RCJ 18: Mbuto vs. Blower PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Genesis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeronimo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). comes to the cage accompanied by Move Along. Genesis could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jeronimo Silva's chin.

vs
Silva

178 cm
22
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Genesis !
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, Jeronimo Silva!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but avoids it really well and circles away.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as sprawls well. wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva shoots for a takedown but saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Genesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeronimo Silva.
moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
lands with a nice combination. Silva backs away looking to recover.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Silva tumbling to the canvas! pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Silva was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Genesis !

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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 Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chosen Sun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moore comes to the cage accompanied by I Could Kick Your Ass. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Moore
vs
Sun

178 cm
20
154 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
20
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Moore!
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, Chosen Sun!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sun tries to clinch up but Moore circles away and keeps his distance.
Sun shoots in for a double leg but Moore sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Moore avoids the head kick by Sun.
Moore shoots in for a takedown but Sun shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sun with a poor takedown
and Moore counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sun is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Moore shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sun pinned against the cage. Sun gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moore circles away from the clinch attempt

and Moore counters with a takedown into side control.
Sun takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sun is trying to improve his position.
Sun stops Moore from passing to mount.
Sun is trying to get back to half guard.
Moore controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore landing a few strikes.
Sun is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Moore's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sun wants to improve his position but Moore is controlling well.
Sun moves into full guard.

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

Moore moves into the clinch.
Moore drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sun tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Moore smiles and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sun tests Moore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sun throws a leg kick but Moore checks it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moore.
Moore is breathing heavily.
Sun slips a jab and a cross from Moore.
Moore misses with a hook. Sun ducked under it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sun closes the distance looking to clinch

and Moore counters with a single leg into guard. Sun didn't expect that.
Sun is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore tries to free his leg and advance position but Sun is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sun is on top in guard.
Moore is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Moore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sun is one step ahead there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Sun from controlling successfully.
Sun would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

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.
Sun trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.
Moore pulls Sun in close to his closed guard and prevents Sun from doing any damage or advancing position.
Moore punching from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moore.
A punch combination from Sun misses.
Sun closes the distance but Moore moves to the side

and Moore counters with a single leg into guard. Sun didn't expect that.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moore would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Moore 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.

Moore blocks a head kick by Sun.
Sun lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moore circles away quickly and effectively.
Sun showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moore.
Moore fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sun wants to clinch

and Moore counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Moore keeps control of Sun as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Moore drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sun gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sun wants to get back to striking at distance but Moore won't allow it.

Moore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sun fails with the takedown

and Moore counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sun!
Sun is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore tries to control but Sun wriggling away.
Moore looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sun is squirming around, avoiding Moore's attempts to control the action.
Moore sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

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.
Sun keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Moore avoids the attempt from Sun to control.
Sun is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sun sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Justin Moore overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sun is pressing down on Moore's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Moore has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sun wants to stand up but Moore is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sun working for a triangle but Moore defends it easily.
Moore won't allow Sun to get back to his feet.
Sun looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moore not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sun wants to control the position but Moore says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Moore is pressing down on Sun's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sun is holding on for now.
Sun trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!

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.
Moore controlling from the full mount.
Moore with shots to the head and body - Sun looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sun is trying to escape the mount.
Sun tries to lock up and control but Moore gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sun tries to reverse the position but Moore maintains control.
Moore content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Moore dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Sun shoots in for a takedown but Moore shows good takedown defense.
Sun motions for Moore to come forward. Sun throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sun keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moore falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sun connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moore closes the distance and clinches up with Sun, looking for a takedown. Moore pushes Sun against the cage but Sun circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick by Moore misses
and Sun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moore swats away the attempt to clinch by Sun.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sun looks to clinch

and Moore counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sun's guard now.
Sun is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but Sun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moore won't allow Sun to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sun can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Moore controls the pace.
Sun keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sun misses with a double jab.
Sun keeps the fight on the outside.

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.
Sun looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moore is fending him off so far but Sun persists. Nope, Moore circles away and we're back to standing.
Moore throws a sloppy head kick

and Sun counters by moving into the clinch.
Moore jumps guard but Sun stands there with Moore around his waist. Moore gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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

Sun shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Moore napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Moore struggling a bit here.
Moore is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sun looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Moore controlling the position for now.
Moore trying to control but Sun postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moore looking for submissions off his back.
Sun is looking to stall here but Moore recovers full guard.

