APF 59 - Flashback PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Branislav Boyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kruger comes to the cage accompanied by American Idiot. Boyka has chosen RTPN - Crossfire as his entrance music. Hans Kruger has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kruger
vs
Boyka

188 cm
24
212 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

172 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hans Kruger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Branislav Boyka!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyka is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kruger.

Boyka clinches.

Boyka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boyka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boyka is defended easily by Kruger.
Boyka tries to clinch up but Kruger circles away and keeps his distance.
Kruger stalks Boyka and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Boyka's face. Boyka staggers backwards, shaken.
Boyka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kruger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boyka somewhat.
Hans Kruger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Branislav Boyka.
Kruger scores with a body shot.
Boyka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kruger pinned against the cage. Kruger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boyka fails with the takedown.
Kruger sizes up Boyka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger lands with a nice body punch.
Kruger swats away the attempt to clinch by Boyka.
Boyka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boyka tries to clinch but Kruger moves out of range.
Boyka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boyka looks gassed!
Boyka takes one to the chin there.
Kruger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruger connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Boyka! He's out on his feet! Kruger rushes in and drops Boyka with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hans Kruger!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuck Norris has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Norris
vs
Wilkins

190 cm
18
173 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Dangerous GnP
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chuck Norris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Wilkins!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkins tries to clinch up but Norris circles away and keeps his distance.

Norris shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wilkins is looking to control Norris's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wilkins avoid being mounted?
Wilkins is pressing down on Norris's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Norris has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Norris won't allow Wilkins to sweep him here.
Norris wants to control from the top but Wilkins keeps moving.
Wilkins looking to control.
Norris stopping the sweep attempt from Wilkins.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wilkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Norris swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilkins.
Wilkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Norris circles away.

Norris instigates a clinch.

Norris gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Norris will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Norris 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.
Wilkins pulls Norris in close to his closed guard and prevents Norris from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Norris stays in close to Wilkins's body and controls the position.
Wilkins is trying to keep Norris in close.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Chuck Norris.
Norris throws a head kick that Wilkins semi-blocks.
Wilkins tries to clinch but Norris moves out of range.
Norris fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wilkins wants to clinch but Norris slips to the side

and Norris counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins being controlled here, momentarily.
Wilkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Norris.
Norris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wilkins 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.
Wilkins trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Chuck Norris.
Wilkins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Wilkins.

Norris has taken the fight to the clinch.

Norris lands a takedown into guard.
Norris trying to control but Wilkins is working from the bottom.
Wilkins wants to sweep here but Norris controlling him for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norris trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norris being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Norris 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.

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Norris is defended easily by Wilkins.
Norris swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wilkins makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wilkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Norris. That did some damage!
Wilkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Norris counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Norris.

Norris breaks from the clinch.

Norris shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wilkins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Norris is working away from the top position though.
Wilkins won't allow Norris to pass to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Norris is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wilkins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Norris is working away from the top position though.
Wilkins regains full guard. Nicely done.
Norris would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Norris preventing the sweep.
Wilkins trying to control the position here.
Wilkins is breathing heavily.

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.
Norris controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Norris's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Chuck Norris.
Norris takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wilkins tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Norris counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wilkins's guard now.
Wilkins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Norris controls the pace.
Norris seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wilkins for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins keeping full guard, as Norris tries to pass.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wilkins being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norris has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Chuck Norris has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Norris circles away from the clinch attempt

and Norris counters by moving into the clinch.

That's four 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.

Norris pulls guard.

Wilkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Norris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilkins on the ground.
Norris controls Wilkins momentarily but Wilkins frees himself.
Wilkins wants to stand but Norris is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wilkins preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Norris dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Norris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Norris gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Norris tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Norris turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Norris manages to end up in side control.
Wilkins manages to work his way to half guard, despite Norris's best efforts.
Norris looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Norris tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wilkins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wilkins is trying to maintain the position but Norris is very close to passing his half guard.
Norris looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins trying to control but Norris postures up.
Norris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Norris wants to take a breather but Wilkins is having none of it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wilkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Norris paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Wilkins has closed the distance and engaged Norris in a clinch.
Wilkins looking to throw knees to the head but Norris is blocking nicely.

