WCC East 3 Heavy Duty PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim THE HAMMER (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brock Lesnar has the eye of the tiger tonight.

THE HAMMER
vs
Lesnar

225 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

190 cm
18
256 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Heavy handed

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim THE HAMMER!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar tries to clinch but THE HAMMER is having none of it.
THE HAMMER looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Lesnar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lesnar.
THE HAMMER stuffs the takedown attempt from Lesnar. Lesnar gets slowly back to his feet.
THE HAMMER throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lesnar.
THE HAMMER avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Lesnar moves into range and clinches up with THE HAMMER.
Lesnar blocking some punches.

Lesnar breaks from the clinch.
Lesnar avoids a punch combination nicely.

THE HAMMER tries to keep at a distance but Lesnar has taken the fight into the clinch.

Lesnar pulls guard successfully.
THE HAMMER wanted to stand there but Lesnar had control of the position.
Lesnar tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Lesnar is looking for a triangle but THE HAMMER pushes his legs off easily.
Lesnar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with THE HAMMER. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
THE HAMMER won't allow Lesnar to sweep him here.
THE HAMMER will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Lesnar manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jim THE HAMMER is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar shoots in but THE HAMMER avoids the takedown attempt easily.
THE HAMMER misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Lesnar gets a clinch.
with the fighters clinched against the cage, Lesnar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
THE HAMMER throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lesnar fails to land the takedown.
Jim THE HAMMER has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar.
THE HAMMER moves out of range of the strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from THE HAMMER.
THE HAMMER closes the distance and lands a one-two.
THE HAMMER misses with a few strikes there.
THE HAMMER throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
THE HAMMER throws a left and a right that both miss

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

Lesnar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
THE HAMMER swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
THE HAMMER moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
THE HAMMER throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
THE HAMMER rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lesnar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lesnar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lesnar misses with a jab, cross combination.

Lesnar drives through and clinches with THE HAMMER against the cage.
THE HAMMER can't find room to land a body shot as Lesnar controls the action.
Lesnar blocking some punches.
THE HAMMER prevents a takedown attempt there.
THE HAMMER misses with some punches.
THE HAMMER works on Lesnar's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from THE HAMMER.

Lesnar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Lesnar clinches up with THE HAMMER and pushes him back against the cage.

Lesnar jumps guard and drags THE HAMMER to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lesnar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lesnar lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for THE HAMMER!
Lesnar controlling from the full mount.
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.
THE HAMMER wants to get back to his feet.
Lesnar controlling from mount.
Lesnar landing shots from mount.
Lesnar won't let THE HAMMER get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Lesnar controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Lesnar has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
THE HAMMER on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if THE HAMMER tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Lesnar has control of THE HAMMER's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and THE HAMMER regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lesnar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lesnar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
THE HAMMER wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

THE HAMMER will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
THE HAMMER tries to bum rush Lesnar with a series of wild strikes but Lesnar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
THE HAMMER stuffs the takedown attempt from Lesnar. Lesnar gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Lesnar or perhaps it was just good defense by THE HAMMER which made him look bad.
Lesnar shoots in and drives through. THE HAMMER sprawls well.
Jim THE HAMMER has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar.
Lesnar tries for a takedown but THE HAMMER sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
THE HAMMER throws a one two combo.
THE HAMMER stuffs the takedown.
Lesnar shoots for a double leg takedown but THE HAMMER sprawls well. He's pushed Lesnar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
THE HAMMER throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Lesnar counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for THE HAMMER!
Lesnar with good strikes from the mount here!
THE HAMMER is bucking up trying to escape but Lesnar cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lesnar won't let THE HAMMER get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Lesnar lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lesnar lands with some strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar tries to control but THE HAMMER wriggling away.
THE HAMMER'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.
Lesnar connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lesnar looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lesnar scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish THE HAMMER?
THE HAMMER in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lesnar pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
THE HAMMER really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lesnar cracks THE HAMMER with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
THE HAMMER really wants to buck Lesnar off and get back to his feet.

