HFC Challengers 78 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Cherry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Groundbreaking News (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). News has chosen Imma Playa, Tech N9ne as his entrance music. Groundbreaking News has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cherry
vs
News

160 cm
35
135 lbs
9 - 16 - 0

178 cm
26
135 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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 9 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Cherry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Groundbreaking News!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cherry feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
News is trying to keep Cherry in close.
Cherry stays in close to News's body and controls the position.
News wants to stand up but Cherry is controlling him.
News can't keep his opponent in guard - Cherry advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cherry content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Cherry in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. News tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Cherry!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Cherry!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Cherry thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Groundbreaking News had this to say: 'Sorry'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Touko Pouko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felicito Vicente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Pouko
vs
Vicente

165 cm
25
142 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

173 cm
28
145 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Touko Pouko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Felicito Vicente!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pouko closes the distance and clinches up with Vicente, looking for a takedown. Pouko pushes Vicente against the cage but Vicente circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pouko misses with a takedown attempt
and Pouko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vicente throws a sloppy head kick and Pouko moves out of range easily.
Pouko has been working on his balance at Midnight MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Vicente.
Vicente lands a nice shot that snaps Pouko's head back.

Vicente shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pouko napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Vicente tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vicente has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Vicente goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pouko rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vicente's guard! Nice work there by Pouko!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vicente not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pouko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Vicente had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pouko defends it easily.

Vicente looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicente keeping moving, preventing Pouko from controlling successfully.
Pouko postures up.
Pouko looking to sit in guard and control but Vicente gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Pouko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vicente trying to control but Pouko is working from the bottom.
Pouko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vicente is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vicente tries to free his leg and advance position but Pouko is retaining full guard.
Vicente preventing the sweep.
Pouko has control of Vicente's left arm, preventing Vicente from doing any damage.
Vicente trying to control the position from guard on top but Pouko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicente tries to free his leg and advance position but Pouko is retaining full guard.
Vicente is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Let's hope that Vicente has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vicente throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vicente misses with the combination.
Felicito Vicente seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vicente tries to clinch but Pouko moves out of range.
Pouko darts in looking for a takedown but Vicente gets double underhooks and turns Pouko into the cage.
Pouko sets himself, and Vicente steps forward looking for the clinch! Pouko avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Touko Pouko. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Pouko tries to sprawl but Vicente drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pouko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pouko wants to control but Vicente is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pouko manages to get to full guard.
Vicente trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vicente is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pouko has control of Vicente's left arm, preventing Vicente from doing any damage.
Pouko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vicente controls the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Vicente drops back looking for a leg! Pouko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pouko manages to kick Vicente off! Vicente jumps back into Pouko's guard.
Vicente passes Pouko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pouko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Vicente seems to be working for a kimura but Pouko defends the submission attempt.
Pouko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Vicente is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pouko regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felicito Vicente dominated that round.
That's time! Pouko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Pouko misses with a jab, cross combination.

Vicente drives through with a takedown into Pouko's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pouko wants to sweep but no luck.
Vicente is fighting to break Pouko's control of his arms but Pouko is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pouko is on top in guard.

Pouko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vicente is keeping the position for now.
Vicente controlling Pouko's posture.
Vicente keeping moving, preventing Pouko from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pouko tries to free his leg and advance position but Vicente is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicente is wriggling around but Pouko manages to pass to half guard.

Pouko is trying to work for a kimura but Vicente is defending well.
Felicito Vicente has got the better of the ground game so far.

Pouko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vicente wants to control but Pouko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vicente has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pouko prevents Vicente from standing back up.
Pouko is looking to advance position but Vicente won't allow it.
Vicente is looking to control Pouko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vicente avoid being mounted?

Vicente looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vicente trying to control but Pouko postures up.
Vicente pushes Pouko off looking to stand but Pouko dives back in and keeps control.
Vicente tries to get to full guard but Pouko has control of the leg.

Vicente looking for submissions off his back.
Pouko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Vicente throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pouko was covering up waiting for the punch and Vicente finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vicente postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pouko is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vicente, into his guard.

Vicente keeping moving, preventing Pouko from controlling successfully.
Pouko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Vicente is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pouko is aware though and is defending well.

Vicente looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Vicente is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Vicente isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Pouko stacks Vicente on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Pouko!
Vicente being controlled for a moment.
Pouko trying to control the position but Vicente is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vicente prevents Pouko from improving position.
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 Touko Pouko will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Pouko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vicente defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pouko.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Vicente.
Pouko tries to improve position but can't.
Pouko prevents Vicente from moving into mount.
Vicente working away.