Norris manages to break the clinch.

Norris closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wilkins did well to prevent Norris getting side control.
Wilkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Norris is looking to take a break and control but Wilkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilkins trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris not doing much here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wilkins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wilkins throws a head kick but Norris moves out of range.
Wilkins wants to slow Norris down by chopping away at his legs.

Norris gets the takedown into side control.
Norris slows the pace down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris wants to control but Wilkins is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Wilkins's face as Norris controls the position.
John Wilkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

Norris decides to stand up, so the ref orders Wilkins to his feet.
Wilkins leaves Norris with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Norris. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris fails with a takedown attempt.
Norris misses with a takedown attempt - Wilkins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Norris misses with a takedown attempt - Wilkins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wilkins tries to clinch

and Norris counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wilkins's guard now.

Wilkins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wilkins throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Norris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Norris, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Norris!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Clancey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zei Rulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zei Rulu will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Clancey
vs
Rulu

182 cm
25
204 lbs
3 - 12 - 0

194 cm
20
220 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
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 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Clancey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zei Rulu!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Rulu.
Clancey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rulu throws out the jab.
Clancey throws a looping overhand right but Rulu ducks down to avoid it.
Clancey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Rulu darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rulu wants to pass to mount but Clancey is defending the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rulu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rulu is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Clancey!
Rulu throws some wild stikes that Clancey manages to avoid easily.
Rulu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Clancey really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Clancey is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Clancey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two 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.
Rulu scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Clancey?
Rulu content just to control the position here.

Rulu has hold of Clancey's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Clancey manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rulu controlling from mount.
Clancey tries to lock up and control but Rulu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rulu controlling the pace for now.
Clancey tries to hold on but Rulu postures up.

That's four 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.

Rulu with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rulu controlling the pace for now.
The referee warns Clancey that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Rulu goes for an armbar but Clancey turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Clancey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rulu shoots in for a double leg but Clancey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Clancey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rulu connects with a crisp jab.

Clancey is rocked!

Rulu shoots and scores a devastating slam takedown! Clancey is unconscious as Rulu celebrates over his stricken foe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Zei Rulu!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Duilio Tagliabue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tagliabue's entrance music is Cage the Elephant - Ain't No Rest for the Wicked. A fine choice. Stevenson has chosen System Of A Down - Science as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tagliabue
vs
Stevenson

173 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
26
170 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duilio Tagliabue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stevenson throws a nice looking combination but Tagliabue bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stevenson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stevenson throws a hook to the side of Tagliabue's head but Tagliabue sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tagliabue looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A cross from Tagliabue lands.
Stevenson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tagliabue slips a straight right by Stevenson.
Tagliabue scores with a hook to the body. Stevenson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tagliabue takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stevenson misses with a wild combination.
Tagliabue tries to clinch up.
Tagliabue with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stevenson throws a series of punches but Tagliabue moves out of range.
Stevenson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tagliabue rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stevenson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tagliabue throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stevenson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
No joy there for Stevenson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tagliabue uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevenson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson walks into a stiff left hand from Tagliabue.
Tagliabue fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tagliabue, right into the meat.
Stevenson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Tagliabue rushes Stevenson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tagliabue fails to land.
Stevenson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tagliabue walks away with a smile on his face. Stevenson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tagliabue stuns Stevenson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stevenson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stevenson looks gassed!

Tagliabue clinches up with Stevenson and pushes him back against the cage.
Stevenson is trying to break the clinch but Tagliabue is controlling him.

Tagliabue manages to break the clinch.
Stevenson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stevenson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stevenson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Tagliabue rushes Stevenson and presses him up against the cage.
Tagliabue misses with a punch on the inside.
Tagliabue stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Stevenson pulls guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson wants to sweep here but Tagliabue controlling him for the moment.
Tagliabue trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Stevenson wants to sweep here but Tagliabue controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Duilio Tagliabue just wasn't active enough.
Tagliabue throws a series of punches but Stevenson moves out of range.
Tagliabue getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tagliabue throws a push kick but Stevenson slaps the foot to one side.
Tagliabue lands a nice shot that snaps Stevenson's head back.
Tagliabue throws a right and a left that Stevenson avoids nicely.
Stevenson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stevenson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tagliabue.
Tagliabue tests Stevenson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tagliabue throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tagliabue fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stevenson dodges the punch combination from Tagliabue.
Tagliabue lunges at Stevenson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stevenson's hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tagliabue uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
Tagliabue scores with a decent looking hook.

