HFC 239 Pandemonium PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oruku Saki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saki's entrance music is Ninja Rap - Vanilla Ice. A fine choice. Quinn is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Boats & Hoes. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Saki
vs
Quinn

195 cm
28
220 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

192 cm
31
222 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oruku Saki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buster Quinn!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saki moves away.
Saki tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Quinn manages to circle out of the way.
Quinn throws a body shot but no joy.
Quinn swats away the attempt to clinch by Saki.
Saki throws a sloppy head kick and Quinn moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Quinn misses.
It looked like Saki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Quinn has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Saki misses with a looping left.
Quinn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Quinn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Quinn misses with a hook to the body
and Saki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Saki blocks a head kick by Quinn.
Saki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Good standup being displayed there by Saki as he connects with a hook.
Saki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Quinn feints the counter takedown.
Quinn moves away from the strike by Saki.
Quinn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Quinn does no damage.
Quinn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Saki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saki swings for the body but Quinn moves out of range.
No joy there for Quinn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Buster Quinn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quinn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saki misses with a kick to the body
and Quinn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quinn misses with a hook. Saki ducked under it nicely.
Quinn throws a right hand that misses

and Saki counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Quinn blocks the elbow strike.
Quinn working aggressively here.
Quinn blocks the elbow strike.
Saki trying to control the position but instead, Quinn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Saki into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saki.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saki's elbow.
Saki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Quinn.
Quinn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Quinn scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saki lands an elbow inside that Quinn shrugs off.
A hook to the body from Quinn.
Quinn can't find room to land a body shot as Saki controls the action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Quinn working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Quinn.
Quinn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Quinn lands with a right to the head.
Saki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Quinn blocks it with crossed arms.
Saki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Quinn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Quinn lands with a short shot to the head.
Quinn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saki backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn working aggressively here.
Quinn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saki's elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Saki.
Quinn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Saki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Quinn misses with the head strike.
Saki looking to slow down the pace here.
Saki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saki misses with an elbow strike.
Saki looking to slow down the pace here.
Saki blocks an uppercut.
Saki blocking some punches.
Quinn misses with a punch to the body.
Saki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Saki looking to slow down the pace here.
Quinn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Quinn is trying to break the clinch but Saki is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quinn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saki.
Saki presses Quinn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Quinn swings wildly with an uppercut but Saki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saki has Quinn pushed against the cage.
Quinn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saki is defending well for now.
Quinn blocks a body shot from Saki.
Saki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Saki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quinn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Saki.
Saki will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Quinn up against the cage.
Saki seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Saki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quinn's elbow.
Saki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Quinn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Buster Quinn will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Quinn misses with a head kick.
Saki looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Jab from Quinn.
Quinn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Quinn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Quinn takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Saki blocks a head kick by Quinn.
Quinn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Quinn throws a head kick but Saki moves out of range.
Quinn misses the body punch
and Saki counters with a huge left! Quinn is in big trouble! He's backing up but Saki isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Quinn from any more damage. A dominating finish by Saki!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oruku Saki!
Post fight, an emotional Oruku Saki said 'Call me Master Shredder. I have trained in the ways of ninjustsu my entire life and I've sharpened my skills to the highest level. An old enemy of mine, Splinter, is hiding in New York City and training a peculiar band of ninjas. The time has come to pay them all a visit, and nothing will keep me f'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Ignacio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Jacobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ignacio's entrance music is TWERK IT LIKE MILEY. A fine choice. Jacobson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hollywood Undead - Party By Myself. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ignacio
vs
Jacobson

178 cm
26
277 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

225 cm
25
280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Ignacio!
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, Tom Jacobson !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobson looks to land a left hand but Ignacio moved out of range nicely.
Jacobson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jacobson misses with an attempted mid kick.

Jacobson clinches up against the cage.

Jacobson manages to break the clinch.

