ACME - NY: Foote v. Haidar PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hyme Belechnyiven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grosse Face A Claque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Belechnyiven
vs
Face A Claque

180 cm
28
155 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

176 cm
20
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hyme Belechnyiven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Grosse Face A Claque!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A Claque has Belechnyiven up against the cage in a clinch.
A Claque throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Belechnyiven blocks it with crossed arms.
A Claque misses with a knee to the head.
A Claque lands an elbow inside that Belechnyiven shrugs off.

It looks like Hyme Belechnyiven has been cut.
A Claque tries to land a knee to the head but Belechnyiven blocks with his arms.
Belechnyiven wants to break free but A Claque has control.
A Claque wants to break the clinch but can't.
Belechnyiven stops a takedown attempt from A Claque.
A Claque tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Belechnyiven just stands there and leans against the cage.
A Claque with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Belechnyiven manages to break the clinch.
Belechnyiven takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from A Claque, right into the meat.
Belechnyiven throws a front kick aimed at A Claque's knee but A Claque avoids it well.

A Claque instigates a clinch.
Belechnyiven stalling in the clinch.

A Claque is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Belechnyiven can't fight it off and eventually A Claque manages to take the fight to the floor. Belechnyiven looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A Claque wants to stand and escape but instead Belechnyiven has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Belechnyiven drops back looking for a leg! A Claque is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and A Claque manages to kick Belechnyiven off! Belechnyiven jumps back into A Claque's guard.
A Claque wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belechnyiven trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A Claque looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belechnyiven is one step ahead there.

Belechnyiven drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Belechnyiven jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A Claque keeping moving, preventing Belechnyiven from controlling successfully.
Belechnyiven throwing strikes but missing.

Belechnyiven thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Belechnyiven trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Belechnyiven preventing the sweep.
A Claque trying to keep a closed guard but Belechnyiven is proving a slippery customer.
Belechnyiven trying to control the position from guard on top but A Claque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belechnyiven postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A Claque controls Belechnyiven momentarily but Belechnyiven frees himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Belechnyiven stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. A Claque swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Belechnyiven thows a big elbow that misses.
Belechnyiven trying to control but A Claque is working from the bottom.
Belechnyiven with a flurry of punches that miss.
A Claque trying to control the position.
Belechnyiven trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A Claque wants to sweep here but Belechnyiven controlling him for the moment.
A Claque is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Grosse Face A Claque has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nice defenses there by A Claque.
Belechnyiven throws a hook to the side of A Claque's head but A Claque sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grosse Face A Claque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belechnyiven leaves A Claque with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hyme Belechnyiven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grosse Face A Claque.
A Claque bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A Claque tries to score a power double leg takedown but Belechnyiven sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten A Claque somewhat.

A Claque closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Belechnyiven wants a takedown but no success here.
Belechnyiven throws a head punch that misses.
A Claque using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Belechnyiven has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Belechnyiven makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

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.
A Claque goes for a takedown attempt but Belechnyiven pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A Claque throws a quick inside leg kick.

A Claque closes the distance and clinches.

A Claque's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Belechnyiven jabs at A Claque's body.
Belechnyiven looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Belechnyiven misses with a hook. A Claque ducked under it nicely.

Belechnyiven gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A Claque misses with a knee strike.
Belechnyiven is trying to force a seperation but A Claque has the dominant position.

Belechnyiven manages to break the clinch.
Belechnyiven circles away from the clinch attempt.
A Claque blocks the body kick.
A Claque tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Belechnyiven counters by clinching up.
A Claque tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

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

A Claque moves into the clinch successfully.
Belechnyiven is looking to break free of the clinch but A Claque has double underhooks.

A Claque'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.

Grosse Face A Claque dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hyme Belechnyiven's cut.
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 Claque wants to clinch.
A Claque moves out of range as Belechnyiven strikes.
Belechnyiven lands with a shot to the body.
Grosse Face A Claque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belechnyiven looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Belechnyiven fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches A Claque on the side of the head.
Belechnyiven misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from A Claque.
A Claque throws a head kick that misses
and A Claque takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Belechnyiven blocks a low kick nicely.

A Claque gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Belechnyiven effectively controlling the action here.

