NYCC 4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Unitas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and sean melody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). melody has chosen 50 cent as his entrance music. sean melody is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Unitas
vs
melody

190 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

225 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Unitas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, sean melody!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
melody lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Unitas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. melody manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
melody wants to stand up but Unitas is controlling him.
Unitas 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.
Unitas looking to pass the guard.
Unitas slips nicely into half guard.
melody tries to get to full guard but Unitas has control of the leg.
Unitas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed melody's head.

Unitas stands up from half guard.

melody closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Unitas is trying to drag melody to the mat but melody just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Unitas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but melody gets the underhooks and prevents it.
melody is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

melody manages to pull guard.
melody wants to hit a switch here but Unitas passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for melody there!
melody is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unitas trying to control but melody is having none of it.

Unitas goes for an armbar but melody turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from melody.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Unitas!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilya Murometz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendall Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ilya Murometz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Murometz
vs
Jackson

195 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

172 cm
19
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ilya Murometz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kendall Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Murometz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Murometz is having none of it.
Murometz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murometz defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is taking a breather. Murometz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jackson is keen to just control but Murometz is a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kendall Jackson.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Murometz avoids them all with ease.
Murometz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murometz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murometz pulls Jackson in close to his closed guard and prevents Jackson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Murometz wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Murometz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murometz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Murometz is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jackson pushing down on Murometz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murometz defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Murometz is looking to escape.
Murometz taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard.
Murometz is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard.
Murometz is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson stops Murometz from getting back to his feet.
Murometz trying to control from the bottom.
Murometz is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murometz tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Murometz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murometz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson has Murometz pressed against the cage, preventing Murometz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Jackson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Murometz uses from the top position.
Murometz tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Murometz postures up.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Jackson has eaten all the pies!
Jackson keeping full guard, as Murometz tries to pass.

Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Murometz wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Murometz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murometz has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Murometz is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Murometz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Murometz is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.

Murometz seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.

Murometz seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Murometz misses with a double jab.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Murometz. Murometz gets slowly back to his feet.
Murometz tries a head kick but it misses.
Murometz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Jackson moves into the clinch.

Jackson has hold of one of Murometz's legs. Murometz is fighting the takedown attempt but Jackson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Murometz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Murometz keeps moving.
Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Murometz keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson won't allow Murometz to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Murometz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kendall Jackson.

Jackson has Murometz up against the cage in a clinch.

Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Murometz.

Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Murometz in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jackson.
Murometz is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.

Jackson gets control of Murometz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jackson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Murometz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Murometz thows a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is standing up over Murometz. Murometz looks to escape but Jackson dives into side control.
Jackson trying to control the position but Murometz is working away.
Jackson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Murometz kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jackson tries to move to full mount but Murometz actually manages to regain half guard.
Jackson throwing shots but Murometz is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Murometz manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ilya Murometz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jackson clinches.
Murometz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Murometz avoids a wild elbow strike from Jackson.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Murometz as Jackson tries to tie him up.

Murometz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murometz tries a head kick but it misses.
Murometz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jackson scores with a punch to the head.
Murometz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Murometz lands with a slapping head kick.
Murometz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Murometz moves out of range easily.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Murometz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Murometz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Murometz misses.
A head kick misses from Murometz.
Murometz tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Jackson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Murometz's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Murometz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Murometz uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ilya Murometz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murometz tries to clinch up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jackson gets a clinch.
Jackson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Murometz gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Murometz breaks from the clinch.
Murometz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jackson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Murometz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

Murometz lands a big head kick that sends Jackson tumbling to the mat! Murometz takes a step backwards and waves Jackson back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Kendall Jackson has been cut.
Jackson dives in and grabs Murometz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murometz pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Murometz keeps the fight on the outside.

Murometz gets a takedown into half guard.
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!

Murometz is working for a submission of some sort.

Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Murometz trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.

Murometz stands up out of the half guard.
Murometz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Murometz lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
Murometz swinging wildly here.
Murometz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Murometz.

Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murometz working hard to break the clinch.
Jackson stalling the fight.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Murometz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murometz throws a left and a right that both miss

and Jackson moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Murometz's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murometz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Jackson clinches with his opponent.