Lesnar is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Lesnar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lesnar.
Jim THE HAMMER is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
THE HAMMER scores with a three punch combo!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
THE HAMMER throws a one two combo.
A punch combination from THE HAMMER misses.
THE HAMMER misses with a few strikes there.
THE HAMMER stalks Lesnar and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lesnar's face. Lesnar staggers backwards, shaken.
THE HAMMER lands a jab-cross combination.
THE HAMMER throws a series of strikes that have Lesnar backpedaling.
THE HAMMER lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lesnar backs up against the cage.
Lesnar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Lesnar moves into the clinch successfully.
A hook to the body from Lesnar.
Lesnar lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Lesnar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lesnar fails to land the takedown.

Lesnar has closed the distance and engaged THE HAMMER in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from THE HAMMER fails to land.

Lesnar turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Lesnar scoring with punches from side control.
THE HAMMER wants to get back to his feet but Lesnar drags him back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
THE HAMMER is being controlled here.

Lesnar decides to stand up, so the ref orders THE HAMMER to his feet.
THE HAMMER lands with a nice combination. Lesnar backs away looking to recover.
Lesnar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lesnar jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Lesnar darts in and clinches THE HAMMER up against the cage.
Lesnar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. THE HAMMER smiles and moves away.
Lesnar looks for a takedown but THE HAMMER sprawls well.
Lesnar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lesnar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
THE HAMMER works over Lesnar's head and body with a nice combination.
THE HAMMER scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
THE HAMMER misses with the combination.
A punch combination from THE HAMMER misses.
THE HAMMER displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
No joy there for THE HAMMER, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Danga de danga de dang - THE HAMMER scores with a four punch combination!
A punch combination from THE HAMMER misses.
THE HAMMER throws a right and a left that Lesnar avoids nicely.
THE HAMMER throws a right and a left that Lesnar avoids nicely.
Lesnar looks for a takedown but THE HAMMER sprawls well.
THE HAMMER lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from THE HAMMER does no damage.
THE HAMMER throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Lesnar rushes THE HAMMER and presses him up against the cage.
Lesnar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but THE HAMMER gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Lesnar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Lesnar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

THE HAMMER misses with the combination.
Lesnar misses with a takedown attempt - THE HAMMER sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A right-left combo lands from THE HAMMER.
THE HAMMER lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but THE HAMMER shows good takedown defense.
Jim THE HAMMER seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesnar throws a head kick that THE HAMMER semi-blocks.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but THE HAMMER shows good takedown defense.
Jim THE HAMMER has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar.
THE HAMMER looks to land a combination but Lesnar avoids it well.

Lesnar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lesnar fails to pull guard.
Lesnar stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Lesnar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
THE HAMMER throws a right hand that Lesnar ducks under and follows up with a left that Lesnar also avoids with ease.
Lesnar shoots in looking for a takedown. THE HAMMER tries to sprawl out of it but Lesnar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. THE HAMMER manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
THE HAMMER is working the combinations to good effect here.
THE HAMMER misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - THE HAMMER scores with a four punch combination!
THE HAMMER tries to bum rush Lesnar with a series of wild strikes but Lesnar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lesnar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lesnar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. THE HAMMER tries to avoid it but Lesnar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag THE HAMMER to the ground. THE HAMMER escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
THE HAMMER takes a kick to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from THE HAMMER.
THE HAMMER throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lesnar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
THE HAMMER swinging wilding here.
Lesnar slips a jab and a cross from THE HAMMER.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lesnar avoids a punch combination nicely.
THE HAMMER swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Lesnar counters with a shoot takedown. THE HAMMER fights it but they end up in guard.
THE HAMMER is looking to stand up but Lesnar isn't so interested in that idea.
THE HAMMER wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Lesnar manages to pass to side control.
Lesnar moves nicely into side control.
Lesnar in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
THE HAMMER is letting Lesnar control him for a moment.
THE HAMMER is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lesnar has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is looking to take a break and control but THE HAMMER is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
THE HAMMER is trying to buck Lesnar off.
Lesnar looks up at the clock and then as THE HAMMER takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lesnar smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lesnar tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lesnar working the ground and pound.
Lesnar prevents THE HAMMER from escaping the position.
Lesnar tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lesnar wants to lay and pray for a moment but THE HAMMER keeps working.

