CFC: Grand Prix Opening Round PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Hetfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karo Parisyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hetfield
vs
Parisyan

170 cm
21
176 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Hetfield!
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, Karo Parisyan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hetfield tries to land a body kick

and Parisyan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Parisyan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Hetfield kicks Parisyan off and gets to his feet.
James Hetfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parisyan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hetfield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Parisyan closes the distance looking to clinch

and Hetfield counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Parisyan!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hetfield lands a big elbow.
Hetfield postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Parisyan looks a forlorn figure.
Parisyan takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Hetfield's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Hetfield!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Bloodstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bloodstone has chosen Megadeth Peace Sells as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Liddel
vs
Bloodstone

185 cm
20
235 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

194 cm
23
262 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Liddel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Bloodstone!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddel is looking to land body kicks.
Liddel throws a series of punches but Bloodstone avoids them all with ease.
Liddel misses with a jab, cross combination.

Bloodstone moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Liddel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Liddel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bloodstone is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Liddel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bloodstone tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bloodstone wants a takedown but no success here.
Chuck Liddel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Bloodstone.
Bloodstone has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Liddel after a bit of a struggle.
Liddel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Liddel tries a body shot but Bloodstone blocks it.
Liddel misses with an elbow strike.
Bloodstone wants a takedown.
Liddel gets underhooks to prevent Bloodstone's takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Liddel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Liddel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bloodstone tries to pull guard but Liddel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Liddel tries to stall but Bloodstone uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel is trying to force a seperation but Bloodstone has the dominant position.

Bloodstone has picked Liddel up - he's going for a ride! Bloodstone dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Liddel is holding on to half guard well.
Bloodstone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Liddel is trying to stand back up but Bloodstone is controlling him

Liddel kicks off Bloodstone and gets to his feet.
Bloodstone shoots and misses
and Liddel counters with a three punch combo that has Bloodstone backing up. Bloodstone nods at Liddel to acknowledge the strikes.
Bloodstone looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liddel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bloodstone makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Liddel really felt that one!
No joy there for Liddel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bloodstone doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Liddel counters with a series of strikes. Bloodstone will be more careful next time no doubt.
Liddel connects with a high kick.
Sloppy strikes from Liddel. Those never looked like landing.
Bloodstone feints a jab promting Liddel to slip. Bloodstone then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Liddel slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Liddel throws a right and a left that Bloodstone avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddel throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Bloodstone colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Liddel as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Bloodstone is left battered and dazed whilst Liddel and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Liddel!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Kilbane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander has chosen Best Around By Joe Esposito as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Kilbane
vs
Alexander

196 cm
23
255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
21
245 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alexander looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Kilbane shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Alexander is in trouble now - Kilbane has advanced to mount!
Kilbane lands with some strikes.
Kilbane controlling the pace for now.
Kilbane scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Alexander?
This has been an exciting period of action!
BOOM! Kilbane connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kilbane tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilbane landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kilbane tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kilbane looking to finish Alexander with some ground and pound. This is bad for Alexander!
Kilbane controlling from mount.
Kilbane 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kilbane looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Alexander is bucking up trying to escape but Kilbane cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilbane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kilbane seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Alexander for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilbane's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Paul Kilbane just wasn't active enough.
No luck for Alexander with that takedown attempt.
Kilbane looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilbane putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Alexander in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Kilbane jumps guard and drags Alexander to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kilbane is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Kilbane looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kilbane looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kilbane scores with a takedown into Alexander's guard.
Kilbane controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kilbane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexander can do to turn this around?
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Paul Kilbane.
Alexander avoids a kick to the body.
Alexander is breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kilbane.

Kilbane gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kilbane successfully pulls guard.

Kilbane is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Alexander has his hands clasped together but Kilbane extends an breaks Alexander's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kilbane.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Kilbane!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Camden Brooking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Rawlins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rawlins is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Half The Truth by Kaiser Chiefs. Xavier Rawlins has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Camden Brooking's chin.

Brooking
vs
Rawlins

176 cm
18
162 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
172 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Camden Brooking!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xavier Rawlins!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooking misses with a takedown
and Rawlins counters with a thumping low kick.
Rawlins wants to clinch but Brooking slips to the side

and Brooking counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rawlins!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Brooking jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rawlins manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Rawlins is looking to regain half guard here but Brooking keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Brooking is working to tighten is grip on Rawlins's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Rawlins has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Brooking is really squeezing tight and eventually Rawlins passes out! Brooking breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Camden Brooking!
Camden Brooking decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Obidiah Fitzroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Cena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cena is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by you cant see me.. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fitzroy
vs
Cena

190 cm
25
270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

193 cm
20
265 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Broken Halo Pride Nutrition

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Obidiah Fitzroy!
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, John Cena!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cena tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fitzroy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fitzroy jabs at Cena's body.
A good leg kick by Fitzroy.

Fitzroy sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Cena to the ground! Fitzroy dives into full mount looking to finish!

Cena is rocked!

