GFC Contenders 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cus Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Hayworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cus Jr is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Jr
vs
Hayworth

185 cm
20
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Pirates Powder

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cus Jr!
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, Harold Hayworth!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hayworth falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jr counters with a leg kick.
Hayworth avoids a kick to the body.
Hayworth throws a series of strikes that have Jr backpedaling.
Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hayworth.
Hayworth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jr.
Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Harold Hayworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jr misses with a head kick.
Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hayworth's sensitive parts.
Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hayworth throws a right hand that Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Jr also avoids with ease.
Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hayworth looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hayworth's sensitive parts.
Hayworth sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jr scores with a leg kick.
Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jr.
Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hayworth at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Jr.
Jr feints and then cracks Hayworth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hayworth down.
Jr lands a high kick!
Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hayworth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hayworth tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hayworth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hayworth.
Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hayworth. That did some damage!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayworth needs to keep his hands up - Jr had a free shot at his head there.

Hayworth is rocked!
Jr throws a powerful right kick. Hayworth tried to block low but the kick was high! Hayworth was taken right off of his feet! Jr jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cus Jr!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rajan Monteo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gustafsson
vs
Monteo

196 cm
19
222 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

195 cm
18
229 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Monteo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gustafsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Monteo.
Monteo tries for a takedown but Gustafsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alexander Gustafsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rajan Monteo.
Gustafsson misses with a wild combination.
Monteo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gustafsson misses with a double jab.
Horrible takedown by Monteo or perhaps it was just good defense by Gustafsson which made him look bad.
Gustafsson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Monteo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gustafsson counters with a left and a right that stings Monteo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monteo moves in looking to clinch but Gustafsson pushes him off.
Monteo misses with a takedown attempt - Gustafsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Monteo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gustafsson but Gustafsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Monteo looks winded!
Monteo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gustafsson defends it nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gustafsson.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Monteo tries to keep at a distance but Gustafsson has taken the fight into the clinch.

Gustafsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Monteo shoots in but Gustafsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Monteo gets tackled into the cage by Gustafsson. Gustafsson maintains the clinch.
Monteo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Gustafsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gustafsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Monteo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gustafsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Monteo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Monteo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gustafsson's waist but Gustafsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Monteo off to one side.
Gustafsson misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson with a jab.
Gustafsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Monteo shoots in for a takedown but Gustafsson shows good takedown defense.
Alexander Gustafsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Gustafsson darts in and clinches Monteo up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gustafsson scores with a shot to the side of Monteo's head.
Gustafsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gustafsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gustafsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Gustafsson manages to break the clinch.
Gustafsson throws a right and a left that Monteo avoids nicely.
Gustafsson misses with the combination.
Gustafsson scores with a one two! Monteo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Monteo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gustafsson is fending him off so far but Monteo persists. Nope, Gustafsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Monteo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gustafsson avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gustafsson lands a left and a right that send Monteo crashing to the mat, dazed. Gustafsson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Monteo is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Gustafsson clinches.

Gustafsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gustafsson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gustafsson rushes Monteo with punches - Monteo moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Monteo goes down! Gustafsson follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Gustafsson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rich Castellano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krissu Krissi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Castellano might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Castellano
vs
Krissi

182 cm
20
177 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

176 cm
25
168 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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, Rich Castellano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Krissu Krissi!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krissi tries to clinch there but Castellano circles away.
Krissi wants to clinch up but Castellano keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krissi is defended easily by Castellano.

Castellano drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Castellano lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Castellano engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Castellano 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.

Castellano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Castellano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krissi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castellano pushing down on Krissi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Castellano wants to pass to mount but Krissi is defending the position.
Castellano uses his free foot to push down on Krissi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Krissi.
Castellano controlling from mount.
Krissi is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castellano takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Krissi is trying to escape the mount.
Castellano tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Castellano lands a big shot there that rocks Krissi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castellano controlling his opponent.
Krissi working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castellano controlling his opponent.
Castellano pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Castellano connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Castellano working Krissi over with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krissi tries to reverse the position but Castellano maintains control.
Castellano is landing with some decent strikes but Krissi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Castellano content just to control the position here.
Castellano seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Krissi for as long as he can get away with.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krissi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Castellano leaves Krissi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Castellano shoots in but no luck this time.
Horrible takedown by Krissi or perhaps it was just good defense by Castellano which made him look bad.
Krissi tries to clinch but Castellano is having none of it.

