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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between mick bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filapovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). bell comes to the cage accompanied by swerv. Filapovich has chosen Metallica - enter sandman as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mirko Filapovich was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

bell
vs
Filapovich

155 cm
22
258 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

188 cm
18
225 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, mick bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mirko Filapovich!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bell needs to keep his hands up - Filapovich had a free shot at his head there.
A combination from Filapovich does no damage.
A head kick misses from bell.
Filapovich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
bell wants to clinch.
Filapovich throws a sloppy head kick

and bell moves into the clinch.

Filapovich breaks from the clinch.
Filapovich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
bell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Filapovich as he avoids it easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Filapovich.
Filapovich lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as bell backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Filapovich misses

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

Filapovich manages to break the clinch.
Filapovich throws a sloppy head kick and bell moves out of range easily.
Filapovich lands a head kick!
Filapovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Filapovich tries a head kick but it misses.
Filapovich takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

bell is rocked!
Filapovich seems to be stalking bell here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! bell drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mirko Filapovich!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Bourdeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cary Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bourdeau comes to the cage accompanied by nothin. Andrew Bourdeau has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Bourdeau
vs
Thompson

183 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

165 cm
21
160 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrew Bourdeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cary Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourdeau shoots in and drives through. Thompson sprawls well.
Bourdeau tries to clinch but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Thompson.

Thompson has managed to clinch.

Bourdeau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Bourdeau as Thompson shoots in.

Thompson clinches up against the cage.

Thompson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bourdeau swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thompson throws a head kick but Bourdeau moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Thompson.
Thompson shoots in but no luck this time.
Bourdeau keeps the fight on the outside.
Thompson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice takedown defense from Thompson. No joy for Bourdeau on that attempt.
Bourdeau misses with the combination.
Thompson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bourdeau is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson tries to clinch but Bourdeau moves out of range.
Bourdeau swats away the attempt to clinch by Thompson.
Bourdeau tries to clinch up.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andrew Bourdeau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cary Thompson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches up with Bourdeau, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes Bourdeau against the cage but Bourdeau circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bourdeau takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thompson fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bourdeau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bourdeau shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thompson but Thompson pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Thompson moves into the clinch.
Thompson connects with a knee to the head.
Thompson lands an elbow inside.
Bourdeau lands a body shot.
Thompson lands an elbow inside that Bourdeau shrugs off.
Bourdeau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Bourdeau lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bourdeau takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thompson shoots in but Bourdeau avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thompson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cary Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bourdeau moves into the clinch successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Thompson.
Bourdeau lands a right hand.

Thompson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bourdeau clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Bourdeau trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Bourdeau tries to break free.
Thompson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bourdeau. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thompson biding his time, controlling Bourdeau.
Bourdeau staying busy and making it hard for Thompson to control.
Bourdeau trying to control the hands but Thompson breaks the grip.
Thompson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Thompson gets his hands free as Bourdeau looks to control.
Bourdeau rolls, trying to escape but Thompson keeps control of the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thompson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

Thompson working for the choke.
Bourdeau trying to control the action but Thompson just sinks the hooks in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
I really don't envy Bourdeau right now.

Bourdeau showing good submission defense here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson gets his hands free as Bourdeau looks to control.
Bourdeau is trying to break free.
Thompson has good solid back control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cary Thompson 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.

Thompson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Andrew Bourdeau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Thompson closes the distance and pushes Bourdeau back into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thompson as Bourdeau tries to tie him up.
Thompson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thompson lands a knee to the body.
Thompson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bourdeau looking for a takedown.
Thompson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bourdeau lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thompson is pushing Bourdeau up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Thompson gets control of Bourdeau's arms and successfully pulls guard. Thompson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Thompson wants to stand up but Bourdeau is controlling him.
Bourdeau being controlled here momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Thompson kicks Bourdeau off and gets to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourdeau is looking to clinch.

