SCC 34: Thursday Night Special PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ben Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eloy Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Askren
vs
Diaz

179 cm
21
153 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

176 cm
20
142 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Askren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eloy Diaz!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askren shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Eloy Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz throws a body punch but Askren moves out of range.
Diaz tries to clinch but Askren moves out of range.
Askren blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Askren will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Diaz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Diaz controls Askren momentarily but Askren frees himself.
Askren throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Askren throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Diaz working for a triangle but Askren defends it easily.
Askren postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askren is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Diaz lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Askren!
Diaz throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Diaz throws some wild stikes that Askren manages to avoid easily.
Askren tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Diaz throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Askren because Diaz loaded up on that one.
Diaz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diaz throwing strikes here but Askren is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Askren tries to lock up and control but Diaz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Askren is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Diaz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Askren tries to reverse the position but Diaz maintains control.
Diaz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

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.
Askren really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diaz misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Askren really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Diaz swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Askren is now in Diaz's guard. A big mistake from Diaz there, giving up the dominant position!
Askren works over Diaz with some ground and pound from guard.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Askren throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ben Askren will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Diaz tries a low kick but Askren avoids it.

Askren shoots in and gets a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Askren makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Askren throwing strikes but missing.
Askren postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow.
Askren connects with a couple of short punches.
Askren throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz 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.
Askren working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Askren accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz pulls Askren in close to prevent any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Askren's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Askren working some strikes from top position.
Askren content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Askren postures up.
Askren has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Askren throws and elbow that misses. Diaz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Askren's guard. Nice move by Diaz!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Askren has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Diaz off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Askren drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Askren throws and elbow that misses. Diaz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Askren's guard. Nice move by Diaz!
Ben Askren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Askren is retaining full guard.
Diaz trying to control but Askren is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Askren works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diaz is pushing down on Askren's leg trying to pass to half guard. Askren is fighting to maintain full guard but Diaz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diaz is just content to waste time from the top position. Askren takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Askren is keeping the position.

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.
Askren pulls Diaz in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Askren managing to control the position.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Askren wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Askren dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Askren shoots in and drives through. Diaz sprawls well.
A big left from Diaz misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Askren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Askren changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to avoid it but Askren manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diaz to the ground. Diaz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Askren takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Askren shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diaz as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Askren moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Askren fails with a takedown attempt.
Askren shoots in looking for a takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl out of it but Askren keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diaz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Askren looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Diaz gets back to full guard.
Askren throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely.
Askren stands up over Diaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Askren preventing the sweep.
Askren postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Askren is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Askren throws and elbow that misses. Diaz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Askren's guard. Nice move by Diaz!
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Askren is keeping the position.

Diaz has gone for a leg lock! Askren slips out almost immediately though and dives into Diaz's guard.
Askren scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Askren throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Askren with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ben Askren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Askren throws a strike but Diaz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Askren keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Eloy Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Askren can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diaz controls the pace.

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.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Askren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Diaz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Askren is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Askren has escaped and now he's on top!
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Askren from controlling successfully.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Askren postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Askren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Askren, 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 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Askren!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kolt Kannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Kovacs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kovacs is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: All Along the watchtower - Jimmy Hendrix. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Kannon
vs
Kovacs

