GMMA:NYC 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between dutch schultz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and bill goldberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). dutch schultz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to bill goldberg's chin.

schultz
vs
goldberg

193 cm
18
255 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, dutch schultz!
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, bill goldberg!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
schultz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

goldberg throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. schultz was covering up waiting for the punch and goldberg finishes the takedown easily into guard.
goldberg won't allow schultz to get back to his feet.
goldberg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
goldberg distracts schultz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
goldberg looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
goldberg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
schultz is looking to stand up but goldberg isn't so interested in that idea.

goldberg thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells goldberg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
goldberg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

goldberg stands and steps away. schultz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A head kick by schultz misses

and goldberg counters with a shoot takedown. schultz fights it but they end up in guard.
goldberg scoring with some ground and pound.

goldberg gets to his feet. schultz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
goldberg moves out of range as schultz throws a body kick.

schultz moves into the clinch successfully.

schultz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
goldberg shoots in but schultz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
schultz misses with a body kick.
schultz misses with a kick to the body.
schultz moves to clinch but goldberg breaks away

and goldberg counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
goldberg is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
schultz taking some punishment here, with goldberg in his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
schultz tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
schultz taking some punishment here, with goldberg in his half guard.
goldberg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
schultz scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but goldberg manages to mount him!
schultz is bucking up trying to escape but goldberg cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
schultz flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
schultz is trying to stand up.

goldberg working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. schultz turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips goldberg off and cradles schultz's limp body as goldberg celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). bill goldberg!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Janos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janos has chosen WALK as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jenkins
vs
Janos

204 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bubba Jenkins!
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, James Janos!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins moves out of range of the body kick.
Janos wants to clinch but Jenkins slips to the side

and Jenkins counters with a takedown into side control.
Janos is looking to reverse the position.
Jenkins is chipping away with strikes.
Jenkins lands some shots froms side control.
Jenkins cracks Janos with an elbow. That is naaassty.

Janos is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenkins scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Janos is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Jenkins can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Jenkins!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luca Brasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Riley
vs
Brasi

190 cm
18
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
20
290 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luke Riley!
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, Luca Brasi!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Brasi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Riley won't be happy with that.
Brasi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Riley!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brasi controlling the position easily from mount.
Brasi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

It looks like Luke Riley has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riley is in all sorts of trouble here.
Brasi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brasi trying to control but Riley is having none of it.
Brasi lands a big shot there that rocks Riley but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Riley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brasi on the ground.
Brasi softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Riley is out cold! Brasi jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luca Brasi!

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Bateman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iron Horse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Derrick Bateman has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Bateman
vs
Horse

190 cm
23
175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

197 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derrick Bateman!
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, Iron Horse!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horse throws a head kick that misses.

Horse closes the distance and pushes Bateman back into the cage.
Bateman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Horse is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bateman has Horse pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Horse manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bateman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derrick Bateman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horse is working for takedown but Bateman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bateman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Horse gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Horse prevents the takedown attempt.
Horse is pressed up against the cage. Bateman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Horse down to the mat. Horse avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bateman throws a head kick that misses.

Horse shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bateman is trying to defend but Horse finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bateman punching from the bottom.
Horse wants to free his trapped foot but Bateman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horse not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bateman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman looking for a sweep. Not yet Bateman, not yet.
Bateman keeping moving, preventing Horse from controlling successfully.
Horse preventing the sweep.
Bateman throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Bateman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bateman will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bateman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bateman keeping full guard, as Horse tries to pass.
Bateman throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Horse really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bateman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bateman is breathing heavily.
Bateman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Horse manages to get himself to full guard.
Bateman chips away with some ground and pound.
Bateman with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bateman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bateman lands a couple of digs.
Horse looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bateman postures up and lands a big shot to Horse's brow.
Horse trying to control the position.
Bateman won't allow Horse to sweep him here.
Bateman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Horse looking to control.
Bateman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Horse striking off his back but it's not causing Bateman any problems.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horse has momentary wrist control but Bateman slips an elbow through the middle.
Bateman throws a big right hand that misses.
Bateman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Horse works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bateman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Horse controls Bateman momentarily but Bateman frees himself.
Bateman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Horse preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bateman thows a big elbow that misses.
Bateman chips away with some ground and pound.
Bateman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bateman is fighting to break Horse's control of his arms but Horse is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bateman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bateman 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.

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.
Horse trying to keep a closed guard but Bateman is proving a slippery customer.
Bateman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bateman working some strikes from top position.
Bateman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Horse looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bateman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Horse managing to control the position.
Bateman scoring with some ground and pound.
Bateman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Horse is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bateman is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Derrick Bateman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

No luck for Bateman with that takedown attempt.
Horse tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Bateman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Horse's guard now.
Bateman throwing strikes but missing.
Bateman cracks Horse with a solid left hand.
Bateman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Horse preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bateman landing some decent shots from guard.
Bateman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bateman won't allow Horse to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bateman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Horse wants to stand and escape but Bateman is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman cracks Horse with a solid left hand.
Bateman pushing down on Horse's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Horse blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bateman.