Thompson clinches up with Bourdeau and pushes him back against the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bourdeau. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bourdeau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bourdeau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Bourdeau shows good takedown defense.
Thompson lands a nice looking body kick.

Thompson clinches.

Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bourdeau takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Thompson closes the distance and pushes Bourdeau back into the cage.
Thompson landing knees to the body.
Thompson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bourdeau walks away with a smile on his face. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Thompson darts in and clinches Bourdeau up against the cage.
The referee calls for Thompson to work.
Thompson wants a takedown.
Andrew Bourdeau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cary Thompson.
Thompson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bourdeau is working for takedown but Thompson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bourdeau gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thompson.
Thompson lands an elbow that stopped Bourdeau in his tracks for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourdeau goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thompson prevents it.
Thompson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bourdeau up against the cage.
Thompson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thompson crunches a lovely knee into Bourdeau's ribcage.
Thompson connects with a knee to the head.
Bourdeau gets underhooks to prevent Thompson's takedown attempt.
Bourdeau wants to get back to striking at distance but Thompson won't allow it.

Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thompson misses with a body kick.

Bourdeau closes the distance and clinches.
Bourdeau has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thompson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thompson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thompson lands a knee to the body.
Thompson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bourdeau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bourdeau tries to clinch but Thompson moves out of range.

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 Thompson.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bourdeau swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch but Bourdeau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Bourdeau darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bourdeau missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bourdeau wants to take a breather but Thompson is having none of it.
Bourdeau wants to get back to his feet.
Thompson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourdeau missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thompson is trying to stand.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thompson misses with a low kick as Bourdeau jumps back.
Bourdeau tries to clinch up.
Thompson shoots in but Bourdeau avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bourdeau shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thompson but Thompson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson is looking to land body kicks.
Bourdeau throws a right hand that Thompson ducks under and follows up with a left that Thompson also avoids with ease.

Thompson clinches with his opponent.
Thompson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cary Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch but Bourdeau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Thompson takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bourdeau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thompson landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Thompson manages to break the clinch.
Bourdeau doesn't manage to clinch there - Thompson circles away.
Thompson throws a head kick but Bourdeau moves out of range.
Thompson wants to clinch.
Thompson lands with a slapping head kick.
Thompson tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bourdeau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Thompson instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson lands a nice elbow.
Bourdeau misses with the head strike.
Bourdeau swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson lands an elbow that stopped Bourdeau in his tracks for a moment.
Bourdeau wants a takedown but no success here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson landing knees to the body.
Thompson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bourdeau wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thompson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thompson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Thompson landing knees to the head.
Thompson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thompson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bourdeau lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bourdeau gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thompson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cary Thompson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bourdeau tries for a takedown but Thompson manages to get underhooks.
Thompson scores with a knee to the head.
Bourdeau lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bourdeau tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing Bourdeau back against the cage.

Thompson manages to break the clinch.
Thompson wants to clinch up but Bourdeau keeps it at a distance.

Bourdeau has Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.

Thompson manages to break the clinch.
Thompson misses with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourdeau fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cary Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt

and Bourdeau counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bourdeau.
Bourdeau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thompson lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Thompson.
Thompson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bourdeau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thompson lands a nice knee to the body.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Thompson looking for a takedown.
Andrew Bourdeau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cary Thompson.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thompson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bourdeau's brow.
Bourdeau is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thompson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thompson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bourdeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Thompson.
Thompson landing knees to the body.
Thompson lands a damaging elbow.
Thompson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bourdeau lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thompson lands a nice elbow.
Bourdeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thompson with a knee to the head.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but Bourdeau blocks with his arms.
Bourdeau lands a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourdeau presses Thompson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Bourdeau manages to get underhooks.
Bourdeau tries to score a body lock takedown but Thompson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thompson lands a knee to the body.
Thompson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bourdeau misses with some punches.
Thompson lands an elbow just above Bourdeau 's eye.
Bourdeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Thompson lands a knee to the body.
Thompson lands a nice elbow.
Thompson lands an elbow that stopped Bourdeau in his tracks for a moment.
Thompson tries to score a body lock takedown but Bourdeau shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bourdeau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bourdeau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thompson is pressed up against the cage. Bourdeau has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thompson down to the mat. Thompson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Bourdeau moves out of range easily.
Thompson wants to clinch.