170 cm
21
155 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

174 cm
21
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kolt Kannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Walter Kovacs!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovacs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kovacs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kannon as he jumps to the side.
Kannon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kannon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kovacs tries for a takedown but Kannon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kannon misses with a low kick.
Kovacs shoots in but Kannon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kolt Kannon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Kovacs.
Kovacs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kannon lands a head kick!
Kannon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kovacs has a takedown stuffed.
Kannon is looking to slow Kovacs down with leg kicks.
Kovacs looks gassed!
Kannon explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kannon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kovacs checks a leg kick.
Kannon cracks the inside of Kovacs's front leg.
Kolt Kannon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovacs moves forwards but Kannon connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Kovacs is rocked!
Kannon throws a leg kick which misses Kovacs's front leg but catches the back leg as Kovacs tries to avoid it.
Kovacs is still on wobbly legs! Can Kannon finish him?
A nice leg kick lands there from Kannon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovacs dodges the punch combination from Kannon.
Kannon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kovacs seems to have recovered his senses.
Kannon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kovacs avoids the head kick by Kannon.
Kannon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kovacs.
Kannon feints and then cracks Kovacs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kovacs down.
Kolt Kannon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kovacs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kannon.
Kannon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kovacs blocks a head kick by Kannon.
Kannon tried to score with a low kick but Kovacs checks it.
Kannon stalks Kovacs and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kovacs's face. Kovacs staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice takedown defense from Kannon. No joy for Kovacs on that attempt.
Kovacs avoids the head kick by Kannon.
Kannon misses with a straight right.
Kovacs blocks a leg kick.
Kannon throws a sloppy head kick and Kovacs moves out of range easily.
Kovacs's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kovacs fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kannon tries to work over Kovacs's front leg with a kick but Kovacs checks it.
Kovacs shoots in for a double leg but Kannon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kannon throws a head kick but Kovacs moves out of range.
Kannon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kannon throws a head kick that misses.
Kannon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice sprawl there from Kannon as Kovacs shoots in.
Kovacs ducks under a wild hook from Kannon.
Kannon scoring well with a low kick there.
Kannon missing with a left hand there. Kovacs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kovacs is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kannon is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kovacs.
Kannon lands a head kick!
Kannon leaves Kovacs with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kannon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kovacs is out of range and Kannon settles back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kovacs is defended easily by Kannon.
Kannon is looking to slow Kovacs down with leg kicks.
Kannon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kovacs if he has to take too many more of those.
Kannon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kannon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kannon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kannon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kannon throws a head kick that misses.

Kovacs closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kannon did well to prevent Kovacs getting side control.

Kovacs wants to work for an arm triangle but Kannon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kannon flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kannon wants to improve his position but Kovacs is controlling well.

Kannon looking for subs from the bottom but Kovacs mounts him!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Kovacs is working for a guillotine from mount but Kannon frees his head quite easily.
Kovacs punching from mount but Kannon doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kannon is desperately trying to improve his position but Kovacs has a good base and remains in mount.
Kovacs looking to control and managing it successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kovacs misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kovacs throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kolt Kannon 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.

Kannon stuffs the takedown.
Kolt Kannon is winning the standup battle so far.
Kannon stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Kovacs with that takedown attempt.
Kolt Kannon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Kovacs.
Kovacs shoots in for a double leg but Kannon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kannon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kannon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kovacs's head backwards.
Kannon stuffs the takedown.
Kannon throws a leg kick but Kovacs sees it coming and moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kannon.
Kovacs walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kannon.
Kovacs slips under a jab.
Kovacs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kannon.
Kannon tries a head kick but it misses.
Kannon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kovacs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kannon's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kannon duly obliges.
Kolt Kannon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kannon looks to land a body kick but Kovacs moved away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kannon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kovacs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Kannon tries to keep at a distance but Kovacs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kannon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kannon is trying to force a seperation but Kovacs has the dominant position.
Kannon prevents the takedown attempt.
Kannon working hard to break the clinch.

Kovacs jumps guard and drags Kannon to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kannon trying to control but Kovacs is working from the bottom.
Kannon throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kannon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kovacs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two 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.
Kannon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kannon throwing strikes but missing.
Kovacs is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kovacs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kovacs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kannon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kovacs trying to control the position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Walter Kovacs hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kannon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice body kick from Kannon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kannon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kovacs. That did some damage!
Kannon lands with a slapping head kick.
Kovacs avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kovacs shoots in but no luck this time.
Kovacs steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kannon. That one must have hurt.
Kannon misses with a head kick.
Kovacs walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kannon.
Kannon scores with a spinning back kick!
Kannon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kovacs. That did some damage!
That kick from Kannon tenderised Kovacs's leg. Kovacs is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kovacs blocks a leg kick.
Kannon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kannon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kannon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kovacs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kovacs checks a low kick from Kannon.
Kannon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kovacs is out of range and Kannon settles back down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kannon cracks the inside of Kovacs's front leg.

