The Show: Rebirth PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marc Callaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Lashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Lashley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Callaway
vs
Lashley

198 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

193 cm
20
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marc Callaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Lashley!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Callaway wants to clinch up but Lashley keeps it at a distance.
Callaway wants to clinch up but Lashley keeps it at a distance.
Lashley circles away from the clinch attempt.

Lashley changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Callaway looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Callaway tries to buck Lashley off but Lashley is having none of it.
Lashley is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Callaway will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Callaway is looking to regain half guard here but Lashley keeps moving and retains side control.
Callaway is trying to control Lashley's posture but Lashley avoids it.
Callaway tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lashley avoids the strikes from the bottom by Callaway.
Lashley controlling the position.
Lashley trying to control the position but Callaway is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Callaway tries to clinch but Lashley moves out of range.
Callaway tries to clinch but Lashley moves out of range.

Lashley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Callaway throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Lashley pulls Callaway into guard.
Lashley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Callaway in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Callaway stopping the sweep attempt from Lashley.
Callaway wants to stand but Lashley has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Callaway won't allow Lashley to sweep him here.
Callaway throws and elbow that misses. Lashley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Callaway's guard. Nice move by Lashley!

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.
Callaway manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lashley manages to get himself to full guard.
Callaway throws a strike but Lashley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lashley preventing the sweep.

Callaway had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lashley defends it easily.
Lashley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Callaway looking for a sweep. Not yet Callaway, not yet.
Callaway is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lashley decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lashley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Lashley shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Callaway flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Lashley controlling the action here.
Lashley is trying to control. Callaway wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Callaway 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.
Callaway is looking for a sweep. Lashley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callaway is working hard here to advance position.
Lashley trying to control the action but Callaway is working from the bottom.
Lashley frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lashley looking to control but Callaway is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lashley landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Lashley stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Lashley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Callaway tries to clinch but Lashley moves away

and Lashley counters with a shoot takedown. Callaway fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Lashley 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.

Lashley drives through and clinches with Callaway against the ropes.
Lashley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Callaway wants to break free but Lashley has control.
Callaway tries to pull guard but Lashley holds him up against the ropes and eventually Callaway drops back down to his feet.
Callaway drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Lashley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Callaway wants to clinch
and Lashley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Lashley shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Callaway napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Callaway manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lashley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lashley is looking to take a break and control but Callaway is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lashley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Callaway moves into full guard.
Callaway can't keep his opponent in guard - Lashley advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lashley takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Callaway is defending against the submission attempts here by Lashley.
Callaway slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lashley wants to stand but Callaway is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lashley tries to free his leg and advance position but Callaway is retaining full guard.
Lashley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Callaway trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Callaway trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lashley trying to control but Callaway is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Callaway with a poor takedown

and Lashley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lashley.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Callaway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Callaway fails to land.
Callaway struggles to land a body shot inside as Lashley controls his hands.
Callaway tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lashley smiles and moves away.

Lashley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Lashley lands a heavy elbow.
Callaway tries to reverse the position but Lashley maintains control.
Lashley trying to control but Callaway is having none of it.
Callaway flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callaway is wriggling around trying to escape.
Callaway flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Lashley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Callaway. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Lashley looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lashley blocks Callaway's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Lashley trying to control but Callaway is having none of it.
Callaway swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Callaway is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lashley has closed the distance and engaged Callaway in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Callaway.
Callaway is pressed up against the ropes. Lashley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Callaway down to the mat. Callaway avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Callaway closes the distance looking to clinch

and Lashley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Callaway looking for submissions off his back.
Lashley is keen to just control but Callaway is a slippery customer.
Callaway wants to get back to full guard.