Bourdeau closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cary Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thompson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bourdeau tries to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling the position.
Thompson lands a nice elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourdeau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thompson lands a knee to the body.
Thompson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bourdeau is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Bourdeau breaks from the clinch.
Bourdeau keeps the fight on the outside.
Bourdeau tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thompson swivels and escapes.

Thompson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thompson goes for a takedown attempt but Bourdeau pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bourdeau is looking to clinch but Thompson is avoiding it.

Bourdeau clinches with his opponent.
Thompson crunches a lovely knee into Bourdeau's ribcage.
Bourdeau is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thompson lands a nice knee to the body.
Thompson jumps guard but Bourdeau stands there with Thompson around his waist. Thompson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bourdeau takes an elbow to the forehead.
Andrew Bourdeau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thompson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thompson lands a damaging elbow.
A short left from Bourdeau.
Thompson wants a takedown but no success here.
Thompson lands a nice knee to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cary Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thompson 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cary Thompson!

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hype
A | B

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A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lennox Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshall Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lennox Jones is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Jones
vs
Mason

170 cm
22
176 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
182 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue 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, Lennox Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marshall Mason!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mason dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mason fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Mason actively working from the bottom here.
Mason is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mason avoid being mounted?
Mason avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones works his way into side control.
Mason is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mason tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Mason trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Mason looks gassed!
Mason looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ground and pound from Jones.
Jones is taking a breather. Mason 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.
Mason tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.

Mason is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mason tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Jones could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Jones scores with a takedown into Mason's guard.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Mason defends it.
Jones prevents Mason from improving his position.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Jones.
Mason manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason looking for a sweep. Not yet Mason, not yet.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mason swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Mason escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Jones stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mason keeps the fight on the outside.
Mason shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
Lennox Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marshall Mason.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Mason is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.

Mason is working for a kimura here but Jones manages to reverse the position and he's now in Mason's guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marshall Mason!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Lagman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Tilberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Lagman
vs
Tilberg

188 cm
22
169 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
177 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Alpha-Omega

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Lagman!
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, Matt Tilberg!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tilberg throws a head kick but Lagman moves out of range.
Lagman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lagman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tilberg's waist but Tilberg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lagman off to one side.
Tilberg looks for the body kick but Lagman saw that one coming.
Tilberg tries a head kick but it misses.

Lagman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Tilberg!

Lagman jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tilberg is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tilberg and Lagman has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Lagman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tilberg is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagman in side control, throwing shots but Tilberg defends.
Tilberg is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lagman throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Lagman is trying to get an arm triangle but Tilberg is defending well.
Tilberg managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lagman.
Tilberg is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lagman is controlling him well.
Lagman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sloppy strikes there by Lagman.
Lagman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tilberg tries to escape but Lagman is in control.

That's two 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.
Lagman connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tilberg some visible discomfort.

Lagman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lagman is breathing heavily.
Tilberg is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lagman asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lagman working the ground and pound but Tilberg is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lagman tries for a kimura but Tilberg is defending well.
Tilberg is trying to buck Lagman off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lagman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tilberg has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lagman but great work by Tilberg.
Lagman is looking to reverse the position.

Tilberg decides to stand back up.
Lagman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Lagman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tilberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lagman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tilberg as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tilberg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Tilberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lagman shoots for a double leg takedown but Tilberg sprawls well. He's pushed Lagman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matt Tilberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tilberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Matt Tilberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tilberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Lagman circles away.
Tilberg throws a right and a left that Lagman avoids nicely.
Tilberg throws a series of punches but Lagman moves out of range.
Lagman tries to clinch up.
Tilberg moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tilberg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tilberg lands a high kick!
Tilberg misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Tilberg.
Lagman misses with a takedown attempt - Tilberg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tilberg looks to clinch

and Lagman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tilberg's guard now.
Tilberg wants to get back to his feet but Lagman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tilberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lagman.
Tilberg is wriggling around but Lagman manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tilberg defending well though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Lagman is working for a kimura but Tilberg is defending it quite comfortably.

