuffed
and Clegane makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bear showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clegane.
Clegane misses with a jab, cross combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bear.
Horrible takedown by Bear or perhaps it was just good defense by Clegane which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Poppa Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clegane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bear shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Clegane defends it nicely.
Bear slips a jab and a cross from Clegane.
A punch combination from Clegane misses.
Clegane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clegane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bear tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clegane swivels and escapes.

That's one minute 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 throws a nice looking combination but Bear bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clegane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Clegane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bear shoots in but no luck this time.
Bear is breathing heavily.
Bear gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bear has a takedown stuffed.
Clegane stuffs the takedown attempt from Bear. Bear gets slowly back to his feet.
Bear fails with a takedown attempt.
Bear walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bear walks into a left hand.
Bear pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clegane throws a right hand that Bear ducks under and follows up with a left that Bear also avoids with ease.
Poppa Bear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clegane connects with a looping right hand.
Clegane thows a body shot but no joy.
Bear tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clegane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clegane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bear.
Bear has a takedown stuffed.
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 throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bear tries for a takedown but Clegane sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Clegane works Bear's body with a nice hook.

Bear darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bear missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane trying to control here.
Bear has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Clegane keeping control of the position.
Clegane avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bear.
Clegane pushes Bear off looking to stand but Bear dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clegane on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Clegane is trying to stand.
Bear thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Bear is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bear thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clegane's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Clegane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Bear is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Clegane sees it coming and defends easily.
Bear lands strikes from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bear thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clegane's head.
Bear throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bear stops Clegane from getting back to his feet.
Clegane has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bear is working away from the top position though.

Bear is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Clegane doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bear.
Bear landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregor Clegane dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bear misses with a looping left.

Bear has Clegane up against the cage in a clinch.

Bear breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bear tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clegane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bear somewhat.
Gregor Clegane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bear misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bear showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clegane.
Clegane is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bear wants to clinch up but Clegane keeps it at a distance.
Clegane lands a nice looking body shot.
Clegane lands 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!
Bear looks for a takedown but Clegane sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Poppa Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bear has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Clegane misses with the combination.

Bear closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Clegane dodges the ground and pound from Bear.
Clegane can't do much from the bottom here.
Clegane is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bear has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Clegane manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bear is looking to improve his position.

Clegane is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Clegane is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bear doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Clegane.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear tries to roll over but Clegane keeps him under control.
Bear on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bear tries to get out of the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Clegane is working for a submission of some sort.
Clegane is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear trying to control from the bottom.

Clegane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Clegane content to control rather than advance.
Clegane is thwarting Bear's attempts to control the position.
Clegane is looking to take a break and control but Bear is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear wants to get back to his feet.
Clegane is pressing down on Bear's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bear is holding on for now.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Clegane lands a jab to Bear's midsection.
Clegane throws a nice looking combination but Bear bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clegane misses with a two punch combination.
Clegane jabs Bear right on the nose. Bear blinks but takes it well.
Clegane stalks Bear and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bear's face. Bear staggers backwards, shaken.
Gregor Clegane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bear moves in looking to clinch but Clegane pushes him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bear has managed to clinch.
Clegane is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bear gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Bear has picked Clegane up - he's going for a ride! Bear dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Bear showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clegane.
Clegane misses with a looping right.

Bear clinches up against the cage.
Clegane drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Bear gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bear not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bear lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bear not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clegane's head.
Clegane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bear throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Clegane to regain full guard.
Bear throwing strikes but missing.
Bear keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Clegane's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bear throws a big right hand that misses.
Bear scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bear is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bear is working Clegane over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Bear 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.
Clegane wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clegane working a defensive guard here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Clegane has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bear off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Clegane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bear moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clegane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bear shoots in looking for a takedown. Clegane tries to sprawl out of it but Bear keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clegane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Clegane throws a series of punches but Bear moves out of range.
No luck for Bear with that takedown attempt.
Clegane has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Clegane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bear moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clegane as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Poppa Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bear slips a jab and a cross from Clegane.
Bear shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clegane but Clegane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bear fails in his attempt to clinch.