Castellano closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Castellano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Krissi's head.
Castellano trying to pass the guard but Krissi defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castellano drops an elbow to the side of Krissi's head.
Castellano sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Castellano is nestled in close to Krissi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rich Castellano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Castellano lands strikes from half guard.
Castellano is controlling the pace.
Krissi trying to hold on to Castellano's head to control him but Castellano postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castellano content to control rather than advance.
Castellano trying to mount his opponent but Krissi defends it.
Castellano slows the pace down in half guard.
Castellano has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Krissi trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castellano sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Castellano trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Castellano lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Castellano lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Castellano scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Castellano controlling from mount.
Krissi is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castellano working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Castellano landing punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castellano lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Castellano lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Krissi hang on?

Krissi is rocked!
Castellano loads up with a big shot that hurts Krissi! He's pulled Castellano in close but Castellano has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Krissi survive? More strikes from Castellano and Krissi is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rich Castellano!
Rich Castellano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pleiadian Light (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manuel Rodriguez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Light
vs
Rodriguez

165 cm
25
144 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
146 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Galactic Clothing

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pleiadian Light!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Manuel Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Light shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rodriguez's guard.
Rodriguez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Light trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.

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

Light drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rodriguez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rodriguez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rodriguez!
Light sneaks back into half guard.

Light is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodriguez pulls his head out easily.
Rodriguez trying to mount his opponent but Light defends it.
Light might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Light is pressing down on Rodriguez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Light wants to improve his position but instead Rodriguez has moved into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Light regains full guard. Nicely done.

Light pushes a forearm under Rodriguez's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Rodriguez is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pleiadian Light!
A very excited looking Pleiadian Light made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paul VanSchool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). VanSchool's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Better Than You by Metallica. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

VanSchool
vs
Carter

175 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
22
154 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul VanSchool!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Carter!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter thows a body shot but no joy.
A big right from VanSchool misses.
VanSchool throws a head kick that misses.
VanSchool tries to clinch but Carter moves out of range.
VanSchool misses with a few strikes there.
VanSchool throws a quick inside leg kick.
A cross from Carter lands.
Carter throws a shot from downtown. VanSchool moves away and avoids it.
VanSchool looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
VanSchool looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
VanSchool scores with a one two! Carter had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
VanSchool closes the distance and lands a one-two.
VanSchool tries to land a front kick but Carter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
VanSchool swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but VanSchool was well out of range. Poor timing from Carter.
VanSchool gets cracked there but stands up to it.
VanSchool misses with a combination

and Carter counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in VanSchool's guard now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
VanSchool has momentary wrist control but Carter slips an elbow through the middle.

VanSchool is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carter defends well.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but VanSchool is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Carter drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and VanSchool dives on top into guard.

Carter working for a triangle but VanSchool defends it easily.

Carter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. VanSchool is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
VanSchool trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
VanSchool postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from VanSchool.
VanSchool pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carter is keeping the position for now.

VanSchool avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
VanSchool in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carter controls VanSchool momentarily but VanSchool frees himself.
Carter pulls VanSchool in to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as VanSchool accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carter looking for a sweep. Not yet Carter, not yet.
VanSchool stands and throws Carter's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Carter is working to avoid the ground and pound but VanSchool connects with a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Carter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carter parries the strikes from VanSchool easily there. VanSchool is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Carter to escape.
VanSchool wants to control but Carter is keeping him busy.
Carter wants to control but VanSchool postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
VanSchool throwing shots but missing, from side control.
VanSchool with the ground and pound but Carter regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Carter tries to get to full guard but VanSchool has control of the leg.
Carter keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
VanSchool thows a huge punch but Carter dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Matt Carter will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

VanSchool moves forwards but Carter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
VanSchool ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paul VanSchool is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around VanSchool's waist but VanSchool gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Carter off to one side.
Carter misses with a straight left.
Carter misses with a hook. VanSchool ducked under it nicely.
VanSchool throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
VanSchool scores with a shot to the body.
Carter clobbers VanSchool with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
VanSchool takes a swing at Carter's ribcage but misses.
Carter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Carter throws a leg kick but VanSchool sees it coming and moves out of range.
VanSchool tries a head kick but it misses.
VanSchool throws a head kick but Carter moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Carter checks a leg kick.
Carter misses the shot to the body.
VanSchool connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from VanSchool. Those never looked like landing.
VanSchool throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Carter counters with a slapping leg kick.
VanSchool rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
VanSchool tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Carter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
VanSchool fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
VanSchool misses with a few strikes there.
VanSchool lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carter. VanSchool does a little dance to reset his feet.
VanSchool scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carter doesn't seem bothered though.
Carter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has VanSchool pinned against the cage. VanSchool gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paul VanSchool has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Carter.
Carter blocks a head kick by VanSchool.
Carter blocks a jab.
Carter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
VanSchool avoids a kick to the body.
VanSchool moves out of range of the body kick.
Carter misses with a looping right.
VanSchool throws a series of punches but Carter moves out of range.
No luck for VanSchool with that takedown attempt.
VanSchool wants to clinch.
Carter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Carter closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but VanSchool does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Carter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
VanSchool taking some punishment here, with Carter in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Carter tries to pass the half guard into mount. VanSchool knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Carter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Carter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
VanSchool regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Carter.
Carter throwing strikes from guard but VanSchool blocks nicely.
Carter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
VanSchool looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carter is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