Tilberg kicks off Lagman and gets to his feet.
Lagman fails with the takedown.
Tilberg tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Lagman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lagman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tilberg has one foot on Lagman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A head kick by Tilberg misses

and Lagman counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tilberg!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lagman won't let Tilberg get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Tilberg takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tilberg wants to try and get back to his feet.

Lagman has hold of Tilberg's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tilberg manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Lagman is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tilberg has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tilberg!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Lagman looking for submissions off his back.
Lagman tries to get to full guard but Tilberg has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tilberg seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Lagman wants to sweep but Tilberg has passed to side control!
Tilberg slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Lagman.
Lagman is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lagman swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

Tilberg gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Tilberg tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lagman counters with a series of strikes. Tilberg will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Lagman dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Tilberg turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lagman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tilberg.
Tilberg lands with a nice combination. Lagman backs away looking to recover.
Tilberg lands with a nice combination. Lagman backs away looking to recover.
Lagman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tilberg but Tilberg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lagman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tilberg is fending him off so far but Lagman persists. Nope, Tilberg circles away and we're back to standing.

Tilberg has closed the distance and engaged Lagman in a clinch.
Tilberg is leaning against Lagman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Tilberg breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Tilberg misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tilberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tilberg throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lagman's head.
Tilberg tries to clinch up but Lagman circles away and keeps his distance.
Tilberg throws a wild body kick that Lagman sees coming a mile off.
Tilberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lagman shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Lagman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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

Lagman has gone for a leg lock! Tilberg slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lagman's guard.

Lagman looking for subs off his back but Tilberg has passed one foot through into half guard.

Tilberg stands up from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tilberg misses with a two punch combination.
Tilberg throws a left and a right that both miss

and Lagman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice strikes from Lagman there.

Lagman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tilberg wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Lagman is looking for a kimura but Tilberg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lagman to get the leverage.
Tilberg is trying to stand.

Lagman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Lagman is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Tilberg as he works his way to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tilberg wants to stand and escape but Lagman is having none of it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lagman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tilberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matt Tilberg 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.
Tilberg stuffs the takedown.
Ben Lagman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tilberg misses with a combination

and Lagman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tilberg won't be happy with that.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matt Tilberg.
I think Lagman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ben Lagman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

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

Clausey
vs
Johnson

190 cm
23
215 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

185 cm
22
211 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Enjoys gardening

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Clausey!
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, Quinton Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clausey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clausey.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clausey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clausey off to one side.
Johnson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Clausey looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson looks gassed!

Clausey is working for a submission of some sort.

Clausey is working for a submission of some sort.
Johnson wants to control but Clausey is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clausey working the head and body with strikes.
Clausey works his way into side control.
Johnson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Clausey has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Clausey is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Clausey wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Clausey is putting a hurting on Johnson here, landing some big shots from side control.

Clausey tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is trying to control Clausey's posture but Clausey avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Clausey tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Clausey tries to move to mount but Johnson blocks the move with his legs.

Clausey tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johnson tries to buck Clausey off but Clausey is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Clausey is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Johnson wants to control but Clausey postures up.

Clausey looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Clausey thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Clausey moves into full mount!

Clausey looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson tries to hold on but Clausey postures up.
Clausey scoring with strikes but Johnson is staying in there.
Clausey seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Johnson is holding on tight.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Clausey lands a big shot there that rocks Johnson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Clausey working Johnson over with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Clausey looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Clausey is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Johnson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Clausey shoots in.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clausey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Clausey sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

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

Clausey is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.
Clausey passes the guard and advances to mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Clausey is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Johnson is surviving well by controlling Clausey's body position as best he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

Clausey swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Johnson is now in Clausey's guard. A big mistake from Clausey there, giving up the dominant position!