Tagliabue moves into the clinch.
Stevenson avoiding damage as Tagliabue throws knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Tagliabue.
Stevenson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tagliabue lands an uppercut.
Tagliabue misses with some punches.

Tagliabue's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tagliabue with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stevenson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tagliabue defending well as Stevenson loads up on a big left hand.
Tagliabue lands a lovely overhand right.
Tagliabue with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tagliabue throws a one two combo.
Tagliabue swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tagliabue.
Tagliabue keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stevenson.
Stevenson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duilio Tagliabue dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Tagliabue dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stevenson. That did some damage!
Tagliabue is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stevenson just misses with a punch to the body.
Stevenson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tagliabue.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tagliabue scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stevenson doesn't seem bothered though.
Donk. Tagliabue catches Stevenson right on the button with a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tagliabue looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Duilio Tagliabue is winning the standup battle so far.
Tagliabue scores with a shot to the body.
Tagliabue stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Tagliabue has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stevenson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stevenson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Tagliabue escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tagliabue slips a jab and a cross from Stevenson.
Stevenson is breathing heavily.
Tagliabue fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stevenson. Tagliabue does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stevenson looks to land a combination but Tagliabue avoids it well.
Tagliabue misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tagliabue lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stevenson at a distance.
Duilio Tagliabue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tagliabue listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tagliabue swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tagliabue thumps Stevenson with a low kick.
Duilio Tagliabue is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tagliabue fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stevenson.
Stevenson misses with a series of wild punches.

Tagliabue drives through and clinches with Stevenson against the cage.
Tagliabue scores with a shot to the side of Stevenson's head.
Stevenson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tagliabue.
Tagliabue will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stevenson up against the cage.
Stevenson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tagliabue smiles and moves away.
Stevenson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tagliabue is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson drops his hands momentarily and Tagliabue takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tagliabue scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tagliabue scores with a leg kick.
Tagliabue is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tagliabue swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stevenson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tagliabue connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tagliabue displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tagliabue fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stevenson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tagliabue.
Good shot there by Tagliabue.
Stevenson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Tagliabue forces Stevenson back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bit of stalling here from Tagliabue.
Tagliabue lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tagliabue.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Tagliabue as the two fighters clinch.
Stevenson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tagliabue lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Tagliabue.

Tagliabue breaks the clinch.

Tagliabue has managed to clinch.
Tagliabue lands a nice shot to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tagliabue - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tagliabue works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Tagliabue breaks from the clinch.
Tagliabue lands a right hook to the body.
Tagliabue uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stevenson has time to react.

Tagliabue clinches up with Stevenson and pushes him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tagliabue lands with a left to the head.
Tagliabue lands a hook that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.

Tagliabue pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stevenson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tagliabue's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tagliabue controlling the action here for a moment.
Tagliabue is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stevenson can do to turn this around?
Tagliabue lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tagliabue lands a body shot.
Stevenson stalling in the clinch but Tagliabue improves position.
Tagliabue has Stevenson pressed against the cage.
Tagliabue lands a nice uppercut.
Tagliabue works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stevenson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tagliabue just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tagliabue pushes Stevenson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tagliabue leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tagliabue digs a right hand into Stevenson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stevenson's gas tank.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Tagliabue breaks the clinch.
Tagliabue tries to bum rush Stevenson with a series of wild strikes but Stevenson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Tagliabue rushes Stevenson and presses him up against the cage.

Tagliabue's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duilio Tagliabue dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Stevenson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tagliabue counters with a series of strikes. Stevenson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tagliabue throws a nice outside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tagliabue.
Tagliabue lands with an uppercut that bounces Stevenson off the cage and back into rage.
Stevenson takes a swing at Tagliabue's ribcage but misses.
Stevenson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tagliabue is looking to slow Stevenson down with leg kicks.
Tagliabue punishes Stevenson's body with a nice straight punch.
Stevenson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stevenson throws a right and a left that Tagliabue avoids nicely.
Stevenson throws a jab when Tagliabue was well out of range.

