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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludwig Van Normayen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Shawn Cook has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.



190 cm
24
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0
186 cm
23
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident
BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined


5th Round Clothing


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shawn Cook!
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, Ludwig Van Normayen!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cook clinches up against the cage.
Cook lands a nice shot to the body.

Van Normayen manages to break the clinch.
Cook misses with a takedown attempt

and Van Normayen moves into the clinch.

Van Normayen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cook regains guard immediately.
Van Normayen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cook has a closed guard, preventing Van Normayen from standing up.
Van Normayen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ludwig Van Normayen.
Cook fails with the takedown.
Shawn Cook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cook closes the distance and clinches.
Cook stops a takedown attempt from Van Normayen.
Van Normayen landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Van Normayen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Cook wants to sweep but no luck.
Cook being controlled here, momentarily.
Cook throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Cook working a defensive guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Van Normayen gets to his feet - Cook follows without any prompting.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Normayen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cook with a poor takedown

and Van Normayen counters with a shoot takedown. Cook fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Cook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Cook working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Normayen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Normayen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Van Normayen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Van Normayen controls from within his opponent's guard.

Van Normayen stands up and waves to Cook to follow him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cook moves into the clinch.
Van Normayen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Cook jumps guard.
Van Normayen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cook wants to stand and escape but Van Normayen is having none of it.
Cook is breathing heavily.
Cook controls Van Normayen momentarily but Van Normayen frees himself.
Cook has his hands on Van Normayen's head, controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Shawn Cook.
A solid body kick from Van Normayen.
Cook doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Van Normayen moves into the clinch.
Van Normayen lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Van Normayen obliges.
Van Normayen with a knee to the head.
Cook prevents a takedown attempt there.

Van Normayen gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Van Normayen controlling from the top position.
Cook is trying to control the position but Van Normayen postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Normayen controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ludwig Van Normayen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!


Van Normayen lands a head kick!
Cook with a poor takedown

and Van Normayen moves into the clinch.
Cook tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Normayen smiles and moves away.
Van Normayen wants to clinch.
Cook defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Van Normayen.

Van Normayen has Cook up against the cage in a clinch.
Cook has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Van Normayen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cook's efforts to push away.
Cook takes a knee right on the jaw!

Van Normayen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cook clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Van Normayen. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Normayen not allowing Cook to control his hands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Normayen is punishing Cook with some ground and pound.
Van Normayen just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Cook trying to control the action but Van Normayen just sinks the hooks in.
Van Normayen trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Cook doesn't escape.
Ludwig Van Normayen has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cook trying to control but not successfully.
What can Cook do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ludwig Van Normayen.
Van Normayen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Cook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Van Normayen.
Cook fails to land with a series of punches.
Cook with a lazy takedown attempt

and Van Normayen moves into the clinch.
Cook is trying to force a seperation but Van Normayen has the dominant position.
Van Normayen looking for a takedown.

Van Normayen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cook rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Normayen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Cook closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Van Normayen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Van Normayen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Van Normayen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Shawn Cook is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cook keeps the fight on the outside.

Cook moves into the clinch.
Van Normayen controlling the action here for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Van Normayen moves into the clinch.
Van Normayen blocking some punches.
Van Normayen is pressed up against the cage. Cook has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Van Normayen down to the mat. Van Normayen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cook stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cook wants it to stay on the feet.

Cook closes the distance and pushes Van Normayen back into the cage.
Van Normayen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cook is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cook fails to pull guard.

Cook escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cook tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Normayen swivels and escapes.

Cook closes the distance and clinches.

Van Normayen has Cook pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Van Normayen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cook tumbling to the mat - Van Normayen dives into Cook's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Normayen tries to free his leg and advance position but Cook is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ludwig Van Normayen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!


Both fighters circling a little - Van Normayen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

Cook has Van Normayen up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Normayen tries a knee to the head but Cook blocks it.

Van Normayen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cook looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Van Normayen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cook paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Cook instigates a clinch.
Van Normayen takes a shot to the head.

Cook pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cook can't break the clinch.
Van Normayen stalling the fight.

Van Normayen pulls guard successfully.
Cook lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cook lands a couple of digs.

Van Normayen kicks Cook off and gets to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Van Normayen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Van Normayen controlling the pace.
Cook tries to get to full guard but Van Normayen has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Van Normayen stands up from half guard.
Cook avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Van Normayen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cook's knee momentarily.

