HFC 69 Destruction PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaquille O Neal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Lancing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Neal comes into the arena with Can't Stop blaring out of the sound system. Shaquille O Neal has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

O Neal
vs
Lancing

216 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

193 cm
27
290 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Steel Penn's Exchange Extravaganza

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, Shaquille O Neal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron Lancing!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lancing tries to clinch up but O Neal circles away and keeps his distance.
O Neal throws a right and a left that Lancing avoids nicely.
O Neal misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from O Neal. Those never looked like landing.
O Neal throws a one two combo.

It looks like Aaron Lancing has been cut.
O Neal throws a right hand that Lancing ducks under and follows up with a left that Lancing also avoids with ease.
O Neal misses with the combination.
Lancing moves in looking to clinch but O Neal pushes him off.
Lancing shoots in for a takedown but O Neal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the 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!
Lancing tries to clinch there but O Neal circles away.
Lancing has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lancing looks gassed!
Lancing wants to clinch up but O Neal keeps it at a distance.
Lancing doesn't manage to clinch there - O Neal circles away.
Lancing dodges the punch combination from O Neal.
Lancing slips a jab and a cross from O Neal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Neal misses with a series of wild punches.
O Neal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lancing.
O Neal misses with a jab, cross combination.
O Neal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lancing tries a head kick but it misses.
O Neal misses with a few strikes there.

Lancing drives through and clinches with O Neal against the cage.

Lancing ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lancing no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Lancing is looking to sinch up a triangle. O Neal throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Lancing's body to avoid the submission. Lancing has instead reached around O Neal's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Lancing arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aaron Lancing!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bradford Manning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Ripley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Manning might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Enter Sandman. Ripley has chosen The Talented Mr. Ripley - Tu Vuo' Fa l'Americano as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Manning
vs
Ripley

190 cm
21
250 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
32
263 lbs
12 - 13 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bradford Manning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mr Ripley!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ripley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

It looks like Bradford Manning has been cut.
A right-left combo lands from Ripley.
Ripley avoids the body shot from Manning.
Manning throws a head kick but Ripley moves out of range.
No luck for Manning with that takedown attempt.

Manning tries to keep at a distance but Ripley has taken the fight into the clinch.

Ripley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Ripley looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Manning is working an open guard so Ripley takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Ripley 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.
Ripley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manning swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ripley stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Ripley darts in and clinches Manning up against the cage.

Ripley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manning throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Manning gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Ripley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Ripley drops back looking for a leg! Manning is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manning manages to kick Ripley off! Ripley jumps back into Manning's guard.
Ripley passes Manning's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Ripley is looking for a kimura here.
Ripley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ripley is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Ripley seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Manning is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mr Ripley!
Mr Ripley managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Das Labor, into his post fight interview.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biggie Slob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasputin's entrance music is TURISAS - Rasputin. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Yefimovich Rasputin
vs
Slob

225 cm
33
302 lbs
20 - 19 - 0

150 cm
31
307 lbs
8 - 11 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
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 20 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Biggie Slob!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rasputin clinches up with Slob and pushes him back against the cage.
Rasputin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rasputin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Slob pulls his leg out and moves away.
Slob shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rasputin counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Biggie Slob has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rasputin is defended easily by Slob.
Slob fails with the takedown

and Rasputin counters with a crisp one two that drops Slob! Rasputin thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Slob to his feet! Slob is in big trouble!
Biggie Slob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slob tries for a takedown but Rasputin circles away easily
and Rasputin counters with a low kick, right behind Slob 's knee.
Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Biggie Slob.
Slob get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Slob stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Rasputin runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin!
Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin gave a mention to Das Labor in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Studebaker Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawk comes to the cage accompanied by silver hawk. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hawk
vs
Martin

186 cm
25
194 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

182 cm
30
185 lbs
15 - 20 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Studebaker Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Martin!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk keeps the fight on the outside.
Martin throws a nice outside leg kick.

Martin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hawk!
Hawk taking shots to the head.
Hawk is looking to get to half guard.
Martin throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Martin sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Martin prevents Hawk from getting the reversal.
Hawk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Martin with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawk is working to get back to half guard.
Hawk regains half guard.