Jacobson sends Ignacio crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jacobson is motioning to the referee to let Ignacio up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

It looks like Ryan Ignacio has been cut.
Ignacio avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Jacobson .
A big right followed by a crushing left from Jacobson knocks Ignacio out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tom Jacobson !
Our winner, Tom Jacobson , 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.
In defeat, Ryan Ignacio stepped up to the mic, saying 'HES GOT LUCKY TONIGHT'.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sub Way (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricksono Garcie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Sub Way has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Sub Way seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Way
vs
Garcie

185 cm
27
190 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

190 cm
28
190 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sub Way!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricksono Garcie!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Garcie gets a double leg takedown into Way's guard.
Way definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Garcie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Way working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garcie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Garcie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Garcie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Way is keeping the position for now.
Garcie keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcie passes Way's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Garcie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Garcie is working for a submission of some sort.
Garcie is pressing down on Way's thigh, looking to free his foot. Way is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Garcie connects with a nice short shot to Way's temple.
Garcie tries to pass to full mount but Way defends it.
Garcie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Way is trying to stand.
Way knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Garcie on the ground.

Way pushes Garcie off and gets back to his feet.
No luck for Way with that takedown attempt.
Way darts in looking for a takedown but Garcie gets double underhooks and turns Way into the cage.
And Garcie tries to counter it with a takedown but Way pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Way fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sub Way. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Garcie shoots in and gets a takedown into Way's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Way is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Garcie is controlling him.
Garcie trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Way manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Way manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcie postures up in Way's guard and throws a big left but Way blocks it.
Garcie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Garcie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Garcie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Way is keeping the position for now.
Garcie trying to control but Way is working from the bottom.
Garcie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Garcie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Garcie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Way rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Garcie's guard! Nice work there by Way!
Way throws an elbow that misses. Garcie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Way's guard. Nice move by Garcie!

Garcie pushing down on Way's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Garcie is working for a kimura but Way is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Way trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricksono Garcie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Garcie slaps away a takedown attempt from Way, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Way is trying hard to land a takedown here. Garcie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Garcie gets a takedown into half guard.
Garcie winds up and cracks Way with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Garcie is stalling here. Way is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Garcie seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Way has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Garcie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garcie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Garcie thows a huge punch but Way dodges it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Way looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcie is pressing down on Way's thigh, looking to free his foot. Way is holding on for now.
Ricksono Garcie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Garcie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Garcie decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Way tries to score a power double leg takedown but Garcie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Way somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sub Way. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcie stuffs the takedown.

Garcie dives in and scores a takedown into Way's guard.

Way pushes Garcie off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Garcie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Way pushes Garcie off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice sprawl there from Garcie as Way shoots in.
Garcie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Garcie.
Garcie works over Way's head and body with a nice combination.

Garcie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Way has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Garcie is on him like a limpet, forcing Way back against the cage.

Way manages to pull guard.
Garcie trying to control the position from guard on top but Way is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Way's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcie is trying to control the action in half guard but Way is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Garcie working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Way's thigh. Way counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Garcie scoring with some ground and pound.
Garcie throwing strikes from guard but Way blocks nicely.
Garcie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Way's guard.
Way wants to get back to his feet.
Garcie moves into full mount! Way won't be happy about that!
Way wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Garcie.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcie won't let Way get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Garcie working the ground and pound effectively.
Garcie raining down hammerfists from mount.

Garcie goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Way turns into him and now he's in Garcie's guard.
Way makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ricksono Garcie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

No luck for Way with that takedown attempt.
Way fails with a takedown attempt.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Garcie.
Way pushes Garcie away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Garcie gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Way's face as Garcie controls the position.
Way prevents Garcie from moving into mount.
Way dodges the ground and pound from Garcie.
Garcie wants to control but Way is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Garcie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Way has escaped the position, nice work there.

Garcie is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Way is trying to escape and Garcie transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Way is forced to tap! Nice work there by Garcie! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricksono Garcie!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Buckets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Mironov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mironov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Down by Law - by Madball kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Sergei Mironov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Buckets
vs
Mironov

200 cm
26
279 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

190 cm
32
285 lbs
17 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Museum of Monsters & Madmen

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bobby Buckets!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergei Mironov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick from Buckets.
Mironov looks winded!
Mironov blocks the body kick.
Mironov walks into a jab.