Van Normayen has closed the distance and engaged Cook in a clinch.

Van Normayen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cook gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Van Normayen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cook!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Cook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Normayen controlling the pace for now.
Cook is wriggling around trying to escape.
Van Normayen avoids the attempt from Cook to control.
Van Normayen controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Van Normayen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ludwig Van Normayen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ludwig Van Normayen wasn't active enough on the ground.

Van Normayen drives through with a takedown into Cook's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cook can't keep his opponent in guard - Van Normayen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Van Normayen stands up and beckons Cook to join him on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cook shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Van Normayen moves into the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Ludwig Van Normayen!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Ludwig Van Normayen!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Ludwig Van Normayen!

Ludwig Van Normayen wins by unanimous decision!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
73%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Useless Invalid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Kanye West - Amazing as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!



170 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0
175 cm
22
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 1
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin
ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Powerful


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5th Round Clothing


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Useless Invalid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Julio Silva!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and John Roberts.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Invalid misses.
Invalid swings widly with a right hand

and Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Invalid is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Silva.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Silva wants the takedown. Invalid is fighting it off but Silva persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Invalid's guard against the cage.
Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Invalid's brow.
Silva passes Invalid's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Silva moves into full mount! Invalid won't be happy about that!
BOOM! Silva connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Silva raining down hammerfists from mount.
Silva lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Invalid hang on?
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva trying to control but Invalid is having none of it.
Invalid knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Silva is landing with some decent strikes but Invalid is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva scoring with strikes but Invalid is staying in there.
Silva working Invalid over with strikes here.

Invalid is rocked!
Silva postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Invalid is out cold - huge knockout for Silva!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Julio Silva!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
100%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez has chosen Cocteau Twins - Song to the Siren as his entrance music. Oscar Hernandez has the eye of the tiger tonight.



176 cm
25
160 lbs
4 - 3 - 0
185 cm
28
162 lbs
9 - 8 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed


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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oscar Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Lopez closes the distance and clinches.
Lopez throws a head punch that misses.
Lopez lands a shoulder strike.

Hernandez breaks the clinch.
Lopez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A shot to the body from Lopez misses
and Hernandez counters with a right hand to the body.
Lopez is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lopez tries to close the distance and clinch but Hernandez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Hernandez has managed to clinch.
Lopez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lopez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hernandez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lopez looking for a takedown.

Hernandez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lopez throws an off balance right hand
and Hernandez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hernandez is trying to break the clinch but Lopez is controlling him.
Lopez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Hernandez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hernandez scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez throws a front kick aimed at Lopez's knee but Lopez avoids it well.
Lopez tries to close the distance and clinch but Hernandez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Hernandez pushes Lopez up against the cage in a clinch.
Lopez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hernandez walks away with a smile on his face. Lopez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Lopez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lopez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hernandez keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez is trying to stand back up but Lopez is controlling him
Hernandez tries to get to full guard but Lopez has control of the leg.
Lopez trying to control from half guard but Hernandez is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez stops Hernandez from getting back to his feet.
Hernandez tries to get to full guard but Lopez has control of the leg.
Lopez is trying to control the action in half guard but Hernandez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lopez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hernandez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Johnny Lopez just wasn't active enough.
Lopez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lopez tries to clinch there but Hernandez circles away.
Lopez misses with a wild combination.
Lopez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hernandez on the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez swinging wildly here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hernandez.
Lopez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lopez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hernandez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range.

Lopez clinches up against the cage.
Lopez pushes Hernandez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lopez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hernandez smiles and moves away.
Lopez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lopez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Johnny Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez throws a poor cross that misses

and Hernandez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez trying to control from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hernandez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Hernandez stands up from half guard.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lopez!
Lopez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hernandez tries for a takedown but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lopez stalks Hernandez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hernandez's face. Hernandez staggers backwards, shaken.
Lopez takes a swing at Hernandez's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Hernandez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!