Tagliabue moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Tagliabue.
Tagliabue lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
Tagliabue slowing the pace effectively.
Stevenson is trying to force a seperation but Tagliabue has the dominant position.

Tagliabue breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tagliabue tries to clinch up but Stevenson circles away and keeps his distance.
Tagliabue lands a nice looking body shot.
Stevenson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tagliabue with a jab.
A left lands for Tagliabue.

Tagliabue closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stevenson letting Tagliabue take a breather here.
A short right from Tagliabue on the inside.
Tagliabue lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tagliabue lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.

Tagliabue breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tagliabue tests Stevenson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tagliabue lands a high kick!
Tagliabue scores with a jab to the body.
Tagliabue connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A left lands for Tagliabue.
Stevenson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tagliabue bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stevenson's head backwards.
Nice straight punches there by Tagliabue. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tagliabue.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tagliabue throws a series of punches but Stevenson moves out of range.
Stevenson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tagliabue comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tagliabue buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Tagliabue rushes Stevenson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tagliabue.
Tagliabue lands with a short shot to the head.
Tagliabue lands a nice uppercut.
Tagliabue lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
Tagliabue lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stevenson.
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!

Tagliabue breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tagliabue lands a jab-cross combination.
Tagliabue throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tagliabue jabs at Stevenson's body.
Tagliabue tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stevenson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tagliabue lunges at Stevenson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stevenson's hand.
Tagliabue scores with a three punch combo!

Tagliabue gets a clinch.
Stevenson wants to get back to striking at distance but Tagliabue won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Tagliabue.
Tagliabue lands with a light punch inside.
Tagliabue lands a shoulder strike.
Stevenson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tagliabue has him pressed against the cage.
Tagliabue lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tagliabue lands a left hand.
A short right from Tagliabue on the inside.
Tagliabue pressing his opponent against the cage.

Tagliabue breaks from the clinch.
Stevenson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tagliabue lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tagliabue throws out a powerful jab.
Tagliabue sizes up Stevenson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tagliabue scores with a punch to the head.
Tagliabue chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Tagliabue takes the fight into the clinch.
Tagliabue displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stevenson up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tagliabue.
Tagliabue scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tagliabue lands a left hand.
Nick Stevenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tagliabue looking to throw knees to the head but Stevenson is blocking nicely.
Stevenson misses with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tagliabue.
Stevenson tries to stall but Tagliabue uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Duilio Tagliabue is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tagliabue lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Tagliabue.
Tagliabue scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stevenson is trying to break free.
A short body shot lands from Tagliabue as the two fighters clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short left from Tagliabue.
Tagliabue lands a hook that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
Tagliabue scores with a shoulder strike.

Tagliabue manages to break the clinch.
Tagliabue scores with a spinning back kick!

And that's the end of the fight!
Duilio Tagliabue showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tagliabue, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:25
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duilio Tagliabue!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

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

Thehammer
vs
Rudderme

180 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

176 cm
24
170 lbs
5 - 9 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iron Thehammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dutch Rudderme!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rudderme lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thehammer circles away quickly and effectively.
Rudderme doesn't manage to clinch there - Thehammer circles away.
Some wild striking there from Thehammer.
Rudderme tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thehammer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dutch Rudderme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rudderme throws a shot from downtown. Thehammer moves away and avoids it.
Thehammer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thehammer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thehammer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thehammer thows a body shot but no joy.
Rudderme misses with a jab to the body
and Thehammer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thehammer with a hook.
Rudderme's corner calls for a 1-2. Rudderme obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

It looks like Iron Thehammer has been cut.
Rudderme throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thehammer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudderme darts in trying to clinch
letting Thehammer counter with a right hand.
Rudderme darts in trying to clinch
and Thehammer counters with a series of strikes. Rudderme will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rudderme tries a head kick but it misses.