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.
THE HAMMER wants to get back to his feet but Lesnar drags him back down.

Lesnar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
THE HAMMER prevents Lesnar from moving into mount.
Jim THE HAMMER has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lesnar wants to control but THE HAMMER is keeping him busy.
THE HAMMER tries to escape but Lesnar is in control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Lesnar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. THE HAMMER tries to avoid it but Lesnar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag THE HAMMER to the ground. THE HAMMER escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lesnar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Lesnar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lesnar winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Lesnar!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Sinatra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan Macloud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macloud is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: highlander theme song. Frank Sinatra has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Sinatra
vs
Macloud

177 cm
18
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Sinatra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duncan Macloud!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinatra fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Some wild striking there from Macloud.
Sinatra looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Sinatra shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Macloud's guard.
Sinatra thows a big elbow that misses.
Sinatra won't allow Macloud to sweep him here.
Macloud trying to strike off his back.
Macloud looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Macloud wants to get back to his feet but Sinatra is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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.

Sinatra drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Macloud dives on top into guard.
Macloud has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sinatra is proving hard to escape from.

Sinatra has an active guard here but Macloud has managed to pass into half guard.

Macloud decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Sinatra shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Sinatra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macloud moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sinatra shoots for a takedown but Macloud saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Macloud closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Macloud lands in his opponent's guard.
Macloud sitting in guard here, content to control.
Macloud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sinatra is keeping the position for now.
Macloud loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Macloud not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macloud has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sinatra is proving hard to escape from.
Macloud looks gassed!
Macloud controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Macloud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sinatra is keeping the position for now.

Sinatra has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Macloud can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Macloud cracks Sinatra with a solid left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Sinatra looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Macloud scoring with some ground and pound.

Macloud avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Macloud is stalling in the full guard.
Macloud stopping the sweep attempt from Sinatra.
Macloud content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duncan Macloud dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Macloud drives through and clinches with Sinatra against the cage.
Sinatra is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Macloud pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Macloud breaks from the clinch.

Macloud fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sinatra sprawls well initially but Macloud persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Macloud trying to control the pace.
Macloud is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Macloud working over Sinatra with some ground and pound. Sinatra looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Macloud really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sinatra. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sinatra works his way to full guard. Good work.
Macloud sitting in guard here, content to control.
Macloud won't allow Sinatra to sweep him here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sinatra had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Macloud is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Sinatra Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Macloud's back instead.
Macloud rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Macloud wants to get back to his feet.
Macloud controlling the position for now.
Macloud pushes Sinatra off looking to stand but Sinatra dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Macloud tries to get to full guard but Sinatra has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sinatra is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Macloud has managed to free his arm - good work.

Sinatra is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Macloud can do anything to dispel that myth.
Macloud wants to get back to his feet.

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

so Macloud counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sinatra has an active guard here but Macloud has managed to pass into half guard.
Sinatra is looking for a sweep. Macloud is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sinatra is trying to control but can't.
Sinatra is trying to get back to full guard.
Sinatra trying to hold on to Macloud's head to control him but Macloud postures up.

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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Macloud lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Macloud.
Macloud lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sinatra has his takedown stuffed

and Macloud counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Sinatra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sinatra wants to stand and escape but Macloud is having none of it.
Sinatra is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Sinatra isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Macloud stacks Sinatra 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 Macloud!
Sinatra prevents Macloud from moving into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duncan Macloud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Sinatra shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

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

Sinatra is looking to sinch up a triangle. Macloud throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Sinatra's body to avoid the submission. Sinatra has instead reached around Macloud's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Sinatra arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frank Sinatra!