Vicente tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vicente working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Vicente is trying to get an arm triangle but Pouko is defending well.
The referee asks Vicente politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Vicente prefers to stall for the moment though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pouko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vicente is looking to take a break and control but Pouko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pouko is looking for a sweep.

Vicente tries for a kimura but Pouko is defending well.
Pouko prevents Vicente from improving position.

Vicente tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pouko sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pouko is trying to control but can't.
Pouko gets back to full guard.
Vicente trying to control the position from guard on top but Pouko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pouko trying to keep a closed guard but Vicente is proving a slippery customer.
Vicente sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pouko's guard.
Pouko tries to get to full guard but Vicente has control of the leg.
Pouko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pouko.
Pouko is trying to control the position but Vicente postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pouko keeping moving, preventing Vicente from controlling successfully.
Pouko looking for a sweep. Not yet Pouko, not yet.
Pouko trying to keep a closed guard but Vicente is proving a slippery customer.
Vicente preventing the sweep.
Pouko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pouko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vicente wants to control from the top but Pouko keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Vicente scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Vicente thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vicente trying to control the position but Pouko is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pouko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Vicente is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pouko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vicente advances to full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Vicente looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Felicito Vicente comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vicente 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felicito Vicente!
After winning the bout, Felicito Vicente thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniello Pablo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pozar Pozar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pozar comes into a darkened arena with his song building. z Buta Wjeżdzam kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Daniello Pablo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Daniello Pablo seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Pablo
vs
Pozar

175 cm
32
144 lbs
16 - 23 - 0

180 cm
33
132 lbs
21 - 31 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 23 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daniello Pablo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 31 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pozar Pozar!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pozar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pozar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pablo is not content to let Pozar control the position.
Pablo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pablo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pozar in side control, throwing shots but Pablo defends.
Pablo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pozar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pablo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pozar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pozar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pablo 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.
Pozar pushes down on Pablo's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pozar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pablo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pablo wants to control but Pozar is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Pozar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Pablo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pablo gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pablo is trying to keep Pozar in close.

Pozar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pozar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pozar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pablo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pozar trying to control but Pablo is working from the bottom.

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

Pablo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pozar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pablo seems keen to control Pozar's posture.
Pozar trying to control the position from guard on top but Pablo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pozar throws an elbow that misses. Pablo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pozar's guard. Nice move by Pablo!

Pozar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pablo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Pablo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pablo.
Pozar goes for a double leg but Pablo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pablo continues to drive forward.

Pablo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pozar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pozar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pablo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pablo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pozar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pablo with a nice head shot there.

Pozar working for a triangle but Pablo defends it easily.
Pablo wants to pass the guard but Pozar is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Pozar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pablo working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniello Pablo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Pozar fails to land the takedown.
Pablo tries for a takedown but Pozar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pablo shoots in for a takedown but Pozar shows good takedown defense.
Pozar unleashes a big counter combination but Pablo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pablo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pozar but Pozar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniello Pablo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pablo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pozar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pozar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Pablo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pozar pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute 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. Pozar connects with a nice short shot to Pablo's temple.
Pozar drops an elbow to the side of Pablo's head.

Pozar is trying to work for a kimura but Pablo is defending well.
Pablo trying to control from the bottom.
Pozar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pozar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pablo keeps working.
Pablo moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pablo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Pablo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pozar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pozar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pozar passes Pablo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pozar trying to control from half guard but Pablo is working away.

Pozar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pablo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pozar.
Pozar throwing shots but Pablo is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pozar is keen to just control but Pablo is a slippery customer.

Pablo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Pozar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Pablo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Pozar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pablo defends it well.
Pablo is looking for a sweep. Pozar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Pozar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Pablo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pablo is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pablo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pablo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pozar Pozar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pablo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Pozar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pablo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Pozar shoots in and gets a takedown into Pablo's guard.
Pozar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pablo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pozar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pozar throwing strikes but missing.
Pozar trying to control the position from guard on top but Pablo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pablo is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Pozar rolls with it to try and escape but Pablo cranks on the arm and Pozar is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniello Pablo!
An out of breath Daniello Pablo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Pozar Pozar was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks my sponsors and all my fans!!!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Biggums (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nebojsa Mihattovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mihattovic has chosen Geto Boys - Still as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Biggums
vs
Mihattovic

178 cm
29
185 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

177 cm
41
179 lbs
18 - 13 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyrone Biggums!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Nebojsa Mihattovic!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biggums misses with an uppercut.
Mihattovic unleashes a big counter combination but Biggums bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mihattovic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Biggums sprawls well. Biggums wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mihattovic gets slowly back to his feet.
Biggums throws a hook but Mihattovic blocks it.
Biggums just misses with a punch to the body.
Mihattovic dives in for a single leg takedown but Biggums sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mihattovic misses with a head kick.
Mihattovic tries for a takedown but Biggums sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tyrone Biggums has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nebojsa Mihattovic.
Biggums throws a right hand that misses
enabling Mihattovic to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Mihattovic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Biggums lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Biggums has taken the fight to the clinch.
Biggums has Mihattovic pressed against the cage, preventing Mihattovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Mihattovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Biggums throws out a loose jab but Mihattovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Biggums misses the shot to the body.
Mihattovic shoots in but no luck this time.