Lashley is trying to work for a kimura but Callaway is defending well.
Lashley takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Callaway is staying active underneath Lashley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Callaway misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Lashley looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Callaway darts in trying to clinch

and Lashley counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Callaway!
Bobby Lashley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lashley controlling from the full mount.
Lashley trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callaway regains half guard.
Callaway wants to stand back up but Lashley manages to pass into side control.
Callaway tries to bench press Lashley off him but Lashley keeps the position.
Lashley lands some shots froms side control.
Lashley tries to move into full mount but can't pass Callaway's legs.
Callaway regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lashley landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Callaway is looking for a sweep. Lashley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lashley is trying to control the action in half guard but Callaway is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Callaway pushes Lashley off looking to stand but Lashley dives back in and keeps control.

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

Lashley scores with a takedown into Callaway's guard.

Lashley decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Marc Callaway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Lashley shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lashley showed some decent athleticism there.
Lashley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callaway gets full guard.

Callaway wriggles free and stands up.
Callaway gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Lashley counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lashley.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Callaway keeping moving, preventing Lashley from controlling successfully.
Lashley wants to pass the guard but Callaway is keeping the position.
Callaway striking off his back but it's not causing Lashley any problems.
Marc Callaway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Callaway keeping moving, preventing Lashley from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Lashley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lashley 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Lashley!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clayton Hurley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurice Brennan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hurley
vs
Brennan

190 cm
22
186 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
186 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

BioPharm Nutrition [ACME]
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clayton Hurley!
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, Maurice Brennan!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurley slaps away a takedown attempt from Brennan, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Hurley drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hurley working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Hurley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hurley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Hurley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hurley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brennan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brennan is looking for a sweep.
Hurley moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hurley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brennan on the ground.

Hurley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brennan, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Brennan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Hurley counters with a shoot takedown. Brennan fights it but they end up in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurley throwing strikes from guard but Brennan blocks nicely.
Hurley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Hurley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hurley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brennan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hurley!
Hurley regains half guard.

Brennan seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brennan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Brennan is looking for a kimura but Hurley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brennan to get the leverage.
Hurley tries to roll over but Brennan keeps him under control.
Hurley keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hurley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brennan is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Brennan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brennan wants to pass the guard but Hurley is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Brennan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hurley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brennan.

Hurley is defending against the submission attempts here by Brennan.
Brennan looks gassed!
Hurley punching from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hurley shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brennan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Brennan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hurley manages to get himself to full guard.

Brennan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hurley is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hurley has escaped and now he's on top!
Hurley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Hurley 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.
Hurley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brennan's head.
Brennan keeping moving, preventing Hurley from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hurley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hurley trying to control the position from guard on top but Brennan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hurley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

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

and Hurley counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hurley.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brennan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

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

Brennan is working for a kimura but Hurley is defending it quite comfortably.
Brennan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurley just holding on.

Brennan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Brennan is breathing heavily.
Hurley is trying desperately to improve position.

Brennan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hurley has worked his arm free - good work by Hurley!
Hurley is looking for a sweep.
Hurley manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hurley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hurley.
Hurley trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brennan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hurley manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brennan has Hurley in his guard.

Hurley 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hurley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Clayton Hurley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Hurley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brennan has escaped the position, nice work there.

Hurley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Brennan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clayton Hurley dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Brennan tries for a takedown but Hurley circles away easily

and Hurley counters with a takedown into side control.
Hurley trying to control the position but Brennan is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hurley is trying to get an arm triangle but Brennan is defending well.
Hurley lands a few punches from side control.
Brennan manages to get back to half guard.
Brennan gets back to full guard.

Brennan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hurley trying to control the position from guard on top but Brennan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Brennan is looking for a triangle but Hurley pushes his legs off easily.
Brennan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hurley wants to control from the top but Brennan keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hurley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hurley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hurley wants to control from the top but Brennan keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brennan wants to sweep here but Hurley controlling him for the moment.

Hurley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hurley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hurley wants to control from the top but Brennan keeps moving.
Hurley is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brennan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hurley won't allow Brennan to sweep him here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Brennan fails with the takedown

and Hurley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brennan's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brennan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hurley!

Brennan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hurley has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hurley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Brennan goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hurley turns into him and now he's in Brennan's guard.