VanSchool looking for a guillotine here but Carter defends easily.
Carter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Carter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Carter postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! VanSchool is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Carter, into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Carter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Nice uppercut there from Carter.
VanSchool swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
VanSchool fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
VanSchool keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carter.
VanSchool fails to land with a series of punches.
VanSchool takes one to the side of the head.
Carter slips a jab and a cross from VanSchool.
VanSchool misses with a two punch combination.
Carter fails to land the takedown.
VanSchool displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carter.
VanSchool looks to land a right hand but Carter moved out of range.
VanSchool is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
VanSchool loads up on a big right hand but Carter slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between VanSchool's hands.
A combination from VanSchool does no damage.
VanSchool rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
VanSchool throws a push kick but Carter slaps the foot to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carter scores with a jab to the head.
Carter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed VanSchool momentarily.

VanSchool is rocked!
Carter throws a leg kick but VanSchool sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Oh VanSchool is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carter is looking to land body kicks.
Carter misses with an uppercut.

Carter closes the distance looking for a takedown. VanSchool stuffs it but Carter still has hold of him. Carter picks VanSchool up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Carter slams VanSchool to the floor and that's really hurt VanSchool - he doesn't know where he is! Carter throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Carter!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Matt Carter waved his t-shirt featuring Go 2 Sleep Fight Gear's logo in front of the cameras.

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keeping Promises (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Ham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Keeping Promises has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Promises
vs
Ham

185 cm
20
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keeping Promises!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Ham!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ham closes this distance looking for a takedown but Promises circles away.
Ham fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Ham shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ham throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ham missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ham is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ham not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ham throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Ham there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Ham missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Promises taking some punishment here, with Ham in his half guard.
Ham missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ham not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Promises is breathing heavily.
Ham lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Promises blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ham.
Ham throwing shots but Promises is blocking nicely.
Ham lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Promises on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Promises tries to get out of the position.
Ham takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ham lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ham throwing shots but Promises is blocking nicely.
Ham takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ham connects with a nice short shot to Promises's temple.
Ham lands with a punch from half guard.
Ham working over Promises with some ground and pound. Promises looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ham working the head and body with strikes.

Promises is rocked!
Ham drops an elbow to the side of Promises's head.
Oh Promises is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ham throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Promises seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice strikes from Ham there.
Ham winds up and cracks Promises with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Ham there.
Ham landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ham controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Promises is out! Ham gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alex Ham!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aruneru Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dutch Haze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haze has chosen i stand alone as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Hero
vs
Haze

171 cm
25
136 lbs
7 - 6 - 1

150 cm
34
143 lbs
19 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Aruneru Hero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dutch Haze !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haze slips a jab and a cross from Hero.
Hero throws a head kick that misses.
Haze avoids the head kick by Hero.
Hero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Haze moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Haze misses with an uppercut
and Hero counters with a three punch combo that has Haze backing up. Haze nods at Hero to acknowledge the strikes.
Hero lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Haze throws a shot from downtown. Hero moves away and avoids it.
Dutch Haze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haze throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hero counters with a three punch combo that has Haze backing up. Haze nods at Hero to acknowledge the strikes.
Hero tries a head kick but it misses.
Hero connects with a high kick.

It looks like Dutch Haze has been cut.
Hero scores with a one two! Haze had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hero slips under a jab from Haze .
Haze swings widly with a right hand
and Hero counters with a series of strikes. Haze will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hero ducks under a wild hook from Haze .
Haze takes a swing at Hero's ribcage but misses.
Hero takes one to the chin there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero throws a sloppy head kick and Haze moves out of range easily.
Hero misses with a head kick.
Haze ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Haze lands with a cross.
Haze moves out of range of the body kick from Hero.
Hero is working the combinations to good effect here.
Haze misses with a left hand

and Hero moves into the clinch.
Haze working hard to break the clinch.

Haze successfully pulls guard.
Haze has a closed guard, preventing Hero from standing up.