Rudderme bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Rudderme has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Rudderme with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thehammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rudderme looks gassed!
Thehammer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rudderme shoots and misses
and Thehammer counters with a left to the body.
Iron Thehammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dutch Rudderme.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thehammer throws a series of punches but Rudderme avoids them all with ease.
Rudderme misses with a jab to the body
and Thehammer counters with a nice body shot.
Rudderme avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thehammer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Iron Thehammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thehammer misses with a wild combination.
Thehammer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thehammer scores with a sloppy right hand. Rudderme should have avoided that one.
Rudderme takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rudderme darts in trying to clinch
and Thehammer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thehammer lands a nice hook to Rudderme's body. Rudderme takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Thehammer scores with a four punch combination!
Thehammer throws a nice looking combination but Rudderme bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rudderme tries to clinch but Thehammer moves away
and Thehammer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thehammer!
Thehammer lands with a nice combination. Rudderme backs away looking to recover.
Thehammer jabs at Rudderme's body.
Thehammer is looking to wear down Rudderme with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thehammer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thehammer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rudderme misses with a combination
and Thehammer counters with a series of strikes. Rudderme will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rudderme drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thehammer thuds a left hand into Rudderme's body.
Thehammer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rudderme moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thehammer scores with a jab to the head.
Some wild striking there from Thehammer.
Rudderme is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thehammer.
Thehammer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rudderme misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thehammer counters with a series of strikes. Rudderme will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thehammer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thehammer is working the combinations to good effect here.
Thehammer misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iron Thehammer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iron Thehammer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Thehammer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rudderme throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rudderme gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thehammer counters with a series of strikes. Rudderme will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rudderme shoots in for a takedown but Thehammer shows good takedown defense.
Thehammer dips to his left and cracks Rudderme with an uppercut!
Rudderme walks into a straight right hand from Thehammer.
Rudderme shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thehammer as he avoids it easily.
Iron Thehammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dutch Rudderme.
Thehammer scores with a decent looking hook.
Rudderme is breathing heavily.
Thehammer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rudderme's hands.
Thehammer lands a jab to the nose.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudderme fails with the takedown
and Thehammer counters with a series of strikes. Rudderme will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rudderme has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rudderme is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thehammer.
Rudderme tries to move into range but Thehammer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A head kick misses from Rudderme.
Thehammer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thehammer swinging wildly here.
Thehammer scores with a three punch combo!
Rudderme with a poor takedown
and Thehammer counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thehammer throws out a powerful jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thehammer!
Rudderme has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thehammer looks to land a combination. Rudderme sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Rudderme is rocked!
Thehammer lands a hook that stumbles Rudderme back into the cage. Thehammer follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Rudderme to the canvas! Thehammer pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Rudderme has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Iron Thehammer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Afternoon Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hitz's entrance music is "Psycho" - DZK. A fine choice. Mike Hitz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hitz
vs
Beast

172 cm
24
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
20
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

BLKOUT Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Hitz!
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, Afternoon Beast!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hitz throws a nice looking combination but Beast bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beast drops his hands momentarily and Hitz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hitz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hitz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Beast is out of range.
Hitz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hitz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Hitz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Beast is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Beast is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hitz looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beast works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hitz thows a big elbow that misses.
Hitz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hitz wants to control from the top but Beast keeps moving.
Hitz wants to pass the guard but Beast is keeping the position.
Hitz's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hitz throwing strikes from guard but Beast blocks nicely.
Hitz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hitz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hitz throwing strikes but missing.
Hitz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hitz tries to advance to mount but Beast denies him.
Beast managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hitz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast struggling a bit here.
Hitz happy to just control the position for now.
Hitz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hitz wants to control but Beast is keeping him busy.
Beast tries to improve position but can't.

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.
Hitz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Beast striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beast tries to bench press Hitz off him but Hitz keeps the position.

Hitz tries for a kimura but Beast is defending well.
Hitz controlling from side mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hitz is looking to take a break and control but Beast is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hitz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hitz throws a right hand that Beast ducks under and follows up with a left that Beast also avoids with ease.
Hitz misses with a few strikes there.
Hitz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hitz swinging wildly here.
Beast fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast misses with a takedown
and Hitz counters with a big head kick but Beast shrugs it off.
Hitz tests Beast's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hitz misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitz misses with a double jab.
Hitz throws out a loose jab but Beast uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hitz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beast moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beast avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hitz throws a low kick but Beast moves out of range easily.