Mihattovic gets the takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mihattovic tries for a kimura but Biggums is defending well.
Biggums gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Biggums is defending against the submission attempts here by Mihattovic.
Biggums is looking to improve his position.
Biggums manages to get to full guard.
Mihattovic looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Biggums lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Mihattovic working a defensive guard here.
Biggums stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mihattovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mihattovic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Biggums stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mihattovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihattovic keeping moving, preventing Biggums from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biggums is fighting to break Mihattovic's control of his arms but Mihattovic is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Biggums wants to control from the top but Mihattovic keeps moving.
Mihattovic looking to control.
Mihattovic keeping moving, preventing Biggums from controlling successfully.
Biggums advances position into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Biggums advances nicely into full mount.
Mihattovic regains half guard.
Mihattovic trying to control from the bottom.
Biggums is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Biggums winds up and cracks Mihattovic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Biggums is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mihattovic!
Mihattovic wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Biggums.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Biggums dominated that round.
That's time! Biggums's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mihattovic misses with a takedown attempt
and Biggums makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Biggums connects with a crisp jab.
Mihattovic shoots in looking for a takedown but Biggums manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mihattovic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mihattovic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Biggums seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tyrone Biggums is winning the standup battle so far.
Mihattovic has his takedown stuffed
and Biggums counters with a leg kick.
Tyrone Biggums has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nebojsa Mihattovic.
Mihattovic shoots in and drives through. Biggums sprawls well.
Biggums misses with a body shot.
Biggums jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Biggums throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mihattovic misses with a takedown attempt
and Biggums counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No luck for Mihattovic with that takedown attempt.
Biggums is looking to counter punch.
Biggums is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mihattovic can do to turn this around?
Biggums lands a nice hook to Mihattovic's body. Mihattovic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mihattovic is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biggums lands an overhand right.
Biggums lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mihattovic at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihattovic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Biggums lands a jab to the head.
Nice cross by Biggums.
Biggums defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mihattovic.

Biggums closes the distance and pushes Mihattovic back into the cage.

Mihattovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Biggums delivers a nice body kick.
Biggums connects with a nice looking jab.

Mihattovic is rocked!
Mihattovic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mihattovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Biggums finish him?
Mihattovic backs away from a small jab... but Biggums lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Mihattovic crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Biggums with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Tyrone Biggums!
Tyrone Biggums spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between HeavyWeight Prizefighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Handle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prizefighter comes to the cage accompanied by Under and Over it by ffdp. Handle has chosen Right On as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Prizefighter
vs
Handle

214 cm
41
199 lbs
31 - 24 - 2

170 cm
30
190 lbs
12 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 31 - 24 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, HeavyWeight Prizefighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Handle!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handle misses with a hook.
Prizefighter throws a front kick aimed at Handle's knee but Handle avoids it well.
A leg kick checked by Prizefighter.
Prizefighter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Prizefighter checks a leg kick nicely.
Prizefighter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Handle tries a quick counter leg kick but Prizefighter is wise to it.
Prizefighter staying out of range there.
Max Handle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Prizefighter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Handle misses with a series of wild punches.
Handle stalks Prizefighter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Prizefighter's face. Prizefighter staggers backwards, shaken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handle throws a nice looking combination but Prizefighter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Handle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Prizefighter.
Handle misses with a straight right.
Prizefighter moves out of range of the strikes.
Handle punishes Prizefighter's body with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Handle.
Crunch! Prizefighter slams his shin into Handle's torso.
Prizefighter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big right from Handle misses.
Good leg kick by Prizefighter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Prizefighter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Prizefighter changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Prizefighter.
Prizefighter dodges the punch combination from Handle.
Prizefighter walks into a stiff left hand from Handle.
Handle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Handle looks to land a combination but Prizefighter avoids it well.
Handle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've been informed that Handle has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Prizefighter has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Handle throws the left hand but Prizefighter avoids the punch easily.
Prizefighter clobbers Handle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prizefighter cracks the inside of Handle's front leg.
Prizefighter throws a leg kick but Handle checks it.
Handle loads up on a big right hand but Prizefighter slips the punch.

