Hooligan XC: All day! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomislav Vukovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vukovic has chosen PPK - Resurection as his entrance music. Bradley has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Tomislav Vukovic will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Bradley
vs
Vukovic

170 cm
22
206 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Bradley!
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, Tomislav Vukovic!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vukovic swinging wilding here.
Vukovic throws a right hand that Bradley ducks under and follows up with a left that Bradley also avoids with ease.
Vukovic tried to score with a low kick but Bradley checks it.
Vukovic throws a series of punches but Bradley avoids them all with ease.
Vukovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vukovic misses with a few strikes there.
Bradley avoids a punch combination nicely.

Vukovic drops Bradley with a beautiful combination! Bradley stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vukovic is looking for the KO!

It looks like Kyle Bradley has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Vukovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bradley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vukovic.
Bradley shoots in but no luck this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vukovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bradley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vukovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vukovic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bradley is able to avoid easily.
Vukovic misses with a few strikes there.
Vukovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Bradley is breathing heavily.
Bradley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vukovic. Vukovic obviously looking to wear him down.
Vukovic looks to land a combination but Bradley avoids it well.
Vukovic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vukovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vukovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vukovic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vukovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley shoots for a takedown but Vukovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vukovic throws a series of punches but Bradley avoids them all with ease.
Bradley takes one to the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vukovic, as that shot connected.
Vukovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vukovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vukovic cracks Bradley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vukovic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vukovic tries to bum rush Bradley with a series of wild strikes but Bradley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tomislav Vukovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vukovic looks to land a combination but Bradley avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Vukovic.
Vukovic keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vukovic stuns Bradley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vukovic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bradley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vukovic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bradley in his tracks.
Vukovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bradley really is a fat lump.
Vukovic throws a leg kick but Bradley sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vukovic is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vukovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bradley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vukovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A shot to de liver by Vukovic. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vukovic throws a nice looking combination but Bradley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vukovic throws a nice looking combination but Bradley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vukovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vukovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
No joy there for Vukovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vukovic throws a series of strikes that have Bradley backpedaling.
Vukovic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Bradley had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Vukovic thuds a left hand into Bradley's body.
Vukovic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vukovic.
Bradley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some wild striking there from Vukovic.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vukovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomislav Vukovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Bradley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Vukovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bradley.
Vukovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bradley at a distance.
Vukovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vukovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Kyle Bradley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vukovic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tomislav Vukovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vukovic is looking to chop away at Bradley's legs.
Vukovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bradley doesn't seem bothered though.

Vukovic drops Bradley with a beautiful combination! Bradley stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vukovic is looking for the KO!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vukovic connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Bradley! He's out on his feet! Vukovic rushes in and drops Bradley with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tomislav Vukovic!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Sesnak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Blimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Billy Blimm enters the cage!

Sesnak
vs
Blimm

182 cm
21
176 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
172 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Sesnak!
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, Billy Blimm!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blimm stuffs the takedown.
Sesnak shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blimm as he jumps to the side.
Blimm stuffs the takedown attempt from Sesnak. Sesnak gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Sesnak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blimm tries to clinch but Sesnak is having none of it.

Sesnak changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Blimm looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sesnak controls the position from side control.
Blimm is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sesnak controls the position.
Sesnak tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Blimm tries to buck Sesnak off but Sesnak is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sesnak decides to stand back up. Sesnak steps back and let's Blimm get back to his feet.

Sesnak drives through with a takedown into guard.
Blimm is looking to stand back up but Sesnak counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Blimm.
Blimm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Sesnak seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Blimm is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Daniel Sesnak!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between jared wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tandi Barsolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tandi Barsolo has the eye of the tiger tonight.

wagner
vs
Barsolo

180 cm
23
156 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

150 cm
18
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, jared wagner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tandi Barsolo!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barsolo throws a head kick that misses.
Barsolo throws a right and a left that wagner avoids nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Barsolo misses the target.
Barsolo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barsolo fails to land with a series of punches.
Barsolo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barsolo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Excellent takedown into side control there by wagner.

wagner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barsolo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
wagner creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Barsolo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Barsolo wants to get back to his feet but wagner drags him back down.

wagner 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.
The ground and pound from wagner seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

wagner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Barsolo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but wagner is controlling him well.
wagner throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
wagner working the head and body with strikes.

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.

wagner goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Barsolo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in wagner's guard! Nice work there by Barsolo!
wagner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barsolo manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

wagner postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barsolo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of wagner, into his guard.
wagner is breathing heavily.

wagner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Barsolo stands up and waves to wagner to follow him.
Barsolo misses with a two punch combination.
Barsolo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by wagner.