Martin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hawk has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Martin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Martin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hawk is pressing down on Martin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Martin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Martin wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving.
Martin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Hawk has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Martin doesn't defend quickly enough and Hawk has managed to lock this one up! Can Martin escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hawk on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Studebaker Hawk!
Studebaker Hawk thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gauthier Lambert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Hall acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Lambert
vs
Hall

178 cm
27
189 lbs
10 - 13 - 0

185 cm
19
184 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gauthier Lambert!
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, Tony Hall!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Hall.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Hall enables Lambert to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hall manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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.
Hall is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Lambert from controlling successfully.

Hall scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hall throws a nice looking combination but Lambert bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tony Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lambert shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hall but Hall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lambert shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hall as he avoids it easily.
Lambert misses with a hook
and Hall counters with a nice body shot.
Lambert fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lambert takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hall sizes up Lambert with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambert goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hall lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lambert walks into a left hand.
Hall defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lambert.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gauthier Lambert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A cross from Hall lands.
Hall scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lambert shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hall works Lambert's body with a nice hook.
Lambert tries to bum rush Hall with a series of wild strikes but Hall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hall lands a jab to the nose.
Lambert tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lambert somewhat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hall.
Hall lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hall fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hall lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lambert shoots in looking for a takedown. Hall tries to sprawl out of it but Lambert keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A clash of legs there as Lambert blocks the low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall jabs Lambert right on the nose. Lambert blinks but takes it well.

Lambert darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hall looks like he's trying to stand up.

Hall kicks off Lambert and gets to his feet.
Hall punishes Lambert's body with a nice straight punch.
Lambert takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice combination there by Hall.
Lambert throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hall's waist but Hall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lambert off to one side.
Some wild striking there from Lambert.
Tony Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hall lands with a nice combination. Lambert backs away looking to recover.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall misses with a few strikes there.
Hall is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lambert had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A punch combination from Lambert misses.
Hall connects with a body shot.
Hall scores with a one two! Lambert had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Good shot there by Hall.
Lambert is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hall.
Hall lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hall misses with a few strikes there.
Lambert misses with the combination.
Hall thuds a left hand into Lambert's body.
Hall stuns Lambert with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hall cracks Lambert with a good jab.
Hall lands a lovely overhand right.
Lambert dodges the punch combination from Hall.
Hall lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hall.
Lambert shoots in and drives through. Hall sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lambert shoots in and drives through. Hall sprawls well.
Lambert is breathing heavily.
Hall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hall tests Lambert's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hall uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lambert has time to react.
Lambert checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hall lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lambert shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hall pinned against the cage. Hall gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hall scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hall will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hall catches Lambert with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hall is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jab from Hall.
Lambert looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hall is fending him off so far but Lambert persists. Nope, Hall circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Hall dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Hall lands with a cross.
Hall misses with a two punch combination.
Lambert looks for a takedown but Hall sprawls well.
Hall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hall leaves Lambert with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hall tries a head kick but it misses.
Lambert needs to keep his hands up - Hall had a free shot at his head there.
Lambert takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lambert throws an overhand right that lands on Hall's shoulder, as Hall tries to avoid the shot.
Lambert will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gauthier Lambert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lambert drops his hands momentarily and Hall takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hall getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hall lands a head shot.
Lambert looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hall feints a jab promting Lambert to slip. Hall then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lambert slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lambert.
Hall thuds his right hand into Lambert's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hall has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hall bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lambert looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hall misses with a body kick.
Lambert misses with a two punch combination.
Hall bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hall lands with a hook. Lambert tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hall lands with a nice combination. Lambert backs away looking to recover.
Lambert fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lambert fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hall throws a nice looking combination but Lambert bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hall misses with a wild combination.
Gauthier Lambert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lambert shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hall sprawls well. Hall wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lambert gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall throws a series of strikes that have Lambert backpedaling.
Hall lands with a nice combination. Lambert backs away looking to recover.
Hall looks to land a combination. Lambert sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lambert gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lambert.
A punch combination from Hall misses.
Hall cracks Lambert with an open hand slap.
Hall lands a glancing blow to the side of Lambert's head.
Lambert takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lambert shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hall pinned against the cage. Hall gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lambert takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lambert throws a combination that misses
and Hall counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lambert misses with a combination
and Hall counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hall lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hall scores with a one two! Lambert had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hall sizes up Lambert with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hall fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lambert looks for a takedown but Hall sprawls well.
Hall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lambert misses with a two punch combination.
Hall jabs at Lambert's body.
Hall connects with a right hand. Lambert shakes it off.
Hall lands with a right hand.
Hall lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hall.
Hall scores with a body shot.
Lambert looks to land a combination but Hall avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lambert takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lambert takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall lands a nice hook to Lambert's body. Lambert takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hall looks to land a combination. Lambert sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sloppy strikes from Hall. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Hall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hall scores with a jab to the head.
Lambert doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lambert doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hall lands with a cross.
Lambert dodges the punch combination from Hall.
Lambert has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hall finds it's way round the side to connect with Lambert's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hall punishes Lambert's body with a nice straight punch.
Lambert throws a right hand that Hall ducks under and follows up with a left that Hall also avoids with ease.
Hall slips a jab and a cross from Lambert.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Hall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Danga de danga de dang - Hall scores with a four punch combination!
Hall swinging wildly here.
Nice cross by Hall.
Hall takes one to the chin there.
Hall lands the left hand.
Lambert pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lambert throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hall.
Hall misses with a two punch combination.
Lambert needs to keep his hands up - Hall had a free shot at his head there.
Hall throws a series of punches but Lambert avoids them all with ease.
Hall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hall takes one to the side of the head.
Lambert takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hall connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lambert momentarily.
Lambert closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hall circles away.
Hall lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lambert looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall dodges the punch combination from Lambert.