Hitz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hitz is looking to take a break and control but Beast is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Beast looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Beast is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hitz pulls his head out easily.
Beast has hold of Hitz's hands but Hitz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hitz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hitz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beast's head.
Hitz controlling the pace.
Beast tries to get to full guard but Hitz has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hitz controlling the action here.
Beast keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hitz.
Beast keeping moving, preventing Hitz from controlling successfully.
Hitz throwing strikes from guard but Beast blocks nicely.
Beast keeping moving, preventing Hitz from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hitz throws and elbow that misses. Beast uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hitz's guard. Nice move by Beast!
Hitz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beast manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Hitz dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hitz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hitz misses with a few strikes there.
Hitz fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Hitz.
Beast dodges the punch combination from Hitz.
Hitz tries to bum rush Beast with a series of wild strikes but Beast uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast shoots for a takedown but Hitz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Beast dodges the punch combination from Hitz.

Hitz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Beast tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hitz is in Beast's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Beast's guard.

Beast has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hitz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hitz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beast swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hitz trying to control but Beast is working from the bottom.
Hitz slips nicely into half guard.
Mike Hitz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two 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.
Hitz trying to control the action but Beast is working from the bottom.
Hitz thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Beast to regain full guard.
Hitz tries to free his leg and advance position but Beast is retaining full guard.

Beast 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! Hitz rolls with it to try and escape but Beast cranks on the arm and Hitz is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Afternoon Beast!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Grimaldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Lyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lyle has chosen Sick Puppies-Youre going down 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.

Grimaldi
vs
Lyle

194 cm
27
263 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

193 cm
27
255 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Grimaldi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Lyle!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimaldi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lyle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grimaldi somewhat.
Lyle wants to clinch.
Lyle moves out of range as Grimaldi strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grimaldi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimaldi throws a right hand that Lyle ducks under and follows up with a left that Lyle also avoids with ease.
Grimaldi shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grimaldi is defended easily by Lyle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Grimaldi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lyle circles away from the clinch attempt.

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.

Lyle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Grimaldi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lyle throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Grimaldi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lyle looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Grimaldi is avoiding damage well.
Grimaldi regains half guard, as Lyle was trying to land strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grimaldi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lyle scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lyle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Grimaldi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lyle.
Lyle throwing shots but Grimaldi is blocking nicely.
Lyle not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyle throwing shots but Grimaldi is blocking nicely.
Lyle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grimaldi regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lyle.
Lyle stops Grimaldi from standing up.
Grimaldi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grimaldi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grimaldi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grimaldi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lyle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lyle is looking to work some ground and pound but Grimaldi has wrist control.
Lyle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lyle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lyle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lyle is looking to work some ground and pound but Grimaldi has wrist control.
Grimaldi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lyle.
Lyle prevents Grimaldi from getting back to his feet.
Grimaldi is breathing heavily.
Lyle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grimaldi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lyle landing some decent shots from guard.
Lyle throwing strikes from guard but Grimaldi blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grimaldi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lyle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Grimaldi misses with a takedown
enabling Lyle to counter with a crisp jab.
Mike Grimaldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lyle throws a sloppy head kick and Grimaldi moves out of range easily.
Grimaldi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Lyle counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lyle slips a nice elbow through Grimaldi's hands, connecting with Grimaldi's forehead.
Grimaldi regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lyle.
Lyle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lyle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grimaldi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lyle lands a couple of elbows.
Grimaldi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lyle thows a big elbow that misses.
Grimaldi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lyle landing with the ground and pound.
Lyle throws and elbow that misses. Grimaldi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lyle's guard. Nice move by Grimaldi!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyle throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Lyle will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Lyle thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Lyle 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.
Lyle trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lyle throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Lyle lands a decent shot there.
Lyle throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Grimaldi trying to control the position from guard on top but Lyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lyle trying to strike off his back.
Lyle will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyle trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Lyle tries to strike from the bottom.
Grimaldi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lyle being controlled here, momentarily.
Lyle throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lyle striking off his back but it's not causing Grimaldi any problems.
Lyle doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Grimaldi won't allow Lyle to sweep him here.
Grimaldi trying to control but Lyle is working from the bottom.
Lyle thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Lyle looking for a sweep. Not yet Lyle, not yet.
Lyle trying to strike off his back.
Lyle throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Grimaldi trying to control the position from guard on top but Lyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lyle throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's four 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.
Grimaldi wants to control from the top but Lyle keeps moving.