Lopez wants to clinch up but Hernandez keeps it at a distance.
Lopez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lopez moves out of range of the strikes.
Lopez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hernandez tries to avoid it but Lopez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hernandez to the ground. Hernandez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hernandez lands a nice looking body shot.
Lopez misses with a jab to the body
and Hernandez counters with a left and a right that stings Lopez.
Lopez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hernandez throws out the jab.
Nice body punch from Lopez.
Lopez tries for a takedown but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hernandez!
Hernandez throws a leg kick but Lopez moved away.
Hernandez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lopez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hernandez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lopez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hernandez defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hernandez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lopez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lopez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lopez wants it to stay on the feet.
Hernandez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lopez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hernandez.
Lopez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hernandez swivels and escapes.
Hernandez shoots for a double leg takedown but Lopez sprawls well. He's pushed Hernandez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hernandez fails to land with a series of punches.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
Lopez scores with a jab to the head.
Hernandez shoots in but no luck this time.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez.

Lopez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hernandez to the ground. Lopez is now in Hernandez's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lopez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Lopez is stalling in the full guard.
Lopez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lopez is stalling in the full guard.
Lopez distracts Hernandez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez stands and throws Hernandez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lopez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lopez trying to control the position but Hernandez is working away.

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.
Lopez advances nicely into full mount.
Lopez controlling from the full mount.
Lopez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hernandez's face.
Lopez lands a big elbow.
Lopez with good strikes from the mount here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopez landing punches.
Lopez controlling from the full mount.
Lopez landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Lopez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!


Lopez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hernandez throws a combination that misses

and Lopez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hernandez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hernandez has momentary wrist control but Lopez slips an elbow through the middle.
Lopez 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.
Hernandez can't keep his opponent in guard - Lopez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lopez trying to control from half guard but Hernandez is working away.
Lopez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lopez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hernandez defending well though.
Lopez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Johnny Lopez wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Lopez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lopez leaning against his opponent.
Lopez working aggressively here.
Lopez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hernandez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lopez has a couple of punches blocked by Hernandez.
Hernandez stops a takedown attempt from Lopez.
Lopez can't break the clinch.
Lopez looking to stall.
Lopez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hernandez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lopez walks away with a smile on his face. Hernandez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hernandez swats away the attempt to clinch by Lopez.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but Hernandez shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez throws a poor cross that misses
and Hernandez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lopez shoots and misses
and Lopez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Lopez looking to score a takedown here. Hernandez is defending well but Lopez drives through and ends up in Hernandez's guard.
Hernandez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lopez content to stall in guard here.
Hernandez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hernandez wants to sweep but no luck.
Lopez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hernandez is keeping the position for now.
Lopez won't allow Hernandez to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Hernandez looking for a sweep. Not yet Hernandez, not yet.
Lopez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Hernandez misses the target.
Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lopez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lopez is looking to clinch.
Lopez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hernandez stuffs the takedown.
Hernandez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lopez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hernandez is fending him off so far but Lopez persists. Nope, Hernandez circles away and we're back to standing.

Lopez rushes Hernandez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Hernandez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hernandez ducks right into an uppercut from Lopez.

Lopez clinches with his opponent.
Lopez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lopez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Hernandez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hernandez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopez takes a swing at Hernandez's ribcage but misses.
Lopez thows a body shot but no joy.
Lopez looks to clinch
letting Hernandez counter with a right hand.
Hernandez tries to move into range but Lopez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lopez.
Hernandez fails with an attempt to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Lopez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lopez 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight for Oscar Hernandez!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Oscar Hernandez!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Oscar Hernandez!

Oscar Hernandez wins by unanimous decision!
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RATING
81%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between BJ Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dex Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.



189 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0
180 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, BJ Silva!
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, Dex Morgan!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Morgan throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.

Silva gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Morgan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Silva trying to control the position here.
Morgan throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Morgan fails with the takedown

and Silva counters with a takedown into side control.
Silva with the ground and pound but Morgan regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Morgan has hold of Silva's hands but Silva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Silva working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Silva is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Morgan for as long as he can get away with.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Silva working Morgan over with strikes.
Morgan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Silva is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Morgan wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Morgan looks gassed!
Silva is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Silva's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Morgan taking some punishment here, with Silva in his half guard.