Horse actively working from the bottom here.
Bateman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bateman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bateman working Horse over with strikes.
Bateman throwing shots but Horse is blocking nicely.
Bateman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Bateman there.
Bateman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bateman working over Horse with some ground and pound. Horse looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Horse is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bateman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Horse is bucking up trying to escape but Bateman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bateman raining down hammerfists from mount.
Horse is looking to get to half guard.
Horse is in a horrible position here. Bateman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Horse is looking to improve his position but Bateman isn't that keen on the idea.
Bateman working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bateman working Horse over with strikes here.
Horse tries to reverse the position but Bateman maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Bateman.
Derrick Bateman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bateman scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Horse is trying to escape the mount.
Bateman throwing strikes here but Horse is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Horse really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Horse tries to hold on but Bateman pushes him away.
Bateman working the ground and pound effectively.
Horse is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bateman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bateman landing shots from mount.
Bateman unloads with some shots from mount but Horse bucks and avoids them well.
Bateman working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bateman unloads with some shots from mount but Horse bucks and avoids them well.
Horse is looking to improve his position but Bateman isn't that keen on the idea.
Horse tries to hold on but Bateman pushes him away.
Bateman thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bateman looking to finish with strikes here!
Horse tries to reverse the position but Bateman maintains control.
Bateman throws some wild stikes that Horse manages to avoid easily.
Bateman scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Bateman dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Horse misses with a kick to the body

and Bateman counters with a shoot takedown. Horse fights it but they end up in guard.
Horse working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bateman.
Horse preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Horse avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bateman cracks Horse with a solid left hand.
Bateman passes Horse's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bateman passes to side control.
Horse is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bateman landing a few strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horse is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman misses with the ground and pound.
Horse is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bateman connects with a decent elbow.
Bateman working the ground and pound but Horse is defending the strikes.
Horse takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bateman working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bateman creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Horse sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Horse is trying to get back to half guard.
Bateman misses with the ground and pound.
Bateman throws a strike aimed at the side of Horse's head but Horse avoids it well.
Bateman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bateman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Horse wants to control but Bateman postures up.
Bateman throws a strike aimed at the side of Horse's head but Horse avoids it well.
Horse is looking for a sweep.
Horse is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bateman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The strikes coming from Bateman are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Horse is looking for a sweep.
Horse struggling a bit here.
Bateman working the ground and pound.
Horse is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bateman throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Derrick Bateman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bateman is looking to take a break and control but Horse is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bateman misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bateman misses with the ground and pound.
Horse is trying to control Bateman's posture but Bateman avoids it.
Bateman content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

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.
Horse is trying to control Bateman's posture but Bateman avoids it.
Bateman trying to control the action but Horse is working from the bottom.
Horse wants to control but Bateman postures up.
Horse tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bateman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Horse keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Horse's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Bateman!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between michal Neos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Oak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neos comes to the cage accompanied by ice cube - Steal The Show. Robert Oak is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Neos
vs
Oak

187 cm
18
169 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

187 cm
23
189 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, michal Neos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Oak!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neos misses with the combination.
Neos looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Oak closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Oak lands in his opponent's guard.
Oak cracks Neos with a solid left hand.

Oak thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Oak lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oak forces his way into half guard.

Oak is trying for a kimura here. Neos looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Oak wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robert Oak!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lance Hawthorne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Sandford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Hawthorne
vs
Sandford

200 cm
18
211 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
19
214 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lance Hawthorne!
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, Sid Sandford!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sandford shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sandford showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hawthorne looking for submissions off his back.

Hawthorne actively working from the bottom here.

Hawthorne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sandford pulls his head out easily.

Hawthorne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sandford pulls his head out easily.
Sandford not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sandford is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sandford tries to stand and escape but Hawthorne is controlling the position.
Sandford sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawthorne tries to roll over but Sandford keeps him under control.

Hawthorne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sandford pulls his head out easily.
Sandford is figuring out what he wants to do next.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sid Sandford.
Hawthorne throws a body kick the misses

and Sandford counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sandford is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Hawthorne working for a triangle but Sandford defends it easily.
Sandford scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorne being controlled here, momentarily.
Sandford stands and throws Hawthorne's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sandford working the head and body with strikes.
Sandford tries to move to mount but Hawthorne blocks the move with his legs.
Hawthorne tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sandford wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sandford tries to move to mount but Hawthorne blocks the move with his legs.
Sandford cracks Hawthorne with a big right hand but Hawthorne just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawthorne is not content to let Sandford control the position.
Sandford lands a few punches from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandford remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Hawthorne manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Hawthorne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sandford pulls his head out easily.

Hawthorne actively working from the bottom here.
Hawthorne is breathing heavily.
Sandford keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sandford is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hawthorne wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
What can Hawthorne do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Hawthorne rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandford lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sandford winds up and cracks Hawthorne with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Hawthorne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sandford pulls his head out easily.