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 Sebastian Mercy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chance Taken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Mercy
vs
Taken

190 cm
20
240 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

191 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Attliction

Forbidden Apple

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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebastian Mercy!
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, Chance Taken!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Mercy finds it's way through Taken's defenses.
A choreographed right hand from Mercy misses the target.
Mercy waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Taken.
Mercy tries to clinch but Taken moves out of range.
Mercy looks for a takedown but Taken sprawls well.
Taken lands a front kick.

Taken clinches.
Mercy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taken prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mercy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taken just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastian Mercy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Taken has Mercy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Taken pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mercy tumbling to the mat - Taken dives into Mercy's guard.
Taken trying to control the position from guard on top but Mercy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mercy trying to keep a closed guard but Taken is proving a slippery customer.
Taken wants to control from the top but Mercy keeps moving.
Mercy looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taken advances to half guard.
Taken tries to stand and escape but Mercy is controlling the position.
Mercy is trying to maintain the position but Taken is very close to passing his half guard.

Taken is trying to work for a kimura but Mercy is defending well.
Mercy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mercy striking off his back but it's not causing Taken any problems.

Mercy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mercy is breathing heavily.
Taken trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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.
Taken working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Taken passes Mercy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mercy is refusing to be controlled, as Taken sits in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

Taken is trying to work for a kimura but Mercy is defending well.
Taken seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mercy is in trouble now - Taken has advanced to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Taken is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mercy can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Mercy looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

Mercy showing good submission defense here.
Taken tries to keep control of the position but Mercy is staying busy.
Mercy tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Taken working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mercy is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taken landing strikes from the mount.
Mercy tries to hold on but Taken pushes him away.
Taken prevents Mercy from getting the reversal.
Taken looking to control but Mercy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Mercy defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Taken.
Mercy tries to lock up and control but Taken gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mercy is looking to improve his position but Taken isn't that keen on the idea.

Taken is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mercy is surviving well by controlling Taken's body position as best he can.
Mercy regains half guard.
Mercy is pressing down on Taken's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Mercy has his foot on Taken's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taken works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mercy throws a nice looking combination but Taken bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taken misses with a takedown attempt

and Mercy counters with a single leg into guard. Taken didn't expect that.
Mercy won't allow Taken to sweep him here.

Mercy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mercy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mercy trying to control but Taken is working from the bottom.
Taken lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mercy!
Taken can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mercy is looking to escape.

Taken looking for a guillotine from mount but Mercy is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Taken goes for an armbar but Mercy turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mercy.
Mercy trying to control but Taken is working from the bottom.
Mercy wants to pass the guard but Taken is keeping the position.

Taken working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mercy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Taken is tightening it up a little... Mercy has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mercy reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mercy taps out! nice BJJ there by Taken!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chance Taken!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Greek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Franklin
vs
Greek

186 cm
20
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
18
174 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Lucid Nutrition
Lucid Nutrition

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, Mike Franklin!
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, The Greek!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greek throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Greek lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Franklin tries to clinch up but Greek circles away and keeps his distance.
Franklin lunges at Greek with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Greek's hand.
Greek tries to land a front kick but Franklin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Greek lands a front kick.
Greek jabs Franklin right on the nose. Franklin blinks but takes it well.

It looks like Mike Franklin has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franklin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Franklin is breathing heavily.
Nice straight punches there by Greek. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Greek.

Franklin is rocked!
Greek feints and then cracks Franklin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Franklin down.
Greek dodges the punch combination from Franklin.
Greek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Franklin tries to clinch there but Greek circles away.
Greek throws a series of punches but Franklin avoids them all with ease.
Greek throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Franklin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greek pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Greek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Franklin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Greek.
Greek tries to land a front kick but Franklin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Greek throws a leg kick which misses Franklin's front leg but catches the back leg as Franklin tries to avoid it.
Franklin closes the distance and clinches up with Greek, looking for a takedown. Franklin pushes Greek against the cage but Greek circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Franklin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Franklin shoots in and drives through. Greek sprawls well.
The Greek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greek shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Franklin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Greek scoring well with a low kick there.
A punch lands to the side of Franklin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Franklin doesn't manage to clinch there - Greek circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin tries to clinch but Greek moves out of range.