It looks like Sergei Mironov has been cut.
Buckets throws a front kick that sends Mironov stumbling back into the cage.
Buckets fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mironov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Buckets misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mironov.
And Mironov tries to counter it with a takedown but Buckets pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Buckets lands with a nice body kick.
Mironov moves out of range of the body kick from Buckets.
Mironov checks a leg kick.
Mironov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Buckets looks for the body kick but Mironov saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Buckets.
Decent striking displayed by Buckets there.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Buckets lands a big uppercut and Mironov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mironov looks OK. Buckets waves Mironov back to his feet!

Mironov is rocked!
Buckets fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Mironov square on the jaw! Damn, Mironov is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Buckets!
During a confident post fight interview, Bobby Buckets thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edward Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uhtred Bebbanburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Durden might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Monster. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Durden
vs
Bebbanburg

183 cm
32
178 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

187 cm
29
179 lbs
18 - 7 - 2

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Good chin

Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

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 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edward Durden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uhtred Bebbanburg!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Durden throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bebbanburg tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Durden is in Bebbanburg's guard.
Bebbanburg is pulling down on Durden's head. It's preventing any offense from Durden, at least for the moment.
Bebbanburg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Durden.
Durden tries to free his leg and advance position but Bebbanburg is retaining full guard.
Bebbanburg is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Durden trying to control the position from guard on top but Bebbanburg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durden throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bebbanburg has control of Durden's left arm, preventing Durden from doing any damage.
Durden trying to move into half guard but instead Bebbanburg has managed to sweep!

Bebbanburg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bebbanburg scoring with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Durden throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bebbanburg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Durden trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bebbanburg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bebbanburg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bebbanburg distracts Durden with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bebbanburg lands a couple of elbows.
Durden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Durden has momentary wrist control but Bebbanburg slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bebbanburg working some strikes from top position.
Durden throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Durden looking for a triangle here. Bebbanburg is fighting it but it looks tight! Durden pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bebbanburg is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Edward Durden!
Our winner, Edward Durden, 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.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Garrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lynch is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dezarie / Most High. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Garrison
vs
Lynch

199 cm
31
275 lbs
16 - 12 - 0

191 cm
31
258 lbs
16 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Greg Garrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joshua Lynch!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garrison throws a sloppy head kick and Lynch moves out of range easily.
Lynch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lynch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garrison circles away quickly and effectively.
Lynch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Garrison throws a body shot but no joy.
Lynch scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Garrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lynch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Garrison under the eye.
Lynch misses with a series of wild punches.
Garrison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garrison misses with a head kick.
Lynch feints a counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lynch throws a body shot but no joy.
Garrison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garrison throws a head kick that misses.
Lynch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garrison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garrison doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lynch pushes Garrison up against the cage in a clinch.
Lynch wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lynch wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Lynch breaks the clinch.
Garrison missing with a left hand there. Lynch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garrison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garrison throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Joshua Lynch has been cut.
Lynch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garrison swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lynch looks to throw a body kick
and as Lynch loses concentration momentarily, Garrison counters with a picture perfect head kick! Lynch goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Greg Garrison!
Greg Garrison thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

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

Washington
vs
Woodley

189 cm
31
182 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

176 cm
35
182 lbs
17 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Cartel Elite Supps

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 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Denver Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tyron Woodley!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woodley avoids a kick to the body.
Washington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Woodley scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Woodley.
Washington with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Woodley to score with a decent uppercut.

Washington closes the distance and clinches.
Washington tries to circle away but Woodley has him pinned against the cage.
Woodley will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Washington up against the cage.
Woodley has Washington pressed against the cage, preventing Washington from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodley tries a body shot but Washington blocks it.
Woodley has Washington pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Washington manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

