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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Weeks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saw Stevenson (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.

Weeks
vs
Stevenson

180 cm
20
192 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

185 cm
26
190 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Weeks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saw Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weeks misses with a series of wild punches.
Weeks fails with a takedown attempt.
Stevenson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Weeks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Weeks misses with a few strikes there.

Weeks looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Stevenson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stevenson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stevenson wants to sweep here but Weeks controlling him for the moment.
Weeks stands up over Stevenson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stevenson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stevenson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weeks with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Weeks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stevenson wants to stand but Weeks is controlling the position.
Weeks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stevenson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Weeks wants to control from the top but Stevenson keeps moving.
Weeks won't allow Stevenson to sweep him here.
Weeks trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
Stevenson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Weeks's guard.
Weeks keeping moving, preventing Stevenson from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stevenson is looking to stand up but Weeks won't let him.
Weeks wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Weeks trying to control the position.
Weeks wants to sweep here but Stevenson controlling him for the moment.
Stevenson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Weeks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
Billy Weeks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weeks misses with the combination.
Stevenson dodges the punch combination from Weeks.
Stevenson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Weeks.

Weeks shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stevenson is trying to defend but Weeks finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Weeks is trying to control. Stevenson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Weeks 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.
Weeks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stevenson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stevenson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Weeks manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stevenson gets to his feet. Weeks looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Danga de danga de dang - Weeks scores with a four punch combination!
Nice cross by Stevenson.
Weeks misses with the combination.
A right-left combo lands from Stevenson.

It looks like Billy Weeks has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danga de danga de dang - Stevenson scores with a four punch combination!
Stevenson needs to keep his hands up - Weeks had a free shot at his head there.
Weeks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stevenson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stevenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weeks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weeks shoots in and drives through. Stevenson sprawls well.
Weeks is breathing heavily.
Weeks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stevenson.
Weeks feints and then cracks Stevenson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stevenson down.
Weeks avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saw Stevenson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Weeks's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Weeks lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stevenson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stevenson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stevenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weeks manages to avoid it.
Stevenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weeks.
Weeks lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stevenson backs up against the ropes.

It looks like Saw Stevenson has been cut.

Weeks closes the distance and pushes Stevenson back into the ropes.
Weeks prevents Stevenson from breaking the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Stevenson as the two fighters clinch.
Stevenson tries to break the clinch but Weeks is controlling the position.
Stevenson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Weeks stalling in the clinch but Stevenson improves position.
Weeks is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Stevenson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Stevenson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Weeks uses from the top position.
Weeks throws a big right hand that misses.
Weeks slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Weeks tries to free his leg and advance position but Stevenson is retaining full guard.
Stevenson wants to stand but Weeks is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weeks wants to control from the top but Stevenson keeps moving.
Stevenson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Stevenson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Weeks wants to clinch but Stevenson slips to the side
and Stevenson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Stevenson as he connects with a hook.
Weeks misses with the combination.
Stevenson misses the shot to the body.
Weeks throws a leg kick but Stevenson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Weeks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stevenson thows a body shot but no joy.
Saw Stevenson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Weeks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stevenson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Weeks connects with a nice looking jab.
Stevenson misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weeks closes the distance but Stevenson moves to the side
and Stevenson counters with a stiff right hand.
Weeks throws a series of punches but Stevenson avoids them all with ease.
Stevenson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stevenson throws a series of punches but Weeks avoids them all with ease.
Weeks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stevenson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Billy Weeks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weeks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stevenson.
Stevenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weeks manages to avoid it.
Weeks scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Weeks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Weeks throws a combination that misses
and Stevenson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
A combination from Stevenson does no damage.
Stevenson misses with a double jab
letting Weeks counter with a right hand.
Stevenson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Weeks to score with a decent uppercut.
Stevenson throws a sloppy body shot
and Weeks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stevenson thinking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson scores with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Weeks.
Weeks looks to land a combination. Stevenson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Weeks slips a jab and a cross from Stevenson.
Stevenson tries to bum rush Weeks with a series of wild strikes but Weeks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Weeks does no damage.
Weeks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stevenson but Stevenson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Weeks misses with a body shot.
Weeks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stevenson misses the shot to the body.
Stevenson misses the jab.
Weeks lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Weeks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stevenson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weeks clinches but Stevenson breaks the clinch
and Stevenson counters with a three punch combo that has Weeks backing up. Weeks nods at Stevenson to acknowledge the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson lands with a straight right. Weeks didn't see that one coming.