Kannon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kannon is trying to control the position but Kovacs postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kovacs trying to control but Kannon is working from the bottom.
Kannon is trying to control the position but Kovacs postures up.

Kovacs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Kannon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kovacs is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovacs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Kannon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kolt Kannon dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Kovacs fails with the takedown.
Kannon connects with a high kick.

Kovacs 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.
Kovacs would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

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

Kannon looking for a guillotine here but Kovacs defends easily.
Kovacs throwing strikes but missing.
Kovacs looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovacs wants to control from the top but Kannon keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Walter Kovacs was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kannon throws a leg kick but Kovacs sees it coming and moves out of range.

Kovacs shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kannon's guard.

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

Kannon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kovacs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kovacs cracks Kannon with a solid left hand.
Kovacs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Kovacs drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kovacs jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kovacs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kovacs wants to control from the top but Kannon keeps moving.
Kannon trying to keep a closed guard but Kovacs is proving a slippery customer.
Kannon 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.
Kovacs trying to control the position from guard on top but Kannon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kannon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kovacs's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Walter Kovacs.

Kovacs is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kannon's half guard.
Kovacs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kannon tries to roll over but Kovacs keeps him under control.

Kannon is defending against the submission attempts here by Kovacs.
Kannon wants to improve his position but Kovacs is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs is trying to control. Kannon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kovacs wants to pass to mount but Kannon is defending the position.

Kovacs is looking for a kimura here.

Kannon actively working from the bottom here.
Kolt Kannon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Kovacs is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kannon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kovacs.
Walter Kovacs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walter Kovacs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kovacs prevents Kannon from improving his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Kovacs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kannon 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kolt Kannon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bill Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill Davies could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ray Mayweather's chin.

Davies
vs
Mayweather

170 cm
25
158 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

169 cm
26
150 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bill Davies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Mayweather!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Davies with that takedown attempt.
Davies fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mayweather. Davies does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mayweather avoids a punch combination nicely.
Davies uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mayweather.
Davies shoots for a double leg takedown but Mayweather sprawls well. He's pushed Davies's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Davies. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davies fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Davies with that takedown attempt.
Mayweather cracks a nice hook into Davies's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies fails with the takedown.
Davies fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Davies shoots in and drives through. Mayweather sprawls well.
Davies is breathing heavily.
Mayweather throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Davies stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mayweather bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Davies's head.
Davies ducks right into an uppercut from Mayweather.
Mayweather getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mayweather lands a nice looking body shot.
Mayweather throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Davies stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Davies walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Mayweather. Beautiful body shot.
Mayweather connects with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Mayweather.
Mayweather scores with a shot to the body.
Davies on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Davies walks into a straight right hand from Mayweather.
Mayweather scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mayweather with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mayweather lands a nice shot to the body.
Mayweather scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Davies.
Mayweather connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Davies's hands.
Mayweather thuds a left hand into Davies's body.
Mayweather is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Davies rather than just go for the knockout.
Davies needs to keep his hands up - Mayweather had a free shot at his head there.
Mayweather is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Davies had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mayweather scores with a nice strike.
Mayweather comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Mayweather there.
A shot to the liver by Mayweather. Beautiful body shot.
Mayweather connects with a crisp jab.
Mayweather ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayweather scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Davies takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mayweather lands with a nice body punch.
Mayweather scores with a jab to the head.
Mayweather scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mayweather scores with a nice strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather digs a good hook to Davies's body.
Mayweather displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mayweather throws out a powerful jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Davies. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Mayweather thuds a left hand into Davies's body.
Mayweather fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Davies looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mayweather darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mayweather lands a glancing blow to the side of Davies's head.
Davies takes one to the side of the head.
Mayweather thuds a left hand into Davies's body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mayweather.
Bill Davies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mayweather takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good exchange - Mayweather coming out on top.