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

Washington has managed to clinch.
A short right from Woodley on the inside.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Woodley looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Washington!
Washington managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Woodley.
Washington is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Woodley is controlling him well.
Woodley throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Washington is trying to get back to half guard.
Washington avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Woodley.
Washington wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington wants to control but Woodley postures up.
Sloppy strikes there by Woodley.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Woodley crashes against the mat.
Woodley wants to control but Washington is keeping him busy.
Woodley working the head with strikes.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Woodley working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Woodley creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Woodley sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Washington is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Washington taking a bit of punishment here - Woodley scoring with strikes.
Washington can't do much from the bottom here.
Woodley advances to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Woodley throwing strikes but Washington bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodley keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
Woodley is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Washington stands up from Woodley's guard - Washington perhaps looking for a knockout.
Woodley tests Washington's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Woodley tries to land a leg kick but Washington saw it coming and moves away.
Washington appears to be looking for a big counter.
Decent striking displayed by Washington there.
Washington goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Woodley moves out of range of the body kick from Washington.
Woodley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Woodley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Woodley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Washington backs up against the cage.
Woodley feints and then cracks Washington's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Washington down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Washington blocks a head kick by Woodley.
Washington swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woodley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Washington slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Washington.
Woodley lands a glancing blow to the side of Washington's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Washington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Washington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Woodley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Woodley throws a low kick but Washington avoids it.
Denver Washington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Washington tries to bum rush Woodley with a series of wild strikes but Woodley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Washington wants to clinch up but Woodley keeps it at a distance.
Woodley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Woodley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Washington avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Woodley shoots in looking for a takedown. Washington tries to sprawl out of it but Woodley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Washington manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Washington throws a half hearted mid kick.
Woodley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Woodley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Washington getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Washington lands a big head kick that sends Woodley tumbling to the mat! Washington takes a step backwards and waves Woodley back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Woodley is rocked!

It looks like Tyron Woodley has been cut.

Washington closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Washington using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Washington blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Washington breaks the clinch.
Washington throws a shot from downtown. Woodley moves away and avoids it.
Woodley lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A head kick misses from Washington.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Woodley, right into the meat.
Washington thuds his shin into the meat of Woodley's side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington stuns Woodley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Woodley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good work by Washington as he checks the leg kick.
Washington misses with the combination.
Woodley misses with a body shot.
Washington tries to clinch up but Woodley circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Woodley finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Washington misses with a head kick.
Washington avoids the head kick by Woodley.
Woodley is looking to land body kicks.
Washington delivers a nice body kick.
Washington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Woodley moves away.

Washington clinches up with Woodley and pushes him back against the cage.
Washington on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Washington avoids a wild elbow strike from Woodley.
Washington managing to block the knees to the body from Woodley.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington trying to land knees to the body.
Washington misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Woodley.
Woodley scores with a shot to the side of Washington's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Washington breaks the clinch.
Denver Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Woodley checks the leg kick nicely there.
Washington doesn't manage to clinch there - Woodley circles away.
Woodley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Woodley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Washington throws a leg kick that misses.
Washington is looking to clinch but Woodley is avoiding it.
Washington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Woodley lands a glancing blow to the side of Washington's head.
Woodley blocks the body kick.
Washington is looking to land body kicks.
Woodley lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Woodley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Woodley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Woodley swats away the attempt to clinch by Washington.
Woodley lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

Woodley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Woodley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Washington keeps working.
Woodley takes a little break here. Washington wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Woodley working the ground and pound but Washington is defending the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodley working the ground and pound.
Washington takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Washington avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Woodley.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woodley lands some shots froms side control.
Woodley trying to control the position but Washington is working away.
Washington parries the strikes from Woodley easily there. Woodley is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Washington to escape.
Washington gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Woodley trying to control the action but Washington is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Denver Washington will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyron Woodley's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Nice uppercut there from Washington.
Good leg kick by Woodley there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Washington misses with a straight right.
That kick from Woodley tenderised Washington's leg. Washington is trying to keep his angry face on.
Woodley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Washington.
Woodley throws a body punch but Washington moves out of range.
Washington swinging wildly here.

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

Washington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington looks to clinch
and Woodley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Woodley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Washington misses with a hook
and Woodley counters with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Washington moves into the clinch successfully.
Woodley tries to break free but Washington pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Woodley dodges an elbow strike from Washington.
Woodley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Washington trying to land knees to the body.
Woodley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Washington is trying to stall.