Billy Weeks's cut is getting worse.
Stevenson lands with a nice combination. Weeks backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weeks cracks Stevenson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Stevenson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weeks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stevenson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stevenson throws a combination that misses
and Weeks counters with a series of strikes. Stevenson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Weeks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stevenson circles away quickly and effectively.
Weeks throws a right and a left that Stevenson avoids nicely.
Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevenson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Weeks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stevenson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stevenson tests Weeks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saw Stevenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Stevenson slips a jab and a cross from Weeks.
Weeks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stevenson clobbers Weeks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Weeks throws a nice looking combination but Stevenson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stevenson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A shot to the liver by Stevenson. Beautiful body shot.
Weeks cracks Stevenson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Weeks moves out of range of the strikes.
Stevenson jabs at Weeks's body.
A punch combination from Weeks misses.
Stevenson tries to bum rush Weeks with a series of wild strikes but Weeks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stevenson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stevenson looks to land a combination but Weeks avoids it well.
Stevenson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Stevenson.
Stevenson cracks a nice hook into Weeks's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weeks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stevenson lands a nice looking body shot.
Stevenson lands a slapping body shot.
Some wild striking there from Stevenson.
Stevenson lands with a nice body punch.
Stevenson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Billy Weeks's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Stevenson throws a big shot that misses.
Weeks ducks right into an uppercut from Stevenson.
Weeks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stevenson misses with a combination
and Weeks counters with a two punch combo.
Weeks throws out a loose jab but Stevenson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stevenson throws a hook but Weeks avoids it easily.
Stevenson throws a good cross that connects.
Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Weeks is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson throws a series of punches but Weeks avoids them all with ease.
Stevenson scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Weeks rushes Stevenson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Weeks lands an uppercut.
Stevenson tries to throw a body punch but Weeks avoids it by throwing Stevenson back against the cage.
Stevenson works on Weeks's body with a couple of short punches.
Stevenson lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Weeks.
A frustrated look appears on Stevenson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Stevenson.
Stevenson is trying to break the clinch but Weeks has him pressed against the ropes.
Weeks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stevenson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Weeks misses with some punches.
Weeks looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stevenson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Weeks or not.

Stevenson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Weeks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stevenson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Weeks throws a nice looking combination but Stevenson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weeks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Weeks slips a jab and a cross from Stevenson.
Weeks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Weeks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weeks walks into a stiff left hand from Stevenson.
Stevenson misses with a series of wild punches.
Stevenson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Weeks's head.
Weeks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weeks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stevenson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Weeks misses with a double jab
and Stevenson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Weeks thinking.
Nice body punch from Stevenson.
Stevenson lands with a good body shot.
Stevenson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Weeks.
Weeks falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Stevenson to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Stevenson.
A jab from Stevenson finds it's way through Weeks's defenses.
Stevenson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Billy Weeks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saw Stevenson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Weeks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stevenson circles away quickly and effectively.
Weeks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Weeks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Weeks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A right-left combo lands from Stevenson.
Stevenson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Weeks misses with a wild combination.
Weeks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stevenson's head backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevenson misses with a double jab.
Stevenson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Weeks takes one on the button.
Stevenson takes a swing at Weeks's ribcage but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saw Stevenson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stevenson 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saw Stevenson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John McClane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and GSP Fanboy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

McClane
vs
Fanboy

180 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

180 cm
20
174 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, John McClane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, GSP Fanboy!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fanboy swinging wildly here.
A combination from Fanboy does no damage.
Nice sprawl there from Fanboy as McClane shoots in.
Fanboy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McClane.
Fanboy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McClane shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fanboy sprawls well. Fanboy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McClane gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John McClane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for McClane with that takedown attempt.
John McClane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McClane closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fanboy throws a nice looking combination but McClane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McClane shoots in and drives through. Fanboy sprawls well.
Fanboy misses with a two punch combination.
Fanboy connects with a stiff jab that staggers McClane - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). GSP Fanboy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fard Tard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Powell
vs
Tard