Bear looking to score a takedown here. Clegane is defending well but Bear drives through and ends up in Clegane's guard.
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.
Clegane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bear working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bear lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bear's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bear advances position into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clegane is trying to get back to his feet.
Bear scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clegane can't do much from the bottom here.
Clegane is looking to reverse the position.
Bear scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bear scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Check out the look on Bear's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clegane struggling a bit here.
Clegane on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Bear is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Clegane knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Poppa Bear clearly takes 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 pushes Clegane up against the cage in a clinch.

Bear breaks from the clinch.
Clegane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bear shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clegane but Clegane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Clegane throws a series of punches but Bear avoids them all with ease.
Horrible takedown by Bear or perhaps it was just good defense by Clegane which made him look bad.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Clegane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bear.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bear.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Poppa Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bear.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bear circles away quickly and effectively.
Bear shoots in for a takedown but Clegane shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Clegane uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bear has time to react.
Clegane lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Clegane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bear is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Clegane.
No luck for Bear with that takedown attempt.
Clegane throws a right and a left that Bear avoids nicely.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Bear.
Bear landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The strikes coming from Bear are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Bear is trying to get an arm triangle but Clegane is defending well.
Bear postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Clegane defending against the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Bear seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bear working the ground and pound.
Clegane regains half guard, as Bear was trying to land strikes.
Bear missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Bear seems to be working for a kimura but Clegane defends the submission attempt.

Clegane manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Clegane scores with a four punch combination!
Bear fails with a takedown attempt.
Clegane fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bear dodges the punch combination from Clegane.
Bear shoots in but Clegane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Some wild striking there from Clegane.
Horrible takedown by Bear or perhaps it was just good defense by Clegane which made him look bad.
Clegane throws a series of punches but Bear moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Clegane misses the shot to the body.
Bear closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clegane circles away.

Bear bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Clegane is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bear asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bear working the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clegane is trying to get back to his feet.
Clegane can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Poppa Bear will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Bear shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Clegane's guard.
Clegane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bear is looking to work some ground and pound but Clegane has wrist control.
Poppa Bear overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bear makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Bear 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.
Bear with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bear scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bear is looking to work some ground and pound but Clegane has wrist control.
Bear throws a big elbow that misses.
Bear trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bear throwing strikes from guard but Clegane blocks nicely.
Clegane is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane is trying to control the action in half guard but Bear is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Bear is defending against the submission attempts here by Clegane.
Clegane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bear defending well though.
Clegane is looking to advance position but Bear won't allow it.
Bear is looking to escape.
Bear striking from half guard on the bottom.
Bear is controlling Clegane's trapped leg to prevent Clegane from advancing to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear is not content to let Clegane control the position.
Clegane tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bear knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Clegane is looking to pass Bear's guard but actually Bear recovers to full guard.

Bear has his feet on Clegane's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bear bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bear just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane misses with a series of wild punches.
Clegane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clegane slaps away a takedown attempt from Bear, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Bear moves into the clinch.

Bear wants the takedown. Clegane is fighting it off but Bear persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Clegane's guard against the cage.

Bear got a little sloppy there for a moment and Clegane has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bear has managed to get both his arms back between Clegane's legs - danger averted.
Bear is working Clegane over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bear is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bear works over Clegane with some ground and pound from guard.
Bear distracts Clegane with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Bear throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bear accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bear working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Clegane's head.
Bear postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bear postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bear throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bear working some strikes from top position.
Clegane controlling the position.
Bear postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bear might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bear prevents Clegane from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clegane keeping full guard, as Bear tries to pass.
Bear postures up in Clegane's guard and throws a big left but Clegane blocks it.
Bear is working Clegane over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Poppa Bear showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bear 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Poppa Bear!
After the fight, Poppa Bear was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Cristiano Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Bias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halo's entrance music is Someday imma get the belt.. A fine choice. The key to victory for Cristiano Halo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Halo
vs
Bias

176 cm
23
144 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

173 cm
25
142 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cristiano Halo!
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, Chris Bias!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Halo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bias looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Halo is trying for a kimura here. Bias looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Halo wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cristiano Halo!
Cristiano Halo retains his featherweight title!
Cristiano Halo took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thank you fans for supporting all the hard training from my coaches my manager the org HYPNOTIC and sir William Suttle thank you i got the belt. come on who's next? im ready.wooooo!'.