Prizefighter takes the fight into the clinch.
Prizefighter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Prizefighter blocking some punches.
Handle misses with the head strike.
Prizefighter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Handle misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Prizefighter.
Prizefighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Handle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Handle blocks a body shot from Prizefighter.
Handle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Prizefighter tries to work over Handle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Handle tries to break the clinch but Prizefighter is controlling the position.
Prizefighter tries a body shot but Handle blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short left from Prizefighter.
Handle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Handle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Handle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Prizefighter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Prizefighter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big right from Handle misses.
Prizefighter drops his hands momentarily and Handle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Handle takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Prizefighter scores with a one two! Handle had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Handle fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Handle misses with an uppercut

and Prizefighter counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Prizefighter is trying to stall.
Prizefighter lands an elbow inside.
A short body shot lands from Prizefighter as the two fighters clinch.
Handle working hard to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prizefighter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Handle.
Prizefighter scores a nice knee to the body.
Handle misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Handle just misses with a elbow thrown towards Prizefighter's brow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prizefighter.
A frustrated look appears on Handle's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Prizefighter tries to land knees in the clinch but Handle avoids the damage to the body.

Prizefighter drags the fight down to the ground.
Prizefighter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Handle is one step ahead there.

Prizefighter working for a triangle but Handle defends it easily.
Handle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Max Handle will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Handle throws a hook to the side of Prizefighter's head but Prizefighter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Handle looks to land a combination but Prizefighter avoids it well.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Handle is trying to break free.

Handle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Prizefighter scores with a head kick.
HeavyWeight Prizefighter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Prizefighter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Handle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Max Handle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Prizefighter slips a jab and a cross from Handle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Prizefighter, right into the meat.
Handle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prizefighter fails to land the takedown.
A slow jab from Handle misses its intended target.
Handle lands a two punch combo.
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!
Prizefighter misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Handle misses the target.
It looked like Prizefighter was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A head kick by Prizefighter misses
and Handle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Handle looks to throw the jab but Prizefighter is out of range.
Handle throws a series of punches but Prizefighter moves out of range.
Prizefighter moves out of range of the strikes.
Handle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Prizefighter appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Handle lands a nice shot that snaps Prizefighter's head back.
Prizefighter dives in for a single leg takedown but Handle sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Handle.
Prizefighter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Handle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Prizefighter just misses with a punch to the body.
Handle cracks the inside of Prizefighter's front leg.
Handle tries to bum rush Prizefighter with a series of wild strikes but Prizefighter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Prizefighter tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Handle manages to circle out of the way.
Prizefighter throws a leg kick
and Handle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Handle. Those never looked like landing.
Max Handle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good work by Handle as he checks the leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Handle misses the target.
Prizefighter is looking to counter with a body kick.
Prizefighter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Prizefighter checks the leg kick.
Handle misses with a series of wild punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Prizefighter as he connects with a hook.
Handle clobbers Prizefighter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Prizefighter avoids the body shot from Handle.
Prizefighter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Handle is out of range and Prizefighter settles back down.
A jab from Handle does it's job there.

Prizefighter clinches up with Handle and pushes him back against the cage.
Handle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Handle misses with an elbow over the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prizefighter works on Handle's body with a couple of short punches.
Handle throws a head punch that misses.
Prizefighter lands a nice knee to the body.
Handle is trying to force a seperation but Prizefighter has the dominant position.
Prizefighter unloads a knee to the mid-section. Handle lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Prizefighter missing with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Handle - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Handle misses with a short punch on the inside.

Prizefighter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Handle misses with a hook. Prizefighter ducked under it nicely.
Handle tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Prizefighter is looking to chop away at Handle's legs.
Handle misses with a double jab.
Handle throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Prizefighter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prizefighter lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Handle throws a right hand that misses
and Prizefighter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Prizefighter tries to land a front kick but Handle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prizefighter connects with a knee to the head.
Prizefighter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Handle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Handle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Handle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Prizefighter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Prizefighter prevents Handle from breaking the clinch.
Prizefighter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Handle's elbow.
Handle trying to land knees to the body.
Prizefighter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Handle is defending well for now.