184 cm
22
210 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

185 cm
26
214 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mikey Powell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fard Tard!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Powell gets caught flat footed, as Tard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Powell controlling Tard's posture.
Powell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tard controls the pace.
Powell wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tard postures up in Powell's guard and throws a big left but Powell blocks it.
Tard wants to control from the top but Powell keeps moving.
Tard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tard wants to control from the top but Powell keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Powell has momentary wrist control but Tard slips an elbow through the middle.
Tard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Powell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tard trying to control the position from guard on top but Powell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powell trying to strike off his back.
Tard tries to free his leg and advance position but Powell is retaining full guard.
Tard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tard looking to pass the guard.
Tard is looking to work some ground and pound but Powell has wrist control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Tard looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Powell!
Powell is squirming around, avoiding Tard's attempts to control the action.
Tard sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Powell is squirming around, avoiding Tard's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powell is looking to improve his position but Tard isn't that keen on the idea.
Tard thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Powell gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tard in particular looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Powell defending well though.
Powell tries to get to full guard but Tard has control of the leg.
Tard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Powell defending well though.
Tard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Powell defending well though.
Tard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Powell's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tard is keen to just control but Powell is a slippery customer.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Tard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Powell napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tard trying to control the action but Powell is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Powell is defended easily by Tard.
Powell dives in and grabs Tard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tard pushes down on Powell's head and hops out.
Powell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tard throws a hook to the side of Powell's head but Powell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Powell moves out of range of the strikes.
Powell misses with a takedown attempt
and Tard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Powell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Tard misses.
Powell fails with the takedown

and Tard counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Powell!
Tard punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tard thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Tard with a couple of short strikes.
Tard looking to finish with strikes here!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Tard landing strikes from the mount and Powell is in trouble!
Tard lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tard content just to control the position here.
Powell avoids a series of strikes thrown by Tard.
Tard scoring with strikes but Powell is staying in there.
Tard is stalling here but it's allowed Powell to get half guard.
Tard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Powell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tard takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tard is looking to take a break and control but Powell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tard lands strikes from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Powell keeps working.
Tard is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tard is trying to control the action in half guard but Powell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tard controlling the pace.
Tard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tard is trying to control. Powell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Fard Tard.
Nice defenses there by Powell.

Tard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tard trying to control the position but Powell is working away.
Tard working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tard content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Tard scores with punches from side control.
Powell takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fard Tard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Tard scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Well, if Tard is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Powell is looking for a sweep. Tard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Powell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Powell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tard.
Tard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fard Tard has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tard trying to control the action but Powell is working from the bottom.
Tard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Powell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tard throwing shots but Powell is blocking nicely.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Tard looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Powell!
Tard has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Powell's face.
Tard throws some wild stikes that Powell manages to avoid easily.
BOOM! Tard connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tard looking to finish with strikes here!
Fard Tard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tard content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Tard 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Despite being in the dominant position, Fard Tard just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice defenses there by Powell.
Powell slips a jab from Tard.

Tard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tard trying to control the position from guard on top but Powell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mikey Powell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Fard Tard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tard 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fard Tard!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between JP Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Hurt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). William Hurt is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Jacobs
vs
Hurt

178 cm
21
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

183 cm
21
182 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, JP Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Hurt!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Hurt.
Jacobs misses with a hook. Hurt ducked under it nicely.
Jacobs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hurt swivels and escapes.
Hurt is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jacobs.
Hurt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hurt wants it to stay on the feet.
A combination from Hurt does no damage.
Jacobs keeps the fight on the outside.
Hurt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jacobs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hurt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JP Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hurt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jacobs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hurt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hurt is looking to clinch but Jacobs is avoiding it.
Hurt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jacobs circles away quickly and effectively.
Hurt blocks a head kick by Jacobs.
Hurt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jacobs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jacobs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hurt is fending him off so far but Jacobs persists. Nope, Hurt circles away and we're back to standing.
Jacobs has his takedown stuffed
and Hurt counters with a left and a right that stings Jacobs.
Jacobs is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hurt doesn't manage to clinch there - Jacobs circles away.
Hurt moves in looking to clinch but Jacobs pushes him off.
Jacobs has a takedown stuffed.