Moore has his feet on Sun's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Moore rushes Sun and presses him up against the cage.
Sun is trying to drag Moore to the mat but Moore just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Moore tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sun tries for a takedown. No joy.

Moore gets control of Sun's arms and successfully pulls guard. Moore will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sun tries to stand but Moore is controlling from the bottom.
Moore trying to control the position here.

Moore pushes Sun off and scrambles back to his feet.

Moore closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Moore takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Moore is looking to take a break and control but Sun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chosen Sun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Justin Moore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moore perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Moore showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moore, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Moore!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Marx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gio Jazz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marx comes to the cage accompanied by Ramstein - Du Hast. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Marx
vs
Jazz

165 cm
18
141 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

150 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

PWNAGE Clothing - Everything $8-$10 1 week only

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonathan Marx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gio Jazz!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marx keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jazz shoots in for a takedown but Marx shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jazz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marx as he avoids it easily.
Jonathan Marx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gio Jazz.

Marx gets caught flat footed, as Jazz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Marx on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marx tries to get out of the position.
Marx lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jazz!
Marx avoids the attempt from Jazz to control.
Jazz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Marx with a couple of short strikes.
Marx breaks from Jazz's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marx looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The referee warns Jazz that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jazz working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jazz tries to hold on but Marx pushes him away.
Jazz is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Marx is staying active.
Marx punishing his opponent with strikes.
Marx avoids the attempt from Jazz to control.
Jazz tries to buck Marx off but he can't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jazz blocking the ground and pound.
Jazz can't escape the position.
Marx avoids the attempt from Jazz to control.
Jazz should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Marx connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jazz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jazz throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Marx landing shots from mount.
Marx is landing with some decent strikes but Jazz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Marx breaks from Jazz's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jazz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jazz is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Jazz has eaten all the pies!
Jazz is desperately trying to improve his position but Marx has a good base and remains in mount.
Jazz tries to lock up and control but Marx gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Marx working Jazz over with strikes here.
Marx will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jazz tries to hold on but Marx postures up.

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

Despite being in the dominant position, Gio Jazz just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jazz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marx circles away.
Marx moves out of range of the strikes.
Jazz stuffs the takedown attempt from Marx. Marx gets slowly back to his feet.
Marx shoots in looking for a takedown. Jazz tries to sprawl out of it but Marx keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jazz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jazz throws a series of punches but Marx moves out of range.

Marx closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Marx connects with a knee to the head.
Marx missing with knees to the body.
Marx misses with a knee strike.
Marx is breathing heavily.
Marx tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Marx dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jazz fails with the takedown

and Marx counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jazz has Marx pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marx manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Marx throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jazz blocks it with crossed arms.
Marx is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jazz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jazz wants a takedown.
Jonathan Marx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gio Jazz.
Marx drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jazz pulls his leg out and moves away.

Marx clinches with his opponent.
Jazz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jazz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marx pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jazz swings for the body but Marx moves out of range.
Gio Jazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marx closes the distance and clinches up with Jazz, looking for a takedown. Marx pushes Jazz against the cage but Jazz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

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

so Marx counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jazz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Jazz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Marx escapes and throws Jazz's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jazz sneaks back into half guard.
Jazz manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jazz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marx defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jazz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Marx avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jazz doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jazz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marx is looking to work some ground and pound but Jazz has wrist control.
Jazz controls Marx momentarily but Marx frees himself.
Marx in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Jazz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Jazz has his foot on Marx's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marx works his way back into a safe position though.
Marx distracts Jazz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jazz throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Marx wants to control from the top but Jazz keeps moving.

Jazz working for a triangle but Marx defends it easily.
Marx pushing down on Jazz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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 Jonathan Marx will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Jazz fails with the takedown.
Jazz with a lazy takedown attempt

and Marx counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jazz's guard now.
Marx forces his way into half guard.
Jazz strikes from the bottom but Marx uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Marx is chipping away with strikes.
Marx working the strikes but Jazz uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Marx tries to pass to full mount but Jazz defends it.
Jazz is looking for a sweep. Marx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jazz moves into full guard.
Jazz trying to keep a closed guard but Marx is proving a slippery customer.