Davies is rocked!
Davies walks into a straight right hand from Mayweather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mayweather lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Davies at a distance.
Oh Davies is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mayweather throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Davies on the side of the head.
Mayweather lunges at Davies with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Davies's hand.
Mayweather stuffs the takedown.
Davies takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Davies tries to land a front kick but Mayweather steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mayweather goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ray Mayweather seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Davies walks straight into a right hand from Mayweather - that's dropped him! Mayweather jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Davies from any more punishment! Davies complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ray Mayweather!

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C
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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 Clarence Wizzlegorg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wizzlegorg comes into the arena with Trekka by Puscifer blaring out of the sound system. Matthews comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Disturbed- Enemy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Clarence Wizzlegorg has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wizzlegorg
vs
Matthews

190 cm
22
205 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

185 cm
26
210 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Future Pharmaceuticals-Q150 for $40

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clarence Wizzlegorg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Matthews. Wizzlegorg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wizzlegorg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

It looks like Clarence Wizzlegorg has been cut.
Wizzlegorg pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matthews misses with a wild body shot.

Wizzlegorg tries to keep at a distance but Matthews has taken the fight into the clinch.
Matthews prevents Wizzlegorg from breaking the clinch.
Wizzlegorg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matthews has him pressed against the cage.
Matthews lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wizzlegorg is looking to break free of the clinch but Matthews has double underhooks.
Matthews keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wizzlegorg's efforts to push away.

Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Matthews drives through and clinches with Wizzlegorg against the cage.

Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wizzlegorg moves in looking to clinch but Matthews pushes him off.

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

Matthews is rocked!

It looks like Kevin Matthews has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wizzlegorg misses with a series of wild punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Matthews throws a shot to the body.
Matthews lands a jab to the head.
Wizzlegorg looks to land a combination but Matthews avoids it well.

Matthews forces Wizzlegorg back against the cage and clinches.
Wizzlegorg can't break the clinch.

Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matthews lands a jab-cross combination.
Matthews wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wizzlegorg is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews with a jab.

Clarence Wizzlegorg's cut is getting worse.

Matthews has Wizzlegorg up against the cage in a clinch.
Wizzlegorg working hard to break the clinch.
Wizzlegorg is looking to break free of the clinch but Matthews has double underhooks.
Matthews slows down the pace here.
Matthews is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wizzlegorg is defending well for now.

Matthews breaks the clinch.
Matthews moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Matthews fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Clarence Wizzlegorg's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Matthews fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wizzlegorg lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Matthews clinches up against the cage.

Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Wizzlegorg does no damage.
Matthews jabs at Wizzlegorg's body.
Jab from Matthews.

Wizzlegorg gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Matthews to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wizzlegorg has momentary wrist control but Matthews slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wizzlegorg has momentary wrist control but Matthews slips an elbow through the middle.
Matthews postures up and lands a big shot to Wizzlegorg's brow.
Wizzlegorg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Matthews controlling from the top position.
Matthews wants to control from the top but Wizzlegorg keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wizzlegorg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews landing some decent shots from guard.

Jeez, Clarence Wizzlegorg's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Wizzlegorg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matthews has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Matthews with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matthews throws a big right hand that misses.
Matthews trying to control the position from guard on top but Wizzlegorg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Matthews preventing the sweep.

Matthews stands up from Wizzlegorg's guard - Matthews perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Matthews rushes Wizzlegorg and presses him up against the cage.
Wizzlegorg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wizzlegorg tries to circle away but Matthews has him pinned against the cage.
Wizzlegorg is trying to break free.

Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matthews throws a right and a left that Wizzlegorg avoids nicely.
Matthews misses the shot to the body.
Matthews lands with a hook. Wizzlegorg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kevin Matthews!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Bohnam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bohnam comes to the cage accompanied by Right Above it. Evans has chosen Panasonic Youth by The Dillinger Escape Plan 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.

Bohnam
vs
Evans

170 cm
24
150 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

177 cm
21
168 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Bohnam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Louis Evans!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans misses with a body shot.

Bohnam has managed to clinch.
Bohnam lands an elbow just above Evans 's eye.
Evans lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bohnam.
Bohnam lands a damaging elbow.
Bohnam misses with an elbow over the top.

Evans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bohnam looks for a takedown but Evans sprawls well.

Bohnam gets the takedown into side control.
Bohnam is chipping away with strikes.
Evans wants to get back to his feet but Bohnam drags him back down.

Bohnam has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
No luck for Bohnam with that takedown attempt.

Bohnam closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bohnam lands in his opponent's guard.
Bohnam working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bohnam is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bohnam throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Evans looking to control.
Bohnam with a flurry of punches that miss.

Evans has his feet on Bohnam's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nice takedown defense from Evans. No joy for Bohnam on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Bohnam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans misses with a two punch combination.
Bohnam shoots for a double leg takedown but Evans sprawls well. He's pushed Bohnam's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Evans fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bohnam tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Evans swivels and escapes.
Louis Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bohnam moves into the clinch successfully.
Evans takes an elbow to the forehead.
Evans presses Bohnam against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Evans wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bohnam pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right from Evans.
Evans wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bohnam has him pressed against the cage.
Evans is trying to break free.
Bohnam lands an elbow inside.
A shot in the inside from Bohnam.
Bohnam keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Evans's efforts to push away.
Bohnam lands a nice elbow.
Bohnam is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Evans is defending well for now.
Bohnam prevents Evans from breaking the clinch.
Evans has had enough of the clinch but Bohnam keeps him there for the moment.
Evans wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bohnam misses with an elbow over the top.
Bohnam lands an elbow just above Evans 's eye.
Bohnam lands an elbow just above Evans 's eye.
Evans looking to slow down the pace here.
Evans avoids a wild elbow strike from Bohnam.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bohnam lands a nice elbow.
Evans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bohnam creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bohnam misses with an elbow strike.
Evans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Evans blocks an elbow strike from Bohnam.
Evans blocks an elbow strike.
Bohnam lands a damaging elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bohnam just misses with a elbow thrown towards Evans's brow.
Bohnam throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bohnam pushes off an throws an elbow but Evans leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bohnam lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bohnam keeps control of Evans as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Evans takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bohnam pushes off an throws an elbow but Evans leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bohnam just misses with a elbow thrown towards Evans's brow.
Evans fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bohnam lands a right hand.
Evans wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Evans tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bohnam's elbow.
Bohnam lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bohnam lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

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.

Evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Evans throws a lazy right hand but Bohnam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Evans misses.
Evans throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bohnam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Evans swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bohnam tries to close the distance and clinch but Evans swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Bohnam has Evans up against the cage in a clinch.
Bohnam lands a nice elbow.
Bohnam lands an elbow that stopped Evans in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bohnam just misses with a elbow thrown towards Evans's brow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bohnam.
Bohnam working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Evans looking to stall.
Bohnam gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Evans on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bohnam lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Evans wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bohnam looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Evans is fending him off so far but Bohnam persists. Nope, Evans circles away and we're back to standing.