Belechnyiven manages to break the clinch.
A Claque tries to clinch up.
A Claque avoids the body shot from Belechnyiven.

Belechnyiven pushes A Claque up against the cage in a clinch.
A Claque throws a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on A Claque's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Belechnyiven breaks the clinch.
A Claque tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A Claque is looking to clinch.
A Claque ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Belechnyiven moves away.

A Claque shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than A Claque was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Belechnyiven gets back to half guard.
Belechnyiven blocking the ground and pound attempt from A Claque.
Belechnyiven slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Belechnyiven wants to sweep but no luck.
A Claque trying to control the position from guard on top but Belechnyiven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A Claque passes Belechnyiven's left leg - he's now in half guard.
A Claque is breathing heavily.
Belechnyiven is looking to control A Claque's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Belechnyiven avoid being mounted?

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

A Claque is looking for a kimura but Belechnyiven is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for A Claque to get the leverage.
A Claque wants to pass the guard but Belechnyiven is defending well.

A Claque seems to be working for a kimura but Belechnyiven defends the submission attempt.

A Claque looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
A Claque blocks the strikes from Belechnyiven.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belechnyiven tries to roll over but A Claque keeps him under control.
A Claque trying to control the action but Belechnyiven is working from the bottom.
Belechnyiven is looking for a sweep. A Claque is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
A Claque wants to control but Belechnyiven is keeping him busy.
Belechnyiven is looking to improve his position.
Belechnyiven is trying to maintain the position but A Claque is very close to passing his half guard.
Belechnyiven is staying active underneath A Claque, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Grosse Face A Claque was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A Claque tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Belechnyiven paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A Claque looks to land a body kick but Belechnyiven moved away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Belechnyiven.
Belechnyiven lands a lovely overhand right.

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.
A Claque tries to clinch but Belechnyiven moves out of range.
Belechnyiven throws a front kick aimed at A Claque's knee but A Claque avoids it well.
Belechnyiven fails in his attempt to clinch.
A Claque tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belechnyiven throws a head kick that misses.
A Claque shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Belechnyiven makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Belechnyiven lands a glancing blow to the side of A Claque's head.
A Claque misses with a double jab
and Belechnyiven counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belechnyiven throws a leg kick

and A Claque counters with a shoot takedown. Belechnyiven fights it but they end up in guard.
Belechnyiven trying to control the position.
A Claque pushes down on Belechnyiven's leg and manages to get into half guard.
A Claque wants to pass to mount but Belechnyiven is defending the position.
Belechnyiven is in trouble now - A Claque has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grosse Face A Claque showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hyme Belechnyiven's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

A Claque moves in looking to clinch but Belechnyiven pushes him off.

A Claque closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Belechnyiven to the mat! Belechnyiven manages to get full guard.
Belechnyiven is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
A Claqueis looking to pass into half guard but Belechnyiven pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Belechnyiven is in guard.
Belechnyiven pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. A Claque is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Belechnyiven postures up.
Belechnyiven trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belechnyiven stopping the sweep attempt from A Claque.
A Claque is adopting a defensive guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Belechnyiven works over A Claque with some ground and pound from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A Claque working a defensive guard here.

A Claque is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Belechnyiven is aware though and is defending well.
Belechnyiven trying to control the position from guard on top but A Claque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A Claque looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belechnyiven is one step ahead there.
Belechnyiven landing some decent shots from guard.
Belechnyiven working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of A Claque's head.
A Claque working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belechnyiven.
Belechnyiven stands up over A Claque, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Belechnyiven won't allow A Claque to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A Claque controlling the position.
Belechnyiven tries to free his leg and advance position but A Claque is retaining full guard.
A Claque utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A Claque controlling the position.
Belechnyiven sitting in guard here, content to control.

Grosse Face A Claque has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A Claque throws a head kick that misses.
A Claque fails with an attempt to clinch.
Belechnyiven scores with a jab.