Clausey is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Clausey working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Clausey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Clausey's brow.
Johnson wants to get up but he can't break Clausey's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Clausey controlling the position.

Clausey has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Johnson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Clausey has tightened it up now! Johnson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thomas Clausey!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

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

Jones
vs
Bourdeau

178 cm
22
209 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocky Bourdeau!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourdeau keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bourdeau swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Bourdeau throws a head kick that misses.
Bourdeau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bourdeau looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Bourdeau persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Bourdeau with a lazy takedown attempt

and Jones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bourdeau tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Joey Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Bourdeau.
Bourdeau tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Bourdeau tries a head kick but it misses.
Rocky Bourdeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourdeau keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Bourdeau scores a takedown into full mount!
Jones throws a strike but has given up his back in the process.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to break free.
Jones trying to get back to his feet but Bourdeau is in full control for now.
Jones trying to control the hands but Bourdeau breaks the grip.
A lull in the action here.

Jones preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bourdeau.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Bourdeau.

Jones manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Bourdeau fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bourdeau throws a nice head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourdeau misses with a two punch combination.
Bourdeau fails with the takedown

and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bourdeau looks gassed!

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

Jones rushes Bourdeau and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bourdeau has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones lands a knee to the head.
Bourdeau has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bourdeau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jones dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Bourdeau pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bourdeau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bourdeau misses with a takedown

and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bourdeau jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Bourdeau gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bourdeau misses with a double jab

and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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 Joey Jones will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bourdeau throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.

Jones clinches up against the cage.
Bourdeau has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Bourdeau tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Jones stalling in the clinch.
Bourdeau has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bourdeau is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Joey Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Bourdeau.
Bourdeau tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Bourdeau wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones stalling.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bourdeau lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bourdeau is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones pushes Bourdeau back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Bourdeau breaks the clinch.
Bourdeau gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bourdeau wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Jones manages to break the clinch.
Bourdeau looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bourdeau swivels and escapes.

Jones has Bourdeau up against the cage in a clinch.
Bourdeau wants a takedown.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bourdeau backwards.
Bourdeau tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bourdeau tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones presses Bourdeau against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Jones manages to break the clinch.
Bourdeau throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.

Bourdeau closes the distance and clinches.
Jones is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jones seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Bourdeau has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bourdeau letting Jones take a breather here.
Bourdeau goes for a takedown attempt but Jones pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones drives through with a takedown into guard.

Bourdeau has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Bourdeau trying to control the position.
Jones throws a strike but Bourdeau rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Bourdeau gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourdeau throws a body kick the misses

and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Bourdeau's takedown attempt.

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

Bourdeau has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Bourdeau tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Jones wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Jones dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Jones has closed the distance and engaged Bourdeau in a clinch.

Bourdeau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bourdeau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Bourdeau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bourdeau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bourdeau misses with a double jab.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Bourdeau pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Bourdeau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bourdeau swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bourdeau won't be happy with that.

Jones has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bourdeau clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourdeau closes the distance but Jones moves to the side

and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones.
Bourdeau wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Bourdeau tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Bourdeau shoots and misses

and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bourdeau won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Bourdeau's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bourdeau is looking for a sweep.
Bourdeau is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks up at the clock and then as Bourdeau takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jones smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
A control attempt from Bourdeau but he's now mounted!
Bourdeau working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourdeau gets back to half guard.

Bourdeau makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Bourdeau tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Jones counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bourdeau's guard now.

