DFFD 2- Blood and Dirt PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brett Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Glick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Thomas
vs
Glick

170 cm
21
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brett Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Glick!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Glick throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thomas was covering up waiting for the punch and Glick finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Glick wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Glick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thomas swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Glick is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thomas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thomas has escaped and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Glick looking for a guillotine here but Thomas defends easily.
Glick is trying to control the position but Thomas postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Glick keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Glick is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Thomas advances position into side control!
Glick is trying to control Thomas's posture but Thomas avoids it.
Glick tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Thomas is trying to get an arm triangle but Glick is defending well.
Glick wants to control but Thomas postures up.

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.
An elbow from Thomas crashes against the mat.

Thomas stands up and beckons Glick to his feet.
Glick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thomas shoots and misses

and Glick decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thomas's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Glick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Glick must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Glick trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glick trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Glick with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Glick stopping the sweep attempt from Thomas.
Glick trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Glick is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thomas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thomas has escaped and now he's on top!

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.
Glick keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Thomas wants to pass the guard but Glick is keeping the position.

Glick working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thomas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thomas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Glick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thomas trying to control but Glick is working from the bottom.
Glick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thomas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Glick looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Josh Glick will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Thomas with a poor takedown

and Glick counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas tries to get to full guard but Glick has control of the leg.

Glick is looking for a kimura but Thomas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Glick to get the leverage.
Glick is looking to stall here but Thomas recovers full guard.

Glick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thomas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Glick has managed to get both his arms back between Thomas's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Glick from controlling successfully.
Glick postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas wants to stand and escape but Glick is having none of it.

Thomas isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Glick stacks Thomas on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Glick!

Glick is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thomas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Glick lands a decent elbow from side 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.
Glick is looking to take a break and control but Thomas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Josh Glick has got the better of the ground game so far.

Glick is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thomas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Thomas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Glick wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glick trying to control the action but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Glick looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Thomas is avoiding damage well.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thomas throws a nice head kick!
Glick misses with a body shot.
Thomas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Glick counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Thomas is not content to let Glick control the position.

Glick is trying to work for a kimura but Thomas is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Glick is trying to work for a kimura but Thomas is defending well.
Thomas is trying to control but can't.
Glick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thomas keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Glick in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Glick 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. This is the final round!

Thomas shoots and misses

and Glick counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Thomas!
Thomas holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Glick tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Glick is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Thomas has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Thomas!
Glick trying to keep a closed guard but Thomas is proving a slippery customer.
Thomas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Glick wants to sweep here but Thomas controlling him for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Glick can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Glick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas wants to stand but Glick has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Thomas wants to pass the guard but Glick is keeping the position.
Glick pulls Thomas in close to prevent any damage.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Glick throws a body kick that misses.
Thomas swings for the body but Glick moves out of range.

Glick feints and as Thomas raises his hands in defense, Glick changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glick trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.

Thomas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Glick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Glick wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Glick's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Glick is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thomas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thomas has escaped and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throwing strikes but missing.
Thomas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Glick has control of Thomas's left arm, preventing Thomas from doing any damage.
Thomas slips nicely into half guard.
Glick is looking for a sweep. Thomas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Glick has his hands clasped together around Thomas's back. He's all about the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Glick trying to control here.
Glick is not content to let Thomas control the position.

Thomas has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Glick defend it? Thomas steps over the head and cranks it - Glick is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Thomas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brett Thomas!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Devlin Juko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juko comes to the cage accompanied by I'm Back - T.I. Walker has chosen Oh No You Didn't as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Juko
vs
Walker

180 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp
Machina Clothing

Real-Deal Nutrition
Star & Star .Inc

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devlin Juko!
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, Jimmy Walker!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker is looking to clinch.
Juko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Juko darts in and clinches Walker up against the cage.
Juko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Walker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Walker doesn't manage to clinch there - Juko circles away.
Walker tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Juko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Jimmy Walker has been cut.
Juko leaves Walker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Juko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Walker closes the distance looking to clinch

so Juko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Walker looks gassed!
Juko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juko breaks Walker's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Walker is working an open guard so Juko takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Juko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Juko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Walker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Juko finds it's way round the side to connect with Walker's head.
Juko throws a head kick that half lands.
Juko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Juko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Juko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Juko working the ground and pound.
Juko is looking to take a break and control but Walker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juko works to advance to full mount. Walker defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Juko looking to control and managing it successfully.
Juko is landing with some decent strikes but Walker is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Juko throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Juko landing strikes from the mount and Walker is in trouble!
Juko lands a nice shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juko trying to control but Walker is having none of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Walker is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juko working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Juko punching from mount but Walker doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Juko tries to control but Walker wriggling away.