We're going to have a standup here because Mike Grimaldi wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lyle fails in his attempt to clinch.

Lyle closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Grimaldi is trying to stand back up but Lyle is controlling him
Lyle drops an elbow to the side of Grimaldi's head.
Lyle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Lyle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Lyle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Grimaldi is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Lyle misses with a head shot.
Lyle won't let Grimaldi get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Lyle working the ground and pound effectively.
Lyle lands a big shot there that rocks Grimaldi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lyle landing strikes, looking to finish!

It looks like Mike Grimaldi has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyle putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Mike Grimaldi's cut is getting worse.
Lyle throwing strikes here but Grimaldi is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Grimaldi blocking the ground and pound.
Lyle scoring with strikes but Grimaldi is staying in there.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kyle Lyle!

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Optimus Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayde Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prime's entrance music is Man in the Mirror. A fine choice. Optimus Prime is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Prime
vs
Sullivan

190 cm
23
230 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

191 cm
23
248 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Heavy handed

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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Optimus Prime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wayde Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan jabs at Prime's body.
Sullivan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Prime pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sullivan cracks Prime with a good jab.

It looks like Optimus Prime has been cut.
Sullivan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sullivan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Prime takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Prime is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sullivan scores with a jab. Prime acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Prime is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sullivan lands with a nice body punch.
Sullivan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Prime backs up against the cage.
Jab, jab by Sullivan - just one landing.

Optimus Prime's cut is getting worse.
Sullivan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sullivan connects with a body shot.
Wayde Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sullivan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Prime walks into a jab.
Sullivan misses with a double jab.
Sullivan tries to bum rush Prime with a series of wild strikes but Prime uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan tests Prime's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Optimus Prime's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sullivan drops Prime with a big left hand! Prime is injured, injured bad! Sullivan jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wayde Sullivan!

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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Thorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ignatius Reilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thorn comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - TNT. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Thorn
vs
Reilly

180 cm
26
202 lbs
16 - 4 - 0

190 cm
22
214 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Thorn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ignatius Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reilly connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reilly.
Reilly moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thorn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reilly defends it nicely.
Ignatius Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reilly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reilly feints and then cracks Thorn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thorn down.
Reilly tries to clinch but Thorn is having none of it.

Thorn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Reilly manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reilly is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Reilly avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thorn is looking to work some ground and pound but Reilly has wrist control.
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.
Thorn throwing strikes but missing.
Reilly controlling Thorn's posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reilly can do anything to dispel that myth.
Reilly looking to control.

Ignatius Reilly has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Reilly tries to land a leg kick but Thorn saw it coming and moves away.
Reilly tries to score with a low kick but Thorn moves his leg out of the way.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reilly. That's going to slow Thorn down.
Reilly turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A combination from Thorn does no damage.
Reilly scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thorn is breathing heavily.
Thorn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thorn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reilly throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reilly can pounce on him.
Reilly scores with a kick to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Reilly there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ignatius Reilly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reilly fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thorn.
Reilly lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thorn will feel that in the morning.
Thorn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reilly connects with a solid leg kick.
Reilly throws a head kick that misses.
Reilly thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thorn if he has to take too many more of those.
Reilly bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Reilly throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly keeps Thorn at a distance using the push kick.
No joy there for Reilly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thorn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reilly dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thorn. That did some damage!
Thorn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reilly chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thorn takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Mike Thorn has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reilly scores with a jab to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Reilly.
Reilly lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Reilly circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Thorn drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Reilly follows Thorn to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ignatius Reilly!
Ignatius Reilly is the new light heavyweight champion!

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