Bohnam clinches up against the cage.
Bohnam lands an elbow just above Evans 's eye.
Bohnam missing with knees to the body.
Evans wants to stall.
Bohnam creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bohnam misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Evans.
Evans wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bohnam just misses with a elbow thrown towards Evans's brow.
Bohnam creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by Bohnam.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bohnam throws an elbow but misses.
Evans tries to break the clinch but Bohnam is controlling the position.
Bohnam lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bohnam has him pressed against the cage.
Bohnam lands an elbow inside that Evans shrugs off.
Evans looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bohnam throws an elbow that misses.
Evans blocks an elbow strike.
Evans wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bohnam has him pressed against the cage.
Evans blocks an elbow strike from Bohnam.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Bohnam blocks the low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bohnam is defended easily by Evans.
Louis Evans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bohnam shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Evans as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Bohnam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bohnam doesn't manage to clinch there - Evans circles away.
Jon Bohnam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Evans scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slow jab from Evans misses its intended target.
Bohnam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Evans.
Bohnam checks a low kick from Evans.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Bohnam.
Evans can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bohnam throws a strike aimed at the side of Evans's head but Evans avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bohnam lands a nice forearm strike.
Evans manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Evans decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Bohnam closes this distance looking for a takedown but Evans circles away.
Bohnam shoots in but Evans avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bohnam checks a low kick from Evans.
Bohnam is looking to clinch.
Evans stuns Bohnam with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Evans throws a solid leg kick but Bohnam takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Evans.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Evans lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Donk. Evans catches Bohnam right on the button with a cross.

Bohnam closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bohnam takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bohnam 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.
Bohnam tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Evans.
Evans scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bohnam manages to mount him!

Bohnam working for a guillotine from mount but Evans is in no mood to give up.
Evans throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bohnam. What's that going to do exactly?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans is looking to improve his position but Bohnam isn't that keen on the idea.
Bohnam looking to control but Evans is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Evans's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Bohnam fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bohnam lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bohnam has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Evans's face.
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!
Evans is desperately trying to improve his position but Bohnam has a good base and remains in mount.
Evans takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bohnam cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Evans is rocked!

Bohnam looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Bohnam dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Bohnam fails with a takedown attempt.

Bohnam gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Evans looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Evans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bohnam fails to land the takedown.

Bohnam closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bohnam lands in his opponent's guard.
Bohnam scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Evans utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Bohnam stands up from Evans's guard - Bohnam perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohnam tries to close the distance and clinch but Evans swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Bohnam has taken the fight to the clinch.
Evans wants to break free but Bohnam has control.
Evans takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Bohnam.
Bohnam creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bohnam trying to land knees to the body.
Evans wants to break free but Bohnam has control.
Bohnam throws an elbow but it misses.
Evans takes an elbow to the forehead.
Evans wants to stall.
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Bohnam has him pressed against the cage.
Evans misses with a punch on the inside.
Bohnam throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Evans manages to break the clinch.
Bohnam avoids a punch combination nicely.
Louis Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two 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.

Bohnam fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Evans, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Evans.
Evans blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Evans blocks an elbow strike.
Bohnam throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jon Bohnam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Evans manages to break the clinch.
Bohnam shoots in but Evans avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Bohnam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bohnam dodges the punch combination from Evans.
Bohnam tries to clinch there but Evans circles away.
Bohnam shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Evans as he jumps to the side.
Evans throws a jab when Bohnam was well out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans misses with a two punch combination.
A slow jab from Evans misses its intended target.
Evans looks to land a combination but Bohnam avoids it well.
Evans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bohnam moves away.
Evans misses with a series of wild punches.
Evans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bohnam tries to clinch but Evans is having none of it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bohnam is defended easily by Evans.