Belechnyiven clinches up with A Claque and pushes him back against the cage.
Belechnyiven tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. A Claque just stands there and leans against the cage.
Belechnyiven is trying to break the clinch but A Claque is controlling him.
A body shot lands from Belechnyiven.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A Claque putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Belechnyiven in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A Claque has Belechnyiven pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Belechnyiven manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

A Claque is fighting off a takedown attempt but Belechnyiven is just too persistent for him and manages to trip A Claque to the mat. A Claque regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
A Claque controls Belechnyiven momentarily but Belechnyiven frees himself.
A Claque might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Belechnyiven kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Belechnyiven looking to pass the guard.
Belechnyiven trying to control but A Claque is working from the bottom.
A Claque has momentary wrist control but Belechnyiven slips an elbow through the middle.
A Claque looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belechnyiven is one step ahead there.
A Claque looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Belechnyiven puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Belechnyiven is trying to control. A Claque wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A Claque wants to improve his position but Belechnyiven is controlling well.
A Claque on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Grosse Face A Claque is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Belechnyiven seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
A Claque tries to get to full guard but Belechnyiven has control of the leg.
A Claque wants to control but Belechnyiven is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Belechnyiven is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for A Claque!
A Claque regains half guard.
Hyme Belechnyiven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A Claque is looking for a sweep. Belechnyiven is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Belechnyiven thows a huge punch but A Claque dodges it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hyme Belechnyiven showed his dominance in that final round.
I think A Claque has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grosse Face A Claque!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Jay Medway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Davis
vs
Jay Medway

188 cm
19
213 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

175 cm
22
223 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Solid 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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Jay Medway!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medway lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Medway gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Davis to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Medway wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Davis manages to pass to side control.
Davis is nestled in close to Medway, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Davis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Davis working Medway over with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Davis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Davis lands a nice short elbow.
Davis works his way into full mount!
Davis controlling the position easily from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Medway can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Davis looking to isolate an arm here. Medway doesn't see it coming and as Davis extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Davis!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phil Davis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Warick Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Johnston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foster's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, We Are Young - Hollywood Undead. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Foster
vs
Johnston

175 cm
21
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

173 cm
23
180 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Warick Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Johnston!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnston manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Foster's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Foster tries to clinch but Johnston moves out of range.
Foster fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warick Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foster is breathing heavily.
Johnston tries to clinch up but Foster circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnston misses with a few strikes there.
Foster shoots in but Johnston avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnston lands with a nice combination. Foster backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Warick Foster has been cut.
Foster looks up at the clock. Bad move! Johnston lands a right hand from hell, dropping Foster. Johnston pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Johnston!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

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

Mihawk
vs
Wesley

190 cm
23
192 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
20
197 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dracule Mihawk!
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, Vinny Wesley!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wesley shoots in looking for a takedown. Mihawk tries to sprawl out of it but Wesley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mihawk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Mihawk drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wesley takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wesley is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mihawk has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Wesley wants to control but Mihawk postures up.
Mihawk works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wesley tries to improve position but can't.
Wesley tries to strike but it doesn't land.
You can see the frustration on Wesley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wesley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wesley is not content to let Mihawk control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesley is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wesley tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Mihawk is working Wesley over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wesley wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Wesley wants to control but Mihawk postures up.
Mihawk cracks Wesley with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wesley sneaks back into half guard.

Mihawk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wesley has managed to free his arm - good work.

Wesley with the active half guard here but Mihawk passes nicely into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wesley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mihawk wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mihawk slows the pace down.
Wesley manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mihawk's best efforts.
Wesley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mihawk is working away from the top position though.
Wesley works his way to full guard. Good work.

Wesley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mihawk is aware though and is defending well.
Wesley looks gassed!
Wesley controls Mihawk momentarily but Mihawk frees himself.

Wesley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mihawk is aware though and is defending well.
Mihawk lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wesley keeping full guard, as Mihawk tries to pass.
Mihawk lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Wesley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Wesley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mihawk is aware though and is defending well.
Mihawk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wesley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mihawk won't allow Wesley to sweep him here.
Mihawk is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mihawk scoring with some ground and pound.

Mihawk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wesley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mihawk has managed to get both his arms back between Wesley's legs - danger averted.
Mihawk won't allow Wesley to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mihawk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wesley is keeping the position for now.
Mihawk is in close to Wesley's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Mihawk gets to his feet - Wesley follows without any prompting.
Wesley has his takedown stuffed

and Mihawk counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mihawk.
Wesley prevents the takedown attempt.