Juko looking to secure an arm triangle but Walker defends it well.
Walker is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Juko tries to control but Walker wriggling away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Juko cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Juko lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Walker tries to hold on but Juko postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devlin Juko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Walker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Juko has his takedown stuffed

and Walker counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Juko!
Walker avoids the attempt from Juko to control.
Juko tries to buck Walker off but he can't manage it.
Walker thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Juko is desperately trying to improve his position but Walker has a good base and remains in mount.
Walker with a couple of short strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Walker prevents Juko from getting the reversal.
Walker lands with some strikes.
Juko is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Walker lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Juko hang on?
Walker throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Juko because Walker loaded up on that one.
Juko slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Juko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Juko wants to control but Walker is keeping busy.
Walker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Walker passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Juko!
Juko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Walker punishing his opponent with strikes.
Juko is looking to improve his position but Walker isn't that keen on the idea.
Juko is working hard here to advance position.
Walker controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Juko hang on?
Devlin Juko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Juko holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Walker tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Juko is looking to improve his position but Walker isn't that keen on the idea.
Juko regains half guard.

Walker wants to work for an arm triangle but Juko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Juko is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Juko is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Juko is trying to stand.
Juko is trying to get back to full guard.
Walker trying to control the action but Juko is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Juko misses with a wild body shot.
Walker tries to clinch up
and Juko counters with a body kick that stops Walker in his tracks momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Walker's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Juko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Juko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Walker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Walker tries to clinch up
and Juko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Juko.

Juko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Juko lands in his opponent's guard.
Juko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Juko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juko landing with the ground and pound.

Walker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Walker throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Juko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Juko trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Walker can't keep his opponent in guard - Juko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Juko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Walker's head.

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

Walker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Juko pulls his head out easily.
Juko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Walker's head.
Juko working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Juko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Juko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walker keeps working.
Walker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Walker moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Walker had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Juko is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Walker Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Juko's back instead.
Walker is striking well from the back but Juko escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
Walker is keen to just control but Juko is a slippery customer.
Juko manages to get to full guard.
Juko wants to stand but Walker is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Juko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Walker tries to free his leg and advance position but Juko is retaining full guard.
Walker stopping the sweep attempt from Juko.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Walker moves into range and clinches up with Juko.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Juko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Juko is trying to break free.
Walker jumps guard but Juko stands there with Walker around his waist. Walker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Juko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Walker has him pressed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Devlin Juko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Juko 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devlin Juko!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Young Blood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathew Snorx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Young Blood has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Blood
vs
Snorx

175 cm
20
160 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

175 cm
22
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Young Blood!
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, Mathew Snorx!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blood throws a head kick that Snorx semi-blocks.
Snorx thows a body shot but no joy.

Snorx clinches with his opponent.
Snorx lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Snorx can't break the clinch.

Blood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Snorx misses with a wild body shot.
Snorx keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Snorx works over Blood's head and body with a nice combination.
Snorx thows a body shot but no joy.

Snorx gets caught flat footed, as Blood shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Blood thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Snorx keeping full guard, as Blood tries to pass.
Blood wants to control from the top but Snorx keeps moving.

Snorx is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blood is aware though and is defending well.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snorx keeping moving, preventing Blood from controlling successfully.

Snorx had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Blood is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Snorx Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Blood's back instead.
Snorx not allowing Blood to control his hands.
Snorx trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Snorx trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Blood doesn't escape.
Blood wants to control his opponent's hands but Snorx gets his hands free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Blood is trying to defend against the choke here but Snorx has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Snorx Tightens the hold and Blood taps out furiously! Snorx displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mathew Snorx!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nak Tuoka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LJ Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LJ Jones struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 266.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Tuoka
vs
Jones

190 cm
18
246 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

197 cm
19
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nak Tuoka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, LJ Jones!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tuoka.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Tuoka moves out of range easily.
Nice takedown defense from Tuoka. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tuoka as he avoids it easily.

Tuoka steps into range and cracks Jones with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Jones flops backwards and Tuoka dives into his guard looking to finish!

It looks like LJ Jones has been cut.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Tuoka from controlling successfully.
Tuoka advances position into side control!

Tuoka tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones is trying to improve his position.

Tuoka is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Tuoka.
Tuoka throws a strike aimed at the side of Jones's head but Jones avoids it well.