Jazz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jazz trying to keep a closed guard but Marx is proving a slippery customer.
Jazz will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gio Jazz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jazz looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marx accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jazz trying to control the position.
Marx stopping the sweep attempt from Jazz.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jazz with a poor takedown

and Marx counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jonathan Marx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gio Jazz.
Marx tries to land a knee to the head but Jazz blocks with his arms.
Marx has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jazz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Marx blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marx missing with knees to the body.
Marx tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jazz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Marx fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jazz misses with a takedown attempt

and Marx counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Marx tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jazz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marx misses with a knee strike.
Marx looking to throw knees to the head but Jazz is blocking nicely.
Jazz wants a takedown but no success here.
Jonathan Marx is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jazz tries to pull guard but Marx won't allow it.
Jazz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marx tries for a takedown but Jazz manages to get underhooks.
Jazz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marx prevents it.
Jazz jumps guard but Marx stands there with Jazz around his waist. Jazz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jazz tries to pull guard but Marx won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marx tries a knee to the head but Jazz blocks it.
Jazz managing to block the knees to the body from Marx.
Jazz misses with a body punch.
Marx tries to land knees in the clinch but Jazz avoids the damage to the body.
Jazz stops a takedown attempt from Marx.
Jazz can't get the takedown.
Jazz is trying to drag Marx to the mat but Marx just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Marx drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jazz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jazz shoots in but Marx avoids the takedown attempt easily.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Marx!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Georg Bjarnfredarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Hickey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Bjarnfredarson
vs
Hickey

175 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

178 cm
21
164 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Georg Bjarnfredarson!
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, Sean Hickey!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hickey shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hickey trying to mount his opponent but Bjarnfredarson defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hickey is nestled in close to Bjarnfredarson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hickey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Bjarnfredarson actively working from the bottom here.
Bjarnfredarson is breathing heavily.

Hickey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bjarnfredarson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hickey.
Hickey drops an elbow to the side of Bjarnfredarson's head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hickey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hickey prevents Bjarnfredarson from improving his position.

Hickey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bjarnfredarson sees it coming and defends easily.
Hickey is nestled in close to Bjarnfredarson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hickey seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hickey seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Bjarnfredarson is defending against the submission attempts here by Hickey.

Hickey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bjarnfredarson gets back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bjarnfredarson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hickey is one step ahead there.
Bjarnfredarson has momentary wrist control but Hickey slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hickey drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bjarnfredarson dives on top into guard.
Bjarnfredarson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Hickey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bjarnfredarson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Hickey has his foot on Bjarnfredarson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bjarnfredarson works his way back into a safe position though.
Hickey throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

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

Bjarnfredarson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bjarnfredarson looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bjarnfredarson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bjarnfredarson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Bjarnfredarson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bjarnfredarson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bjarnfredarson preventing the sweep.

Hickey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bjarnfredarson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bjarnfredarson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bjarnfredarson connects with a couple of short punches.
Bjarnfredarson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Hickey is looking for a triangle but Bjarnfredarson pushes his legs off easily.
Bjarnfredarson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bjarnfredarson with a nice head shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjarnfredarson works over Hickey with some ground and pound from guard.
Bjarnfredarson stands and throws Hickey's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hickey takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hickey is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bjarnfredarson blocks the strikes from Hickey.

Bjarnfredarson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hickey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hickey stops Bjarnfredarson from passing to mount.
Bjarnfredarson avoids the strikes from the bottom by Hickey.
Hickey is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Hickey 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.

Hickey keeps the fight on the outside.
Hickey jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

Hickey scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hickey cracks Bjarnfredarson with a big elbow.
Hickey lands a few punches from side control.
Bjarnfredarson is looking to regain half guard here but Hickey keeps moving and retains side control.
Bjarnfredarson struggling a bit here.
Hickey works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hickey in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

Hickey wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bjarnfredarson, who protects the arm well.
Bjarnfredarson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bjarnfredarson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hickey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hickey with a hook.
Hickey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bjarnfredarson. Bjarnfredarson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hickey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hickey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bjarnfredarson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hickey counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjarnfredarson closes the distance and clinches up with Hickey, looking for a takedown. Bjarnfredarson pushes Hickey against the cage but Hickey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Hickey shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bjarnfredarson's guard.
Bjarnfredarson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hickey is one step ahead there.

Hickey is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bjarnfredarson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bjarnfredarson has escaped and now he's on top!
Bjarnfredarson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Hickey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjarnfredarson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hickey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bjarnfredarson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bjarnfredarson tries to free his leg and advance position but Hickey is retaining full guard.
Hickey will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bjarnfredarson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hickey is keeping the position for now.
Bjarnfredarson is working hard here to advance position.
Bjarnfredarson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hickey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hickey misses with a takedown

and Bjarnfredarson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hickey's guard now.

Hickey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sean Hickey has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjarnfredarson trying to control but Hickey is working from the bottom.