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.
Silva scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Silva takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Silva is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Silva connects with a nice short shot to Morgan's temple.
Silva takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Silva performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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


Morgan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Morgan thows a leg kick but Silva checks it

and Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Morgan won't be happy with that.
The referee asks Silva politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Silva prefers to stall for the moment though.
Morgan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Silva scores with a couple of short elbows.
Silva happy to just control the position for now.
Morgan is breathing heavily.
Silva working the head and body with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva in side control lands a decent elbow.
Silva in side control lands a decent elbow.
Morgan wants to get back to his feet but Silva drags him back down.
Silva cracks Morgan with a big right hand but Morgan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Silva lands a few punches from side control.
Silva lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Morgan down.
Silva cracks Morgan with a big elbow.
Silva lands a decent elbow from side control.
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morgan on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva taking a breather here.
Silva working the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands an elbow.
Silva lands a decent elbow from side control.
Silva is staying tight to Morgan's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Silva is chipping away with strikes.
Silva connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Morgan some visible discomfort.
Silva taking a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Silva just content to control the position.
Morgan taking punishment in the form of punches.
Silva connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Morgan some visible discomfort.
Morgan is working to avoid the ground and pound but Silva connects with a decent elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is chipping away with strikes.
Morgan can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva cracks Morgan with a big right hand but Morgan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Silva lands a decent elbow from side control.
Silva moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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


Silva scores with a sloppy right hand. Morgan should have avoided that one.

Silva gets a takedown into half guard.
Silva drops an elbow to the side of Morgan's head.
Silva is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nice strikes from Silva there.
Morgan wants to get back to full guard but Silva has passed into side control.
Silva connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Morgan some visible discomfort.
BJ Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Morgan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva landing strikes.
Silva controls the position.
Silva lands a few punches from side control.
Silva is working Morgan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Morgan is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
Morgan is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
Silva cracks Morgan with a big elbow.
Morgan being controlled for a moment.
Silva working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Silva politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Silva prefers to stall for the moment though.
Silva working away.
Morgan is looking for a sweep.
Silva lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva grinds an elbow into Morgan's temple.
Silva taking a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva working the body and head with strikes.
Silva landing a few strikes.
Morgan is trying to escape the position but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva cracks Morgan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Morgan is trying to escape the position but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva is working Morgan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Morgan tries to improve position but can't.
Silva lands a decent elbow from side control.
Silva cracks Morgan with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva grinds an elbow into Morgan's temple.
Silva happy to just control the position for now.
Silva is chipping away with strikes.
Morgan is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
Silva controls the position.
Dex Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for BJ Silva!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for BJ Silva!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for BJ Silva!

BJ Silva wins by unanimous decision!
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RATING
58%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!



163 cm
28
139 lbs
11 - 12 - 0
165 cm
25
145 lbs
9 - 6 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Dixon.

Dixon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dixon is in Jackson's guard.

Dixon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jackson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dixon, into his guard.
Dixon keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.

Jackson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dixon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving.
Dixon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jackson trying to control but Dixon is working from the bottom.
Dixon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dixon keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jack Jackson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dixon digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses

and Dixon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dixon tries to pass to full mount but Jackson defends it.
Jackson is trying to stand.
Dixon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Dixon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Dixon eventually gives up the hold.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dixon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.

Dixon is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Dixon wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dixon is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now.

Dixon is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
Dixon throws a strike but Jackson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dixon stands and throws Jackson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jackson prevents Dixon from improving position.

Dixon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackson, who protects the arm well.

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

Dixon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jackson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jackson dodges the ground and pound from Dixon.
Dixon trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
Dixon throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Dixon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!


Jackson looks to land a combination. Dixon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Dixon moves out of range easily.
Dixon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dixon has a takedown stuffed.
Good leg kick by Dixon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Jackson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dixon.
Jack Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dixon fails with a takedown attempt.
Jack Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Dixon.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dixon tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dixon to the ground. Dixon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Dixon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Dixon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jackson is trying to buck Dixon off.

Dixon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dixon is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon grinds an elbow into Jackson's temple.

Dixon tries for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dixon misses with the ground and pound.

Dixon goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jackson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dixon's guard! Nice work there by Jackson!

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

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

Dixon stands up.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Dixon clinches.
Dixon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Jackson pulls guard effortlessly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Dixon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Dixon has gone for a leg lock! Jackson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dixon's guard.
Dixon has his hands on Jackson's head, controlling the position.
Dixon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dixon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

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.

Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Dixon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dixon manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Dixon's guard.
Dixon is adopting a defensive guard.
Dixon trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Dixon slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Dixon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Dixon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Dixon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!


Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

so Dixon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dixon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Dixon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jackson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jackson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jackson!
Dixon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jackson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dixon trying to control here.
Dixon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back!
Dixon landing with strikes.
Jimmy Dixon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dixon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dixon gets his way!
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.

Dixon is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Dixon throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Dixon throwing sloppy strikes.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Jackson prevents Dixon from getting a body triangle.
Jack Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dixon lands with a hammerfist to the side of Jackson's head.

Dixon is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jackson is defending well though. Dixon let's go of the attempt for now.
Dixon scores with punches to the body.
Dixon tries to keep control of the position but Jackson is staying busy.

Dixon looking for the RNC.

Jackson is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Dixon off. It looks like it's working - Dixon slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Jackson displaying calm under pressure there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Dixon.

Dixon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackson, who protects the arm well.

Dixon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jackson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Dixon goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jackson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dixon's guard! Nice work there by Jackson!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dixon is on top in guard.
Dixon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.

Dixon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jackson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dixon, into his guard.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Dixon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dixon 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Jimmy Dixon!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Jimmy Dixon!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Jimmy Dixon!

Jimmy Dixon wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robertson comes to the cage accompanied by State of the union by Rise Against. Watson has chosen Walk Away by Five Finger Death Punch as his entrance music. Josh Robertson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business



182 cm
22
198 lbs
8 - 6 - 0
188 cm
27
192 lbs
14 - 10 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joseph Watson!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson blocks a head kick by Watson.
Robertson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Watson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Robertson thinking.
Robertson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Watson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robertson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
No luck for Watson with that takedown attempt.
Robertson misses with a few strikes there.
Robertson misses with a left hand
and Watson counters with a low kick, right behind Robertson 's knee.
Robertson avoids the head kick by Watson.
Robertson thows a leg kick but Watson checks it
and Watson counters with a big head kick but Robertson shrugs it off.
Robertson slips a jab and a cross from Watson.
Robertson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robertson misses with a leg kick
and Watson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Watson moves in looking to clinch but Robertson pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Robertson to score with a decent uppercut.
A lazy body kick from Robertson
and Watson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Watson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Watson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Robertson is avoiding damage well.
Watson throws a strike aimed at the side of Robertson's head but Robertson avoids it well.
Robertson is trying to buck Watson off.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Robertson struggling a bit here.
Watson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Watson crashes against the mat.
Watson scoring with punches and elbows.
Watson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Robertson looks to move to half guard but instead Watson has passed into mount! Damn!
Watson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Watson goes for an armbar but Robertson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Robertson.
Robertson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Watson keeping moving, preventing Robertson from controlling successfully.
Watson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Robertson.
Watson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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.
Robertson throwing strikes but missing.
Watson looking to control.
Robertson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Watson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robertson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Watson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robertson tries to hold on but Watson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Watson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!


Robertson checks the leg kick.
Good shot there by Watson.
Watson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Robertson on the side of the head.
Watson throws a big shot that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Robertson blocks the leg kick.
Robertson throws a leg kick
and Watson counters with a stiff right hand.
Robertson throws a leg kick
and Watson counters with a head kick. That will keep Robertson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Robertson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Josh Robertson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body kick there by Watson.

Watson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Robertson is trying to push Watson away but Watson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Robertson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Robertson takes a knee right on the jaw!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Watson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Watson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Watson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Robertson blocks it with crossed arms.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Watson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Robertson is keeping busy.
Watson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Robertson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Watson is defending well for now.
Robertson misses with a knee to the head.
Watson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Robertson's face.

It looks like Josh Robertson has been cut.
Watson landing knees to the body.
Watson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Robertson backwards.
Watson pushes Robertson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Watson scores with a knee to the head.

Robertson is rocked!