Lambert shoots in and bounces Hall off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lambert controlling from the top position.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Lambert from controlling successfully.
Hall is pulling down on Lambert's head to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall wants to get back to his feet but Lambert is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hall connects with the punch.
Hall lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hall misses with a double jab.
Jab by Hall.
Lambert dives in and grabs Hall's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hall pushes down on Lambert's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gauthier Lambert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall moves out of range as Lambert throws a body kick.
Hall throws a right hand that Lambert ducks under and follows up with a left that Lambert also avoids with ease.
Hall's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hall duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lambert takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hall with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Lambert.
Hall takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hall lands with a good body shot.
Hall jabs Lambert right on the nose. Lambert blinks but takes it well.
Lambert moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lambert closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hall circles away.
Hall lands with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Hall.
Lambert shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hall pinned against the cage. Hall gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hall lands with a good body shot.
Lambert slips a jab and a cross from Hall.
Lambert throws a nice looking combination but Hall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tony Hall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hall misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lambert looks for the body kick but Hall saw that one coming.
Lambert takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A nice combination there by Hall.
Lambert moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jab, jab by Hall - just one landing.
Hall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lambert gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hall.
Hall fails to land with a series of punches.
Hall throws a leg kick but Lambert sees it coming and checks it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lambert misses with a two punch combination.
Lambert takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hall lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hall.
Gauthier Lambert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tony Hall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hall closes the distance and lands a one-two.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Hall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hall winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Hall!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elliot Stabler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelvin Redondo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stabler comes to the cage accompanied by Grown Men Don't Cry. Kelvin Redondo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Stabler
vs
Redondo

184 cm
32
226 lbs
11 - 12 - 0

190 cm
27
205 lbs
8 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elliot Stabler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kelvin Redondo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stabler fails to land with a series of punches.
Redondo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stabler.
Redondo shoots and misses

and Stabler counters with a single leg into guard. Redondo didn't expect that.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stabler landing with the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stabler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Redondo keeping moving, preventing Stabler from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stabler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stabler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Redondo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Redondo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stabler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stabler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Redondo's head.
Stabler throwing strikes but missing.
Redondo working a defensive guard but Stabler manages to pass into side control anyway.
Redondo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stabler scores with punches from side control.

Redondo is rocked!