Hurt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hurt.
Hurt cracks Jacobs with a big right hand but Jacobs just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jacobs is trying to control Hurt's posture but Hurt avoids it.
Hurt controls the position.
Hurt wants to stand but Jacobs is controlling his arm.
Hurt fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hurt tries to move to mount but Jacobs blocks the move with his legs.

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.
Hurt throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Hurt stands up and beckons Jacobs to his feet.
Hurt throws a head kick but Jacobs moves out of range.
Jacobs throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hurt misses with a wild combination.
Jacobs has his takedown stuffed
and Hurt counters with an inside leg kick.
Hurt scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like JP Jacobs has been cut.
Jacobs closes the distance and clinches up with Hurt, looking for a takedown. Jacobs pushes Hurt against the ropes but Hurt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hurt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hurt throws a nice looking combination but Jacobs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hurt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jacobs.
Hurt throws a combination. Jacobs tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurt tries to clinch but Jacobs is having none of it.

Hurt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hurt throws a head punch that misses.

Hurt ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hurt no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jacobs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jacobs passes Hurt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jacobs with the ground and pound but Hurt uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hurt is looking to stand up but Jacobs isn't so interested in that idea.
Hurt keeping full guard, as Jacobs tries to pass.

Hurt is looking for a triangle but Jacobs pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is working Hurt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hurt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Hurt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jacobs is aware though and is defending well.
Jacobs stands up over Hurt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jacobs throwing strikes but missing.
Jacobs passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hurt wants to get back to his feet.
Jacobs lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Hurt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on JP Jacobs's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hurt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jacobs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hurt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hurt throws a series of punches but Jacobs moves out of range.
Hurt tries to clinch there but Jacobs circles away.
Jacobs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JP Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hurt stuffs the takedown.
Hurt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hurt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jacobs shoots in for a double leg but Hurt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
JP Jacobs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Hurt pushes Jacobs up against the ropes in a clinch.
Hurt swings wildly with an uppercut but Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hurt looking for a takedown.
Hurt scores with a shot to the side of Jacobs's head.
Hurt throws a punch but it's blocked by Jacobs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurt can't break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jacobs tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hurt just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Hurt is pressed up against the ropes. Jacobs has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hurt down to the mat. Hurt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hurt.
Jacobs misses with a takedown
and Hurt counters with a three punch combo that has Jacobs backing up. Jacobs nods at Hurt to acknowledge the strikes.
Hurt scores with a one two! Jacobs had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

JP Jacobs's cut is getting worse.
Hurt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hurt scores with a three punch combo!
Hurt throws a head kick that misses.
Jacobs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Hurt counters by moving into the clinch.
Hurt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hurt misses with a punch on the inside.
Hurt effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jacobs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurt misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Hurt drags the fight down to the ground.
Hurt keeping full guard, as Jacobs tries to pass.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Hurt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jacobs is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jacobs's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jacobs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hurt is on top in guard.
Jacobs wants to sweep but no luck.
Hurt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jacobs swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs controls Hurt momentarily but Hurt frees himself.
Jacobs keeping full guard, as Hurt tries to pass.
Jacobs wants to improve his position but instead Hurt has moved into half guard.

Jacobs kicks off Hurt and gets to his feet.
Jacobs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hurt looks for a takedown but Jacobs sprawls well.

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.
Hurt misses with a double jab.
Jacobs misses with a takedown attempt
and Hurt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A lazy left from Hurt finds it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hurt.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown but Hurt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hurt connects with a high kick.

Hurt clinches up with Jacobs and pushes him back against the ropes.
Hurt wants a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Hurt.
Jacobs is trying to drag Hurt to the mat but Hurt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Hurt misses with some punches.