Mihawk gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wesley regains guard.
Wesley controls Mihawk momentarily but Mihawk frees himself.

Wesley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mihawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Wesley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dracule Mihawk 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.

Wesley throws a lazy head kick

and Mihawk counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Wesley has his foot on Mihawk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mihawk works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wesley keeping moving, preventing Mihawk from controlling successfully.
Mihawk 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.
Mihawk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wesley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mihawk postures up.

Wesley isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mihawk stacks Wesley on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mihawk!
Mihawk lands some shots froms side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mihawk tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wesley is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mihawk connects with a decent elbow.
Wesley looking for a sweep but Mihawk has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Wesley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wesley regains half guard.
Wesley is looking to control Mihawk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wesley avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wesley wants to control but Mihawk passes into side.
Wesley is trying to get back to half guard.

Mihawk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wesley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wesley is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mihawk is putting a hurting on Wesley here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wesley wants to control but Mihawk postures up.
Wesley looking for a sweep but Mihawk has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Wesley'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.
Mihawk landing strikes, looking to finish!

Mihawk wants to finish this one by submission but Wesley is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mihawk.
A nice elbow there by Mihawk.
Mihawk tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mihawk working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wesley is desperately trying to improve his position but Mihawk has a good base and remains in mount.
Wesley tries to hold on but Mihawk pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wesley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mihawk trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mihawk avoids the attempt from Wesley to control.
Mihawk lands a big elbow.
Wesley regains half guard.

Wesley actively working from the bottom here.

Wesley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mihawk scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dracule Mihawk dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Mihawk feints and as Wesley raises his hands in defense, Mihawk changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mihawk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Wesley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mihawk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Wesley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wesley throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Mihawk lands a couple of digs.
Wesley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mihawk.
Mihawk content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Wesley working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mihawk has passed into half guard!

Mihawk is trying to work for a kimura but Wesley is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mihawk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wesley is trying to maintain the position but Mihawk is very close to passing his half guard.
Mihawk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wesley's head.
Dracule Mihawk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wesley regains full guard. Nicely done.

Wesley is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Mihawk has his hands clasped together but Wesley extends an breaks Mihawk's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Wesley.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vinny Wesley!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luke Holder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartholomeus Bengtsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bengtsson has chosen journey of the sorcerer as his entrance music. Luke Holder has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Holder
vs
Bengtsson

185 cm
21
196 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

188 cm
23
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luke Holder!
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, Bartholomeus Bengtsson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bengtsson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Bartholomeus Bengtsson has been cut.
Holder takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bengtsson lands with a nice body punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bengtsson.
Bengtsson blocks a leg kick.
Holder will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A leg kick checked by Holder.
A punch combination from Bengtsson misses.
Holder thuds his shin into the meat of Bengtsson's side.
Holder goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Holder tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bengtsson moves out of range of the leg kick from Holder.
Holder moves forwards but Bengtsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
Bengtsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bengtsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bengtsson thows a body shot but no joy.
Bengtsson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bengtsson lands a jab to Holder's midsection.
Holder takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bengtsson checks the leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bengtsson checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holder keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bengtsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bengtsson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bengtsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bengtsson misses with a few strikes there.
Luke Holder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bengtsson lands a nice shot that snaps Holder's head back.
Holder takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Holder wants to land a leg kick but Bengtsson is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Holder, right into the meat.
Holder connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bengtsson missing with a left hand there. Holder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Holder throws a looping overhand right but Bengtsson ducks down to avoid it.
Holder slips a jab from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson throws a right and a left that Holder avoids nicely.
Bengtsson throws a series of punches but Holder avoids them all with ease.
Holder throws a low kick, looking for Bengtsson's leg but Bengtsson calmly moves out of range.
Holder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bengtsson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A leg kick checked by Holder.
Good standup being displayed there by Bengtsson as he connects with a hook.
Holder is looking to chop away at Bengtsson's legs.
A low kick from Holder is predictable there
and Bengtsson counters with a left to the body.
Bengtsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Holder. Holder circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Holder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bengtsson.
Good work by Bengtsson as he checks the leg kick.
Holder ducks right into an uppercut from Bengtsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holder connects with a solid leg kick.
Holder throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Bengtsson does it's job there.