Stabler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stabler scores with a couple of short elbows.
Redondo is still in real trouble! Can Stabler finish him?
Stabler taking a breather here.
Redondo seems to have recovered his senses.
Stabler gets to mount! Redondo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Stabler 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 loving this. Great action here.
Stabler has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Redondo's face.
BOOM! Stabler connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stabler loads up with a big shot that hurts Redondo! He's pulled Stabler in close but Stabler has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Redondo survive? More strikes from Stabler and Redondo is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Elliot Stabler!
Elliot Stabler 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
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Slaughter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sarkis Terteryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slaughter comes to the cage accompanied by Bulldozer - Goldishack Guerrillas. Terteryan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Röyksopp - The Fear . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Slaughter
vs
Terteryan

185 cm
29
200 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

178 cm
33
225 lbs
17 - 22 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags & 95% Laundry

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Slaughter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sarkis Terteryan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Slaughter scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ground and pound from Slaughter seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Terteryan tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Slaughter easily slips into full mount!
Slaughter 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.
Slaughter dominating with strikes here.
Slaughter unloading with bombs!
Slaughter lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Slaughter is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Terteryan is surviving well by controlling Slaughter's body position as best he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slaughter scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Terteryan?
Terteryan is looking to get to half guard.
Slaughter fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Slaughter working Terteryan over with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Slaughter.

Terteryan is rocked!
Slaughter postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Terteryan bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Slaughter and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Slaughter!
A victorious Josh Slaughter thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Spenser Nukem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cristiano Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Champ.. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Nukem
vs
Halo

180 cm
20
146 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

176 cm
27
144 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags & 95% Laundry
Hopkins Athletics

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Spenser Nukem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cristiano Halo!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nukem moves into the clinch.
Nukem blocks an elbow strike from Halo.
Halo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nukem tries to work over Halo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Halo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nukem tries a body shot but Halo blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nukem swings wildly with an uppercut but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nukem looking to throw knees to the head but Halo is blocking nicely.
Halo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nukem avoids it.
Halo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Halo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nukem lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nukem using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Halo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nukem crunches a lovely knee into Halo's ribcage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nukem.
Halo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Halo blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo misses with an elbow strike.
Nukem's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nukem lands a good knee to the midsection. Halo won't want to take too many of those.
Halo trying to control the position but instead, Nukem has worked for underhooks and has pushed Halo into the cage.
Knees to the body from Halo.
Halo trying to control the position but instead, Nukem has worked for underhooks and has pushed Halo into the cage.
Halo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nukem throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Halo blocks it with crossed arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nukem misses with a punch to the body.
Halo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nukem lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Cristiano Halo has been cut.
Nukem with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nukem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Halo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nukems head.
Nukem leaning his opponent against the cage.
Halo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nukem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Halo lands a body punch.
Nukem lands an elbow inside.
Halo lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halo managing to block the knees to the body from Nukem.
Nukem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Halo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nukem tries to land a knee to the head but Halo blocks with his arms.
Halo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo missing with knees to the body.
Nukem misses with a knee to the head.
Halo taking a breather.
Nukem tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nukem has a couple of punches blocked by Halo.
Nukem really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nukem throws a head punch that misses.
Nukem throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Halo blocks it with crossed arms.
Nukem looking to throw knees to the head but Halo is blocking nicely.
Nukem misses with a knee to the head.
Halo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Halo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Halo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nukem has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Halo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nukem throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nukem landing knees to the body.
Nukem blocking some punches.
Halo managing to block the knees to the body from Nukem.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Halo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nukem working aggressively here.
Nukem tries a knee to the head but Halo blocks it.
Halo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Halo tries a knee to the head but Nukem blocks it.
Nukem tries a knee to the head but Halo blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nukem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Halo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Come on Nukem - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Halo dodges an elbow strike from Nukem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spenser Nukem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cristiano Halo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Halo fails with a takedown attempt.