Prizefighter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A shot to the liver by Handle. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Max Handle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Prizefighter slips under a jab from Handle.
Handle takes a kick to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Prizefighter.
Handle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A leg kick checked by Handle.
Prizefighter ducks under a wild hook from Handle.
Handle throws a hook but Prizefighter blocks it.
Handle scores with a jab to the body.
Prizefighter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Handle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Handle checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Prizefighter throws out the jab.
Handle misses with a series of wild punches.
Handle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Prizefighter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Prizefighter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Handle closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Some bone on bone action there as Handle checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Prizefighter wants to slow Handle down by chopping away at his legs.
A good leg kick by Handle.
Handle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Prizefighter tries to score with a low kick but Handle moves his leg out of the way.
Handle lands a leg kick that knocks Prizefighter off balance momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Prizefighter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Handle lands a nice shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Handle, as that shot connected.
Handle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Prizefighter.
Handle throws a series of punches but Prizefighter moves out of range.
Prizefighter dodges the punch combination from Handle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prizefighter pushes Handle away with a front kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handle takes a kick to the side of the head.
Handle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prizefighter.
Handle throws a one two combo.
Prizefighter drops his hands momentarily and Handle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That kick from Handle tenderised Prizefighter's leg. Prizefighter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Handle misses with a looping right.
A clash of legs there as Handle blocks the low kick.
Handle lands a jab to the nose.
Prizefighter tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Handle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Prizefighter looks to throw a body kick
and Handle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Handle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handle throws a hook but Prizefighter avoids it easily.
Prizefighter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Handle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Handle misses with a combination
and Prizefighter counters with an inside leg kick.
Handle scores with a jab. Prizefighter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Prizefighter is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Handle's half guard.
Handle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Prizefighter tries to pass to full mount but Handle defends it.
Prizefighter lands strikes from half guard.
Prizefighter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Prizefighter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Handle trying to control but Prizefighter postures up.
Prizefighter looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Handle with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Prizefighter.
Max Handle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Prizefighter prevents Handle from improving his position.
Handle trying to control from the bottom.
Prizefighter 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.
Prizefighter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
HeavyWeight Prizefighter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Handle moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Handle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Prizefighter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Prizefighter makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Handle!
After winning the bout, Max Handle thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack Ua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Not Afraid. Mack Ua has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Eddie Johnson's chin.

Johnson
vs
Ua

187 cm
30
190 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

190 cm
32
200 lbs
6 - 13 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mack Ua!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ua closes the distance and clinches.
Ua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ua has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ua lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ua managing to block the knees to the body from Johnson.
Ua lands with a right to the head.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ua scores with a hook to the body.
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ua blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Ua on the inside.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ua lands an uppercut.
Ua lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short left from Ua.
Ua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
Ua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Ua lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Johnson is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ua has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ua lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ua lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Johnson.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.

Ua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crunch! Johnson slams his shin into Ua's torso.
Ua throws a combination that misses
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
Ua throws a shot to the body.
Johnson sizes up Ua with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ua throws a combination that misses
and Johnson counters with an outside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ua steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Johnson.
Ua connects with a jab.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ua has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ua there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ua takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've been told by Johnson's head coaches at The Iron Palace that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnson lunges at Ua with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ua's hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ua moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson cracks Ua with a good jab.
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Ua moves out of range easily.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Ua forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but Ua blocks it.
Ua throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Ua misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but Ua blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Ua lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson lands a good knee to the midsection. Ua won't want to take too many of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Ua swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ua.
Johnson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.

Ua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ua sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Ua gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mack Ua will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ua digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Eddie Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ua circles away quickly and effectively.

Ua darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Ua stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Ua.
Johnson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ua is working Johnson over against the cage.
Ua can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Ua is blocking nicely.
Ua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ua takes a knee to the side of the body.
Johnson scores with a knee to the head.
Ua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ua lands an uppercut.
Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Ua is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Johnson.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike from Ua.
Ua lands an uppercut.
Ua lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ua working aggressively here.
Ua throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Ua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Ua is blocking nicely.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Ua.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ua.
Ua scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ua stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Ua is blocking nicely.
Ua tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Ua back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ua lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Ua misses with the head strike.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ua has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ua scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but Ua blocks with his arms.
Johnson scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ua swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
Ua avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ua blocks it with crossed arms.
Ua lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Ua.
Johnson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ua's face.
Ua lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Ua scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Ua scores with a nice short uppercut.

Ua floors Johnson with a big punch on the inside! Johnson is trying to recover but Ua dives into side control.
A big shot lands for Ua! That's hurt Johnson! Will he recover? Ua fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mack Ua!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Degrizz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Degrizz
vs
Thompson

187 cm
33
210 lbs
17 - 14 - 0

190 cm
40
215 lbs
21 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

KnockOut

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 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Degrizz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Thompson!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Degrizz.
A countering left hand to the body from Thompson misses.
Degrizz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big left from Degrizz misses.

Degrizz gets a double leg takedown into Thompson's guard.

Thompson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Degrizz presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Degrizz throws an elbow that misses.

Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Degrizz throws a lazy right hand but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thompson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Degrizz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Degrizz scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Degrizz tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thompson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Degrizz throws a right and a left that Thompson avoids nicely.
Degrizz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Degrizz scores with a nice head shot.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Degrizz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Degrizz misses.
Degrizz misses with an uppercut
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
Degrizz tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Degrizz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thompson did well to prevent Degrizz getting side control.
Thompson pushes Degrizz off looking to stand but Degrizz dives back in and keeps control.
Degrizz is looking to advance position but Thompson won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Degrizz seems content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Degrizz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thompson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Degrizz seems to be looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Degrizz from controlling successfully.

Degrizz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thompson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Degrizz has managed to get both his arms back between Thompson's legs - danger averted.
Degrizz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Degrizz slips nicely into half guard.
Degrizz trying to pass the guard but Thompson defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Degrizz wants to pass the guard but Thompson is defending well.
Thompson is trying to stand up here but Degrizz is controlling him well.

Thompson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Degrizz uses his free foot to push down on Thompson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Thompson.
Degrizz is looking to work his way around to Thompson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Thompson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Degrizz breaks from Thompson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Thompson is controlling an arm, preventing Degrizz from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Thompson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Degrizz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Degrizz wants to control the pace but Thompson is squirming around nicely.
Thompson tries to buck Degrizz off but he can't manage it.
Thompson is squirming around, avoiding Degrizz's attempts to control the action.
Degrizz is trying to control here but Thompson has managed to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Degrizz is just out of range.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Degrizz.
Thompson tries a quick counter leg kick but Degrizz is wise to it.
Degrizz thumps Thompson with a low kick.
A slow jab from Degrizz misses its intended target.
Thompson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Degrizz.
Degrizz lands with a shot to the body.
Degrizz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thompson circles away.
Thompson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Degrizz blocks it well.
Degrizz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thompson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thompson throws a hook to the side of Degrizz's head but Degrizz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson throws a shot from downtown. Degrizz moves away and avoids it.
Thompson misses with a hook to the body
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thompson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Degrizz throws a leg kick which misses Thompson's front leg but catches the back leg as Thompson tries to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Degrizz throws a leg kick
and Thompson counters with a left and a right that stings Degrizz.
Degrizz connects with a single shot there.
A head kick misses from Thompson.
Thompson slips a straight right by Degrizz.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thompson! But no joy.
Thompson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Degrizz staying out of range there.
Jim Degrizz is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice jab there from Degrizz.
Degrizz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson moves out of range of the strikes.
Degrizz misses with a straight left.
Degrizz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?
Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Degrizz.
Degrizz backing away here, and Thompson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Thompson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Degrizz throwing a counter right hand but Thompson manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a jab when Degrizz was well out of range.
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!
Degrizz misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thompson! But no joy.
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
Degrizz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Degrizz.
Degrizz scores with a jab to the head.
Degrizz avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Degrizz looks to land a left hand but Thompson moved out of range nicely.
Thompson's corner calls for a 1-2. Thompson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Degrizz lands a right hook to the body.
Degrizz misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Degrizz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thompson defends well and Degrizz ends up having to push Thompson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Degrizz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Degrizz throws a jab when Thompson was well out of range.
Thompson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thompson throws a chopping leg kick but Degrizz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little feinted left hand from Degrizz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
John Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Degrizz misses with a hook. Thompson ducked under it nicely.
Thompson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Degrizz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Degrizz was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Degrizz tries to move into range but Thompson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Degrizz throws a lazy right hand but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thompson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thompson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thompson slips under a jab from Degrizz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson looks to land a body kick but Degrizz moved away.
And Degrizz counters with a quick kick to the body but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson throws a looping overhand right but Degrizz ducks down to avoid it.
Degrizz misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Thompson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Degrizz moves out of range of the body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Degrizz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Degrizz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Degrizz throws a big counter combination but Thompson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Degrizz misses the shot to the body.
Degrizz lands a two punch combo.
Degrizz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Degrizz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thompson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Degrizz dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Degrizz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That kick from Degrizz tenderised Thompson's leg. Thompson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thompson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Degrizz.
Thompson lands a nice looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Degrizz.
Degrizz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thompson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Degrizz shoots in looking for a takedown but Thompson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Degrizz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Degrizz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thompson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thompson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Degrizz.
Degrizz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Degrizz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick
and Degrizz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Degrizz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Degrizz lands a jab to the head.
Jim Degrizz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Degrizz doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Degrizz misses.
Degrizz throws a hook but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson throws a hook but Degrizz avoids it easily.
Thompson takes a swing at Degrizz's ribcage but misses.
Degrizz throws a looping overhand right but Thompson ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot by Degrizz.
Degrizz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thompson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Degrizz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
John Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Degrizz takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Degrizz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice body punch from Degrizz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Degrizz misses with a wild combination.
Degrizz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Degrizz checks a low kick from Thompson.
A jab from Degrizz misses.
Thompson throws out a counter right but Degrizz avoids it with no problem.
Degrizz throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Degrizz.
Degrizz moves out of range as Thompson strikes.
Thompson throws a right hand that misses
and Degrizz counters with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Degrizz momentarily.
Degrizz lands a lovely overhand right.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Degrizz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Degrizz connects with a jab.