It looks like John Cena has been cut.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cena's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Fitzroy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cena is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Fitzroy has taken his back.

Fitzroy looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Cena taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Obidiah Fitzroy!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hakeem Nicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicks comes to the cage accompanied by You Suck. Hughes comes into a darkened arena with his song building. A Country Boy Can Survive kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Matt Hughes will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Nicks
vs
Hughes

182 cm
22
175 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

175 cm
26
170 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hakeem Nicks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicks wants to clinch.

Nicks fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hughes to the ground. Nicks is now in Hughes's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nicks showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hughes keeping full guard, as Nicks tries to pass.
Nicks wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Hakeem Nicks.
Nicks tries to bum rush Hughes with a series of wild strikes but Hughes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nicks swinging wildly here.
Hughes misses with a takedown attempt

and Nicks counters with a shoot takedown. Hughes fights it but they end up in guard.
Nicks trying to move into half guard but instead Hughes has managed to sweep!
Hughes advances to half guard.
Hughes is looking to take a break and control but Nicks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hughes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nicks wants to get back to full guard.
Hughes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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!
Hughes is looking to take a break and control but Nicks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicks throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nicks wants to control but Hughes is keeping busy.
Nicks is trying to stand back up but Hughes is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nicks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hughes is working away from the top position though.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nicks slaps away a takedown attempt from Hughes, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Nicks manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hughes on his heels. He'll look to pass Hughes's guard now, I'm sure.
Nicks stays in close to Hughes's body and controls the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nicks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hakeem Nicks has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Nicks feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nicks trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nicks is breathing heavily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hughes working a defensive guard here.

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

A momentary lapse in concentration from Hughes enables Nicks to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hughes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicks content to stall in guard here.

Hakeem Nicks has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hughes tries for a takedown but Nicks circles away easily

and Nicks counters with a takedown into side control.
Hakeem Nicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Hughes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Nicks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hughes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nicks tries to advance to mount but Hughes denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nicks shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hughes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nicks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hakeem Nicks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nicks trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom.

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

A momentary lapse in concentration from Hughes enables Nicks to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hughes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Nicks from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Hakeem Nicks.
Hughes closes the distance and clinches up with Nicks, looking for a takedown. Hughes pushes Nicks against the cage but Nicks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Nicks moves into the clinch.
Nicks taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nicks misses with some punches.

Nicks has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hughes regains guard immediately.
Nicks tries to free his leg and advance position but Hughes is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicks trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Hakeem Nicks.
Nicks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nicks wants it to stay on the feet.

Nicks clinches up with Hughes and pushes him back against the cage.

Nicks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hughes closes the distance and clinches up with Nicks, looking for a takedown. Hughes pushes Nicks against the cage but Nicks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hakeem Nicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Hughes.

Hughes tries to keep at a distance but Nicks has taken the fight into the clinch.

Nicks pulls guard effortlessly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Nicks keeps moving.
Nicks pulls Hughes in close to prevent any damage.
Hughes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Matt Hughes hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Nicks throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hughes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nicks is in Hughes's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nicks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Hakeem Nicks wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nicks throws a combination that misses

and Hughes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes wants to control but Nicks is keeping him busy.
Nicks is looking to improve his position.
Hughes moves nicely into side control.
Hughes wants to control but Nicks is keeping him busy.
Nicks gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Nicks is looking to improve his position but Hughes isn't that keen on the idea.
Hughes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nicks is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hughes controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakeem Nicks dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Hughes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nicks trying to move into half guard but instead Hughes has managed to sweep!

Nicks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hughes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nicks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Nicks keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nicks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hughes trying to control but Nicks is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Matt Hughes wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hughes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nicks circles away.

Nicks drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nicks looking to pass the guard.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Nicks from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Hakeem Nicks just wasn't active enough.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nicks.
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt.
Hughes fails to land the takedown.
Hakeem Nicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Hughes.

Nicks looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Nicks is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Hughes still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Hughes has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes just content to control the position.
Hughes wants to control but Nicks is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Nicks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hughes controlling from side mount.
Nicks is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes controlling from side mount.
Hughes wants to control but Nicks is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Matt Hughes was stalling too much, according to the referee.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Hakeem Nicks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nicks 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakeem Nicks!
During a confident post fight interview, Hakeem Nicks thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antony Goldtooth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Neely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Goldtooth might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Megadeth Public Enemy No.1. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Goldtooth
vs
Neely

189 cm
24
247 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Fast

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antony Goldtooth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Neely!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldtooth gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Neely connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goldtooth misses with a takedown attempt

and Neely counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Goldtooth has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Neely is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Goldtooth.
Neely controls the position.
Neely lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Goldtooth down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neely advances nicely into full mount.
Neely content just to control the position here.
Neely working the ground and pound effectively.
Neely lands a nice shot to the head.
Neely lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Neely lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Neely has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Neely scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Goldtooth?

Goldtooth is rocked!
Neely tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Neely postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Goldtooth is out cold - huge knockout for Neely!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Neely!
Our winner, Jack Neely, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.