Nukem has managed to clinch.
Halo misses with a knee strike.
Nukem stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Halo managing to block the knees to the body from Nukem.
Halo stalling in the clinch but Nukem improves position.
Nukem misses with a knee to the head.
Halo looking to stall.
Halo blocks an elbow strike from Nukem.
Nukem missing with knees to the body.
Nukem dodges an elbow strike from Halo.
Nukem throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nukem managing to block the knees to the body from Halo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nukem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Halo looking to throw knees to the head but Nukem is blocking nicely.
Nukem blocks an uppercut.
Halo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nukem connects with a nasty looking knee right to Halo's face.
Nukem tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nukem managing to block the knees to the body from Halo.
Halo lands a nice knee to the body.
Halo is trying to maintain a safe position but Nukem gets an underhook and turns Halo into the cage.
Nukem lands a knee to the head.
Halo avoiding damage as Nukem throws knees to the body.
Spenser Nukem has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Halo tries to throw a body punch but Nukem avoids it by throwing Halo back against the cage.
Nukem misses with a body punch.
Nukem misses with a knee to the head.
Halo lands a right hand.
Halo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nukem is defending well for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo can't find room to land a body shot as Nukem controls the action.
Halo misses with a knee to the head.
Nukem lands a nice knee to the body.
Nukem scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halo avoids a wild elbow strike from Nukem.
Nukem lands a good knee to the midsection. Halo won't want to take too many of those.
Nukem looking to throw knees to the head but Halo is blocking nicely.
Nukem unloads a knee to the mid-section. Halo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Halo digs a right hand into Nukem's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nukem's gas tank.
Nukem throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Halo blocks it with crossed arms.
Nukem lands an elbow inside that Halo shrugs off.
Halo tries to throw a body punch but Nukem avoids it by throwing Halo back against the cage.
Nukem tries to land knees in the clinch but Halo avoids the damage to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Halo misses with the head strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo throws a punch but it's blocked by Nukem.
Nukem content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nukem tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nukem looking to throw knees to the head but Halo is blocking nicely.
Halo misses with a punch to the body.
Halo misses with a knee to the head.
Halo misses with a punch to the body.
Nukem avoiding damage as Halo throws knees to the body.
Nukem tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Halo is looking to control Nukem's arms but Nukem gets an underhook and turns him. Now Halo has his back to the cage.
Halo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nukem.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nukem working Halo over with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo takes an elbow to the temple.
Nukem misses with a knee strike.
The referee calls for Nukem to work.
Nukem swings wildly with an uppercut but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nukem struggles to land a body shot inside as Halo controls his hands.
Nukem connects with a nasty looking knee right to Halo's face.
Nukem swings wildly with an uppercut but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nukem avoids a wild elbow strike from Halo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nukem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halo lands an elbow that stopped Nukem in his tracks for a moment.
Halo misses with a punch to the body.
Nukem throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Halo blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spenser Nukem dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cristiano Halo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Nukem moves into the clinch.
Nukem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Halo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Halo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nukem avoids it.
Nukem wants to stall.
Nukem unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Halo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nukem.
Halo blocks an elbow strike from Nukem.
Nukem throws a head punch that misses.
Nukem slowing the pace effectively.
Halo trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nukem.
Nukem throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Nukem.
Halo misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo missing with knees to the body.
Nukem using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Halo tries to throw a body punch but Nukem avoids it by throwing Halo back against the cage.
Nukem misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Halo.
Stalling in the clinch from Nukem.
Halo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nukem misses with some punches.
Halo working Nukem over with knees to the body.
Nukem stalls.
Halo taking a breather.
Nukem blocks an elbow strike.
Halo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nukem has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nukem tries a body shot but Halo blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nukem with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nukem.
Halo lands a nice uppercut.
Halo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nukem just misses with a elbow thrown towards Halo's brow.
Halo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Halo blocks a body shot from Nukem.
Halo tries to land knees in the clinch but Nukem avoids the damage to the body.
Nukem scores with a knee to the head.
Nukem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nukem throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nukem lands with a right to the head.
Nukem lands an elbow inside that Halo shrugs off.
Halo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Halo dodges an elbow strike from Nukem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Halo.
Nukem has a couple of punches blocked by Halo.
Halo tries to land a knee to the head but Nukem blocks with his arms.
Halo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Halo avoids a wild elbow strike from Nukem.
Halo looking to throw knees to the head but Nukem is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for Nukem to work.
Cristiano Halo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nukem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nukem is struggling to control the position.
Nukem wants to stall.
Halo misses with the head strike.
Halo throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nukem misses with some punches.
Nukem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nukem using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Halo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nukem connects with a nasty looking knee right to Halo's face.
Halo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nukem is defending well for now.
Nukem with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Halo throws a head punch that misses.
Nukem missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Halo throws an elbow but misses.
Nukem on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Halo crunches a lovely knee into Nukem's ribcage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Halo scores with a shot to the side of Nukem's head.
Nukem gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spenser Nukem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Spenser Nukem showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nukem 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spenser Nukem!

C
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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buri Grimnir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ja Masterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masterson has chosen Hyena -by- Rancid as his entrance music. Buri Grimnir has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Grimnir
vs
Masterson

196 cm
21
285 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

195 cm
31
255 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

KAISER
Fightworld Formula

Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buri Grimnir!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ja Masterson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Grimnir misses its intended target.
Masterson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grimnir lands a jab to the nose.
Grimnir fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Masterson on the side of the head.
Grimnir steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
Masterson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ja Masterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masterson shoots in and drives through. Grimnir sprawls well.
Grimnir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masterson.
Masterson thuds his right hand into Grimnir's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!