Hickey is looking for a triangle but Bjarnfredarson pushes his legs off easily.

Hickey looking for a guillotine here but Bjarnfredarson defends easily.
Bjarnfredarson trying to control but Hickey is working from the bottom.

Hickey looking for a guillotine here but Bjarnfredarson defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bjarnfredarson tries to free his leg and advance position but Hickey is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Hickey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Hickey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bjarnfredarson's head backwards.
Hickey connects with a crisp jab.
Nice takedown defense from Bjarnfredarson. No joy for Hickey on that attempt.
Bjarnfredarson is looking to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bjarnfredarson.
Hickey avoids the head kick by Bjarnfredarson.

Hickey scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bjarnfredarson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bjarnfredarson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bjarnfredarson.

Bjarnfredarson looking for a guillotine here but Hickey defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Hickey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjarnfredarson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bjarnfredarson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hickey is in close to Bjarnfredarson's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Hickey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bjarnfredarson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hickey throwing strikes from guard but Bjarnfredarson blocks nicely.
Bjarnfredarson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hickey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hickey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bjarnfredarson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

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

Bjarnfredarson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hickey is trying to defend but Bjarnfredarson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Hickey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Hickey actively working from the bottom here.

Bjarnfredarson seems to be looking for submissions.
Hickey tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bjarnfredarson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Hickey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hickey throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hickey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

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

Bjarnfredarson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hickey is just riding it out for now. Bjarnfredarson eventually gives up the hold.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hickey is not content to let Bjarnfredarson control the position.
Hickey gets full guard.
Hickey manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hickey lands a heavy elbow.
Hickey putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bjarnfredarson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

Hickey is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bjarnfredarson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bjarnfredarson is looking to improve his position but Hickey isn't that keen on the idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Georg Bjarnfredarson.
Well Hickey 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Hickey!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pinky Promise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Kozlov (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!

Promise
vs
Kozlov

225 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

220 cm
20
295 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pinky Promise!
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, Vladimir Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Promise moves out of range of the body kick.
Kozlov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Promise lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kozlov circles away quickly and effectively.
Horrible takedown by Kozlov or perhaps it was just good defense by Promise which made him look bad.

Promise shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kozlov is trying to defend but Promise finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kozlov is looking to improve his position.

Promise is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kozlov sees it coming and defends easily.

Promise seems to be looking for submissions.

Promise is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kozlov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pinky Promise!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baki Hanma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Malone
vs
Hanma

180 cm
20
285 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
22
290 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rodney Malone!
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, Baki Hanma!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hanma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Malone tries to clinch but Hanma is having none of it.

Malone gets a clinch.
Hanma is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Malone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma tries to pull guard but Malone won't allow it.
Malone misses with the head strike.
Malone misses with some punches.
Hanma is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Malone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rodney Malone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baki Hanma.
Malone lands an uppercut.

Hanma has hold of one of Malone's legs. Malone is fighting the takedown attempt but Hanma gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Malone wants to stand but Hanma is controlling the position.
Hanma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malone swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Malone manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Malone looks to land a combination but Hanma avoids it well.

Malone instigates a clinch.
Hanma goes for a takedown in the clinch but Malone prevents it.
Malone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hanma takes a shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone throws a head punch that misses.
Hanma blocking some punches.
Hanma jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Malone walks away with a smile on his face. Hanma gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Malone doesn't manage to clinch there - Hanma circles away.
Malone tries to clinch there but Hanma circles away.
Hanma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Malone throws a shot from downtown. Hanma moves away and avoids it.
Malone tries to clinch up but Hanma circles away and keeps his distance.
Malone tries to clinch there but Hanma circles away.
Malone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Malone is looking to clinch but Hanma is avoiding it.
Malone is looking to clinch but Hanma is avoiding it.
Malone tries to clinch but Hanma moves out of range.
Malone misses with a two punch combination.
Hanma keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Malone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Malone tries to clinch there but Hanma circles away.

Hanma feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hanma won't allow Malone to get back to his feet.

Hanma drops back looking for a leg! Malone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Malone manages to kick Hanma off! Hanma jumps back into Malone's guard.
Hanma looks gassed!

Hanma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hanma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Malone is looking to stand up but Hanma isn't so interested in that idea.