Woodley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tyron Woodley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Woodley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Washington tries to avoid it but Woodley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Washington to the ground. Washington escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Washington closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Washington is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Washington landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Washington.
Denver Washington has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Washington tries to break the clinch but Woodley is controlling the position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Woodley.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington can't break the clinch.
Woodley managing to block the knees to the body from Washington.
Washington has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Washington can't break the clinch.
Woodley is trying to drag Washington to the mat but Washington just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Woodley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Denver Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyron Woodley.
Washington pressing his opponent against the cage.
Washington lands a knee to the body.
Woodley prevents Washington from breaking the clinch.
Washington slows down the pace here.
Washington keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Woodley's efforts to push away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Washington fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Washington throws a nice head kick!
Washington takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Washington takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Washington throws a right and a left that both miss.
Woodley unleashes a big counter combination but Washington bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Washington drops his hands momentarily and Woodley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Woodley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Washington lands with a nice combination. Woodley backs away looking to recover.
Washington throws a series of punches but Woodley avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Washington throws a right and a left that Woodley avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Denver Washington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Washington misses.
Washington misses with a head kick.
Washington throws a sloppy head kick and Woodley moves out of range easily.
Woodley misses with a two punch combination.
Woodley takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Washington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Woodley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Woodley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jab, jab by Washington - just one landing.
Washington doesn't manage to clinch there - Woodley circles away.
Washington is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Washington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Woodley! But no joy.
Woodley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Washington thuds a left hand into Woodley's body.
Washington tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Woodley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Washington closes the distance and clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Denver Washington showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Washington has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denver Washington!
A victorious Denver Washington thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ho Lee Fuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Lagk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lee Fuk
vs
Lagk

188 cm
24
223 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

193 cm
28
205 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite 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 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ho Lee Fuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Lagk!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lagk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fuk.

Lagk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lagk misses with a body punch.

Fuk is trying to trip Lagk. He has hold of a leg but Lagk is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Fuk persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Lagk controlling Fuk's posture.
Fuk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lagk is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lagk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fuk manages to get himself to full guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lagk preventing the sweep.
Lagk trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagk preventing the sweep.
Lagk scoring with some ground and pound.
Lagk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lagk landing some decent shots from guard.
Lagk throws a big right hand that misses.

Fuk is looking for a triangle but Lagk pushes his legs off easily.
Fuk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lagk is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lagk trying to control but Fuk is working from the bottom.
Lagk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fuk is trying to keep Lagk in close.
Lagk trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lagk scoring with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagk makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Fuk has his foot on Lagk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lagk works his way back into a safe position though.
Lagk is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lagk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lagk stopping the sweep attempt from Fuk.

Fuk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Lagk is posturing up here but Fuk has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Lagk tries to roll out but it's too tight and Lagk has to tap! Slick submission there by Fuk!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ho Lee Fuk!
A very excited looking Ho Lee Fuk rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Grossman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dory Raly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Grossman
vs
Raly

