HFC 31 Opportunism PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorik Vartanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cayetano Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerrero is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Abarajame. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Vartanov
vs
Guerrero

190 cm
27
265 lbs
7 - 11 - 0

203 cm
23
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorik Vartanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cayetano Guerrero!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vartanov shoots in and bounces Guerrero off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vartanov stopping the sweep attempt from Guerrero.
Vartanov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vartanov controlling from the top position.
Guerrero looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vartanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Guerrero is retaining full guard.
Vartanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Guerrero not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vartanov throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vartanov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vartanov distracts Guerrero with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Guerrero is wriggling around but Vartanov manages to pass to half guard.
Vartanov slows the pace down in half guard.
Guerrero tries to roll over but Vartanov keeps him under control.
Guerrero misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vartanov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Guerrero defending well though.
Vartanov is controlling the pace.
Guerrero wants to get back to full guard.
Vartanov wants to free his trapped foot but Guerrero is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Guerrero punching from the bottom.

Vartanov wants to work for an arm triangle but Guerrero is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Guerrero moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vartanov stays in close to Guerrero's body and controls the position.

Vartanov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vartanov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Guerrero being controlled here, momentarily.

Vartanov drops back looking for a leg! Guerrero is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Guerrero manages to kick Vartanov off! Vartanov jumps back into Guerrero's guard.
Guerrero not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vartanov controls the pace.
Guerrero is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guerrero can't keep his opponent in guard - Vartanov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vartanov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorik Vartanov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Vartanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Guerrero sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Guerrero throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vartanov's head.

It looks like Jorik Vartanov has been cut.
Guerrero delivers a nice body kick.
Guerrero tries to close the distance and clinch but Vartanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vartanov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Guerrero swivels and escapes.
Vartanov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorik Vartanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vartanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Guerrero sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vartanov somewhat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guerrero scores with a hook to the body. Vartanov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero scores with a head kick. Vartanov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Guerrero lands a jab-cross combination.
Vartanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vartanov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Guerrero connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vartanov scrambles back to his feet.
Nice body punch from Guerrero.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guerrero throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Guerrero darts in and clinches Vartanov up against the cage.

Guerrero decides to pull guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero managing to control the position.
Jorik Vartanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vartanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Guerrero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guerrero has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Guerrero trying to control the position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Cayetano Guerrero hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A jab lands there for Guerrero.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Guerrero throws a head kick but Vartanov moves out of range.
Guerrero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cayetano Guerrero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Vartanov or perhaps it was just good defense by Guerrero which made him look bad.
A head kick from Guerrero lands but Vartanov takes it in his stride.

Guerrero drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vartanov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Guerrero tries to lock up and control but Vartanov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Guerrero keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Guerrero is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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!
Vartanov content just to control the position here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cayetano Guerrero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jorik Vartanov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Guerrero tries to clinch up but Vartanov circles away and keeps his distance.
Guerrero works over Vartanov's head and body with a nice combination.
Guerrero throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Vartanov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vartanov closes the distance and clinches up with Guerrero, looking for a takedown. Vartanov pushes Guerrero against the cage but Guerrero circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vartanov misses with a takedown attempt - Guerrero sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Guerrero tries to clinch up but Vartanov circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vartanov avoids the head kick by Guerrero.
Vartanov shoots in for a double leg but Guerrero sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorik Vartanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guerrero slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Guerrero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vartanov closes the distance and clinches up with Guerrero, looking for a takedown. Vartanov pushes Guerrero against the cage but Guerrero circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vartanov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Guerrero scores with a leg kick.
Guerrero closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Guerrero goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero keeps Vartanov at a distance using the push kick.
Guerrero lands with a kick to the temple. Vartanov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Guerrero closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck for Vartanov with that takedown attempt.
Cayetano Guerrero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Guerrero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Guerrero lands with a kick to the ribs.
Vartanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Guerrero cracks the inside of Vartanov's front leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vartanov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Guerrero swivels and escapes.

Guerrero clinches with his opponent.

Guerrero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A solid body kick from Guerrero.
A head kick from Guerrero lands but Vartanov takes it in his stride.