Bohnam moves into the clinch successfully.
Bohnam throws an elbow but it misses.
Evans is trying to force a seperation but Bohnam has the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Evans misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Evans's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Evans trying to control the position but instead, Bohnam has worked for underhooks and has pushed Evans into the cage.
Bohnam lands a damaging elbow.
Evans is trying to maintain a safe position but Bohnam gets an underhook and turns Evans into the cage.
Evans wants to get back to striking at distance but Bohnam won't allow it.
Evans working hard to break the clinch.
Bohnam scores a nice knee to the body.
Evans wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bohnam has him pressed against the cage.
Bohnam misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Evans.
Evans takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evans tries to break the clinch but Bohnam is controlling the position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bohnam just misses with a elbow thrown towards Evans's brow.
Bohnam lands an elbow that stopped Evans in his tracks for a moment.
Bohnam lands an elbow inside.
Evans is trying to force a seperation but Bohnam has the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Bohnam showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bohnam, 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Bohnam!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dilan Seddigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Pierce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seddigh comes to the cage accompanied by Tech Nine - Absolute Power. Pierce has chosen Red Right Hand as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Seddigh
vs
Pierce

180 cm
23
220 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

192 cm
25
220 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Asphyxiation Ltd. 14.99-24.99 (CBK)

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dilan Seddigh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Pierce!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierce scores with a hook to the body. Seddigh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pierce stuns Seddigh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Seddigh does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Seddigh misses the jab.
The crowd cheers as Pierce lands an impressive looking overhand right. Seddigh doesn't seem phased though.
Seddigh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pierce stalks Seddigh and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Seddigh's face. Seddigh staggers backwards, shaken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seddigh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Seddigh shoots in and bounces Pierce off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pierce holds on and takes a little breather.
Seddigh trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pierce can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seddigh 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.
Seddigh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Seddigh trying to control but Pierce is working from the bottom.
Pierce looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Seddigh passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pierce is not content to let Seddigh control the position.

Seddigh seems to be looking for submissions.
Seddigh trying to control from Pierce's half guard. Pierce has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Seddigh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Seddigh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Seddigh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pierce looking to control but Seddigh passes into half guard.
Pierce is not content to let Seddigh control the position.
Pierce really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Seddigh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Seddigh is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Pierce reverses the position - he's now on top in Seddigh's guard.

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

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.
Pierce throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pierce throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Seddigh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pierce trying to control the position from guard on top but Seddigh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pierce throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Seddigh manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Seddigh lands a big shot there that rocks Pierce but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pierce can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Seddigh.
Good exchange - Pierce coming out on top.
Seddigh fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pierce is out of range.
Seddigh misses with a body shot.
Seddigh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pierce sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Seddigh somewhat.
Pierce swings for the body but Seddigh moves out of range.
Seddigh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pierce sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dilan Seddigh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pierce. Seddigh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seddigh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pierce sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pierce misses with a wild body shot.
Pierce misses the jab.
Pierce throws out a loose jab but Seddigh uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seddigh shoots for a double leg takedown but Pierce sprawls well. He's pushed Seddigh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Good shot there by Pierce.
Seddigh takes one on the button.
Pierce is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pierce stuffs the takedown.
A cross from Pierce lands.
Pierce scores with a three punch combo!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Pierce.
Pierce throws a right and a left that both miss.
Seddigh misses with a head kick.
Pierce lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pierce ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seddigh moves away.
Pierce lands a slapping body shot.
Seddigh takes a swing at Pierce's ribcage but misses.
Pierce lands with an uppercut that bounces Seddigh off the cage and back into rage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Seddigh is rocked!
Pierce changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Seddigh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Seddigh takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Pierce! Seddigh is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Pierce!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rob Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom DeSanctis Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rob Tate could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tom DeSanctis Jr's chin.