Tuoka decides to stand back up.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nak Tuoka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of LJ Jones.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Tuoka.
Tuoka tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Tuoka sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Tuoka.
Tuoka misses with a takedown

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Tuoka is keeping the position.
Jones looks gassed!

Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tuoka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Tuoka's legs - danger averted.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tuoka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tuoka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Tuoka 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.
Tuoka is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.

Jones is sitting in close to Tuoka's body. Tuoka has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Jones is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Jones is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Tuoka.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nak Tuoka!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between przemas michal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Hunter looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

michal
vs
Hunter

193 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

194 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp

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 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, przemas michal!
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, Matt Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hunter closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
michal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as michal holds on and takes a little breather.
Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but michal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
michal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hunter's guard.
michal has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hunter is proving hard to escape from.
michal advances to half guard.
michal tries to stand and escape but Hunter is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
michal seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
michal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
michal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hunter defending well though.

michal postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hunter to stand up.
Hunter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunter looks gassed!
michal throws a wild body kick that Hunter sees coming a mile off.

michal scores a takedown into full mount!
Hunter sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
michal trying to control from half guard but Hunter is working away.
michal wants to stand but Hunter has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
michal stops Hunter from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
michal wants to stand up but Hunter manages to regain full guard.
Hunter working a defensive guard here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Hunter!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

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

Barnett
vs
Holmes

175 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Deadly Clothing

Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, K Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sherlock Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Holmes clinches up with Barnett and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Holmes.
Holmes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Barnett misses with some punches.
Barnett throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barnett leaning against his opponent.

Holmes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barnett tries to clinch but Holmes moves out of range.
Barnett shoots in for a takedown but Holmes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnett shoots for a double leg takedown but Holmes sprawls well. He's pushed Barnett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for K Barnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnett paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Barnett feints and as Holmes raises his hands in defense, Barnett changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Holmes wants to sweep but no luck.
Holmes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barnett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holmes swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Holmes has an active guard here but Barnett has managed to pass into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett wants to stand up but Holmes has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Holmes wants to improve his position but Barnett is controlling well.
Holmes is trying to stand.
Holmes trying to control from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Holmes circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Holmes to counter with a crisp jab.

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.
Barnett misses with a takedown attempt

and Holmes counters by moving into the clinch.
Barnett is breathing heavily.

Holmes has picked Barnett up - he's going for a ride! Holmes dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Barnett is refusing to be controlled, as Holmes sits in half guard.
Holmes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Holmes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnett keeps working.
Holmes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Barnett wants to improve his position but Holmes is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes trying to control the action but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Barnett gets back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Holmes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barnett keeping full guard, as Holmes tries to pass.
Holmes looking to sit in guard and control but Barnett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

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.
Barnett wants to control from the top but Holmes keeps moving.
Holmes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Holmes is looking for a triangle but Barnett pushes his legs off easily.
Barnett stays in close to Holmes's body and controls the position.
Barnett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Holmes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Barnett clinches.

Holmes has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Barnett regains guard immediately.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Holmes from controlling successfully.
Barnett has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Holmes wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
Holmes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnett is keeping the position for now.
Holmes is breathing heavily.
Barnett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holmes.
Holmes stands up over Barnett, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Holmes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barnett trying to control the position.
Barnett wants to get back to his feet but Holmes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Holmes wants to pass the guard but Barnett is keeping the position.
Barnett wants to sweep but no luck.

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

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Holmes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barnett doesn't seem bothered though.

Barnett closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Holmes pushes Barnett away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Barnett gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Holmes can't do much from the bottom here.

Barnett tries for a kimura but Holmes is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Holmes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett prevents Holmes from escaping the position.
Holmes avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Barnett.
Barnett working away.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barnett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Holmes counters by clinching up.
Holmes can't break the clinch.

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.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Barnett takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Holmes works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Holmes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Barnett's guard.
Barnett being controlled here, momentarily.

Holmes content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Barnett has locked up a guillotine! Barnett's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Holmes is holding on here and Barnett must be using up a lot of energy. Holmes has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Barnett gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). K Barnett!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between War Wick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saku Blazha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saku Blazha has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wick
vs
Blazha

179 cm
18
151 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

176 cm
18
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Knockout Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, War Wick!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saku Blazha!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wick throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blazha's waist but Blazha gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wick off to one side.

Blazha closes the distance and clinches.
Blazha lands a knee to the head.
Blazha connects with a knee to the head.
Wick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blazha lands a knee to the head.
Wick looking for a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Blazha.