Bourdeau looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jones passes into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bourdeau is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bourdeau tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bourdeau is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bourdeau manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rocky Bourdeau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joey Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bourdeau trying to strike off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Jones!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oli Bobo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Swift (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bobo
vs
Swift

190 cm
20
275 lbs
4 - 4 - 1

193 cm
19
225 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Oli Bobo!
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, Chuck Swift!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bobo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bobo stuffs the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bobo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bobo throws a series of punches but Swift avoids them all with ease.
Bobo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Swift shoots in for a takedown but Bobo shows good takedown defense.
Oli Bobo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Swift.

Swift has closed the distance and engaged Bobo in a clinch.

Bobo breaks the clinch.
Swift looks to score with a jab to the body but Bobo is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Swift.
Bobo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Swift darts in and clinches Bobo up against the cage.
Swift tries for a takedown but Bobo manages to get underhooks.
Bobo has had enough of the clinch but Swift keeps him there for the moment.
Bobo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

It looks like Chuck Swift has been cut.
Bobo presses Swift against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Swift looks gassed!
Swift tries to pull guard but Bobo holds him up against the cage and eventually Swift drops back down to his feet.
Swift looking to stall.
Bobo blocks the elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swift tries for a takedown but Bobo manages to get underhooks.
Swift missing with knees to the body.
Swift prevents Bobo from breaking the clinch.

Bobo jumps into guard, dragging Swift to the mat.
Bobo pulls Swift in close to prevent any damage.
Swift won't allow Bobo to get back to his feet.
Bobo wants to sweep but no luck.
Swift looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Swift trying to control the position from guard on top but Bobo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swift stopping the sweep attempt from Bobo.
Swift works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bobo is refusing to be controlled, as Swift sits in half guard.
Swift really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bobo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Well, if Swift 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swift trying to control from Bobo's half guard. Bobo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bobo keeping full guard, as Swift tries to pass.
Swift wants to control from the top but Bobo keeps moving.

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.
Swift is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Swift wants to pass the guard but Bobo is keeping the position.
Bobo keeping moving, preventing Swift from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bobo throws a right hand that Swift ducks under and follows up with a left that Swift also avoids with ease.
Bobo wants to clinch up but Swift keeps it at a distance.

Bobo scores with a takedown into Swift's guard.
Swift has control of Bobo's left arm, preventing Bobo from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oli Bobo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chuck Swift's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bobo scores with a three punch combo!
Bobo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Swift throws a head kick that misses.

Swift drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bobo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Swift trying to control the position from guard on top but Bobo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swift is looking to advance position but Bobo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Swift has given up his back here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobo trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Bobo biding his time, looking for the opening.
Bobo avoiding Swift 's attempts to control his hands.
Swift can't escape the position.

Bobo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Swift turns into Bobo and is now in his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bobo keeping moving, preventing Swift from controlling successfully.
Bobo working a defensive guard here.
Swift wants to pass the guard but Bobo is keeping the position.
Swift controlling from the top position.
Swift pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bobo is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swift pushing down on Bobo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Swift seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bobo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Swift not doing much here.
Bobo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Swift is working away from the top position though.

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.
Swift is stalling here. Bobo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Swift seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bobo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Swift is looking to reverse the position.

Bobo decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Bobo throws a series of punches but Swift avoids them all with ease.
Bobo just misses with a punch to the body.
Bobo tries to close the distance and clinch but Swift swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Swift throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swift misses with a takedown attempt
and Bobo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Swift is breathing heavily.
Bobo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swift takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Bobo forces Swift back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oli Bobo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chuck Swift's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Swift takes one on the button.
Bobo tries for a takedown but Swift circles away easily

and Swift counters by moving into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Bobo.
Bobo wants a takedown.
Bobo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Swift gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oli Bobo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bobo manages to break the clinch.
Swift with a hook.

Swift shoots in and bounces Bobo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Swift looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Bobo pushes Swift off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bobo darts in trying to clinch

and Swift counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bobo wants to stand but Swift is controlling the position.
Bobo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swift trying to control but Bobo is working from the bottom.
Swift is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Swift controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chuck Swift has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobo keeping moving, preventing Swift from controlling successfully.
Swift looking to sit in guard and control but Bobo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Swift pulls Bobo in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Swift is looking for a triangle here but Bobo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Swift is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bobo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Swift keeps working.