Tate
vs
DeSanctis Jr

185 cm
21
192 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

182 cm
21
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

[IFC] Hilton Supplements *NYC*

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Tate!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom DeSanctis Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSanctis Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tate bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeSanctis Jr. Tate does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeSanctis Jr throws a body punch but Tate moves out of range.
Tate shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tate.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Tate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeSanctis Jr. Tate does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeSanctis Jr misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSanctis Jr takes a swing at Tate's ribcage but misses.
DeSanctis Jr looks to throw the jab but Tate is out of range.
Tate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeSanctis Jr.
Tate tries for a takedown but DeSanctis Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate looks for a takedown but DeSanctis Jr sprawls well.
Tate moves out of range of the strikes.
DeSanctis Jr misses with a hook. Tate ducked under it nicely.
Tate misses with a head kick.
Tate shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as DeSanctis Jr sprawls well. DeSanctis Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tate gets slowly back to his feet.
DeSanctis Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
DeSanctis Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
DeSanctis Jr misses with a shot to the body

and Tate counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeSanctis Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Tate not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed DeSanctis Jr's head.
Tate thows a huge punch but DeSanctis Jr dodges it nicely.
DeSanctis Jr trying to hold on to Tate's head to control him but Tate postures up.
Tate trying to control from half guard but DeSanctis Jr is working away.
Tate looks to land a strike but DeSanctis Jr avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Tate loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
DeSanctis Jr working a defensive guard but Tate manages to pass into side control anyway.
DeSanctis Jr struggling a bit here.
Tate tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tate in side control, throwing shots but DeSanctis Jr defends.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSanctis Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Tate keeps moving and retains side control.
Tate working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tate lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear DeSanctis Jr down.
DeSanctis Jr struggling a bit here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tate throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tate scores with punches from side control.
Tate 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.
DeSanctis Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tate is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but DeSanctis Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sloppy strikes there by Tate.
DeSanctis Jr struggling a bit here.
Tate lands a decent elbow from side control.
Tate creates some space and throws a big elbow, but DeSanctis Jr sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tate tries to score with some ground and pound. DeSanctis Jr controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tate looking to punish the body of his opponent here but DeSanctis Jr is avoiding damage well.
DeSanctis Jr is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tate has just dragged him back down to the mat.
DeSanctis Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tate is defended easily by DeSanctis Jr.
DeSanctis Jr swings for the body but Tate moves out of range.
DeSanctis Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tate was well out of range. Poor timing from DeSanctis Jr.
DeSanctis Jr misses the body punch
and Tate counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tate uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeSanctis Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate slips under a jab.
Tate ducks under a wild hook from DeSanctis Jr.
Tate shoots in and drives through. DeSanctis Jr sprawls well.
Tate fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Tate. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSanctis Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tate.
DeSanctis Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Tate counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in DeSanctis Jr's guard now.
DeSanctis Jr keeping moving, preventing Tate from controlling successfully.
Tate lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tate stands up over DeSanctis Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tate tries to free his leg and advance position but DeSanctis Jr is retaining full guard.
Tate trying to control the position from guard on top but DeSanctis Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeSanctis Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
DeSanctis Jr working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate tries to stand but DeSanctis Jr is controlling from the bottom.
Tate missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
DeSanctis Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

DeSanctis Jr has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tate is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for DeSanctis Jr.
Tate working the ground and pound from side control.
Tate is working DeSanctis Jr over with some ground and pound from side control.

DeSanctis Jr sneaks out the side door and pushes Tate away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Tate fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. DeSanctis Jr sprawls well initially but Tate persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
DeSanctis Jr tries to roll over but Tate keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate is looking to take a break and control but DeSanctis Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
DeSanctis Jr wants to control but Tate is keeping busy and won't allow it.
DeSanctis Jr trying to get back to full guard but Tate takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Tate lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
DeSanctis Jr tries to hold on but Tate pushes him away.
DeSanctis Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
DeSanctis Jr tries to lock up and control but Tate gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tate lands a big elbow.
Tate punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tate lands a nice shot to the head.
Tate looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tate landing strikes from the mount and DeSanctis Jr is in trouble!
Tate lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Tate scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish DeSanctis Jr?
DeSanctis Jr is breathing heavily.
Tate punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tate is in the full mount, landing strikes.

DeSanctis Jr is rocked!
Tate looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has DeSanctis Jr covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Tate!
Rob Tate retains his middleweight title!