Hurt successfully pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Hurt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on JP Jacobs's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Hurt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Jacobs tries to keep at a distance but Hurt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hurt lands a hook that snaps the head of Jacobs backwards.

Hurt pulls guard.
Jacobs thows a big elbow that misses.
Jacobs postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jacobs is looking to work some ground and pound but Hurt has wrist control.
Jacobs thows a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs trying to control but Hurt is working from the bottom.
Jacobs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hurt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Hurt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hurt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
William Hurt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jacobs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hurt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hurt sprawls well. Hurt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jacobs gets slowly back to his feet.

Jacobs gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hurt to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hurt trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacobs looking for a sweep. Not yet Jacobs, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurt stands and throws Jacobs's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jacobs trying to control but Hurt flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Hurt landing with strikes.
Hurt is trying to stick to Jacobs's back but Jacobs is turning into Hurt. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hurt's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jacobs.
Jacobs throws a big right hand that misses.

Hurt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hurt is trying to keep Jacobs in close.
Jacobs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hurt working for a triangle but Jacobs defends it easily.
Jacobs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hurt wants to sweep here but Jacobs controlling him for the moment.
Jacobs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jacobs trying to control but Hurt is working from the bottom.

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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hurt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jacobs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Hurt to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JP Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hurt wants to clinch up but Jacobs keeps it at a distance.

Hurt rushes Jacobs and presses him up against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Hurt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hurt has a couple of punches blocked by Jacobs.
Hurt lands a hook that snaps the head of Jacobs backwards.
Hurt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hurt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jacobs.
Hurt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hurt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
JP Jacobs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
William Hurt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hurt misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Hurt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hurt 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Hurt!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curtis Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter comes into the arena with The DOC vs Earshot blaring out of the sound system. Jackson has chosen Patiently Waiting as his entrance music. 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.

Hunter
vs
Jackson

180 cm
23
179 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

185 cm
24
173 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

PWNAGE™ $19.50 Clothing - NY - Over 275 Designs

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Curtis Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hunter checks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Hunter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jackson is looking to chop away at Hunter's legs.
Hunter blocks a leg kick.
Hunter blocks a low kick nicely.
Hunter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jackson misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jab from Hunter.
Jackson lands with a kick to the temple. Hunter shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jackson throws a front kick aimed at Hunter's knee but Hunter avoids it well.
Jackson lands a head kick!
Jackson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jackson throws out a leg kick but Hunter moves out of range and Jackson only half commits.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Hunter blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Hunter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jackson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to land a leg kick but Hunter saw it coming and moves away.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Hunter moves out of range easily.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Jackson throws out a leg kick but Hunter moves out of range and Jackson only half commits.
A head kick from Jackson lands but Hunter takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Jackson.

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.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hunter if he has to take too many more of those.

Hunter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jackson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hunter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.

Hunter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson connects with a high kick.
Hunter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
Jackson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hunter. That did some damage!
Jackson throws a low kick but Hunter avoids it.
Hunter blocks a low kick nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter checks the leg kick.
Jackson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jackson scores with a kick to the body.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Hunter moves out of range easily.
Jackson lands a head kick!
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hunter is out of range and Jackson settles back down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jackson.
A good leg kick by Jackson.
Hunter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jackson. Jackson obviously looking to wear him down.
Jackson is looking to score with low kicks.
Jackson looks for the body kick but Hunter saw that one coming.
Curtis Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson tries to score with a low kick but Hunter moves his leg out of the way.
Hunter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a low kick but Hunter moves out of range easily.
Hunter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Horrible takedown by Hunter or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad.
A leg kick checked by Hunter.
Curtis Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jackson!
Hunter tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jackson misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
Jackson lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick from Jackson misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunter blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jackson lands a head kick. Hunter smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hunter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hunter off to one side.
Jackson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hunter checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Hunter checks the leg kick.
Jackson throws out a leg kick but Hunter moves out of range and Jackson only half commits.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hunter avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Hunter avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hunter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson throws a head kick but Hunter moves out of range.
Jake Hunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson scores with a head kick.
Jackson feints and then cracks Hunter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hunter down.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Hunter moves out of range easily.