Franklin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Franklin works to advance to full mount. Greek defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
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!
Franklin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Greek because Franklin loaded up on that one.
Franklin lands a big shot there that rocks Greek but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
A nice elbow there by Franklin.
Franklin unloads with some shots from mount but Greek bucks and avoids them well.
Franklin unloading with bombs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin looking to ground and pound but Greek is blocking nicely.
Franklin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Greek looks a forlorn figure.
Greek blocking the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greek tries to lock up and control but Franklin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Greek is looking to improve his position but Franklin isn't that keen on the idea.
Franklin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Franklin throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Greek wants to hold on but Franklin pushes him away.
Franklin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Greek because Franklin loaded up on that one.
Franklin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Franklin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Franklin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Greek?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklin looking to finish Greek with some ground and pound. This is bad for Greek!
Franklin breaks from Greek's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Franklin misses with a head shot.
Greek bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Franklin has an active guard here but Greek has managed to pass into half guard.
Greek stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Franklin is looking for a sweep. Greek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Greek tries to keep at a distance but Franklin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Franklin tries to throw a body punch but Greek avoids it by throwing Franklin back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Greek.
Franklin has had enough of the clinch but Greek keeps him there for the moment.
Franklin wants to break free but Greek has control.
Greek works on Franklin's body with a couple of short punches.
Franklin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Franklin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Franklin wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greek tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Franklin can't break the clinch.
Franklin can't get the takedown.
Franklin wants to get back to striking at distance but Greek won't allow it.
Franklin throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Greek landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Greek lands a body punch.
Franklin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Come on Greek - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Franklin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Franklin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Greek is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Greek lands a body shot.
with the fighters clinched against the cage, Greek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Greek circles away from the clinch attempt.
Franklin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown but Greek shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Greek lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Greek works Franklin's body with a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Greek as he connects with a hook.
Franklin moves out of range as Greek throws a body kick.
Franklin fails with the takedown
and Greek counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franklin darts in trying to clinch
and Greek counters with an inside leg kick.
Franklin throws a right hand that Greek ducks under and follows up with a left that Greek also avoids with ease.
Franklin scores with a three punch combo!
Greek looks to score with a jab to the body but Franklin is just out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Greek.
Franklin defending well as Greek loads up on a big left hand.
Franklin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Greek makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Franklin really felt that one!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greek misses with a takedown attempt - Franklin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Greek throws a half hearted mid kick.
Greek connects with a solid leg kick.
Greek throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Franklin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Franklin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

Franklin rushes Greek and presses him up against the cage.
Greek keeps control of Franklin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Greek.
Franklin fails to pull guard.
Greek lands a body punch in the clinch.
Franklin can't find room to land a body shot as Greek controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Greek breaks from the clinch.
Greek swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Franklin.
Franklin throws a body punch but Greek moves out of range.
Greek lands with a slapping head kick.
Oh Franklin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Greek connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Franklin seems to have got his legs back now.
Franklin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Greek makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Franklin really felt that one!
Franklin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greek scores with a kick to the midsection.
Franklin tries to clinch up
and Greek makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Franklin throws a right and a left that Greek avoids nicely.
Franklin tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Greek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Franklin's cut.
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!