Grimnir throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Masterson tumbling to the canvas!

It looks like Ja Masterson has been cut.
Grimnir in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Masterson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Masterson has his hands on Grimnir's head, controlling the position.
Grimnir working some strikes from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimnir wants to pass the guard but Masterson is keeping the position.
Grimnir trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Masterson looking for a sweep. Not yet Masterson, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masterson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Masterson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grimnir.
Masterson trying to keep a closed guard but Grimnir is proving a slippery customer.
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. Ja Masterson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Masterson throws a looping overhand right but Grimnir ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masterson cracks the inside of Grimnir's front leg.
A telegraphed right hand from Grimnir misses the target.
A punch combination from Masterson misses.
Grimnir misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Masterson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Masterson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Masterson tries a low kick but Grimnir avoids it.
Masterson tries to clinch
and Grimnir counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimnir chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Masterson can pounce on him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Masterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grimnir misses the shot to the body.
Grimnir loads up on a big right hand but Masterson slips the punch.
Masterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grimnir paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for Masterson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Masterson cracks the inside of Grimnir's front leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Masterson clinches with his opponent.
Masterson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Grimnir works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Masterson looks gassed!
Grimnir lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Masterson backwards.
Grimnir stalling.
Masterson misses with a body punch.
Masterson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Grimnir makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grimnir.
Grimnir lands a body shot.
Masterson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Grimnir avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Grimnir lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grimnir blocking some punches.
Grimnir digs a right hand underneath Masterson's ribcage. Masterson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grimnir changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Masterson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buri Grimnir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grimnir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Grimnir.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Grimnir does it's job there.

Masterson is rocked!
Grimnir shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Masterson takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Grimnir sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Masterson bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buri Grimnir!
Buri Grimnir is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Buri Grimnir thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
87%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Cranzinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pluto Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cranzinski might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Aenima. Palhares is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: TOQUINHO. Steve Cranzinski has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Cranzinski
vs
Palhares

185 cm
33
200 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

181 cm
26
184 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Convicted Trap House
Conviction

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 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Cranzinski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pluto Palhares!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cranzinski avoids the head kick by Palhares.
Cranzinski pushes Palhares away with a front kick.
Palhares throws a right hand that misses
letting Cranzinski counter with a right hand.
Palhares misses the shot to the body.
Cranzinski throws a series of punches but Palhares moves out of range.
Palhares scores with a one two! Cranzinski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cranzinski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palhares lands with a thumping leg kick.
That kick from Palhares tenderised Cranzinski's leg. Cranzinski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jab, jab by Palhares - just one landing.
Palhares misses with a head kick.
Palhares throws a shot to the body.
Cranzinski checks a low kick from Palhares.
Some wild striking there from Cranzinski.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cranzinski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cranzinski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Palhares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cranzinski was well out of range. Poor timing from Palhares.
Palhares fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Palhares throws a body kick that misses
and Cranzinski counters with a head kick. That will keep Palhares thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Cranzinski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Palhares fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cranzinski avoids it really well and circles away.
Cranzinski tries for a takedown but Palhares sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cranzinski misses with a body kick.
Palhares has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cranzinski finds it's way round the side to connect with Palhares's head.
Palhares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cranzinski was well out of range. Poor timing from Palhares.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cranzinski misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cranzinski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pluto Palhares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palhares avoids a punch combination nicely.
Palhares swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Palhares avoids the body shot from Cranzinski.
Cranzinski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Palhares has a takedown stuffed.
Palhares throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cranzinski lands a head kick. Palhares smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Palhares fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares looks to land a body kick but Cranzinski moved away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Palhares.
Palhares throws a hook to the side of Cranzinski's head but Cranzinski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cranzinski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Palhares lands a high kick!
Palhares takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Palhares keeps Cranzinski at a distance using the push kick.
Palhares is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cranzinski rather than just go for the knockout.
Palhares smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Cranzinski is rocked!
Palhares darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Cranzinski's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Palhares before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pluto Palhares!
Pluto Palhares is the new light heavyweight champion!