That's four 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.
Barsolo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barsolo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

wagner rushes Barsolo and presses him up against the cage.

Barsolo breaks the clinch.
Barsolo stalks wagner and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into wagner's face. wagner staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like jared wagner has been cut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barsolo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barsolo thows a left - swing and a miss!
wagner is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Barsolo.
wagner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barsolo 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.
wagner dodges the punch combination from Barsolo.
wagner avoids a punch combination nicely.
wagner has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tandi Barsolo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on jared wagner's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Barsolo misses with a two punch combination.
wagner dives in and grabs Barsolo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barsolo pushes down on wagner's head and hops out.
Barsolo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
wagner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
wagner lands with an uppercut that bounces Barsolo off the cage and back into rage.
wagner closes the distance and clinches up with Barsolo, looking for a takedown. wagner pushes Barsolo against the cage but Barsolo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barsolo throws a combination that misses

and wagner counters with a nice double leg into guard.
wagner looking to sit in guard and control but Barsolo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

wagner throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Barsolo escapes and throws wagner's legs to the side, diving into side control!

Barsolo decides to stand back up.
Barsolo misses with an uppercut.
Barsolo throws a sloppy head kick

and wagner counters with a shoot takedown. Barsolo fights it but they end up in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
wagner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
wagner won't allow Barsolo to get back to his feet.

wagner is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barsolo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barsolo has escaped and now he's on top!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Barsolo has eaten all the pies!
Barsolo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

wagner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
wagner doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Barsolo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Barsolo stands up from wagner's guard - Barsolo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tandi Barsolo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Barsolo.
Barsolo throws a leg kick but wagner moved away.

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.
wagner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
wagner slips under a jab.
jared wagner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barsolo looks to land a right hand but wagner moved out of range.
wagner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from wagner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barsolo throws a hook but wagner avoids it easily.
wagner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jared wagner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barsolo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from wagner.
A punch combination from Barsolo misses.
Barsolo throws a right and a left that wagner avoids nicely.
wagner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barsolo throws a combination. wagner tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
wagner swings for the body but Barsolo moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that jared wagner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on jared wagner's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

wagner defending well as Barsolo loads up on a big left hand.
Barsolo misses with a double jab

and wagner counters with a shoot takedown. Barsolo fights it but they end up in guard.
wagner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barsolo swivels though and keeps the full guard.

wagner gets to his feet - Barsolo follows without any prompting.
wagner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barsolo as he avoids it easily.
wagner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barsolo falls off balance throwing a combination

and wagner counters with a shoot takedown. Barsolo fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
wagner stops Barsolo from standing up.

wagner drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barsolo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barsolo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barsolo!

That's one minute gone in the round.
wagner tries to get back to half guard but can't.

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.
wagner is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Barsolo is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
wagner tries to lock up and control but Barsolo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
wagner is trying to escape the mount.
wagner is squirming around, avoiding Barsolo's attempts to control the action.
wagner is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Barsolo gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Barsolo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but wagner circles away quickly and effectively.
Barsolo misses the shot to the body.
wagner shoots in for a takedown but Barsolo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jared wagner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barsolo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. wagner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barsolo misses with a combination

and wagner counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barsolo won't be happy with that.
Barsolo is not content to let wagner control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barsolo parries the strikes from wagner easily there. wagner is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Barsolo to escape.

wagner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
jared wagner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

wagner tries for a kimura but Barsolo is defending well.
wagner prevents Barsolo from escaping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
jared wagner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think wagner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... jared wagner!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster Gloves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gloves is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by TNT by ACDC. Buster Gloves is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Silva
vs
Gloves

180 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
200 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp

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, Wanderlei Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buster Gloves!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Gloves.
Gloves misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gloves will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gloves misses with a wild combination.
Gloves keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva tries to clinch but Gloves is having none of it.
Horrible takedown by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Gloves which made him look bad.
Gloves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gloves throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gloves looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gloves throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Silva shoots for a takedown but Gloves saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wanderlei Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gloves scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Gloves sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Gloves feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Silva sprawling to the canvas! Silva rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gloves finish him?!

Silva is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gloves fails to land with a series of punches.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gloves throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva switches off momentarily and Gloves cracks him with a monster right hand! Silva topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Gloves dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Gloves!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buster Gloves!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Javier Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and vince Disisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martinez comes to the cage accompanied by ACDC - Are You Ready? . There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Martinez
vs
Disisto

187 cm
22
250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
230 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Javier Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, vince Disisto!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Disisto moves in looking to clinch but Martinez pushes him off.
Disisto tries to clinch up but Martinez circles away and keeps his distance.
Disisto lands a nice shot that snaps Martinez's head back.