Franklin throws an overhand right that lands on Greek's shoulder, as Greek tries to avoid the shot.
Greek throws a leg kick but Franklin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Greek keeps the fight on the outside.
Franklin shoots in but no luck this time.
Greek throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Franklin tries to clinch but Greek moves away
and Greek makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Greek punishes Franklin's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Greek. That's going to slow Franklin down.
Greek lands with a kick to the ribs.
Franklin closes the distance but Greek moves to the side

and Greek counters by moving into the clinch.
Greek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Franklin.
A right hand to the body from Greek.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greek stalling the fight.
Greek lands a nice shot to the body.
Greek is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Greek has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The referee calls for Franklin to work.
Greek works on Franklin's body with a couple of short punches.
Greek unloads a knee to the mid-section. Franklin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A hook to the body from Greek.
Franklin is trying to break free.
Greek digs a right hand underneath Franklin's ribcage. Franklin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Franklin wants a takedown.
Greek scores with a knee to the head.
Franklin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin avoiding damage as Greek throws knees to the body.
Greek landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Greek lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Franklin.
Franklin tries to score a body lock takedown but Greek shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franklin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Greek pulls his leg out and moves away.
Franklin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Greek.
Franklin dodges the punch combination from Greek.
A chopping leg kick lands by Greek.
Franklin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Greek moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Greek.
Franklin moves out of range of the body kick from Greek.
Greek is looking to land body kicks.
Greek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Greek throws a big shot that misses.
Greek scores with a nice head shot.

Mike Franklin's cut is getting worse.
Greek throws a body kick that misses.
Greek cracks Franklin with a good jab.
Mike Franklin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Franklin moves out of range as Greek throws a body kick.
Greek throws an overhand right that lands on Franklin's shoulder, as Franklin tries to avoid the shot.
Greek looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Franklin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Greek.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Greek. That one must have hurt.
Greek is looking to slow Franklin down with leg kicks.
Franklin misses with a combination

and Greek counters by clinching up.
Greek tries a knee to the head but Franklin blocks it.
Franklin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Greek gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Greek lands a nice knee to the body.
Mike Franklin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franklin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Greek pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Franklin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Franklin tries to break the clinch but Greek is controlling the position.
Franklin tries to score a body lock takedown but Greek shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Greek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Greek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
The Greek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Greek winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Greek!

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 Runnar Borowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksander Keros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borowski's entrance music is Civil War. A fine choice. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Borowski
vs
Keros

198 cm
22
235 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Runnar Borowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aleksander Keros!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keros tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Borowski swivels and escapes.
Borowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Keros. Keros gets slowly back to his feet.
Borowski lands a big shot that drops Keros! Can he finish him?

Keros is rocked!

It looks like Aleksander Keros has been cut.

Borowski gets to his feet. Keros looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Keros is still on wobbly legs! Can Borowski finish him?

Borowski has closed the distance and engaged Keros in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borowski slows down the pace here.
Borowski connects with a knee right up the middle there - that's rocked Keros badly! Keros tumbles to the floor and Borowski stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Runnar Borowski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Teuvo Ojala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Leone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ojala comes to the cage accompanied by Cocaine. Leone has chosen Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Ojala
vs
Leone

206 cm
22
182 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
176 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Teuvo Ojala!
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, Frank Leone!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ojala drives through with a takedown into guard.

Ojala gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ojala shoots in but Leone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Leone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Leone gets a clinch.
Ojala wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teuvo Ojala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ojala drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ojala is pressed up against the cage. Leone has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ojala down to the mat. Ojala avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ojala really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ojala has a takedown stuffed.
Ojala closes the distance and clinches up with Leone, looking for a takedown. Ojala pushes Leone against the cage but Leone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Leone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ojala.
Leone doesn't manage to clinch there - Ojala circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Leone tries to keep at a distance but Ojala has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ojala fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Ojala manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Leone postures up and lands a big shot to Ojala's brow.

Leone gets to his feet - Ojala follows without any prompting.

Leone scores a takedown into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ojala is breathing heavily.
Ojala is looking to improve his position but Leone isn't that keen on the idea.
Ojala is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ojala wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

Leone sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Ojala taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frank Leone!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Logan Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Oliver (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.