Bengtsson has Holder up against the cage in a clinch.
Bengtsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bengtsson is trying to break the clinch but Holder is controlling him.
Bengtsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bengtsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Holder using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bengtsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Holder tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holder looking to stall.
Bengtsson misses with a punch to the body.
Holder controlling the action here for a moment.

Holder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bengtsson scores with a punch to the head.
Bengtsson clobbers Holder with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Holder takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bengtsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Holder is breathing heavily.
Bengtsson thumps Holder with a low kick.
Bengtsson connects with a leg kick. Holder looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Holder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bengtsson.
Bengtsson throws a right hand that Holder ducks under and follows up with a left that Holder also avoids with ease.
Bengtsson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Bengtsson duly obliges.
Holder takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bengtsson looks to throw the jab but Holder is out of range.
Holder throws a leg kick but Bengtsson moved away.
Holder takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holder throws a leg kick but Bengtsson moved away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bengtsson.
Bengtsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Holder gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Holder tries to move into range but Bengtsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Holder.
Bengtsson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bengtsson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Holder had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Holder takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Holder misses with a low kick as Bengtsson jumps back.
Bengtsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Holder at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Holder.
Holder misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holder throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bengtsson lands a nice shot that snaps Holder's head back.
Holder gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bengtsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bartholomeus Bengtsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bartholomeus Bengtsson's cut.
That's time! Holder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Holder lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bengtsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Holder takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Holder scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Holder wants to land a leg kick but Bengtsson is out of range.
Luke Holder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holder walks into a jab.
Bartholomeus Bengtsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holder throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bengtsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Holder throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Bengtsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bengtsson.
Bengtsson tries a low kick but Holder avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Bengtsson. Beautiful body shot.
Bengtsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Holder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holder cracks the inside of Bengtsson's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bengtsson misses with a two punch combination.
Holder wants to land a leg kick but Bengtsson is out of range.
Bengtsson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bengtsson just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holder drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bengtsson lands a head shot.
Bengtsson scores with a jab to the body.
Bengtsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Holder checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bengtsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bengtsson catches Holder with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bengtsson lands a slapping body shot.
Holder takes a jab right on the kisser.
Holder looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bengtsson lands a nice looking body shot.
Bengtsson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Bengtsson.
Holder on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bengtsson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bengtsson, as that shot connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holder misses with a leg kick
and Bengtsson counters with a left and a right that stings Holder.
Holder takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bengtsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holder looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice jab there from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson lands a nice hook to Holder's body. Holder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bengtsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Holder doesn't seem bothered though.
Bengtsson stuns Holder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bengtsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Holder walks into a left hand.
Holder on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bengtsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bengtsson dips to his left and cracks Holder with an uppercut!
Bengtsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bengtsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bengtsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Holder on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bengtsson lands a slapping body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bengtsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Holders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bengtsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Holder throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bengtsson lands an overhand right.
Holder misses with a body kick.
Bengtsson scores with a three punch combo!
Bengtsson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Holder checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bengtsson connects with the punch.
Bengtsson scores with a three punch combo!
Bengtsson lands a really nice looking cross but Holder seems unphased.
Bengtsson blocks the body kick.
Bengtsson misses with a wild body shot.
Holder dodges the punch combination from Bengtsson.
A right-left combo lands from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson throws a right hand that Holder ducks under and follows up with a left that Holder also avoids with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holder tries a low kick but Bengtsson avoids it.
Bengtsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Holder throws a sloppy head kick and Bengtsson moves out of range easily.
Holder takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bengtsson misses with a leg kick
and Holder counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bengtsson scores with a jab to the head.
Holder looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bengtsson cracks Holder with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bengtsson swings for the body but Holder moves out of range.
Bengtsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bengtsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Holder slips a jab from Bengtsson.
Holder shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Holder attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bengtsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Holder tried to score with a low kick but Bengtsson checks it.
Holder lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bengtsson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Holder misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bartholomeus Bengtsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bartholomeus Bengtsson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Bengtsson blocks a low kick nicely.
Bengtsson moves out of range of the body kick from Holder.
Holder tries to clinch
and Bengtsson counters with a nice body shot.
Bengtsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Holder's head backwards.
Holder takes a jab right on the kisser.
Donk. Bengtsson catches Holder right on the button with a cross.
Bengtsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bengtsson is looking to score with low kicks.
Holder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bengtsson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Holder feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bengtsson's calf.
Holder takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Holder throws a combination that misses
and Bengtsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bengtsson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A head kick misses from Holder.
Bengtsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bengtsson scores with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bengtsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the body from Holder misses
and Bengtsson counters with a left to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bengtsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Bengtsson misses with a wild combination.
Holder takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Holder takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good shot there by Bengtsson.
Bengtsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bengtsson scores with a three punch combo!
Bengtsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Bengtsson lands a two punch combo.