Sandford is trying to work for a kimura but Hawthorne is defending well.
Sandford landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sandford controlling the pace.
Sandford really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hawthorne. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sandford shoots in and bounces Hawthorne off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Hawthorne has an active guard here but Sandford has managed to pass into half guard.

Sandford is trying to work for a kimura but Hawthorne is defending well.

Hawthorne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sandford seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Hawthorne looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hawthorne looking for submissions off his back.
Sandford trying to control the pace.
Sandford lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sandford in particular looking to stall.
Sandford takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Hawthorne looking for a kimura from the bottom but Sandford passes into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorne prevents Sandford from improving position.
Hawthorne is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sandford keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Hawthorne looking for a kimura from the bottom but Sandford passes into side control!
Sandford in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sandford passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hawthorne!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorne is trying desperately to improve position.
Sandford connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sandford can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hawthorne is looking to escape.
Sandford prevents Hawthorne from getting the reversal.
Sandford controlling the pace for now.
Hawthorne tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sandford connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hawthorne is trying desperately to improve position.

Sandford jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hawthorne manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandford controlling from side mount.
Sandford scores with punches from side control.
Hawthorne tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sandford wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Sandford tries for a kimura but Hawthorne is defending well.
Hawthorne is looking to reverse the position.
Sandford works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sandford advances nicely into full mount.
Sandford controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sid Sandford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hawthorne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Hawthorne darts in trying to clinch

and Sandford counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hawthorne's guard now.

Hawthorne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sandford can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hawthorne keeping moving, preventing Sandford from controlling successfully.
Sandford looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sandford tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawthorne is retaining full guard.
Sandford must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Hawthorne looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandford tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawthorne is retaining full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sid Sandford.
Hawthorne tries to clinch

and Sandford counters with a single leg into guard. Hawthorne didn't expect that.
Sandford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sandford looking to pass the guard.
Sandford's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Hawthorne throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hawthorne can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sandford controls the pace.

Hawthorne is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hawthorne being controlled here, momentarily.

Sandford stands up from Hawthorne's guard - Sandford perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Sandford drags the fight down to the ground.
Hawthorne won't allow Sandford to sweep him here.
Sandford is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sandford looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hawthorne is one step ahead there.
Hawthorne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sandford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lance Hawthorne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Sid Sandford was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sandford tries a head kick but it misses.

Sandford gets a clinch.

Sandford pulls guard effortlessly.

Hawthorne drops back looking for a leg! Sandford is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sandford manages to kick Hawthorne off! Hawthorne jumps back into Sandford's guard.
Sandford has Hawthorne pulled in close to control his posture.

Hawthorne drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sandford dives on top into guard.

Sandford stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lance Hawthorne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sandford looks to land a combination. Hawthorne sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Sandford looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hawthorne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sandford pulls his head out easily.
Hawthorne on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sandford controlling the pace.
Sandford lands strikes from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hawthorne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sandford pulls his head out easily.
Sandford is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hawthorne looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sid Sandford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Sandford stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hawthorne to get to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sid Sandford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sandford 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sid Sandford!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Otunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charalabos Koukodimos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koukodimos has chosen Astarte - Mutter Astarte as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Otunga
vs
Koukodimos

189 cm
25
225 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
28
198 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Otunga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charalabos Koukodimos!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Otunga wants to clinch but Koukodimos slips to the side

so Koukodimos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Koukodimos is pushing down on Otunga's leg trying to pass to half guard. Otunga is fighting to maintain full guard but Koukodimos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Otunga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Koukodimos prevents Otunga from improving his position.

Koukodimos seems to be working for a kimura but Otunga defends the submission attempt.
Otunga tries to roll over but Koukodimos keeps him under control.
Koukodimos drops an elbow to the side of Otunga's head.
Koukodimos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Otunga's head.

Koukodimos is working for a submission of some sort.
Koukodimos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Otunga is not content to let Koukodimos control the position.
Otunga has hold of Koukodimos's hands but Koukodimos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Otunga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Koukodimos on the ground.

Otunga looking for submissions off his back.
Koukodimos lands strikes from half guard.

Koukodimos stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Otunga tries to clinch

and Koukodimos counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Otunga!
Koukodimos is landing with some decent strikes but Otunga is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Koukodimos avoids the attempt from Otunga to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otunga really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Otunga is breathing heavily.
A nice elbow there by Koukodimos.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koukodimos is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koukodimos lands a heavy elbow.
Koukodimos with good strikes from the mount here!
Otunga working to try and regain half guard.
Koukodimos controlling his opponent.
Koukodimos landing punches.
Otunga is bucking up trying to escape but Koukodimos cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otunga in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Koukodimos pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Koukodimos landing shots from mount.
Koukodimos postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Otunga looks a forlorn figure.

Otunga is rocked!

It looks like David Otunga has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Koukodimos! Otunga is hurt baaadly! Koukodimos is firing away with more strikes - Otunga is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charalabos Koukodimos!