ICON TMP 4.5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Benji Lab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mister E (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Lab
vs
E

169 cm
20
159 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benji Lab!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, mister E!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
E tries to clinch but Lab moves out of range.
Lab ducks down and throws a hook to the body but E moves away.
E throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Lab.
Lab throws an uppercut from half a mile away. E sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lab tries for a takedown but E sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lab takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
E looks for the body kick but Lab saw that one coming.
Lab closes this distance looking for a takedown but E circles away.
E throws a combination. Lab tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
E lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
E throws a sloppy head kick and Lab moves out of range easily.
E throws a head kick but Lab moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Lab misses the target.
Lab chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before E can pounce on him.
Lab blocks a head kick by E.
Lab shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benji Lab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lab is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by E.
E thows a body kick. Lab tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lab is breathing heavily.
Lab swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

E gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
E lands an elbow just above Lab 's eye.
Lab is trying to break the clinch but E has him pressed against the cage.
Lab is looking to break free of the clinch but E has double underhooks.
E tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lab has clasped his hands together around E's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
E is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lab's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
E is trying to maintain the position but Lab is very close to passing his half guard.
Lab controlling the action here.
E moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lab controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lab stopping the sweep attempt from E.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lab is stalling in the full guard.
E is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lab controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lab is fighting to break E's control of his arms but E is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if E can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lab stays in close to E's body and controls the position.
E not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lab showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
E not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lab is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lab throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as E works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lab content to stall in guard here.
E lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lab!
E trying to control but Lab is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lab tries to hold on but E pushes him away.
Lab keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lab might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
E can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lab is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

mister E dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

E throws a right and a left that Lab avoids nicely.
E throws a push kick but Lab slaps the foot to one side.
Lab looks for a takedown but E sprawls well.

Lab looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for E!
Lab controlling from the full mount.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Benji Lab just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
E ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
E avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Lab throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slapping body kick lands there for E.
E lands with a slapping head kick.
E slips a jab from Lab.
E connects with a high kick.
E throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lab takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lab takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lab avoids the head kick by E.
Lab misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from E.
Lab throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lab loads up on a big right hand but E slips the punch.
E throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

E moves into the clinch.
Lab goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lab has a couple of punches blocked by E.
Lab trying to control the position but instead, E has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lab into the cage.
E tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lab is looking to control E's arms but E gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lab has his back to the cage.
Lab is trying to break the clinch but E has him pressed against the cage.
Lab swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lab is pushing E up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

E breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
E lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lab takes a step back to recover.
E lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The fight stays on the outside here - E looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lab shoots for a double leg takedown but E sprawls well. He's pushed Lab's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lab throws a nice looking combination but E bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
E misses with a head kick.
Lab throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
mister E is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lab showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from E.

Lab closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
E is looking to improve his position.
Lab is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
E is trying to maintain the position but Lab is very close to passing his half guard.
Lab controlling the action here.
Lab has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
E is trying to get back to full guard.

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.
Lab controlling the action here.
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 Benji Lab 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!

E lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lab changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. E tries to avoid it but Lab manages to keep hold of a leg and drag E to the ground. E escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Lab misses the target.
E throws a push kick but Lab slaps the foot to one side.
E goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A low kick from Lab misses
and E counters with a big head kick but Lab shrugs it off.
The fighters circle momentarily. E darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
E throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lab throws a body punch but E moves out of range.
E keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lab.
E bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for E.
Lab takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Good standup being displayed there by Lab as he connects with a hook.
E bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lab's head backwards.
Lab misses with a body kick.
E lands with a kick to the temple. Lab shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's one minute gone in the round.
E avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
E swinging wilding here.
mister E seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Lab fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. E sprawls well initially but Lab persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
E is looking for a sweep. Lab is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
E keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lab is taking a breather. E 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.
Lab prevents E from improving his position.
Lab content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lab is thwarting E's attempts to control the position.
Lab content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
E is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lab controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
E is trying to maintain the position but Lab is very close to passing his half guard.
Lab controlling the action here.
E is trying to control but can't.