Holder is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bengtsson lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Holder goes down and covers up as Bengtsson starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bartholomeus Bengtsson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tone Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and keith steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). steele is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by "Can't Be Touched". Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as keith steele enters the cage!

Cross
vs
steele

195 cm
27
288 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

199 cm
24
275 lbs
10 - 13 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tone Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, keith steele!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts steele as he jumps to the side.
steele throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cross's waist but Cross gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing steele off to one side.
steele missing with a left hand there. Cross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
steele misses with a takedown

and Cross counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cross trying to control but steele is working from the bottom.
Cross has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
steele lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
steele controls Cross momentarily but Cross frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cross trying to control but steele is working from the bottom.
Cross sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Tone Cross just wasn't active enough.

Cross scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Cross thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cross tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cross has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cross throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
steele defending against the ground and pound.
steele is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cross's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cross is looking to advance position but steele won't allow it.
steele is not content to let Cross control the position.
steele has his hands clasped together around Cross's back. He's all about the action.

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.

Cross is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cross seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but steele does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
steele wants to control but Cross is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cross seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but steele does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
steele is looking to control Cross's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can steele avoid being mounted?

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Cross steps into range and cracks steele with a monster punch that buckles his knees! steele flops backwards and Cross dives into his guard looking to finish!

It looks like keith steele has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross trying to control but steele is working from the bottom.
steele manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cross is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cross is working hard here to advance position.
steele thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Cross is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
steele avoids the attempt from Cross to control.
Cross is desperately trying to improve his position but steele has a good base and remains in mount.
steele lands with some strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cross is working to get back to half guard.
Cross bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tone Cross dominated that round.
The cut man is working on keith steele's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Cross shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cross throws a series of punches but steele moves out of range.
Cross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but steele moves away.
Cross slaps away a takedown attempt from steele, before circling back to the center of the mat.
steele has a takedown stuffed.
Tone Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cross shoots in for a takedown but steele shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

steele shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
steele prevents Cross from improving his position.
Well, if steele is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cross preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
steele is trying to control. Cross wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cross gets full guard.
steele passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cross sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cross is looking to escape.

steele escapes and gets back to his feet.

Cross looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

steele working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cross doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cross manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
steele wants to stand up but Cross is controlling him.
Cross scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

steele uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Cross bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cross working away.
Cross creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
steele is looking for a sweep.
Cross wants to lay and pray for a moment but steele keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross cracks steele with a big elbow.
steele is not content to let Cross control the position.
steele parries the strikes from Cross easily there. Cross is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable steele to escape.

Cross decides to stand up, so the ref orders steele to his feet.
steele has his takedown stuffed

and Cross counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for steele!
Tone Cross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of keith steele.
Cross takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
steele wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

Cross with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
steele is trying to escape the mount but Cross keeps good control and instead manages to take steele's back.
Cross biding his time, controlling steele.
Cross is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at steele. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cross has steele flattened out and is raining down punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cross is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. steele knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften steele for a finish.
Cross somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tone Cross dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on keith steele's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

steele circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cross gets cracked with a nice right hand there by steele.
Cross tries to clinch up but steele circles away and keeps his distance.
steele swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Cross to counter with a crisp jab.
steele doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cross throws a shot to the body.

steele gets caught flat footed, as Cross shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
steele being controlled here, momentarily.

Cross stands and steps away. steele gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Cross closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming steele to the mat! steele manages to get full guard.
Cross engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
steele keeping moving, preventing Cross from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cross trying to control the position from guard on top but steele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
steele is trying to control the position but Cross postures up.
Tone Cross overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
steele is looking to stand up but Cross isn't so interested in that idea.
steele keeping moving, preventing Cross from controlling successfully.
Cross missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cross controlling from the top position.