Degrizz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Degrizz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Thompson really wants to buck Degrizz off and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Degrizz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Degrizz controlling from the full mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Degrizz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Thompson?
Thompson is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Degrizz fails to take his opponent's back.
Degrizz lands a nice shot to the head.
BOOM! Degrizz connects with a massive shot to the dome!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Degrizz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Degrizz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Degrizz!
A very excited looking Jim Degrizz 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
58%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Winslow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winslow comes to the cage accompanied by KJ-52 - Let's go. Gonzalez has chosen Why Cant we Be Friends! as his entrance music. Jesus Gonzalez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Winslow
vs
Gonzalez

195 cm
40
271 lbs
28 - 31 - 0

196 cm
51
243 lbs
40 - 25 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Conviction

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 28 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Winslow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesus Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Winslow drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Winslow is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gonzalez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Winslow tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gonzalez is looking for a sweep.
Winslow working the body and head with strikes.
Winslow misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Winslow is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gonzalez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Winslow swings around for an armbar but Gonzalez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Winslow's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Winslow has his feet on Gonzalez's thighs here. He's pushed Gonzalez off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Gonzalez screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shane Winslow!
In his post fight interview, Shane Winslow gave a big smile as he said 'And once again I show that I have improved, in every aspect of the game, whoever you are, don't give up on anything, I am the proof that if you want it bad enough, you get it! '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brodie Grundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spurt Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spurt Reynolds has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brodie Grundy's chin.

Grundy
vs
Reynolds

203 cm
28
251 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

203 cm
28
245 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent 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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brodie Grundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Spurt Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grundy lands a high kick!

It looks like Spurt Reynolds has been cut.
Grundy throws a nice looking combination but Reynolds bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grundy throws a head kick that misses.

Reynolds bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Grundy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Reynolds thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Reynolds throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Reynolds wants to control but Grundy is keeping him busy.
Grundy is looking for a sweep.
Reynolds trying to control the action but Grundy is working from the bottom.

Reynolds is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grundy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Reynolds prevents Grundy from escaping the position.
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.
Grundy keeping his opponent close.
Grundy is looking for a sweep.
Reynolds misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Grundy wants to get back to his feet but Reynolds drags him back down.
Reynolds has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grundy is looking for a sweep.
Grundy wants to control but Reynolds postures up.
Reynolds cracks Grundy with a big elbow.
Grundy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Reynolds's best efforts.
Reynolds working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Grundy is trying to stand.
Reynolds trying to control the action but Grundy is working from the bottom.
Grundy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reynolds.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundy is trying to stand up here but Reynolds is controlling him well.
Grundy is looking for a sweep. Reynolds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Reynolds is trying to work for a kimura but Grundy is defending well.
Grundy is looking for a sweep. Reynolds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grundy is controlling Reynolds's trapped leg to prevent Reynolds from advancing to side control.
Grundy wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Reynolds in particular looking to stall.
Reynolds prevents Grundy from standing back up.

Reynolds is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grundy sees it coming and defends easily.

Reynolds wants to work for an arm triangle but Grundy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grundy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reynolds is working away from the top position though.
Grundy is holding on to half guard well.
Grundy pushes Reynolds off looking to stand but Reynolds dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grundy pushes Reynolds off looking to stand but Reynolds dives back in and keeps control.

Grundy manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Reynolds's coach down at HardDrive MMA (need nutrition partner) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Reynolds's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grundy. That's going to slow Reynolds down.
Grundy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reynolds takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grundy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reynolds misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grundy needs to keep his hands up - Reynolds had a free shot at his head there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reynolds takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Some bone on bone action there as Reynolds checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Grundy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reynolds bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grundy's head backwards.
Grundy tries a head kick but it misses.
Reynolds goes for a double leg but Grundy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grundy continues to drive forward.
Reynolds tries to clinch but Grundy is having none of it.
Grundy lands with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Grundy.
Reynolds is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Grundy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grundy tests Reynolds's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brodie Grundy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reynolds shoots in and drives through. Grundy sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Grundy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Brodie Grundy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Spurt Reynolds's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A combination from Reynolds does no damage.
Grundy keeps the fight on the outside.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reynolds checks a leg kick.
Grundy throws a head kick that misses.
Grundy throws an ugly left hook that misses