Hanma drops back looking for a leg! Malone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Malone manages to kick Hanma off! Hanma jumps back into Malone's guard.
Hanma stops Malone from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma wants to pass the guard but Malone is keeping the position.
Hanma stops Malone from standing up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Malone tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Malone tries to clinch up.
Malone wants to clinch up but Hanma keeps it at a distance.
Malone tries to clinch there but Hanma circles away.
Malone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Malone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Malone is looking to clinch but Hanma is avoiding it.
Malone moves in looking to clinch but Hanma pushes him off.
Malone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Malone tries to clinch there but Hanma circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Malone tries to clinch there but Hanma circles away.
Rodney Malone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malone tries to clinch there but Hanma circles away.
Hanma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Malone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hanma has a takedown stuffed.
Malone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Malone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hanma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Malone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hanma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hanma keeps the fight on the outside.
Malone tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Malone fails with an attempt to clinch.
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 Rodney Malone will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hanma is defended easily by Malone.
Malone tries to clinch but Hanma is having none of it.
Malone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Malone throws a jab when Hanma was well out of range.
Malone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hanma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hanma momentarily.

It looks like Baki Hanma has been cut.
Malone throws a right and a left that Hanma avoids nicely.
Malone doesn't manage to clinch there - Hanma circles away.
Malone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hanma keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Malone finds it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hanma.
Hanma is breathing heavily.
Malone tries to clinch but Hanma is having none of it.
Malone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hanma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hanma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Malone tries to clinch but Hanma moves out of range.
Malone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hanma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malone wants to clinch up but Hanma keeps it at a distance.
Rodney Malone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malone leaves Hanma with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rodney Malone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baki Hanma.
Malone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Malone wants to clinch up but Hanma keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone doesn't manage to clinch there - Hanma circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Malone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Malone tries to clinch up.
Malone wants to clinch up but Hanma keeps it at a distance.
Malone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hanma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hanma swats away the attempt to clinch by Malone.
Malone tries to clinch there but Hanma circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Malone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hanma is trying hard to land a takedown here. Malone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone throws a hook but Hanma avoids it easily.
Rodney Malone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malone tries to clinch up.
Hanma swats away the attempt to clinch by Malone.
Malone tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Malone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hanma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malone wants to clinch up but Hanma keeps it at a distance.
Malone moves in looking to clinch but Hanma pushes him off.
Hanma circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Malone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Malone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Malone leaves Hanma with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Malone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hanma fails with a takedown attempt.
Malone tries to clinch there but Hanma circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Malone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Malone moves in looking to clinch but Hanma pushes him off.
Hanma keeps the fight on the outside.
Hanma shoots in but Malone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Malone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodney Malone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Baki Hanma's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Malone tries to clinch up.
Malone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hanma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Malone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Malone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hanma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malone is looking to clinch.
Malone tries to clinch up.
Malone tries to clinch but Hanma is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hanma swats away the attempt to clinch by Malone.
Malone is looking to clinch.
Malone tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone tries to clinch up but Hanma circles away and keeps his distance.
Hanma swats away the attempt to clinch by Malone.
Malone is looking to clinch but Hanma is avoiding it.
Malone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hanma circles away quickly and effectively.
Malone tries to clinch up but Hanma circles away and keeps his distance.
Hanma looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Malone is fending him off so far but Hanma persists. Nope, Malone circles away and we're back to standing.

Malone rushes Hanma and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Malone misses with a punch on the inside.
Hanma managing to block the knees to the body from Malone.
Hanma fails to pull guard.
Malone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hanmas head.
Hanma has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Malone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rodney Malone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baki Hanma.
Malone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hanma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hanma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanma tries to pull guard but Malone holds him up against the cage and eventually Hanma drops back down to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Malone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malone throws a head punch that misses.
Hanma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Hanma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Malone.
Malone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Malone.
Hanma has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Malone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Malone lands a shoulder strike.
Malone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Malone on the inside.
Malone scores with a shot to the side of Hanma's head.
Malone pushes Hanma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hanma takes a shot to the head.
Malone lands with a left to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Malone.
A short left from Malone.
Malone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Malone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Malone lands an uppercut.
Malone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malone.
Malone scores with a nice hook to the head.
Malone lands a hook that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malone.
Malone misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Malone.
Malone working aggressively here.
Malone gets through Hanma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rodney Malone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hanma fails to pull guard.
Malone lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Malone.
Malone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma tries to circle away but Malone has him pinned against the cage.
Hanma tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Malone just stands there and leans against the cage.
Baki Hanma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Malone fails to land.
Hanma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanma tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hanma misses with an elbow strike.
Hanma tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodney Malone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Malone, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodney Malone!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tony Difelco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Difelco
vs
Reynolds

185 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Difelco!
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, Dennis Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Difelco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reynolds tries to land a leg kick but Difelco saw it coming and moves away.
Difelco checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Reynolds doesn't manage to clinch there - Difelco circles away.
Reynolds checks a leg kick.