Tone Cross has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
steele has his takedown stuffed
and Cross counters with a right hand to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cross fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cross throws a series of punches but steele moves out of range.
Cross leaves steele with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cross closes the distance and clinches up with steele, looking for a takedown. Cross pushes steele against the cage but steele circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tone Cross is winning the standup battle so far.
steele changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cross tries to avoid it but steele manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cross to the ground. Cross escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tone Cross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of keith steele.

Cross shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cross is looking to take a break and control but steele is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cross is controlling the pace.
steele wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cross has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tone Cross wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A nice leg kick lands there from steele.
Cross lands a slapping body shot.
Cross tries for a takedown but steele circles away easily
and steele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
steele slips a jab from Cross.
Cross shoots in for a takedown but steele shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
steele tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cross sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten steele somewhat.
steele fails with the takedown

and Cross counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cross is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that steele can do to turn this around?
Cross seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but steele does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cross tries to pass to full mount but steele defends it.
Tone Cross is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cross thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed steele's head.
steele is not content to let Cross control the position.

Cross seems to be working for a kimura but steele defends the submission attempt.
keith steele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

steele actively working from the bottom here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tone Cross!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mieczyslaw Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pasquale Kasserman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mieczyslaw Grabowski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pasquale Kasserman's chin.

Grabowski
vs
Kasserman

187 cm
21
265 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

190 cm
23
270 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mieczyslaw Grabowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pasquale Kasserman!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grabowski on the wrong end of a nice hook.

It looks like Mieczyslaw Grabowski has been cut.
Grabowski tries a low kick but Kasserman avoids it.
Kasserman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kasserman misses with a series of wild punches.
Pasquale Kasserman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

A head kick lands from Grabowski that sends Kasserman to the canvas. Kasserman tries to scramble back to his feet but Grabowski brings him back down into side control.

It looks like Pasquale Kasserman has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lull in the action here as Grabowski stalls from top position.
Kasserman regains half guard there - taking advantage of Grabowski's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Grabowski wants to pass to mount but Kasserman is defending the position.
Grabowski is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabowski won't allow Kasserman to sweep him here.
Grabowski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Grabowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grabowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grabowski stops Kasserman from standing up.
Grabowski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kasserman wants to sweep but no luck.
Kasserman keeping moving, preventing Grabowski from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.
Grabowski stops Kasserman from standing up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Mieczyslaw Grabowski just wasn't active enough.
Kasserman swings for the body but Grabowski moves out of range.
No joy there for Kasserman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kasserman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kasserman misses with an uppercut. Grabowski saw that one coming.
Grabowski thuds a left hand into Kasserman's body.
Grabowski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Grabowski connects with a leg kick. Kasserman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kasserman looks gassed!
Grabowski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grabowski.
Kasserman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kasserman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grabowski can pounce on him.
Grabowski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Grabowski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kasserman. That did some damage!
Grabowski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kasserman under the eye.
Grabowski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kasserman's head backwards.
Kasserman walks into a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Grabowski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kasserman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Grabowski is in Kasserman's guard.
Grabowski wants to control from the top but Kasserman keeps moving.
Kasserman keeping full guard, as Grabowski tries to pass.