Martinez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Disisto did well to prevent Martinez getting side control.
Martinez not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez is thwarting Disisto's attempts to control the position.
Disisto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Martinez lands a nice short elbow.
Martinez thows a huge punch but Disisto dodges it nicely.
Disisto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Martinez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Disisto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Martinez.
Martinez uses his free foot to push down on Disisto's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Disisto.
Martinez landing punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Disisto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez lands a nice shot to the head.
Disisto can't escape the position.
Disisto flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Martinez landing strikes, looking to finish!
Martinez postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Disisto badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Martinez around the waist but Martinez pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Martinez is the winner by TKO! Martinez jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Javier Martinez!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cody Klein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Tome (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.

Klein
vs
Tome

189 cm
23
204 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

188 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Heavy Weight Nutrition (*Recovery 152 $50!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cody Klein!
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, Marc Tome!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klein throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Klein throws a right hand that Tome ducks under and follows up with a left that Tome also avoids with ease.
Klein ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Tome gets the takedown into side control.
Klein stops Tome from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klein struggling a bit here.
Tome tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Klein's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Klein tries to escape but Tome is in control.
Klein manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tome's best efforts.
Tome is thwarting Klein's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klein wants to improve his position but Tome is controlling well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Klein leaves Tome with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Klein stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Klein wants it to stay on the feet.
Klein loads up on a big right hand but Tome slips the punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Klein scores with a four punch combination!
Klein misses with a series of wild punches.
Klein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tome doesn't seem bothered though.
Tome looks gassed!
Klein misses with a head kick.
Klein throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Klein. That snapped Tome's head back.
Klein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tome fails with a takedown attempt.
Cody Klein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Tome.
Nice defenses there by Tome.
Tome looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Klein is fending him off so far but Tome persists. Nope, Klein circles away and we're back to standing.
Tome walks into a jab.
Tome fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Klein avoids it really well and circles away.
Klein plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klein connects with a crisp jab.
Klein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Klein bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Klein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Klein throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Klein shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tome taking some punishment here, with Klein in his half guard.

Tome is defending against the submission attempts here by Klein.
Tome is trying to stand up here but Klein is controlling him well.
Tome wants to improve his position but Klein is controlling well.
Tome wants to get back to full guard but Klein has passed into side control.
Klein avoids the attempt from Tome to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klein lands a big shot there that rocks Tome but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Klein lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Klein in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Klein looking to control but Tome is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Klein looking for a guillotine from mount but Tome is having none of it.
Tome avoids a series of strikes thrown by Klein.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

Klein moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Tome has worked his arm free - good work by Tome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Excellent takedown into side control there by Tome.
Klein struggling a bit here.
Klein sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tome trying to control from half guard but Klein is working away.
Klein regains full guard. Nicely done.

Klein scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Klein slaps away a takedown attempt from Tome, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tome avoids the head kick by Klein.
Klein throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Tome drives through and clinches with Klein against the cage.
Tome tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Klein smiles and moves away.
Cody Klein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klein looks to land a combination but Tome avoids it well.
Tome shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Klein sprawls well. Klein wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tome gets slowly back to his feet.
Cody Klein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Tome.
Klein takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Klein jabbing away but nothing is landing.

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.

Tome 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.
Klein wants to stand but Tome is controlling the position.
Tome loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Klein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tome really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Klein. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Klein is looking for a triangle but Tome pushes his legs off easily.
Tome wants to control from the top but Klein keeps moving.
Klein is looking to stand up but Tome isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tome pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Klein is keeping the position for now.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tome avoids the head kick by Klein.
Tome scores with a jab.
Tome misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klein.

Tome looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Klein!
Klein tries to hold on but Tome postures up.
Cody Klein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Klein is squirming around, avoiding Tome's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klein wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tome.
Klein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Klein regains half guard.
Klein manages to get to full guard.
Klein looking for a sweep. Not yet Klein, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Klein is defended easily by Tome.
Klein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Klein moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tome avoids the head kick by Klein.
Klein throws a head kick but Tome moves out of range.
Tome closes this distance looking for a takedown but Klein circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tome looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Klein throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klein takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Tome shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Klein's guard.
Tome with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tome trying to control but Klein is working from the bottom.
Tome might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Klein kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Klein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Klein working a defensive guard but Tome passes into half guard.
Klein avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tome.
Klein tries to get to full guard but Tome has control of the leg.
Tome is taking a breather. Klein says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

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

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

Klein gets caught flat footed, as Tome shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Klein is on top in guard.
Tome looking to hit a scissor sweep but Klein is one step ahead there.
Tome controls Klein momentarily but Klein frees himself.
Klein working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tome's head.
Klein wants to control from the top but Tome keeps moving.
Klein is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Klein drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tome dives on top into guard.
Klein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klein is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tome is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Klein has a closed guard, preventing Tome from standing up.
Klein controls Tome momentarily but Tome frees himself.