Jackson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jackson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Murometz pushing down on Jackson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Murometz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Murometz wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well.
Ilya Murometz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murometz prevents Jackson from standing back up.
Kendall Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
Murometz winds up and cracks Jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kendall Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murometz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Murometz winds up and cracks Jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Murometz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Murometz wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Murometz is looking for a kimura here.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Murometz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ilya Murometz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Isamu The Shark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and lenny martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

The Shark
vs
martin

185 cm
24
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
26
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Good takedowns
Excellent MT
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Isamu The Shark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, lenny martin!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
martin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
martin lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Shark's sensitive parts.
A slapping leg kick lands for martin.
martin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for martin.
The Shark takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
martin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
martin is looking to slow The Shark down with leg kicks.

martin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Shark struggling a bit here.

martin is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. The Shark is trying to escape and martin transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and The Shark is forced to tap! Nice work there by martin! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). lenny martin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Mauler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leha Nik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leha Nik will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Mauler
vs
Nik

188 cm
20
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

184 cm
25
204 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Mauler!
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, Leha Nik!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nik closes the distance and clinches.
Nik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mauler backwards.
Nik lands a right hand.
Nik keeps control of Mauler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mauler tries to pull guard but Nik won't allow it.
Mauler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nik just stands there and leans against the cage.

Mauler breaks the clinch.
Nik wants to clinch up but Mauler keeps it at a distance.

Mauler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nik is trying to defend but Mauler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mauler takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mauler stops Nik from getting back to his feet.
Mauler is trying to control. Nik wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nik looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mauler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mauler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nik pushes Mauler off looking to stand but Mauler dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mauler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mauler somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Mauler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mauler tries to clinch

and Nik counters by moving into the clinch.

Mauler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mauler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mauler misses with a takedown attempt
and Nik counters with a three punch combo that has Mauler backing up. Mauler nods at Nik to acknowledge the strikes.
Mauler is breathing heavily.
Mauler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Nik lands a big right hand that sends Mauler crashing to the mat! Nik stays standing though and waves Mauler back to his feet!

Mauler is rocked!

It looks like Joe Mauler has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Mauler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Oh Mauler is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nik is looking to stand up but Mauler isn't so interested in that idea.
Mauler seems to have got his legs back now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mauler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nik works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nik is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mauler is controlling him.
Mauler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mauler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nik throws a right and a left that Mauler avoids nicely.

Mauler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Mauler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nik is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mauler looking to control but Nik is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nik squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Mauler scoring with strikes but Nik is staying in there.
Mauler wants to control the pace but Nik is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nik is trying to stand up.

Mauler has control of Nik's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nik regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Mauler sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nik can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mauler wants to control the pace but Nik is squirming around nicely.
Nik really wants to buck Mauler off and get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mauler looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leha Nik will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Mauler's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nik bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mauler's head backwards.
A big left from Nik misses.
Mauler shoots in and drives through. Nik sprawls well.

Nik has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nik lands with a light punch inside.
Nik lands with a short shot to the head.
Nik swings wildly with an uppercut but Mauler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mauler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mauler is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nik gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Mauler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mauler tries to pull guard but Nik won't allow it.
Nik blocking some punches.
Mauler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nik pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mauler looking for a takedown.
Nik stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Nik.

Nik breaks from the clinch.
Nik misses with a takedown attempt

and Mauler counters with a takedown into side control.

Mauler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nik wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mauler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nik has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mauler is looking to take a break and control but Nik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nik is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mauler has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mauler lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nik is trying to buck Mauler off.

Mauler has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Nik is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Mauler yanks on the arm and Nik is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Mauler.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Mauler!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damien Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eldridge Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coleman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by IRONMAN. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Garcia
vs
Coleman

182 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

176 cm
20
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eldridge Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Coleman under the eye.

It looks like Eldridge Coleman has been cut.
Garcia misses with a double jab.
Garcia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coleman should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Garcia 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.