Kasserman wriggles free and stands up.
Grabowski lands a lovely overhand right.
Kasserman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grabowski.
Kasserman swinging wildly here.
Kasserman avoids the head kick by Grabowski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasserman ducks under a wild hook from Grabowski.
Kasserman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kasserman blocks a jab.
Grabowski throws a leg kick which misses Kasserman's front leg but catches the back leg as Kasserman tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grabowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grabowski scores with a kick to the midsection.
Grabowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grabowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A punch combination from Kasserman misses.
No joy there for Grabowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kasserman misses with a double jab
and Grabowski counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grabowski lands a glancing blow to the side of Kasserman's head.
Kasserman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grabowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasserman.
Grabowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pasquale Kasserman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kasserman misses with a double jab
and Grabowski counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mieczyslaw Grabowski dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Grabowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Grabowski tests Kasserman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grabowski slips under a jab.
Grabowski connects with a single shot there.
Jab, jab by Kasserman - just one landing.
A big left from Kasserman misses.
Grabowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kasserman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kasserman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Grabowski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kasserman as he jumps to the side.
Grabowski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kasserman is breathing heavily.
Grabowski lands with a right hand.
Pasquale Kasserman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grabowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kasserman misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Grabowski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grabowski.
Grabowski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kasserman misses with a series of wild punches.
Kasserman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grabowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kasserman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grabowski misses with a head kick.
Grabowski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kasserman takes a step back to recover.
Grabowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grabowski.
Kasserman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Grabowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kasserman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kasserman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grabowski. Grabowski obviously looking to wear him down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Grabowski shoots in and bounces Kasserman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grabowski lands a couple of digs.
Kasserman looking to control.
Kasserman is looking to stand up but Grabowski isn't so interested in that idea.
Kasserman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Grabowski controls the pace.
Grabowski trying to control but Kasserman is working from the bottom.
Grabowski sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasserman keeping moving, preventing Grabowski from controlling successfully.

We're going to have a standup here because Mieczyslaw Grabowski wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Grabowski throws a leg kick but Kasserman checks it.
Grabowski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kasserman. That did some damage!
Grabowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kasserman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grabowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kasserman just misses with a punch to the body.
Kasserman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kasserman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Grabowski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kasserman's guard.
Grabowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kasserman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Grabowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kasserman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grabowski is controlling him.
Grabowski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kasserman seems keen to control Grabowski's posture.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kasserman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kasserman moves out of range of the strikes.
Kasserman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grabowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grabowski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Grabowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mieczyslaw Grabowski dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. This is the final round!

Grabowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grabowski throws the left hand but Kasserman avoids the punch easily.
Kasserman thows a body shot but no joy.
Kasserman closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Mieczyslaw Grabowski's cut is getting worse.
Kasserman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grabowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kasserman loads up on a big right hand but Grabowski slips the punch.

Grabowski gets a takedown into half guard.
Kasserman is pressing down on Grabowski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kasserman is looking to stand up but Grabowski isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grabowski postures up in Kasserman's guard and throws a big left but Kasserman blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasserman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grabowski is one step ahead there.
Kasserman keeping moving, preventing Grabowski from controlling successfully.
Kasserman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grabowski manages to get himself to full guard.
Kasserman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kasserman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kasserman is pushing down on Grabowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grabowski is fighting to maintain full guard but Kasserman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kasserman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Grabowski controlling the position well.
Kasserman wants to get back to his feet.
Grabowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kasserman can do to turn this around?
Kasserman is trying to control the action in half guard but Grabowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasserman trying to control from Grabowski's half guard. Grabowski has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kasserman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grabowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kasserman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pasquale Kasserman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mieczyslaw Grabowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kasserman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kasserman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kasserman trying to control but Grabowski is working from the bottom.
Kasserman tries to free his leg and advance position but Grabowski is retaining full guard.
Grabowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kasserman on the ground.

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.
Grabowski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kasserman is controlling him.
Kasserman throws a big right hand that misses.
Kasserman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kasserman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kasserman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kasserman forces his way into half guard.
Grabowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kasserman.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pasquale Kasserman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grabowski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mieczyslaw Grabowski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clint Foote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Haidar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clint Foote has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Foote
vs
Haidar

186 cm
21
264 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

178 cm
21
269 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

FULL METAL GEAR ($9.99 Morale Tee)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clint Foote!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reggie Haidar!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haidar lands a lovely overhand right.

Foote instigates a clinch.
Foote misses with a hook from the clinch.
Foote lands with a right to the head.
Haidar is trying to break the clinch but Foote has him pressed against the cage.
Haidar is trying to break the clinch but Foote is controlling him.
Foote goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Foote fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haidar takes a shot to the head.

Foote turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Foote manages to end up in side control.
Foote working the head with strikes.
Haidar is trying to buck Foote off.
Foote postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Foote advances to mount.
Foote working Haidar over with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foote lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Foote cracks Haidar with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Foote landing punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Foote is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Foote extends the arm and Haidar is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Clint Foote!
Clint Foote is the new heavyweight champion!