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.
Swift gets back to half guard.
Oli Bobo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bobo is looking to take a break and control but Swift is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bobo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Swift has given up his back here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Swift comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bobo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oli Bobo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez comes to the cage accompanied by On a Boat. Damian Maia is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Sanchez
vs
Maia

170 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Damian Maia!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanchez as he jumps to the side.
Maia looks for a takedown but Sanchez sprawls well.
Maia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanchez as he jumps to the side.
The Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Maia.
Maia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanchez but Sanchez pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Sanchez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sanchez postures up in Maia's guard and throws a big left but Maia blocks it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Maia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Maia is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Sanchez 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.
Sanchez could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Maia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maia is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maia is on top in guard.
Maia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Maia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sanchez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maia advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Maia goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sanchez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Maia's guard! Nice work there by Sanchez!
Maia looks gassed!

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Maia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Sanchez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Sanchez stands up over Maia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

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

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanchez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maia has momentary wrist control but Sanchez slips an elbow through the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia looking for a sweep. Not yet Maia, not yet.

Maia has an active guard here but Sanchez has managed to pass into half guard.

Sanchez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maia is just riding it out for now. Sanchez eventually gives up the hold.
Maia manages to get to full guard.
Sanchez pushes down on Maia's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Maia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez prevents Maia from improving his position.

Sanchez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Maia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maia.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanchez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanchez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Sanchez has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Maia to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Sanchez is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Maia pulls down on the head and he's put Sanchez to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Damian Maia!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Hier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boo Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hier comes to the cage accompanied by Point of No Return. Kenny Hier could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Boo Coleman's chin.

Hier
vs
Coleman

178 cm
18
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

183 cm
23
184 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenny Hier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boo Coleman!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman shoots in but no luck this time.

Hier gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Hier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coleman stops Hier from standing up.
Coleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Coleman trying to control but Hier is working from the bottom.

Coleman stands up from Hier's guard - Coleman perhaps looking for a knockout.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hier but Hier pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hier tries to clinch up.
Hier throws a nice outside leg kick.

Hier moves into range and clinches up with Coleman.
Coleman tries for a takedown but Hier manages to get underhooks.
Kenny Hier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boo Coleman.
Hier with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Coleman looks gassed!
Hier gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hier misses with a knee strike.
Hier misses with a knee to the head.
Hier with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hier lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hier gets underhooks to prevent Coleman's takedown attempt.
Hier lands a knee to the head.
Coleman goes for a takedown attempt but Hier pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hier is looking to clinch but Coleman is avoiding it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hier!
Coleman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hier forces Coleman back against the cage and clinches.
Hier lands a nice knee to the body.
Hier tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hier with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hier with a knee to the head.
Coleman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hier tries a knee to the head but Coleman blocks it.
Coleman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hier prevents it.
Hier landing knees to the head.
Coleman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hier gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Coleman can't break the clinch.
Coleman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hier fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck for Coleman with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coleman circles away from the clinch attempt.

Hier forces Coleman back against the cage and clinches.
Hier landing knees to the body.
Hier landing knees to the body.
Hier prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hier lands an elbow that stopped Coleman in his tracks for a moment.
Hier tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Coleman manages to pull guard.
Coleman is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Hier stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hier wants to clinch up but Coleman keeps it at a distance.

Hier gets a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Hier.
Hier with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Coleman jumps into guard, dragging Hier to the mat.
Hier trying to stand up but can't free himself from Coleman's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Coleman trying to strike off his back.
Coleman trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Coleman is trying to keep Hier in close.
Hier stops Coleman from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Hier dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hier moves in looking to clinch but Coleman pushes him off.

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

Coleman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hier is just riding it out for now. Coleman eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman stops Hier from getting back to his feet.