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.
Lab perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Benji Lab just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Lab throws out a loose jab but E uses good head movement to avoid it.
E misses with a head kick.
E slips a jab from Lab.
A head kick misses from E.
Lab misses the shot to the body.
Lab tries to score with a low kick but E moves his leg out of the way.
Lab misses with a takedown attempt - E sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
E pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lab looks to score with a jab to the body but E is just out of range.
mister E is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lab throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lab avoids a punch combination nicely.
Benji Lab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lab crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from E - the referee stops the clock and Lab gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says E. Lab manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lab swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lab wants to clinch
and E counters with a body kick that stops Lab in his tracks momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to mister E.
I think E 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... mister E!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mc Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby North (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby North has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mc Killer's chin.

Killer
vs
North

225 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

182 cm
22
270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Team S.W.A.T.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mc Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby North!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer throws a quick inside leg kick.
North looks gassed!
Killer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. North tries to avoid it but Killer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag North to the ground. North escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Killer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Killer punishes North's body with a nice straight punch.
Killer waves his right hand out infront of him, looking to distract North. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped North to the canvas! Can he finish him!?

It looks like Bobby North has been cut.
Killer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of North is proving hard to escape from.
Killer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
North wants to stand and escape but Killer is having none of it.
Killer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of North is proving hard to escape from.
Killer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Killer forces his way into half guard.

Killer gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Killer.

North is rocked!
Mc Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killer moves in close and cracks North with a massive right hand! North, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Killer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mc Killer!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Justin Case (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Grayson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grayson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Crazy Train by Ozzy Osborne. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Case
vs
Grayson

170 cm
20
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

171 cm
18
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

JOKER FIGHTGEAR

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Case!
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, Marcus Grayson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grayson stuffs the takedown.
Grayson lands an overhand right.
Case shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grayson lands with a nice body punch.
Grayson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice sprawl there from Grayson as Case shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Case. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grayson misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Grayson.
Case misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grayson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grayson throws a big shot that misses.
A punch combination from Grayson misses.
Grayson scores with a punch to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Case fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Grayson as Case shoots in.
Case shoots in but Grayson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grayson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Case is breathing heavily.
Grayson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Case throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grayson's waist but Grayson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Case off to one side.
Grayson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grayson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grayson connects with the punch.
Grayson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grayson lands a slapping body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grayson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grayson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Case at a distance.
Grayson with a jab.
Grayson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grayson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Case's head.
Grayson scores with a shot to the body.
Case moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
No joy there for Grayson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Case on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marcus Grayson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grayson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheers as Grayson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Case doesn't seem phased though.
Grayson throws a right and a left that Case avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Case on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grayson scores with a shot to the body.
Grayson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Grayson duly obliges.
Grayson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Grayson connects with a single shot there.
Case takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Case takes one to the chin there.
Grayson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Case shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grayson but Grayson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Grayson fails with the takedown.
Nice uppercut lands for Grayson. That snapped Case's head back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Case shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Case was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Grayson is desperately trying to improve his position but Case has a good base and remains in mount.
Grayson regains half guard.
Grayson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Case throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grayson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Case drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Grayson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Case has Grayson in his guard.
Case throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Grayson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Marcus Grayson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grayson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Case doesn't seem bothered though.
Grayson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grayson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grayson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Case will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Grayson!
Grayson digs a good hook to Case's body.
Grayson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Grayson duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grayson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grayson throws a series of punches but Case moves out of range.
Grayson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Case momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Case takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grayson lands with a nice combination. Case backs away looking to recover.
Left hook, right uppercut from Grayson.
Grayson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Grayson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Case.
Grayson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Case dodges the punch combination from Grayson.

Case drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Case looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Grayson passes into side control.
Grayson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grayson takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Case to pass into mount.
Grayson prevents Case from getting the reversal.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Grayson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Grayson with shots to the head and body - Case looks very uncomfortable down there.
Case is squirming around, avoiding Grayson's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grayson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Grayson prevents Case from getting the reversal.
Grayson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Case is trying to escape the mount.