Hunter gets a takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is staying active underneath Hunter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hunter works his way into full mount!

Hunter is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jackson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jackson!
Jake Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Curtis Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curtis Jackson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Quick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanzuke Hiroshiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quick comes to the ring accompanied by Indestructible, by Disturbed. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Quick
vs
Hiroshiba

186 cm
24
181 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

184 cm
21
183 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Quick!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hanzuke Hiroshiba!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiroshiba swats away the attempt to clinch by Quick.
Quick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Hiroshiba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Horrible takedown by Hiroshiba or perhaps it was just good defense by Quick which made him look bad.
Quick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quick tries to clinch but Hiroshiba moves out of range.
Hiroshiba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Quick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Quick tries to clinch up.
Nick Quick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quick swings for the body but Hiroshiba moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hiroshiba shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Quick's guard.
Quick trying to keep a closed guard but Hiroshiba is proving a slippery customer.
Quick wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hiroshiba is now in half guard.
Hiroshiba thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiroshiba trying to control from half guard but Quick is working away.
Quick wants to improve his position but Hiroshiba is controlling well.
Quick moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Quick can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hiroshiba controls the pace.
Quick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hiroshiba is one step ahead there.

Quick isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hiroshiba stacks Quick 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 Hiroshiba!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Quick is looking to reverse the position.
Quick regains half guard.
Quick has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hiroshiba is working away from the top position though.
Hiroshiba looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Quick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Quick trying to hold on to Hiroshiba's head to control him but Hiroshiba postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hiroshiba is looking for a kimura but Quick is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hiroshiba to get the leverage.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Hiroshiba 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.
Quick working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hiroshiba is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hiroshiba throws and elbow that misses. Quick uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hiroshiba's guard. Nice move by Quick!

Hiroshiba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Quick showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiroshiba keeping full guard, as Quick tries to pass.
Hiroshiba wants to sweep here but Quick controlling him for the moment.

Hiroshiba isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Quick stacks Hiroshiba 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 Quick!
You can see the frustration on Hiroshiba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quick is working Hiroshiba over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hiroshiba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Quick throws a nice looking combination but Hiroshiba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hiroshiba swings for the body but Quick moves out of range.
Quick ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Quick tries to close the distance and clinch but Hiroshiba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Quick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Hiroshiba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Quick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hiroshiba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hiroshiba fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Quick checks it well.
Hiroshiba swats away the attempt to clinch by Quick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiroshiba throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nick Quick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Quick listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hiroshiba will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hiroshiba shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hiroshiba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Quick tries to close the distance and clinch but Hiroshiba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hiroshiba keeps the fight on the outside.
Quick moves in looking to clinch but Hiroshiba pushes him off.
Hiroshiba tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Quick is able to avoid easily.
Quick checks the leg kick.
Hiroshiba misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Hiroshiba is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Quick's half guard.
Hiroshiba trying to control from Quick's half guard. Quick has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

Quick is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hiroshiba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Quick looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Hiroshiba drops back, looking for a kneebar! Quick looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Quick looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Quick!
Hiroshiba is trying to work for a sweep but Quick has mounted him!
Quick looking to control but Hiroshiba is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Quick controlling the pace for now.
Quick avoids the attempt from Hiroshiba to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quick looking to control but Hiroshiba is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hiroshiba is desperately trying to improve his position but Quick has a good base and remains in mount.
Hiroshiba regains half guard.
Hiroshiba is pressing down on Quick's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Quick trying to control the position from guard on top but Hiroshiba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hiroshiba has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Quick has passed 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.
Quick trying to control the position but Hiroshiba is working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Quick.
Hiroshiba stops Quick from passing to mount.
Quick creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hiroshiba sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quick is looking to take a break and control but Hiroshiba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hiroshiba struggling a bit here.
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 Nick Quick will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Hiroshiba moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Quick ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hiroshiba swats away the attempt to clinch by Quick.
Quick moves in looking to clinch but Hiroshiba pushes him off.
Hiroshiba misses with a two punch combination.
Quick tries to clinch up but Hiroshiba circles away and keeps his distance.
Quick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hiroshiba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiroshiba shoots in but no luck this time.
Hiroshiba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Quick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Quick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiroshiba is looking to score with low kicks.
Quick scores with a decent looking hook.
Hiroshiba missing with a left hand there. Quick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Quick tries to clinch but Hiroshiba moves out of range.
Quick is looking to clinch but Hiroshiba is avoiding it.
Nick Quick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quick blocks the body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Quick blocks the leg kick.
Quick wants to clinch up but Hiroshiba keeps it at a distance.
A lazy left from Quick finds it's target.
Quick tries to clinch up but Hiroshiba circles away and keeps his distance.