Hier makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Hier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hier tries to clinch but Coleman moves out of range.
Hier tries to clinch but Coleman moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hier is looking to clinch.
Kenny Hier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hier doesn't manage to clinch there - Coleman circles away.
Hier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Coleman. That did some damage!
Hier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Coleman paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Hier fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Coleman, pushing him back against the cage.
Hier lands a knee to the body.
Hier with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hier with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hier gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Coleman.
Coleman wants a takedown but no success here.
Coleman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hier gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kenny Hier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boo Coleman.
Hier prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hier throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Hier.
Coleman goes for a takedown attempt but Hier pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hier wants to clinch up but Coleman keeps it at a distance.
Coleman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hier tries to avoid it but Coleman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hier to the ground. Hier escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Hier clinches up against the cage.
Coleman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Coleman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Coleman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hier walks away with a smile on his face. Coleman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hier tries to clinch but Coleman is having none of it.
Hier keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Coleman misses with a wild body shot.
Hier wants to clinch up but Coleman keeps it at a distance.
Hier tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Coleman misses with a takedown attempt - Hier sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Coleman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenny Hier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hier is looking to clinch.
Coleman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hier moves in looking to clinch but Coleman pushes him off.
Coleman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Coleman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A punch combination from Hier misses.
Hier tries to clinch but Coleman moves out of range.
Coleman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hier circles away.

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.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Coleman.
An elbow from Coleman crashes against the mat.
Hier is pushing Coleman's head away, looking to escape. Coleman manages to hold on to the position though.
Coleman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hier is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Coleman creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hier sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Coleman throws a strike aimed at the side of Hier's head but Hier avoids it well.
Coleman trying to control the action but Hier is working from the bottom.
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 Kenny Hier will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Coleman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hier looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Coleman trying to control the position but Hier is working away.
Coleman wants to control for a moment but Hier uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Coleman is trying to control but can't.
Coleman is looking to improve his position.
Coleman missing with punches from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hier wants to stand up but Coleman is controlling the position.
Coleman is looking to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Coleman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Coleman wants to get back to his feet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Coleman swats away the attempt to clinch by Hier.
Coleman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hier misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Coleman swats away the attempt to clinch by Hier.
Hier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hier scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hier. Coleman shrugs it off though.
Hier is looking to clinch.

Coleman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hier keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Coleman thows a big elbow that misses.
Coleman prevents Hier from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Coleman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hier dives on top into guard.
Coleman tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Coleman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hier can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Coleman trying to keep a closed guard but Hier is proving a slippery customer.
Coleman wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Coleman throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Coleman throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Coleman lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.

Coleman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Coleman is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Coleman throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hier uses it to pass to side control.
Boo Coleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coleman regains half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boo Coleman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hier has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kenny Hier!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dino Clavette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Furlong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clavette comes to the cage accompanied by Dead and Gone. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Clavette
vs
Furlong

177 cm
20
157 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
167 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Random Name Supplements

MMA's Best Nutrition
Blueprint Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dino Clavette!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Furlong!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furlong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clavette misses with a head kick.
Furlong lands a nice shot to the body.
Furlong lands with a shot to the body.
Furlong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Furlong looks to land a combination but Clavette avoids it well.
Furlong looks to throw the jab but Clavette is out of range.
Furlong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oooh a lovely combination from Clavette sends Furlong down but not out. Clavette dives into side control looking to finish.

Furlong is rocked!

It looks like Joe Furlong has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Furlong manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Furlong is still in real trouble! Can Clavette finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Furlong tries to get to full guard but Clavette has control of the leg.
Clavette knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Furlong on the ground.
Furlong seems to have recovered his senses.
Furlong wants to control but Clavette is keeping busy.
Furlong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clavette's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clavette's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clavette wants to control his opponent's hands but Furlong gets his hands free.

Furlong is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Clavette with him. Clavette is trying to defend but Furlong has an arm under the chin now! Clavette grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Furlong!
Joe Furlong is the new lightweight champion!