Grayson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Grayson with good strikes from the mount here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Case regains half guard.

Case looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grayson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Case is looking to improve his position.
Grayson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Grayson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grayson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Case regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Grayson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Case takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Case looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Case is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Grayson.
Grayson throws a series of punches but Case moves out of range.
Grayson stuffs the takedown attempt from Case. Case gets slowly back to his feet.
Justin Case is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grayson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Marcus Grayson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grayson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jab, jab by Grayson - just one landing.
Case shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grayson as he jumps to the side.
Grayson scores with a shot to the body.
Grayson lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grayson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grayson scores with a nice strike.
Grayson scores with a three punch combo!
Case has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Case. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grayson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Case has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Grayson scores with a shot to the body.
Case slips a jab and a cross from Grayson.
Grayson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grayson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grayson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grayson connects with a looping right hand.
Grayson punishes Case's body with a nice straight punch.
Grayson tests Case's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grayson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grayson 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.
Grayson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Case circles away quickly and effectively.
Case misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Case with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grayson to score with a decent uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Grayson.
Grayson lands a nice shot to the body.
Case looks for a takedown but Grayson sprawls well.
A combination from Grayson does no damage.
Grayson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marcus Grayson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grayson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Case will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Grayson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Grayson stalks Case and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Case's face. Case staggers backwards, shaken.
Grayson lands with a nice combination. Case backs away looking to recover.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Case shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grayson but Grayson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Grayson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Grayson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Grayson.
Justin Case has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Case with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grayson counters with a left to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Grayson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Case on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Grayson tries for a takedown but Case circles away easily

and Case counters with a takedown into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Grayson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Grayson 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Grayson!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lincoln Hawks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawks has chosen over the top as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Griffin
vs
Hawks

170 cm
18
164 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyson Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lincoln Hawks!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Griffin.
A nice combination there by Hawks.

It looks like Tyson Griffin has been cut.
Hawks connects with a superb combination that knocks Griffin out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Hawks before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Griffin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lincoln Hawks!

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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marc Andre Fleury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suzuki Yen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fleury comes to the cage accompanied by your goin down. Marc Andre Fleury has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Andre Fleury
vs
Yen

190 cm
22
152 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

168 cm
22
159 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Mundi Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marc Andre Fleury!
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, Suzuki Yen!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fleury misses with a takedown attempt - Yen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A jab from Yen misses.
Fleury looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yen is fending him off so far but Fleury persists. Nope, Yen circles away and we're back to standing.
Yen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yen looks to land a left hand but Fleury moved out of range nicely.
Fleury changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yen tries to avoid it but Fleury manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yen to the ground. Yen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Andre Fleury. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fleury shoots in for a takedown but Yen shows good takedown defense.
Fleury avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fleury really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fleury sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fleury moves out of range as Yen strikes.
Yen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fleury will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fleury changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yen tries to avoid it but Fleury manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yen to the ground. Yen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Fleury.
Fleury has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Yen!

Fleury goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Yen is on top in guard.
Fleury is breathing heavily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fleury working for a triangle but Yen defends it easily.
Fleury looking for a sweep. Not yet Fleury, not yet.

Fleury has his foot on Yen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yen works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

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.
Fleury looking for a sweep. Not yet Fleury, not yet.

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

Yen is posturing up here but Fleury has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Yen tries to roll out but it's too tight and Yen has to tap! Slick submission there by Fleury!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marc Andre Fleury!

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49%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Oliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill McBrody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McBrody has chosen Get Back as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Oliver
vs
McBrody

186 cm
22
190 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

183 cm
18
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Monster MMA
Hell's Balls Nutrition