180 cm
29
203 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

184 cm
26
193 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Grossman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dory Raly!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grossman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Raly throws a shot to the body.
Grossman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Raly counters with a nice uppercut.
Raly scores with a jab. Grossman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A head kick from Raly lands but Grossman takes it in his stride.
Grossman shoots and misses
and Raly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Grossman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grossman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Raly's waist but Raly gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grossman off to one side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raly, as that shot connected.
Raly tests Grossman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grossman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grossman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
David Grossman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raly darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raly with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Raly lands a lovely overhand right.
Grossman shoots and misses
and Raly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Raly lands a right hook to the body.
Grossman goes for a double leg but Raly avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Raly continues to drive forward.
Grossman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Raly's waist but Raly gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grossman off to one side.
Raly is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Grossman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Raly.
A decent looking cross lands there for Raly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raly cracks Grossman with an open hand slap.
Grossman shoots in looking for a takedown but Raly manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grossman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Grossman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Raly tries to avoid it but Grossman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Raly to the ground. Raly escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Raly lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grossman shoots in for a takedown but Raly shows good takedown defense.
Grossman is breathing heavily.
Raly clobbers Grossman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Grossman with a poor takedown
and Raly counters with a good low kick that Grossman was not able to check.
That kick from Raly tenderised Grossman's leg. Grossman is trying to keep his angry face on.
That kick from Raly tenderised Grossman's leg. Grossman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raly feints and then cracks Grossman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grossman down.
Nice shot by Raly.
Raly scores with a punch to the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Grossman or perhaps it was just good defense by Raly, which made it look bad.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raly bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Good leg kick by Raly there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grossman has a takedown stuffed.
Raly throws out a counter right but Grossman avoids it with no problem.
Raly lands with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grossman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Raly fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Raly connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grossman closes the distance and clinches up with Raly, looking for a takedown. Grossman pushes Raly against the cage but Raly circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grossman walks into a stiff left hand from Raly.
Raly stuffs the takedown attempt from Grossman. Grossman gets slowly back to his feet.
Raly throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Raly throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grossman on the side of the head.
Raly lands with a nice body punch.
Grossman fails to land the takedown.
Grossman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grossman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raly can pounce on him.
Grossman darts in looking for a takedown but Raly gets double underhooks and turns Grossman into the cage.
Raly scores with a sloppy right hand. Grossman should have avoided that one.
Grossman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Raly. No joy for Grossman on that attempt.
Raly looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot by Raly.
Raly moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raly lands a jab.
Raly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grossman's calf.
Grossman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Grossman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Raly tries to avoid it but Grossman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Raly to the ground. Raly escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Raly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grossman's calf.
Grossman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dory Raly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raly defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grossman.
Raly connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grossman's hands.
Raly stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Raly wants it to stay on the feet.
Good shot there by Raly.
Raly lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grossman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Raly. That one must have hurt.
No luck for Grossman with that takedown attempt.
Grossman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Raly has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Raly with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Raly scores with a spinning back kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grossman walks into a jab.
Grossman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Raly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grossman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Raly counters with a stiff right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raly, as that shot connected.
Grossman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raly.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Raly, right into the meat.
A jab from Raly does it's job there.
Raly lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Raly throws a right hand that Grossman ducks under and follows up with a left that Grossman also avoids with ease.
Raly delivers a nice body kick.
Raly moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Raly cracks Grossman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Grossman. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Grossman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raly scores with a jab.
Grossman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Raly sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grossman somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dory Raly dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Raly smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Raly connects with the punch.
Raly lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Grossman backs up against the cage.
Grossman closes the distance and clinches up with Raly, looking for a takedown. Grossman pushes Raly against the cage but Raly circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Raly moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grossman shoots for a double leg takedown but Raly sprawls well. He's pushed Grossman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for Grossman with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Grossman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raly throws a leg kick which misses Grossman's front leg but catches the back leg as Grossman tries to avoid it.
Grossman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Raly lands with a good body shot.
Raly scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raly dips to his left and cracks Grossman with an uppercut!
Raly lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Some wild striking there from Raly.
Raly lands a really nice looking cross but Grossman seems unphased.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raly keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grossman dives in and grabs Raly's left leg, looking for a takedown. Raly pushes down on Grossman's head and hops out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grossman takes a jab right on the kisser.
A decent looking cross lands there for Raly.
Raly lands a jab.
Raly takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Raly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grossman circles away quickly and effectively.
Grossman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Raly lands a really nice looking cross but Grossman seems unphased.
Raly moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raly getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Raly stuffs the takedown attempt from Grossman. Grossman gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.

Grossman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Raly's half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raly wants to get back to his feet.

Grossman wants to work for an arm triangle but Raly is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grossman wants to free his trapped foot but Raly is holding on for dear life with his legs.

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

Grossman is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Raly to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
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.
Grossman stops Raly from standing up.
Grossman tries to free his leg and advance position but Raly is retaining full guard.
Raly wants to stand and escape but Grossman is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grossman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raly is keeping the position for now.

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

Raly tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Grossman is trying to control Raly's posture but Raly avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raly wants to stand but Grossman has his arm trapped.
Grossman tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Raly decides to stand back up.
Grossman shoots in for a double leg but Raly sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Raly appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Raly connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grossman. Grossman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dory Raly 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!