Cullen
vs
Oliver

184 cm
20
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

186 cm
21
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Logan Cullen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathan Oliver!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cullen scores with a takedown into Oliver's guard.
Cullen wants to get up but he can't break Oliver's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cullen trying to control but Oliver is working from the bottom.
Oliver controls Cullen momentarily but Cullen frees himself.
Oliver pulls Cullen in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cullen trying to control but Oliver is working from the bottom.
Oliver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oliver is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cullen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliver is keeping the position for now.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cullen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliver with a lazy takedown attempt

and Cullen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Oliver won't be happy with that.
Cullen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oliver keeps working.
Oliver manages to get back to half guard.

Oliver actively working from the bottom here.
Oliver wants to control but Cullen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Oliver tries to roll over but Cullen keeps him under control.
Oliver is staying active underneath Cullen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cullen tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Cullen is breathing heavily.
Cullen blocks the strikes from Oliver.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Cullen with a lazy takedown attempt

and Oliver counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cullen!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliver raining down shots from the mount!
Cullen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Oliver.
Oliver connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Oliver cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Oliver is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cullen is surviving well by controlling Oliver's body position as best he can.
Oliver looking to control but Cullen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Oliver lands a big elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliver scoring with strikes but Cullen is staying in there.
Oliver connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oliver putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Oliver with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Cullen tries to hold on but Oliver pushes him away.
Cullen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cullen tries to hold on but Oliver postures up.
Cullen is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Cullen is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cullen is squirming around, avoiding Oliver's attempts to control the action.
Oliver working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Oliver in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Oliver landing punches.
Cullen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oliver has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cullen's face.
Oliver is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cullen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Cullen wants to control but Oliver is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cullen is trying desperately to improve position.
Cullen 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.

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

Cullen tries to clinch

and Oliver counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cullen won't be happy with that.
Oliver working away.
Oliver working the ground and pound.

Oliver is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cullen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cullen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Oliver stops Cullen from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cullen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cullen wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliver sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cullen defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Oliver scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oliver with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Oliver is looking to take a break and control but Cullen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cullen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cullen tries to get out of the position.
Oliver thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oliver has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cullen looks like he's trying to stand up.

Oliver is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cullen is just riding it out for now. Oliver eventually gives up the hold.
Cullen manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cullen is looking to stand up but Oliver isn't so interested in that idea.
Cullen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oliver is one step ahead there.
Cullen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oliver on the ground.
Oliver advances position into side control!
Oliver cracks Cullen with a big right hand but Cullen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Oliver in the domination position with Cullen hanging on.
Cullen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Oliver's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cullen trying to control but Oliver postures up.
Cullen is looking for a sweep. Oliver is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oliver is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Oliver seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cullen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Oliver is looking for a kimura but Cullen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Oliver to get the leverage.
Cullen trying to control from the bottom.

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

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No luck for Cullen with that takedown attempt.

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.

Oliver drives through and clinches with Cullen against the cage.
Cullen tries to land a knee to the head but Oliver blocks with his arms.

Oliver jumps guard and drags Cullen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cullen stopping the sweep attempt from Oliver.

Oliver had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Cullen is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Oliver Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Cullen's back instead.
Oliver punishes Cullen with strikes from the back mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Oliver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Cullen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Oliver counters with a series of strikes. Cullen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Oliver misses with a takedown attempt

and Cullen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cullen.
Oliver throwing short punches from the bottom.
Oliver trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Oliver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cullen is one step ahead there.
Cullen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Oliver is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cullen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oliver is trying to hold Cullen in close to prevent damage but Cullen has managed to pass into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen is thwarting Oliver's attempts to control the position.
Nathan Oliver has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cullen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Oliver gets a takedown into half guard.
Well, if Oliver 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.
Cullen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cullen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oliver.
Cullen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cullen tries to kick Oliver off but Oliver keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Oliver is tying to control. Cullen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cullen wants to control but Oliver is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Oliver wants to pass the guard but Cullen is defending well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oliver doesn't manage to clinch there - Cullen circles away.