Blazha successfully pulls guard.
Wick controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Blazha manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wick manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wick managing to control the position.
Blazha wants to stand but Wick is controlling his posture from full 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.
Wick pulls Blazha in close to his closed guard and prevents Blazha from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wick has a closed guard, preventing Blazha from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blazha postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wick is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Blazha, into his guard.
Blazha looking to control.
Wick stays in close to Blazha's body and controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wick looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Blazha clinches.

Blazha works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wick pulls Blazha in close to prevent any damage.
Blazha trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wick's guard.
Blazha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wick is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wick trying to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wick is on top in guard.

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.
Wick has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Blazha is proving hard to escape from.

Wick stands up from Blazha's guard - Wick perhaps looking for a knockout.

Blazha closes the distance and clinches.

Blazha has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wick uses from the top position.
Wick works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blazha wants to improve his position but Wick is controlling well.

Wick is looking for a kimura but Blazha is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wick to get the leverage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blazha keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Wick wants to stand up but Blazha has a hold of him and won't allow it.

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.
Wick is trying to control. Blazha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blazha wants to get back to his feet.
Wick is keen to just control but Blazha is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blazha trying to control from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Blazha shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wick manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saku Blazha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Blazha tries to clinch up.
Blazha looks to land a right hand but Wick moved out of range.
Wick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blazha tries to close the distance and clinch but Wick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blazha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Blazha moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wick stalling in the clinch but Blazha improves position.

Blazha breaks the clinch.
Blazha is looking to clinch.
Blazha tries to close the distance and clinch but Wick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blazha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blazha avoids the head kick by Wick.
Blazha shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wick as he jumps to the side.

Blazha looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wick is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wick looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blazha trying to control the position from guard on top but Wick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blazha wants to stand but Wick has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wick tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wick controls Blazha momentarily but Blazha frees himself.
Blazha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blazha wanted to stand there but Wick had control of the position.

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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A solid body kick from Wick.
Wick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blazha displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wick.

Wick shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wick was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wick trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Saku Blazha just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Blazha tries to clinch there but Wick circles away.

Blazha has closed the distance and engaged Wick in a clinch.
Blazha pushes off an throws an elbow but Wick leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

Blazha manages to pull guard.
Wick works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blazha's head.
Wick is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Blazha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blazha wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Wick 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.
Wick thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wick trying to control the action but Blazha is working from the bottom.

Wick is looking for a kimura but Blazha is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wick to get the leverage.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Blazha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blazha wants to clinch.
Wick gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Blazha counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wick!
Wick tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wick is squirming around, avoiding Blazha's attempts to control the action.

Blazha stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

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

Blazha closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Blazha manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wick is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blazha is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saku Blazha dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Blazha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wick keeps the fight on the outside.
Blazha fails in his attempt to clinch.

Blazha moves into the clinch.
Blazha throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wick blocks it with crossed arms.
Blazha scores a nice knee to the body.
Wick goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blazha prevents it.
Blazha lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Blazha gets control of Wick's arms and successfully pulls guard. Blazha will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Blazha 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.

Wick stands up and waves to Blazha to follow him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Blazha moves into the clinch.
Blazha prevents a takedown attempt there.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Come on Blazha - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Blazha comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Blazha has Wick pressed against the cage.

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.

Blazha manages to pull guard.
Wick won't allow Blazha to sweep him here.
Wick forces his way into half guard.
Blazha is staying active underneath Wick, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Blazha is looking to control Wick's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blazha avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wick is working for a submission of some sort.
Wick controlling the action here.
Wick tries to pass to full mount but Blazha defends it.

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.
Wick stops Blazha from getting back to his feet.
Saku Blazha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wick tries to pass to full mount but Blazha defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blazha shoots in for a double leg but Wick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 46:50
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 45:50
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saku Blazha!
Saku Blazha is the new featherweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Clayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frito Laya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clayton comes to the cage accompanied by Elevation. Ethan Clayton could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frito Laya's chin.

Clayton
vs
Laya

189 cm
18
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ethan Clayton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frito Laya!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clayton connects with a jab.
Laya tries to clinch there but Clayton circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Clayton. No joy for Laya on that attempt.
Laya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clayton really is a fat lump.
Laya misses with a jab, cross combination.

Clayton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Laya, pushing him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Laya jumps guard but Clayton stands there with Laya around his waist. Laya gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Clayton decides to pull guard.
Clayton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Clayton can't keep his opponent in guard - Laya advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Laya trying to control from half guard but Clayton is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clayton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laya.
Clayton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Laya tries to stand but Clayton is controlling from the bottom.