Difelco shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Reynolds's guard.
Reynolds utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Difelco is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Reynolds is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Reynolds has escaped and now he's on top!
Reynolds trying to control the position from guard on top but Difelco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Difelco can't keep his opponent in guard - Reynolds advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Reynolds sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Difelco defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds wants to control but Difelco is keeping him busy.
Difelco moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Reynolds is looking to work some ground and pound but Difelco has wrist control.
Reynolds scoring with punches to the head and body.
Reynolds connects with a couple of short punches.
Difelco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reynolds.
Reynolds is in close to Difelco's body, working some short punches and elbows.

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

Difelco has his foot on Reynolds's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reynolds works his way back into a safe position though.
Reynolds distracts Difelco with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Difelco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reynolds defends well.

Difelco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reynolds passes into half guard.

Reynolds is looking for a kimura but Difelco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reynolds to get the leverage.
Reynolds takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Reynolds lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds drops an elbow to the side of Difelco's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is looking to take a break and control but Difelco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reynolds works his way into full mount!
Difelco is squirming around, avoiding Reynolds's attempts to control the action.
Reynolds is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Reynolds lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Difelco hang on?
Reynolds trying to control but Difelco is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Reynolds.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Reynolds cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Reynolds raining down shots from the mount!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Reynolds! Difelco is hurt baaadly! Reynolds is firing away with more strikes - Difelco is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dennis Reynolds!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Selwoods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Bartone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bartone is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jay-Z - Empire State of Mind. Mark Selwoods has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Selwoods
vs
Bartone

185 cm
20
180 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

180 cm
20
177 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Selwoods!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vic Bartone!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Selwoods scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Selwoods paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circling - Bartone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bartone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Selwoods makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice defenses there by Selwoods.
Bartone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Selwoods staying out of range there.
Selwoods closes the distance and clinches up with Bartone, looking for a takedown. Selwoods pushes Bartone against the cage but Bartone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bartone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Selwoods counters with a three punch combo that has Bartone backing up. Bartone nods at Selwoods to acknowledge the strikes.
Bartone looks gassed!
Bartone tries to clinch but Selwoods is having none of it.
Selwoods fails to land the takedown.

Selwoods closes the distance and clinches.
Selwoods working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bartone drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Selwoods gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bartone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Selwoods throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bartones head.
Bartone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Selwoods has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bartone uses from the top position.

Selwoods working for a triangle but Bartone defends it easily.

Bartone 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.

Selwoods has his foot on Bartone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bartone works his way back into a safe position though.
Selwoods looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Selwoods is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Bartone frees his head nicely. Oh but Selwoods has switched to an armbar! Bartone is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mark Selwoods!
Mark Selwoods retains his welterweight title!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Jessiman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Palmer Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jessiman comes into the arena with Johnny Cash - God is Gonna Cut You Down blaring out of the sound system. Palmer Ward will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Jessiman
vs
Ward

225 cm
19
313 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

215 cm
19
305 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight 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, Hugh Jessiman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Palmer Ward!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward blocks a jab.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jessiman working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ward - that landed with a thud.
Jessiman is breathing heavily.
Ward lands with a right to the head.

It looks like Hugh Jessiman has been cut.
Ward gets through Jessiman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ward lands a shoulder strike.
Ward lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jessiman backwards.
Ward lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Ward.
A short left from Ward.
A short uppercut from Ward.

Jessiman is rocked!
Nice body punch from Ward - that landed with a thud.
Ward lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Jessiman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ward creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Jessiman's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Jessiman drops to his knees and Ward pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Palmer Ward!
Palmer Ward is the new super heavyweight champion!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Mbuto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Blower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mbuto might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sunshine Day. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mbuto
vs
Blower

186 cm
19
248 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

196 cm
22
272 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Mbuto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dean Blower!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Blower fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mbuto, pushing him back against the cage.

Blower pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blower swinging wilding here.
Blower tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mbuto throws a head kick but Blower moves out of range.
Mbuto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blower.

Mbuto drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mbuto passes Blower's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mbuto passes to side control.

Mbuto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mbuto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mbuto gets to mount! Blower was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

Mbuto working for a submission but Blower is keeping him at bay.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Mbuto!
George Mbuto retains his heavyweight title!