Cullen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cullen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Oliver has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cullen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cullen trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliver looking for a sweep. Not yet Oliver, not yet.

Cullen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cullen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Cullen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Logan Cullen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.

Oliver has his foot on Cullen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cullen works his way back into a safe position though.
Oliver controlling the position.
Cullen slips nicely into half guard.
Oliver works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliver controlling Cullen's posture.
Cullen with a nice head shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nathan Oliver.
Well Oliver has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Oliver!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between JJ The Tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephan Bonnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stephan Bonnar is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

The Tank
vs
Bonnar

187 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, JJ The Tank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stephan Bonnar!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Tank tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bonnar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from The Tank misses.
The Tank throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bonnar's waist but Bonnar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Tank off to one side.
The Tank tries to clinch but Bonnar moves out of range.
The Tank wants to clinch.
The Tank fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Tank tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bonnar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Tank fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonnar checks a low kick from The Tank.
The Tank changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bonnar tries to avoid it but The Tank manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bonnar to the ground. Bonnar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JJ The Tank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Tank throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bonnar's waist but Bonnar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Tank off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The Tank gets a takedown into half guard.
Bonnar is looking to control The Tank's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bonnar avoid being mounted?
Bonnar flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bonnar misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bonnar is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The Tank is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonnar missing with punches from the bottom.
Bonnar tries to roll over but The Tank keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonnar moves into full guard.
The Tank wants to control from the top but Bonnar keeps moving.
The Tank throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Tank loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bonnar keeping moving, preventing The Tank from controlling successfully.
The Tank looking to sit in guard and control but Bonnar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The Tank is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bonnar throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

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.
Bonnar is looking for a sweep. The Tank is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bonnar wants to get back to his feet.
Bonnar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bonnar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bonnar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The Tank is looking to stand up but Bonnar won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Tank trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that JJ The Tank will probably get the nod.
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.

Bonnar moves out of range of the body kick from The Tank.
JJ The Tank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown by The Tank or perhaps it was just good defense by Bonnar which made him look bad.
A combination from The Tank does no damage.
The Tank throws a nice looking combination but Bonnar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bonnar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Tank closes the distance and clinches up with Bonnar, looking for a takedown. The Tank pushes Bonnar against the cage but Bonnar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bonnar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Tank.
The Tank tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bonnar swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JJ The Tank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Tank shoots in looking for a takedown. Bonnar tries to sprawl out of it but The Tank keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bonnar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Tank misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonnar.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from The Tank.
The Tank is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Tank wants to clinch up but Bonnar keeps it at a distance.
Bonnar swats away the attempt to clinch by The Tank.
The Tank moves in looking to clinch but Bonnar pushes him off.
Horrible takedown by The Tank or perhaps it was just good defense by Bonnar which made him look bad.

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.
The Tank shoots in and drives through. Bonnar sprawls well.

The Tank scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bonnar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The Tank wants to stand but Bonnar has his arm trapped.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Tank wants to control but Bonnar is keeping him busy.
The Tank working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonnar wants to get back to his feet but The Tank drags him back down.
Bonnar is looking for a sweep.

The Tank is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bonnar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The Tank working away.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
The Tank fails with the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Tank looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The Tank wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Bonnar. No joy for The Tank on that attempt.
The Tank misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The Tank tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bonnar swats away the attempt to clinch by The Tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that JJ The Tank will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

The Tank fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bonnar swats away the attempt to clinch by The Tank.
The Tank closes the distance and clinches up with Bonnar, looking for a takedown. The Tank pushes Bonnar against the cage but Bonnar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

The Tank scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bonnar is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked The Tank off and has taken his back!
Bonnar looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
The Tank is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bonnar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is taking a good look at The Tank as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Bonnar!
Bonnar is landing with strikes from the back.

The Tank is rocked!

It looks like JJ The Tank has been cut.
Bonnar drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and The Tank is in real trouble here! Bonnar lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Bonnar is delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephan Bonnar!