so Reynolds counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Grundy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Reynolds stays in close to Grundy's body and controls the position.
Grundy controlling Reynolds's posture.
Spurt Reynolds has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reynolds stopping the sweep attempt from Grundy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grundy controls Reynolds momentarily but Reynolds frees himself.
Reynolds won't allow Grundy to sweep him here.
Reynolds won't allow Grundy to get back to his feet.
Grundy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds throwing strikes from guard but Grundy blocks nicely.
Grundy keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully.
Grundy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reynolds manages to get himself to full guard.

Grundy wanted to stand there but Reynolds had control of the position.

Grundy gets to his feet - Reynolds follows without any prompting.
Reynolds lands with an uppercut that bounces Grundy off the cage and back into range.
Reynolds blocks a leg kick.
Reynolds doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Reynolds looks to score with a jab to the body but Grundy is just out of range.
Grundy misses with a head kick.
Reynolds checks a low kick from Grundy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds connects with a nice looking jab.
Reynolds takes one to the side of the head.
Reynolds avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reynolds changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Grundy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grundy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reynolds.
Reynolds takes a swing at Grundy's ribcage but misses.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown but Grundy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reynolds shoots for a takedown but Grundy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
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!
Reynolds takes a swing at Grundy's ribcage but misses.
Grundy connects with a leg kick. Reynolds looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Grundy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brodie Grundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds throws a hook but Grundy blocks it.
We've been told by Grundy's head coaches at White Lotus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Reynolds lands a nice shot to the body.

Reynolds looking to score a takedown here. Grundy is defending well but Reynolds drives through and ends up in Grundy's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reynolds wants to control from the top but Grundy keeps moving.
Grundy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Grundy is wriggling around but Reynolds manages to pass to half guard.
Grundy wants to improve his position but Reynolds is controlling well.
Grundy is working hard here to advance position.
Reynolds working Grundy over with strikes.
Grundy is trying to stand.
Reynolds takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Grundy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reynolds landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Reynolds prevents Grundy from standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is taking a breather. Grundy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Reynolds trying to control the action but Grundy is working from the bottom.
Reynolds missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grundy desperately trying to maintain half guard.

Reynolds seems to be working for a kimura but Grundy defends the submission attempt.
Reynolds is trying to control the action in half guard but Grundy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grundy tries to roll over but Reynolds keeps him under control.
Reynolds wants to take a breather but Grundy is having none of it.
Grundy wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Spurt Reynolds will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Spurt Reynolds's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Reynolds checks a leg kick.
Grundy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reynolds's sensitive parts.
Reynolds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grundy.
Reynolds scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grundy doesn't seem bothered though.
Reynolds thuds a left hand into Grundy's body.
Reynolds takes one on the button.
Grundy misses with a body kick.
Reynolds blocks a head kick by Grundy.
Reynolds looks to score with a jab to the body but Grundy is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Grundy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

Reynolds shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Grundy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Grundy pushes Reynolds away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Reynolds gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grundy is looking for a sweep.
Reynolds working the ground and pound from side control.
Grundy can't do much from the bottom here.
Reynolds is looking to take a break and control but Grundy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds tries to score with some ground and pound. Grundy controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Grundy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Reynolds wants to control but Grundy is keeping him busy.
Grundy tries to bench press Reynolds off him but Reynolds keeps the position.
Reynolds in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Reynolds cracks Grundy with a big elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Grundy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Grundy throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Reynolds scores with a body shot.
Grundy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grundy.
Nice sprawl there from Grundy as Reynolds shoots in.
Reynolds takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grundy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds has a takedown stuffed.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundy has his hands on Reynolds's head, controlling the position.
Grundy keeping full guard, as Reynolds tries to pass.
Grundy is controlling Reynolds's posture.
Reynolds is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Reynolds throws a big right hand that misses.
Grundy managing to control the position.
Reynolds scoring with punches to the head and body.

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.
Grundy wants to stand up but Reynolds is controlling him.
Grundy has his hands on Reynolds's head, controlling the position.
Grundy trying to keep a closed guard but Reynolds is proving a slippery customer.
Reynolds looking to pass the guard.
Reynolds with a nice head shot there.
Grundy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reynolds is controlling him.
Reynolds 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.
Reynolds wants to pass the guard but Grundy is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Spurt Reynolds.
I think Reynolds has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spurt Reynolds!

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