Hurley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hurley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Hurley 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.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Maurice Brennan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabbie Jay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makori Waithaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jay comes to the ring accompanied by Why Can't We Be Friends. Makori Waithaka acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.

Jay
vs
Waithaka

186 cm
21
184 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

205 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabbie Jay!
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, Makori Waithaka!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waithaka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jay pinned against the cage. Jay gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Waithaka.
Jay fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jay cracks Waithaka with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jay cracks Waithaka with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jay swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Waithaka.
Waithaka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Waithaka shoots in for a takedown but Jay shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Waithaka looks gassed!
Waithaka tries to clinch but Jay moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Waithaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jay closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Waithaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jay lands with a shot to the body.
Jay scores with a jab to the head.
Jay lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Waithaka is rocked!

Jay sends Waithaka crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jay is motioning to the referee to let Waithaka up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Waithaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Jay finish him?
Waithaka is holding his hands too far apart here. Jay throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Waithaka is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gabbie Jay!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and crash punch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes into the arena with D Kay & Epsilon - Barcelona blaring out of the sound system. punch is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: in the end. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Jackson
vs
punch

182 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

175 cm
20
165 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, crash punch!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
punch tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
punch moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
punch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. punch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

punch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from punch.
punch can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.

Jackson is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. punch can't fight it off and eventually Jackson manages to take the fight to the floor. punch looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
punch looking to control.
punch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
punch wants to control but Jackson passes easily into half guard.
Jackson prevents punch from standing back up.
punch is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
punch is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
punch's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
punch trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
punch is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson controlling the pace.
Jackson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
punch is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
punch trying to control here.
Jackson controlling the pace.
Jackson prevents punch from improving his position.
punch missing with punches from the bottom.
Jackson trying to control the pace.
punch punching from the bottom.

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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
punch throws a head kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
punch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.

punch drives through and clinches with Jackson against the ropes.
punch is stalling here.
Jackson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. punch fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

crash punch dominated that round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

punch scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
punch is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
punch wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
punch trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
punch trying to control from Jackson's half guard. Jackson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jackson is trying to keep punch in close.
punch wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
punch with a nice head shot there.
Jackson keeping full guard, as punch tries to pass.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from punch.
Jackson shoots and misses
and punch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from punch.
punch thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
punch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting punch counter with a right hand.
punch scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
crash punch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
punch throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
punch stalks Jackson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jackson's face. Jackson staggers backwards, shaken.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
punch throws a one two combo.

Jackson is rocked!
punch dances in with a quick combination. Jackson is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from punch snaps Jackson's head back. Jackson stumbles backwards against the ropes. punch steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Jackson's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Jackson just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). crash punch! crash punch retains his welterweight title!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between speedy devil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and weirdo stick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

devil
vs
stick

160 cm
20
140 lbs
9 - 4 - 1

150 cm
20
140 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, speedy devil!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, weirdo stick!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
stick wants to clinch.

stick 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.
devil looking to hit a scissor sweep but stick is one step ahead there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
devil being controlled here, momentarily.
stick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
devil is trying to control the position from the bottom.
stick trying to stand up but can't free himself from devil's guard.
stick slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
devil looking for a sweep. Not yet devil, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
stick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. devil is keeping the position for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
devil tries to land a leg kick but stick saw it coming and moves away.

devil gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows stick to score an easy takedown into full guard.
devil is trying to keep stick in close.
devil tries to strike from the bottom.
devil trying to control the position.
devil wants to get back to his feet but stick is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
stick lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

stick shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches devil napping and manages to drive through into side control!

stick stands up and we're back to a striking position.
stick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
devil misses with a takedown attempt
letting stick counter with a right hand.
A punch combination from stick misses.

stick forces devil back against the ropes and clinches.
stick blocks an elbow strike.
stick drops down looking for an ankle pick but devil pulls his leg out and moves away.