Vartanov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Guerrero sprawls well initially but Vartanov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Guerrero is looking for a sweep. Vartanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Guerrero manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Guerrero looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Guerrero trying to keep a closed guard but Vartanov is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vartanov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Guerrero is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guerrero lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vartanov!
Guerrero looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cayetano Guerrero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Guerrero 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cayetano Guerrero!
Cayetano Guerrero thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mayor Hammertown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammertown comes to the cage accompanied by mama said knock u out. George has chosen Return of the Mack as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hammertown
vs
George

200 cm
25
271 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

220 cm
26
300 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Charlie Wang's Monkey Cult Styles

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mayor Hammertown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matthew George!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
George showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hammertown.
Nice shot by George.
George fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hammertown shoots in but no luck this time.
George throws out a leg kick but Hammertown moves out of range and George only half commits.
Hammertown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

George clinches up against the cage.
Hammertown wants to get back to striking at distance but George won't allow it.

George breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hammertown misses with a double jab.
George takes a shot right to the bread basket.
George takes a swing at Hammertown's ribcage but misses.
Hammertown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
George is looking to clinch.
Hammertown getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammertown bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matthew George seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
George is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

George drives through and clinches with Hammertown against the cage.
George tries to land a knee to the head but Hammertown blocks with his arms.

George breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
George scores with a jab to the head.
George darts in trying to clinch
and Hammertown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hammertown.
George tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Hammertown does no damage.

George pushes Hammertown up against the cage in a clinch.
George stalling the fight.
George misses with a knee strike.
George throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hammertown blocks it with crossed arms.
George is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammertown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
George tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
George tries a knee to the head but Hammertown blocks it.
Hammertown blocks an uppercut.
George lands a body shot.

George breaks the clinch.
Hammertown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by George.
George looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
George tries to close the distance and clinch but Hammertown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hammertown swinging wildly here.
George fails with an attempt to clinch.
George tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hammertown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
George gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Hammertown fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging George to the ground. Hammertown is now in George's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
George is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hammertown is controlling him.

Hammertown gets to his feet. George looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice uppercut lands for Hammertown. That snapped George's head back.
George wants to clinch up but Hammertown keeps it at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hammertown scores a takedown into full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammertown in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hammertown looking to control but George is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mayor Hammertown will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

George swings for the body but Hammertown moves out of range.

Hammertown shoots in and gets a takedown into George's guard.

Hammertown drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and George dives on top into guard.
George won't allow Hammertown to get back to his feet.
George wants to get up but he can't break Hammertown's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Hammertown looking for a guillotine here but George defends easily.
Hammertown on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hammertown tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hammertown is looking for a triangle but George pushes his legs off easily.
George stopping the sweep attempt from Hammertown.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hammertown lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for George!

George defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hammertown.
Hammertown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hammertown moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, George has worked his arm free - good work by George!
Hammertown is looking to take a break and control but George is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Hammertown stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
George throws a head kick but Hammertown moves out of range.

George fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hammertown, pushing him back against the cage.
George scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammertown is trying to break free.
George lands a nice elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
George utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

George breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
George tries to clinch up but Hammertown circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from George misses the target.
George is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matthew George seems to be getting the better of the standup.
George tries to clinch up but Hammertown circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Matthew George will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

George is looking to clinch but Hammertown is avoiding it.
Hammertown attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

George gets a clinch.
George using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hammertown has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
George misses with a knee to the head.
Hammertown looking to slow down the pace here.

George breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
George tries to clinch but Hammertown is having none of it.
George fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hammertown circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Hammertown counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

George manages to break the clinch.
George just misses with a punch to the body.

George drives through and clinches with Hammertown against the cage.
Hammertown is trying to break free.
George tries to land knees in the clinch but Hammertown avoids the damage to the body.
George has Hammertown pressed against the cage, preventing Hammertown from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
George tries to land a knee to the head but Hammertown blocks with his arms.
George has a couple of punches blocked by Hammertown.
Hammertown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
George takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
George missing with knees to the body.

George escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
George misses with a body punch

and Hammertown counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in George's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hammertown gets to his feet. George looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammertown is trying hard to land a takedown here. George sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
George checks a leg kick.
George showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hammertown.
Hammertown throws a left and a right that both miss

and George moves into the clinch.
Hammertown wants to break the clinch but can't.
George stalling the fight.
George gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hammertown.
George throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hammertown blocks it with crossed arms.
George trying to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
George using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hammertown has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hammertown tries to break the clinch but George is controlling the position.
George tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hammertown is trying to break free.
George is pressed up against the cage. Hammertown has hold of a leg and is looking to drag George down to the mat. George avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mayor Hammertown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hammertown, as that shot connected.
George moves in looking to clinch but Hammertown pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - George looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hammertown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts George as he jumps to the side.
Hammertown fails to land the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
George tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hammertown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matthew George is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hammertown looking to land some kicks to the body here.
George is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hammertown rather than just go for the knockout.
Hammertown works over George's head and body with a nice combination.
George keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
George avoids the head kick by Hammertown.
Hammertown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mayor Hammertown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
George tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hammertown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammertown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
George fails with an attempt to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mayor Hammertown.
I think Hammertown 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mayor Hammertown!
After the big win, Mayor Hammertown made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Charlie Wang's Monkey Cult Styles and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi Kovacks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Lampley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lampley comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Why Can't We Be Friends? - WAR kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Kovacks
vs
Lampley

190 cm
20
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
284 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Takeshi Kovacks!
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, Dexter Lampley!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovacks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kovacks.
Lampley looks gassed!

Kovacks drives through with a takedown into Lampley's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovacks looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kovacks passes Lampley's left leg - he's now in half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Takeshi Kovacks!
Takeshi Kovacks bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominik Cyran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Hopler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hopler's choice of entrance music: Bodies (Let the Bodies Hit the Floor) . Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Cyran
vs
Hopler

190 cm
26
205 lbs
4 - 0 - 1

196 cm
25
201 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dominik Cyran!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sammy Hopler!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cyran lands with a cross.
Hopler looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hopler takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cyran lands with an overhand left.

Hopler is rocked!
Hopler is holding his hands too far apart here. Cyran throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Hopler is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dominik Cyran!
Dominik Cyran retains his light heavyweight title!

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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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thorin Odinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Trout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Odinson comes to the cage accompanied by I will not bow (Breaking Benjamine). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Odinson
vs
Trout

225 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

188 cm
21
300 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thorin Odinson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Trout!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odinson scores with a kick to the body.
Odinson lands a high kick!
Odinson is looking to clinch.
Odinson lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Odinson wants to clinch up but Trout keeps it at a distance.
Thorin Odinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Odinson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Trout backs up against the cage.

Odinson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Trout taking a breather.
Trout avoids a wild elbow strike from Odinson.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice elbow from Odinson.
Trout takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Odinson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Trout's brow.

Trout gets control of Odinson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Trout will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Odinson wants to stand but Trout has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Odinson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Trout is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Odinson defends well.
Trout controls Odinson momentarily but Odinson frees himself.
Odinson tries to stand but Trout is controlling from the bottom.
Trout keeping moving, preventing Odinson from controlling successfully.
Trout working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odinson wants to stand but Trout is controlling his posture from full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Odinson tries to clinch up.
Odinson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Odinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Trout drives through with a takedown into Odinson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Odinson is working an open guard so Trout takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Odinson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Trout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Odinson - that will leave a mark!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Odinson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Odinson dodges the punch combination from Trout.
Trout keeps the fight on the outside.
Trout circles away from the clinch attempt.

Trout scores with a takedown into Odinson's guard.
Trout trying to control but Odinson is working from the bottom.
Trout looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Odinson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Trout on the ground.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Kevin Trout hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Trout takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Odinson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Trout blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Odinson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trout avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Trout's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trout is trying hard to land a takedown here. Odinson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Trout swats away the attempt to clinch by Odinson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thorin Odinson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Odinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Odinson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Odinson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Odinson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Trout manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Odinson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Horrible takedown by Trout or perhaps it was just good defense by Odinson which made him look bad.
Odinson wants to clinch up but Trout keeps it at a distance.
Odinson works over Trout's head and body with a nice combination.
Odinson throws a nice inside leg kick.

Odinson clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trout blocks an elbow strike from Odinson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trout takes an elbow to the temple.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Odinson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Trout manages to pull guard.

Odinson gets to his feet. Trout looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Thorin Odinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Odinson tries to clinch but Trout is having none of it.
Odinson leaves Trout with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Trout is breathing heavily.

Trout changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Odinson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Odinson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Odinson tries to get out of the position.