Grossman with a poor takedown
and Raly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raly thumps Grossman with a low kick.
Grossman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dory Raly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grossman shoots in looking for a takedown. Raly tries to sprawl out of it but Grossman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Raly manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Raly scoring well with a low kick there.
Raly scores with a spinning back kick!
Raly fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grossman dives in and grabs Raly's left leg, looking for a takedown. Raly pushes down on Grossman's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Grossman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grossman has his takedown stuffed
and Raly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raly tests Grossman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grossman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grossman fails with the takedown
and Raly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grossman shoots and misses
and Raly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raly scores with a punch to the head.
Grossman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raly. Raly obviously looking to wear him down.
Grossman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Raly lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Grossman backs up against the cage.
Grossman needs to keep his hands up - Raly had a free shot at his head there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Raly.
Grossman misses with a takedown
and Raly counters with a nice uppercut.
David Grossman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raly lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grossman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Raly connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grossman scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grossman walks into a left hand.
Grossman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Raly turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raly tests Grossman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grossman walks into a stiff left hand from Raly.
Jab by Raly.
Raly with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raly throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grossman on the side of the head.
Raly feints a jab promting Grossman to slip. Raly then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Grossman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Raly stuffs the takedown attempt from Grossman. Grossman gets slowly back to his feet.
Raly moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Raly clobbers Grossman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Raly fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grossman on the side of the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Grossman or perhaps it was just good defense by Raly, which made it look bad.
Grossman closes the distance and clinches up with Raly, looking for a takedown. Grossman pushes Raly against the cage but Raly circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Raly looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Raly thuds his right hand into Grossman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A cross from Raly lands.
Good leg kick by Raly there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grossman shoots in for a double leg but Raly sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Raly dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grossman. That did some damage!
Grossman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Raly scores with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raly, as that shot connected.

Grossman is rocked!
Grossman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raly scores with a jab to the body.
Grossman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Grossman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Raly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raly lands with a thumping leg kick.
Raly throws a leg kick which misses Grossman's front leg but catches the back leg as Grossman tries to avoid it.
Grossman has his takedown stuffed
and Raly counters with a nice uppercut.
Raly uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Grossman goes for a double leg but Raly avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Raly continues to drive forward.
Raly scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grossman misses with a takedown attempt - Raly sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Raly clobbers Grossman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Raly scores with a head kick.
Dory Raly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raly misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grossman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raly.
Raly lands a head kick!
Raly bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raly lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grossman tries for a takedown but Raly circles away easily
and Raly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grossman with a poor takedown
and Raly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grossman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Raly throws a quick inside leg kick.
Raly lands a leg kick that knocks Grossman off balance momentarily.
Raly scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice takedown defense from Raly. No joy for Grossman on that attempt.
Raly bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raly plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
David Grossman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grossman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dory Raly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raly has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 25:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dory Raly!
A relieved looking Dory Raly thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cron Spliffton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Parsons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parsons is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rev Theory - Dead in a Grave. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Spliffton
vs
Parsons

191 cm
31
220 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

185 cm
29
213 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

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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 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cron Spliffton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Parsons!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spliffton connects with a leg kick. Parsons looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Parsons avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Spliffton throws a shot to the body.
Spliffton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Parsons shoots in for a double leg but Spliffton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Spliffton lands the left hand.
Parsons throws a hook but Spliffton blocks it.
Spliffton connects with a single shot there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Parsons or perhaps it was just good defense by Spliffton, which made it look bad.
Parsons missing with a left hand there. Spliffton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spliffton seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Spliffton sizes up Parsons with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spliffton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Parsons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spliffton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Parsons.
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!

Parsons moves into the clinch successfully.
Parsons misses with the head strike.
Spliffton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spliffton lands a body punch.
Parsons wants a takedown but no success here.
Cron Spliffton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Parsons.
Parsons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spliffton lands with a right to the head.
Spliffton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spliffton gets through Parsons's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Spliffton manages to break the clinch.
Parsons ducks right into an uppercut from Spliffton.
Nice shot lands for Spliffton.
Parsons misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Parsons.
No luck for Parsons with that takedown attempt.
Parsons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Spliffton drops Parsons with a beautiful combination! Parsons stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Spliffton is looking for the KO!

Parsons is rocked!

It looks like Jack Parsons has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parsons on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spliffton. Spliffton obviously looking to wear him down.
Parsons is still on wobbly legs! Can Spliffton finish him?
Spliffton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Parsons looks winded!
Spliffton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Parsons looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spliffton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Parsons's calf.
Spliffton Throws a clean left jab. Spliffton Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Parsons's chin! Parsons crumbles to the ground and Spliffton follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Spliffton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cron Spliffton!
Cron Spliffton retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Cron Spliffton, 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.