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.
Klein wants to get back to his feet but Tome is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tome stays in close to Klein's body and controls the position.
Klein is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A bone on bone clash there as Tome blocks the leg kick.
Tome shoots in but no luck this time.
Klein throws a nice looking combination but Tome bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tome throws a series of punches but Klein avoids them all with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marc Tome comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tome 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Tome!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cab Fletcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Penn
vs
Fletcher

180 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
175 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Experienced

[MMABR]FALCON CLOTHING[†]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, BJ Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cab Fletcher!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fletcher fails with a takedown attempt.
Fletcher doesn't manage to clinch there - Penn circles away.
Fletcher dodges the punch combination from Penn.
Fletcher defending well as Penn loads up on a big left hand.
Penn throws an overhand right that drops Fletcher like a sack of potatoes! Penn dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). BJ Penn!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ern McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Disisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

McCracken
vs
Disisto

199 cm
18
265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

193 cm
24
235 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Knockout power

SPARTAN FIGHTWARE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ern McCracken !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dominic Disisto!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCracken misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McCracken !

It looks like Dominic Disisto has been cut.
McCracken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Disisto is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McCracken 's half guard.
Disisto is keen to just control but McCracken is a slippery customer.
Disisto is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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. Disisto connects with a nice short shot to McCracken 's temple.
Disisto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McCracken avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Disisto.
Disisto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Disisto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Disisto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Disisto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Disisto trying to control from half guard but McCracken is working away.
McCracken is trying to stand.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McCracken jabs Disisto right on the nose. Disisto blinks but takes it well.
McCracken stuffs the takedown attempt from Disisto. Disisto gets slowly back to his feet.
Ern McCracken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCracken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCracken throws a low kick but Disisto avoids it.

Disisto has closed the distance and engaged McCracken in a clinch.
McCracken is trying to force a seperation but Disisto has the dominant position.
McCracken makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCracken looking to slow down the pace here.
McCracken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Disisto manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McCracken has a couple of punches blocked by Disisto.

Disisto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCracken misses with a wild combination.
McCracken misses with an uppercut.
Disisto drops his hands momentarily and McCracken takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCracken lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Disisto circles away quickly and effectively.
McCracken misses with a hook. Disisto ducked under it nicely.
Disisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Disisto loads up on a big right hand but McCracken slips the punch.
Some wild striking there from McCracken .
Disisto wants to clinch.
Disisto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCracken is fending him off so far but Disisto persists. Nope, McCracken circles away and we're back to standing.
Disisto ducks right into an uppercut from McCracken .
McCracken throws a right hand that Disisto ducks under and follows up with a left that Disisto also avoids with ease.

McCracken lands a left and a right that send Disisto crashing to the mat, dazed. McCracken thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Disisto looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Disisto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Disisto is rocked!

That has opened up Dominic Disisto's cut even more.
McCracken drops Disisto with a straight right hand, right on the button! McCracken follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ern McCracken !
Ern McCracken is the new heavyweight champion!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Will Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Will Anderson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Georges St Pierre's chin.

Anderson
vs
St Pierre

180 cm
22
180 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Georges St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre takes a body punch but keeps moving.
St Pierre looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Anderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
St Pierre is trying to break free.
St Pierre has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St Pierre.
Anderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but St Pierre gets the underhooks and prevents it.
St Pierre is trying to force a seperation but Anderson has the dominant position.
St Pierre is trying to maintain a safe position but Anderson gets an underhook and turns St Pierre into the cage.

Anderson has picked St Pierre up - he's going for a ride! Anderson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson uses his free foot to push down on St Pierre's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for St Pierre.

Anderson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

Anderson has managed to clinch.
Anderson digs a right hand into St Pierre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on St Pierre's gas tank.

Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Will Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Anderson instigates a clinch.
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anderson is working St Pierre over against the cage.

Anderson drags the fight down to the ground.
St Pierre stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Will Anderson!
Will Anderson is the new welterweight champion!