devil gets caught flat footed, as stick shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
stick preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
devil is working hard here to advance position.
devil wants to get back to his feet but stick is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
devil 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.
stick landing with the ground and pound.
stick stays in close to devil's body and controls the position.
stick won't allow devil to get back to his feet.
stick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. devil is keeping the position for now.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
devil defends well against a solid takedown attempt from stick.
speedy devil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of weirdo stick.
stick tries to clinch there but devil circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

devil rushes stick and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
stick drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
stick lands with a light punch inside.

stick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
devil throws a nice inside leg kick.
devil wants to clinch up but stick keeps it at a distance.
stick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
stick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
stick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. devil tries to avoid it but stick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag devil to the ground. devil escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
stick fails to land with a series of punches.
stick looks gassed!
devil avoids the head kick by stick.
stick throws a right hand that devil ducks under and follows up with a left that devil also avoids with ease.
stick throws a right hand that devil ducks under and follows up with a left that devil also avoids with ease.
devil displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

stick fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
speedy devil is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
stick throws a sloppy head kick

and devil counters with a nice double leg into guard.
devil tries to free his leg and advance position but stick is retaining full guard.
devil trying to control the position from guard on top but stick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
stick is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
devil pushing down on stick's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
devil is looking to take a break and control but stick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
stick pushes devil off looking to stand but devil dives back in and keeps control.
stick gets full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
stick has his hands on devil's head, controlling the position.
devil wants to control from the top but stick keeps moving.
devil wants to stand but stick is controlling his posture from full guard.
stick wants to sweep but no luck.
devil looking to pass the guard.
stick keeping moving, preventing devil from controlling successfully.
devil postures up.

That's two 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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
devil throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
stick waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract devil.
stick has a takedown stuffed.

stick gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
devil trying to control the position from guard on top but stick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
devil is looking to work some ground and pound but stick has wrist control.
stick has control of devil's left arm, preventing devil from doing any damage.
devil is looking to stand up but stick won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
stick wants to stand up but devil is controlling him.
stick is breathing heavily.
devil tries to free his leg and advance position but stick is retaining full guard.
stick has devil pulled in close to control his posture.

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

devil moves into the clinch.
stick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but devil has him pressed against the ropes.
devil prevents a takedown attempt there.
speedy devil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of weirdo stick.
devil can't find room to land a body shot as stick controls the action.
devil lands a damaging elbow.
devil will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning stick up against the ropes.

stick wants the takedown. devil is fighting it off but stick persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in devil's guard against the ropes.
stick preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
devil looking to control.
devil wants to sweep here but stick controlling him for the moment.
devil bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in stick's guard.
stick trying to keep a closed guard but devil is proving a slippery customer.
devil prevents stick from getting back to his feet.
stick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
stick wants to stand but devil is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

speedy devil dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

stick misses with a two punch combination.
stick tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but devil swivels and escapes.

stick fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. devil sprawls well initially but stick persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
devil works his way to full guard. Good work.
devil is looking to stand up but stick isn't so interested in that idea.
stick content to stall in guard here.

devil has his feet on stick's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
stick throws a right and a left that devil avoids nicely.
stick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
devil is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
stick throws a head kick but devil moves out of range.
devil tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
devil stuffs the takedown.
stick goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
stick tries to clinch but devil is having none of it.
devil throws a head kick but stick moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from devil.

stick darts in and clinches devil up against the ropes.
stick gets underhooks to prevent devil's takedown attempt.
devil is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but stick is keeping busy.

stick pulls guard successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
stick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
stick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
devil throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as stick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
devil wants to pass the guard but stick is keeping the position.
stick is pulling down on devil's head to control his posture.
stick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in devil's guard.
stick has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of devil is proving hard to escape from.
stick must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
devil not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
devil wants to get back to his feet but stick is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
devil 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.

devil is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
devil wants to stall.
A hook to the body from devil.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from stick.
stick swings wildly with an uppercut but devil uses good head movement to avoid it.
stick lands a right hand that snaps the head of devil backwards.
devil drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

stick manages to break the clinch.