Hell's Balls Fightwear

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathan Oliver!
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, Bill McBrody!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Oliver misses its intended target.
Oliver moves in looking to clinch but McBrody pushes him off.
McBrody keeps the fight on the outside.
Oliver tries to close the distance and clinch up but McBrody swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McBrody ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
No joy there for McBrody, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McBrody misses with an uppercut. Oliver saw that one coming.
Oliver scores with a hook to the body. McBrody takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oliver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oliver throws a left and a right that both miss
and McBrody counters with a stiff right hand.
Oliver tries to clinch but McBrody moves away
enabling McBrody to counter with a crisp jab.
Nathan Oliver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliver shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McBrody connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliver doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McBrody connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oliver misses with a jab to the body
and McBrody counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McBrody takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oliver moves in looking to clinch but McBrody pushes him off.
McBrody throws an overhand right that lands on Oliver's shoulder, as Oliver tries to avoid the shot.
McBrody lands a jab-cross combination.
McBrody misses the jab.
Oliver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliver misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Oliver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliver has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Oliver there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oliver darts in trying to clinch
and McBrody counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
McBrody swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Oliver.
McBrody might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Oliver throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McBrody scores with a punch to the head.
McBrody misses with a two punch combination.
Oliver connects with a single shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliver misses the body punch
and McBrody counters with a straight right hand.
McBrody comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from McBrody as Oliver shoots in.
Oliver is breathing heavily.
McBrody throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Oliver stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McBrody lands a nice shot that snaps Oliver's head back.
McBrody lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McBrody bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Oliver's head.
McBrody scores with a three punch combo!

Oliver is rocked!
McBrody lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Oliver is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBrody lands a nice shot to the body.
Oliver seems to have got his legs back now.
McBrody misses with a hook. Oliver ducked under it nicely.
Oliver throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McBrody counters with a nice body shot.
McBrody lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McBrody.
Oliver on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oliver drops his hands momentarily and McBrody takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Oliver. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A shot to de liver by McBrody. Beautiful body shot.
McBrody dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McBrody is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oliver blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McBrody throws a good cross that connects.
Good exchange - McBrody coming out on top.
Oliver swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McBrody counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McBrody lands a jab to Oliver's midsection.
McBrody tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliver was well out of range. Poor timing from McBrody.
Oliver looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

Oliver has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oliver.
Oliver swings away with an uppercut that misses.

McBrody breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McBrody has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McBrody pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McBrody lands with a straight right. Oliver didn't see that one coming.
Oliver falls off balance throwing a combination
and McBrody counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McBrody throws a shot from downtown. Oliver moves away and avoids it.
McBrody thuds a left hand into Oliver's body.
Bill McBrody is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oliver stalks McBrody and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McBrody's face. McBrody staggers backwards, shaken.
Oliver throws a right and a left that both miss.
McBrody lands a head shot.
Oliver thows a left - swing and a miss!
McBrody lands a jab-cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McBrody tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliver was well out of range. Poor timing from McBrody.
McBrody throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oliver throws a sloppy body shot
and McBrody connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McBrody throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Oliver darts in trying to clinch
and McBrody counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McBrody lands an overhand right.

McBrody shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McBrody showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBrody tries to pass the half guard into mount. Oliver knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McBrody looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Oliver wants to control but McBrody is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Oliver keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
McBrody takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McBrody wants to free his trapped foot but Oliver is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill McBrody 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Oliver doesn't manage to clinch there - McBrody circles away.
Oliver rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McBrody moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McBrody cracks a nice hook into Oliver's ribs.
McBrody misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oliver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McBrody 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.
Bill McBrody seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McBrody swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McBrody connects with a looping right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McBrody swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McBrody bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McBrody scores with a jab to the body.
McBrody throws out a powerful jab.
McBrody missing with a left hand there. Oliver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McBrody tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliver was well out of range. Poor timing from McBrody.
McBrody throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oliver takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oliver tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McBrody makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBrody lands a jab to the nose.
Oliver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nathan Oliver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oliver clinches but McBrody breaks the clinch
and McBrody counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McBrody attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

McBrody scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McBrody wants to control but Oliver is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Oliver's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McBrody wants to control but Oliver is keeping him busy.
Oliver is trying to escape the position but McBrody is controlling the position.
Bill McBrody is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McBrody tries to advance to mount but Oliver denies him.
Oliver struggling a bit here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bill McBrody comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McBrody 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill McBrody!