Trout wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Odinson, who protects the arm well.
Odinson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Trout stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trout shoots for a double leg takedown but Odinson sprawls well. He's pushed Trout's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thorin Odinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Trout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trout circles away from the clinch attempt.
Odinson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Odinson wants it to stay on the feet.
Odinson delivers a nice body kick.
Odinson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Odinson moves in looking to clinch but Trout pushes him off.
Odinson dodges the punch combination from Trout.

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

Trout has Odinson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Trout pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Odinson tumbling to the mat - Trout dives into Odinson's guard.
Trout prevents Odinson from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trout pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Odinson is keeping the position for now.
Odinson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Odinson - that will leave a mark!
Trout takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Odinson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trout swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Odinson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Trout under the eye.
Thorin Odinson is winning the standup battle so far.
Trout closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Odinson tries to sprawl but Trout drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Odinson wants to get back to his feet.

Trout is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Odinson is trying to stand up here but Trout is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trout seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Trout wants to pass the guard but Odinson is defending well.
Odinson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Trout manages to mount him!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trout wants to control the pace but Odinson is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trout might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Odinson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Trout stands up from mount. Strange move.

Odinson darts in and clinches Trout up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Odinson throws an elbow but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odinson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Trout avoiding damage as Odinson throws knees to the body.

Trout manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Odinson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Trout not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Odinson wants to stand but Trout has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Trout throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Trout working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Odinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Odinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Trout looking for a guillotine here but Odinson defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trout is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Odinson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Odinson is looking to clinch but Trout is avoiding it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trout looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Odinson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Trout has Odinson up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Odinson.
Odinson scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Kevin Trout has been cut.
Odinson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Odinson crunches a lovely knee into Trout's ribcage.
Odinson misses with a knee to the head.
Odinson lands a nice elbow.
Odinson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Trout takes an elbow to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Odinson lands a knee to the head.
Odinson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Odinson.
Odinson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Odinson lands an elbow inside that Trout shrugs off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Odinson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thorin Odinson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Odinson throws an elbow but it misses.
Odinson lands a knee to the head.
Odinson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for Odinson.
Odinson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Odinson throws an elbow but it misses.
Trout is trying to maintain a safe position but Odinson gets an underhook and turns Trout into the cage.
Odinson misses with an elbow over the top.
Odinson lands an elbow just above Trout 's eye.
Odinson working Trout over with knees to the body.
Odinson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Odinson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Odinson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trout managing to block the knees to the body from Odinson.

Trout manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Trout with that takedown attempt.

Trout tries to keep at a distance but Odinson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Odinson looking to throw knees to the head but Trout is blocking nicely.

Trout manages to pull guard.
Odinson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Trout is proving hard to escape from.

Trout is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Odinson is aware though and is defending well.
Odinson stopping the sweep attempt from Trout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Odinson stands and steps away. Trout gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A combination from Trout does no damage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Odinson - that will leave a mark!
Odinson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trout avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trout avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Odinson tries to clinch up but Trout circles away and keeps his distance.
Odinson scores with a head kick. Trout tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Odinson slips a jab and a cross from Trout.
Odinson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Odinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odinson wants to clinch up but Trout keeps it at a distance.
Trout throws a series of punches but Odinson avoids them all with ease.
Odinson doesn't manage to clinch there - Trout circles away.
Odinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trout fails with a takedown attempt.
Odinson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Trout tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Odinson swivels and escapes.
Thorin Odinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Trout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Odinson moves in looking to clinch but Trout pushes him off.
Odinson lands a high kick!
Odinson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trout paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thorin Odinson had his way with Kevin Trout in that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Trout's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Trout shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Odinson as he jumps to the side.
Odinson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Trout lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Odinson circles away quickly and effectively.
Trout has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Odinson.
Odinson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Trout manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Trout keeps the fight on the outside.
Trout fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Trout circles away from the clinch attempt.
Odinson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Trout is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Odinson moves into range and connects with a jab.

Odinson darts in and clinches Trout up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Odinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Odinson is looking to clinch but Trout is avoiding it.

Trout scores a takedown into full mount!
Odinson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Trout is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

Odinson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Odinson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Odinson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Trout pulls Odinson into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trout working a defensive guard here.
Odinson wants to get up but he can't break Trout's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Trout has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Odinson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Trout has tightened it up now! Odinson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kevin Trout! Kevin Trout retains his super heavyweight title!