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.
devil throws the left hand but stick avoids the punch easily.
Nice sprawl there from devil as stick shoots in.
speedy devil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of weirdo stick.
stick tries for a takedown but devil sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - stick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
stick dives in and grabs devil's left leg, looking for a takedown. devil pushes down on stick's head and hops out.

devil moves into the clinch successfully.
stick wants a takedown but no success here.
devil is trying to stall.
stick throws a head punch that misses.
devil dodges an elbow strike from stick.
stick tries for a takedown but devil manages to get underhooks.
devil is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but stick is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to weirdo stick.
I think stick has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between hi bye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and rocknroll Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that hi bye has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily hi bye seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

bye
vs
Gracie

165 cm
20
140 lbs
3 - 9 - 0

170 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite 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 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, hi bye!
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, rocknroll Gracie!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but bye swivels and escapes.
Gracie tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

bye fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gracie, pushing him back against the ropes.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but bye pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gracie misses with a leg kick.
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by bye.
hi bye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of rocknroll Gracie.
Gracie throws a leg kick but bye sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie throws a leg kick

and bye counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Knees in the clinch landing for bye.
bye lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
bye pushes Gracie back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
bye manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
bye lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
bye comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like rocknroll Gracie has been cut.
Nice body punch from bye.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
bye connects with a knee to the head.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. bye fights it off and pushes away nicely.
rocknroll Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.

bye gets in close and instigates a clinch.
bye lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
bye lands an uppercut.
Gracie takes a knee to the side of the body.
bye has Gracie pushed against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, bye scores with a nice short uppercut.
bye dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
bye lands a nice knee to the body.
bye lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
bye lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls for bye to work.
bye lands a damaging elbow.
bye gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
bye landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
bye lands with a light punch inside.

That has opened up rocknroll Gracie's cut even more.
Still in the clinch, bye scores with a nice short uppercut.
bye stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working for takedown but bye is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gracie takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
bye displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gracie up against the ropes.
bye lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie.
bye lands a nice shot to the body.
bye lands a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from bye.
bye lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
bye scores with a nice hook to the head.
bye lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
bye lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from bye.
bye landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
bye comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
bye lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.

The cut above rocknroll Gracie's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
bye scores with a knee to the head.
bye gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
bye lands with a light punch inside.
bye scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice elbow from bye.
bye lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
bye putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gracie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
bye lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
bye lands a nice uppercut.
bye scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from bye.
bye is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
bye lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
bye lands a nice elbow.
bye cracks Gracie with a nice body shot.
bye lands with a right to the head.
bye with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
bye lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
bye working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
bye lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
bye scores with a hook to the body.
bye lands an elbow inside.
bye lands a damaging elbow.

rocknroll Gracie's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from bye.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but bye pulls his leg out and moves away.

bye has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
bye unloads a knee to the mid-section.
bye creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.
bye lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
A short right from bye on the inside.
bye landing knees to the head.
bye scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by bye.
bye lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
bye lands a nice elbow.
bye lands a damaging elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from bye.
bye throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
bye lands on the inside with an uppercut.
bye lands with a short shot to the head.
Gracie wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

hi bye dominated that round.
The cut man is working on rocknroll Gracie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

bye gets in close and instigates a clinch.
bye cracks Gracie with a nice body shot.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
bye lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
hi bye has scored more points in the clinch so far.
bye softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
bye lands with a short head shot on the inside.
bye landing some nice looking knees to the body.
bye comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
bye lands with a left to the head.
bye is pressed up against the ropes. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag bye down to the mat. bye avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

bye clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the ropes.
bye utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
bye working Gracie over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
bye gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
bye landing knees to the head.
bye lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at rocknroll Gracie's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). hi bye!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between heavy weight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taton Mickael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). heavy weight has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

weight
vs
Mickael

205 cm
19
205 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

180 cm
19
205 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, heavy weight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Taton Mickael!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mickael closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. weight did well to prevent Mickael getting side control.