Laya stands up from Clayton's guard - Laya perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Clayton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Laya counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Laya tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clayton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Laya somewhat.
Ethan Clayton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frito Laya.
Laya throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Laya throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clayton's waist but Clayton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Laya off to one side.
Clayton just misses with a punch to the body.
Clayton misses with a straight left.
Clayton throws a right and a left that Laya avoids nicely.
Clayton looks to land a combination but Laya avoids it well.
Laya fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clayton avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laya shoots in but Clayton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Laya looks gassed!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Laya.
Laya wants to clinch
and Clayton counters with a series of strikes. Laya will be more careful next time no doubt.
Laya slips a jab and a cross from Clayton.
Laya doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clayton counters with a nice uppercut.
Laya swings for the body but Clayton moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Clayton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Clayton.
Clayton throws a right and a left that Laya avoids nicely.
A combination from Clayton does no damage.
Clayton misses with a combination

and Laya counters with a shoot takedown. Clayton fights it but they end up in guard.
Clayton wants to sweep but no luck.
Laya throwing strikes from guard but Clayton blocks nicely.
Laya sitting in guard here, content to control.
Laya trying to control but Clayton is working from the bottom.
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 Ethan Clayton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Clayton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Clayton lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Clayton.
Clayton stalks Laya and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Laya's face. Laya staggers backwards, shaken.
Laya clinches but Clayton breaks the clinch

and Clayton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Clayton is trying to break the clinch but Laya has him pressed against the cage.
Clayton prevents the takedown attempt.

Laya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laya throws a sloppy head kick and Clayton moves out of range easily.
Clayton throws a series of strikes that have Laya backpedaling.
Laya gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clayton counters with a nice uppercut.
Laya is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laya closes the distance but Clayton moves to the side
and Clayton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clayton misses with a double jab
and Laya counters with a solid body kick.
Laya shoots and misses

and Clayton counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Laya!
Ethan Clayton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frito Laya.
BOOM! Clayton connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clayton raining down shots from the mount!

Laya is rocked!
Laya in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Laya is still in real trouble! Can Clayton finish him?
Clayton trying to control but Laya is having none of it.
Laya seems to have recovered his senses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Clayton gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Laya shoots and misses
and Laya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clayton throws a right and a left that Laya avoids nicely.
Clayton misses with a wild combination.
Clayton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Clayton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Laya makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Clayton really felt that one!
Clayton looks to land a combination but Laya avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clayton lands a two punch combo.
Ethan Clayton is winning the standup battle so far.
Clayton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clayton looks to land a combination but Laya avoids it well.
Laya shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clayton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Laya takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Clayton scores with a three punch combo!
Laya clinches but Clayton breaks the clinch
and Clayton counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laya is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice straight punches there by Clayton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Clayton.
Some wild striking there from Clayton.
Laya has his takedown stuffed
and Clayton counters with a left and a right that stings Laya.

Clayton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Clayton managing to block the knees to the body from Laya.
Laya tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Clayton smiles and moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clayton scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Clayton dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Clayton throws a combination that misses
and Laya counters with a low kick, right behind Clayton 's knee.
Clayton throws a series of punches but Laya moves out of range.
Laya slips a jab and a cross from Clayton.
Laya throws the kick towards the body but Clayton avoids it.
Laya misses with a combination
and Clayton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ethan Clayton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clayton misses with the combination.
Clayton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laya throws out the jab.

Clayton gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Clayton's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laya changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Clayton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Laya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Laya tries to close the distance and clinch but Clayton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Laya with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clayton counters with a two punch combo.
Clayton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Laya counters with a solid body kick.
Laya darts in trying to clinch
and Clayton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Clayton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Laya has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laya wants to clinch but Clayton slips to the side
and Clayton counters with a three punch combo that has Laya backing up. Laya nods at Clayton to acknowledge the strikes.
Jab from Clayton.
Clayton throws a right hand that Laya ducks under and follows up with a left that Laya also avoids with ease.
Clayton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Clayton throws a right and a left that Laya avoids nicely.
Laya with a lazy takedown attempt
and Laya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ethan Clayton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frito Laya.
Clayton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Laya counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laya tries to stand but Clayton is controlling from the bottom.
Clayton pulls Laya in close to prevent any damage.
Clayton wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clayton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Laya is controlling him.
Clayton is wriggling around but Laya manages to pass to half guard.
Clayton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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

Laya decides to return to a standing position.
Laya lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Laya.
Laya tries to clinch

and Clayton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ethan Clayton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Laya working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clayton.
Laya wants to sweep but no luck.
Laya trying to strike off his back.
Ethan Clayton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frito Laya!