Quick drives through and clinches with Hiroshiba against the ropes.
Quick has Hiroshiba pressed against the ropes, preventing Hiroshiba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hiroshiba is trying to drag Quick to the mat but Quick just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Quick using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hiroshiba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quick scores with a shoulder strike.
Quick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Quick is pressed up against the ropes. Hiroshiba has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Quick down to the mat. Quick avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nick Quick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanzuke Hiroshiba.
Quick tries to clinch up but Hiroshiba circles away and keeps his distance.
Hiroshiba throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Quick's waist but Quick gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hiroshiba off to one side.
Quick wants to clinch up but Hiroshiba keeps it at a distance.
Hiroshiba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Quick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hiroshiba misses with a combination

and Quick moves into the clinch.
Hiroshiba wants a takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Quick.
Quick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hiroshiba has Quick pressed against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiroshiba is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Quick pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Quick tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Quick tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Quick scores with a knee to the head.
Hiroshiba tries to score a body lock takedown but Quick shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Quick lands a shoulder strike.
Hiroshiba is trying to break free.
Quick lands a shot to the body.
Quick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hiroshiba tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Quick just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Quick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hiroshiba blocks it with crossed arms.
Quick misses with a knee strike.
Quick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Quick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hiroshiba has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hiroshiba is trying to stall.
Quick lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Quick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hiroshiba blocks it with crossed arms.
Hiroshiba throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Quick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Quick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hiroshiba drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Quick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hiroshiba missing with knees to the body.
Hiroshiba is trying to break free.
Quick unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Quick tries a knee to the head but Hiroshiba blocks it.
Quick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Quick throws a punch but it's blocked by Hiroshiba.
Hiroshiba blocks an elbow strike from Quick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Quick!
Nick Quick is the new welterweight champion!

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FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cyril Kivel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Durden
vs
Kivel

180 cm
20
185 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
188 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyler Durden!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cyril Kivel!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durden dodges the punch combination from Kivel.
Durden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kivel tries to close the distance and clinch but Durden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kivel misses with a double jab
and Durden counters with a one-two to the body.
Kivel misses with the combination.

Kivel moves into the clinch.

Kivel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick from Kivel is predictable there
and Durden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Cyril Kivel has been cut.
Durden shoots in for a takedown but Kivel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Durden is looking to clinch but Kivel is avoiding it.
Kivel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Kivel pushes Durden up against the ropes in a clinch.

Kivel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A clash of legs there as Durden blocks the low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivel throws a series of punches but Durden moves out of range.
Durden misses with a two punch combination.
Durden moves out of range as Kivel strikes.
Kivel tries to clinch but Durden moves away
and Durden counters with a left and a right that stings Kivel.

Kivel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Durden wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kivel is working for takedown but Durden is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kivel is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Durden gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kivel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Durden has had enough of the clinch but Kivel keeps him there for the moment.
Kivel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Durden.
Kivel looks gassed!
Durden has had enough of the clinch but Kivel keeps him there for the moment.
Kivel fails to pull guard.
Tyler Durden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyril Kivel.

Kivel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kivel fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kivel throws a front kick aimed at Durden's knee but Durden avoids it well.
Kivel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Durden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Durden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kivel.
Durden scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kivel wants to clinch
and Durden counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Kivel! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Durden!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Durden!
Tyler Durden is the new middleweight champion!