Mickael wants to work for an arm triangle but weight is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
weight is trying to maintain the position but Mickael is very close to passing his half guard.
weight holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mickael passes the guard and advances to mount!
weight in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mickael lands a heavy elbow.
weight tries to hold on but Mickael pushes him away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Mickael swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and weight is now in Mickael's guard. A big mistake from Mickael there, giving up the dominant position!
Mickael has a closed guard, preventing weight from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Mickael looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! weight has picked Mickael up and slammed him! Mickael can't keep hold of the triangle and weight manages to pass to side control!

weight decides to stand back up.
weight tries to clinch but Mickael is having none of it.
weight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mickael paws at him with a jab and circles away.
weight displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mickael.

weight moves into the clinch.
Mickael wants a takedown.
Mickael is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
heavy weight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taton Mickael.
Mickael looks gassed!
Mickael tries for a takedown. No joy.
weight really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

weight pulls Mickael into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
weight tries to land a sweep but no joy.
weight looking to control.

weight kicks Mickael off and gets to his feet.

weight closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mickael did well to prevent weight getting side control.
Mickael pushes weight off but weight dives into side control.

weight has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
weight misses with a takedown attempt

and Mickael counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
weight is looking to control Mickael's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can weight avoid being mounted?

Mickael is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
weight has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mickael is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mickael trying to control the action but weight is working from the bottom.
weight wants to improve his position but Mickael is controlling well.
Mickael missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
weight works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mickael wants to control from the top but weight keeps moving.

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

Mickael decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mickael is thwarting weight's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mickael prevents weight from standing back up.
weight is looking to control Mickael's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can weight avoid being mounted?
weight is looking for a sweep. Mickael is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
weight trying to control but Mickael postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. weight manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
weight looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
weight fails with the takedown

and Mickael counters with a shoot takedown. weight fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taton Mickael dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

weight gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Mickael counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in weight's guard now.
Mickael wants to control from the top but weight keeps moving.
weight working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mickael.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

weight looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mickael stopping the sweep attempt from weight.
Mickael trying to control but weight is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mickael won't allow weight to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
weight controls Mickael momentarily but Mickael frees himself.
Taton Mickael has got the better of the ground game so far.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
weight fails with the takedown

and Mickael counters with a single leg into guard. weight didn't expect that.
Mickael postures up in weight's guard and throws a big left but weight blocks it.
Mickael working some strikes from top position.

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

Mickael manages to escape and get back to his feet.
weight misses with a takedown attempt

so Mickael counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for heavy weight. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Mickael drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and weight dives on top into guard.
weight seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
weight pushing down on Mickael's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
weight winds up and cracks Mickael with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
weight wants to take a breather but Mickael is having none of it.
Mickael gets full guard.
weight controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
weight has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Mickael has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but weight can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
weight will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
weight is working Mickael over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mickael has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but weight can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
weight trying to control but Mickael is working from the bottom.
weight sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mickael's guard.
Mickael is trying to maintain the position but weight is very close to passing his half guard.

Mickael looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Mickael looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mickael is staying active underneath weight, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. weight connects with a nice short shot to Mickael's temple.
weight trying to mount his opponent but Mickael defends it.
Mickael misses with some strikes from the bottom.
weight winds up and cracks Mickael with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Mickael looking for submissions off his back.
weight tries to pass to full mount but Mickael defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taton Mickael showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Excellent takedown into side control there by weight.
Mickael tries to get back to half guard but can't.
weight cracks Mickael with an elbow. That is naaassty.
weight works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mickael is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but weight is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
weight is landing with some decent strikes but Mickael is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mickael has given up his back here.
Mickael takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mickael is really stuck here.

weight is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mickael defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Mickael has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Mickael 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mickael is taking damage to the body and head.

weight has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Mickael! Can he survive? No! He's out! weight gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). heavy weight!