Hero stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Hero pushes Haze up against the cage in a clinch.
Hero is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hero keeps control of Haze as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Hero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haze misses with a straight right.
Haze throws a wild body kick that Hero sees coming a mile off.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Haze , as that shot connected.
Haze misses with an uppercut.
Hero tries to clinch up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hero lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Haze has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Haze and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Haze just misses with a punch to the body.
Haze throws a right hand that misses
and Hero counters with a three punch combo that has Haze backing up. Haze nods at Hero to acknowledge the strikes.
Haze throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hero counters with a good, hard body kick but Haze shrugs it off.
Haze takes a swing at Hero's ribcage but misses.
Hero lands a nice looking kick to the body. Haze takes a step back to recover.
Haze on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hero is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hero throws a lazy body kick
and Haze counters with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Haze misses.
Haze throws a hook but Hero blocks it.
Hero throws the kick towards the body but Haze avoids it.
Hero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haze swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haze throws a big shot that misses.
Hero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hero throws a series of punches but Haze moves out of range.
Hero throws a left and a right that both miss
and Haze counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Haze misses the target.
Haze throws out a loose jab but Hero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haze swings widly with a right hand
and Hero counters with a three punch combo that has Haze backing up. Haze nods at Hero to acknowledge the strikes.
Haze has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Danga de danga de dang - Hero scores with a four punch combination!
Hero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hero misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hero throws a head kick that misses.
Haze looks to throw the jab but Hero is out of range.
Haze throws a lazy uppercut

and Hero moves into the clinch.

Haze decides to pull guard.
Hero will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Haze working a defensive guard but Hero manages to pass into side control anyway.

Hero stands up and beckons Haze to his feet.
Haze throws a right hand that misses
and Hero counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Haze misses with a wild body shot.
Haze looks to land a right hand but Hero moved out of range.
Hero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haze .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aruneru Hero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dutch Haze 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hero tries to close the distance and clinch but Haze swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hero misses with the combination.
Hero takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Haze throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hero on the side of the head.

Hero is rocked!
Haze works Hero's body with a nice hook.
Oh Hero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hero leaves his chin hanging out and Haze seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Hero crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dutch Haze !
Dutch Haze 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
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Jesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rayden Warmaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Warmaster's choice of entrance music: The Warrior. Jose Jesus has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Jesus
vs
Warmaster

180 cm
21
175 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

185 cm
28
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Excellent MT
Powerful

[WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry)

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Jesus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rayden Warmaster!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jesus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A knee to the head by Warmaster.

It looks like Jose Jesus has been cut.
Warmaster tries a knee to the head but Jesus blocks it.
Jesus stalling in the clinch but Warmaster improves position.
Jesus takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jesus takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jesus is trying to pull guard but Warmaster has him pressed against the cage.
Warmaster connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jesus's face.

Jesus pulls guard effortlessly.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Jesus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jesus has momentary wrist control but Warmaster slips an elbow through the middle.
Warmaster stands up over Jesus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Jesus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Warmaster is aware though and is defending well.
Warmaster chips away with some ground and pound.
Warmaster lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Warmaster cracks Jesus with a solid left hand.
Warmaster lands a couple of elbows.
Jesus has momentary wrist control but Warmaster slips an elbow through the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warmaster wants to control from the top but Jesus keeps moving.
Warmaster stands up over Jesus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Warmaster working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Warmaster's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Jesus is rocked!

Jose Jesus's cut is getting worse.
Warmaster landing with the ground and pound.
Oh Jesus is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Jesus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Warmaster defends it easily.
Warmaster is in close to Jesus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Warmaster lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warmaster keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jesus's head.
Warmaster trying to control but Jesus is working from the bottom.
Jesus seems to have got his legs back now.

Jesus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Warmaster defends it easily.
Warmaster stands up over Jesus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Warmaster working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jesus's head.
Warmaster scoring with some ground and pound.
Warmaster postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warmaster lands a couple of elbows.
Jesus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Warmaster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jesus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Warmaster has managed to get both his arms back between Jesus's legs - danger averted.
Jesus is breathing heavily.

Jesus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Warmaster doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Warmaster manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Warmaster distracts Jesus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Warmaster is in close to Jesus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Warmaster connects with a couple of short punches.

Jose Jesus's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Warmaster chips away with some ground and pound.
Jesus has momentary wrist control but Warmaster slips an elbow through the middle.

Jesus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Warmaster trying to control but Jesus is working from the bottom.
Warmaster scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jesus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Warmaster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Warmaster content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Warmaster seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Jesus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Warmaster doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Warmaster manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Warmaster makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Jeez, Jose Jesus's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jose Jesus's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rayden Warmaster!
Our winner, Rayden Warmaster, 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.