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

Garcia stands up from Coleman's guard - Garcia perhaps looking for a knockout.
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!
Coleman has a takedown stuffed.
Coleman doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Garcia holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Garcia gets control of Coleman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Garcia will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Coleman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman passes into half guard.
Coleman is trying to control the action in half guard but Garcia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Coleman is pressing down on Garcia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garcia is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Coleman throws a strike but Garcia avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Coleman looking to pass the guard.
Garcia can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Coleman controls the pace.
Coleman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coleman pushing down on Garcia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Coleman trying to pass the guard but Garcia defending well.
Coleman throwing shots but Garcia is blocking nicely.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Coleman trying to pass the guard but Garcia defending well.
Coleman trying to control the action but Garcia is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Coleman passes to side control.

Coleman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Coleman wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Garcia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eldridge Coleman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Coleman tries for a takedown but Garcia circles away easily

and Garcia counters by moving into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Garcia breaks the clinch.

Garcia gets the takedown into side control.
Coleman gets back to half guard.
Coleman trying to control but Garcia postures up.
Coleman gets back to full guard.
Coleman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Coleman pulls Garcia in close to prevent any damage.

Coleman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Garcia postures up.
Garcia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Coleman wants to stand and escape but Garcia is having none of it.
Coleman tries to strike from the bottom.
Coleman has control of Garcia's left arm, preventing Garcia from doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A cross from Garcia lands.
Garcia swings for the body but Coleman moves out of range.
Garcia closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Coleman drives through and clinches with Garcia against the cage.
Garcia looking for a takedown.
Coleman has Garcia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Garcia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Damien Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eldridge Coleman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Garcia avoids it.
Garcia is trying to break free.
Coleman goes for a takedown attempt but Garcia pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Coleman dives in and grabs Garcia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Garcia pushes down on Coleman's head and hops out.
Coleman shoots in and drives through. Garcia sprawls well.
Garcia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Coleman avoids it really well and circles away.
Coleman fails with the takedown.

Garcia decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Garcia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Coleman on the ground.
Coleman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Coleman looking to control.
Garcia preventing the sweep.
Garcia throws a big right hand that misses.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Coleman keeps moving.
Coleman working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Garcia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eldridge Coleman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Coleman wants to clinch up but Garcia keeps it at a distance.
Garcia fails to land with a series of punches.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown but Garcia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Garcia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coleman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Coleman shoots in but Garcia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Coleman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Garcia changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Coleman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Coleman manages to get back to half guard.

Coleman looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garcia is thwarting Coleman's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia stops Coleman from getting back to his feet.
Coleman is trying to maintain the position but Garcia is very close to passing his half guard.
Coleman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Coleman.
Coleman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Eldridge Coleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Coleman is taking a breather. Garcia says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Coleman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Coleman moves nicely into side control.

Coleman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Coleman has an Americana. Garcia didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Coleman is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Coleman hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Eldridge Coleman!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
51%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Bernhard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JR StClair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). StClair has chosen st.clair theme song as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Bernhard
vs
StClair

191 cm
25
197 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

186 cm
25
194 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Bernhard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, JR StClair!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernhard looks to land a combination. StClair sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
StClair lands a leg kick that knocks Bernhard off balance momentarily.
Bernhard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bernhard looks to land a combination but StClair avoids it well.
StClair throws a jab when Bernhard was well out of range.
StClair showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bernhard.
Bernhard thows a leg kick but StClair checks it
and StClair counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bernhard is lucky that one didn't land flush.
JR StClair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bernhard swinging wildly here.
StClair looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bernhard is fending him off so far but StClair persists. Nope, Bernhard circles away and we're back to standing.
StClair scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
StClair avoids the head kick by Bernhard.
StClair blocks a leg kick.
Bernhard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
StClair showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bernhard.
Bernhard motions for StClair to come forward. Bernhard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Excellent takedown into side control there by StClair.

That's one minute gone in the round.

StClair decides to stand back up.
A slapping leg kick lands for StClair.
Both fighters circling a little - StClair finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bernhard is breathing heavily.
Bernhard misses with a combination
and StClair counters with a head kick.
Bernhard misses the shot to the body.
StClair feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bernhard's calf.
Bernhard misses with an attempted mid kick.
StClair gets in close and tags Bernhard with a short punch that almost sends Bernhard to the mat! Oh Bernhard is in big trouble! He turns his back on StClair, trying to create some distance but StClair rushes him, striking wildly and Bernhard goes down! The referee tackles StClair into the cage to end the fight! StClair is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). JR StClair!
JR StClair is the new middleweight champion!