Robertson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oh Robertson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robertson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watson.
Robertson seems to have got his legs back now.
A low kick from Robertson misses
and Watson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Robertson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Watson - the referee stops the clock and Robertson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Watson. Robertson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Robertson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A low kick from Robertson is predictable there
and Watson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Watson works Robertson's body with a nice hook.
Watson misses with a head kick.
Josh Robertson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Robertson is predictable there
and Watson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A low kick from Robertson misses
and Watson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Robertson's knee momentarily.
Watson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick by Robertson misses
and Watson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Watson. Robertson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Watson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watson wants to land a leg kick but Robertson is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson connects with an inside leg kick.
Robertson throws a right hand that Watson ducks under and follows up with a left that Watson also avoids with ease.
Watson has a takedown stuffed.
Joseph Watson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Robertson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Robertson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Robertson thows a leg kick but Watson checks it
and Watson counters with a thumping low kick.
Watson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Watson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Josh Robertson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robertson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Robertson misses with a leg kick
and Watson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Robertson is predictable there
and Watson counters with a big head kick but Robertson shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson throws a lazy body kick
and Robertson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Robertson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Watson's sensitive parts.
Watson throws a lazy head kick
and Robertson counters with a low kick, right behind Watson 's knee.
Watson looks to land a right hand but Robertson moved out of range.
Watson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Robertson circles away quickly and effectively.
Watson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Robertson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Watson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Watson fails to land with a series of punches.
Watson lunges at Robertson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Robertson's hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Robertson throws a leg kick
and Robertson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Robertson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Watson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Watson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Josh Robertson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!


The fight stays on the outside here - Watson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Robertson misses with a leg kick
and Watson counters with a low kick, right behind Robertson 's knee.
Nice body kick from Robertson.
Robertson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Watson checks it well.
Robertson motions for Watson to come forward. Robertson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Robertson thows a leg kick but Watson checks it
and Watson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Robertson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Watson misses with a leg kick
letting Robertson counter with a right hand.
Watson throws a nice head kick!
Robertson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A low kick from Robertson misses
and Watson counters with a good low kick that Robertson was not able to check.
Robertson throws a leg kick
and Watson counters with a left and a right that stings Robertson.
Watson cracks the inside of Robertson's front leg.
Watson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson swats away the attempt to clinch by Watson.
Robertson looks to throw a body kick
and Watson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Robertson's knee momentarily.
Watson takes a swing at Robertson's ribcage but misses.
Watson sizes up Robertson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Watson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Robertson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Watson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice defenses there by Watson.
Watson moves out of range of the body kick.
Watson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Robertson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robertson scores with a jab to the body.
Josh Robertson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Robertson's head.
Watson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robertson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Watson can pounce on him.
Robertson throws a head kick that misses
and Watson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Robertson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Watson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Robertson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Watson moves into the clinch.
Watson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Robertson's face.
Watson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Watson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Watson trying to land knees to the body.
Watson can't get the takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Robertson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Robertson breaks from the clinch.
Watson throws a body kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson thows a leg kick but Watson checks it
and Watson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Robertson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Robertson avoids a kick to the body.
Watson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Robertson throws a leg kick
and Watson counters with an inside leg kick.
Robertson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Watson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Robertson's head.
Jab from Watson.
Watson tries to clinch but Robertson moves out of range.
Robertson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Watson counters with a head kick.
Robertson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Watson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Robertson's knee momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson connects with a leg kick. Watson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A low kick from Robertson is predictable there
and Watson counters with an inside leg kick.
Watson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Robertson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Watson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Robertson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Joseph Watson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head kick from Watson lands but Robertson takes it in his stride.
Robertson thows a leg kick but Watson checks it
and Watson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Robertson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Watson counters with a body kick.
A lazy body kick from Watson
and Robertson counters with a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Watson scores with a nice strike.
Watson throws a hook to the side of Robertson's head but Robertson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Robertson throws a leg kick
and Watson counters with a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Watson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Watson 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 Dean Styles scores the fight for Joseph Watson!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Joseph Watson!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Joseph Watson!

Joseph Watson wins by unanimous decision!
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RATING
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Stanzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guilherme Valenzuela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Guilherme Valenzuela enters the cage!



192 cm
26
215 lbs
5 - 4 - 0
184 cm
23
223 lbs
5 - 4 - 0
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced
Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Powerful


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Stanzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guilherme Valenzuela!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanzi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Valenzuela holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Valenzuela landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Valenzuela with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Valenzuela working Stanzi over with knees to the body.
Valenzuela crunches a lovely knee into Stanzi's ribcage.
Valenzuela gets underhooks to prevent Stanzi's takedown attempt.
Valenzuela avoiding damage.
Still in the clinch, Valenzuela scores with a nice short uppercut.
Valenzuela will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stanzi up against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Valenzuela's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valenzuela working Stanzi over with knees to the body.
Valenzuela dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Valenzuela lands an elbow inside that Stanzi shrugs off.
The referee is keeping an eye on Valenzuela - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Valenzuela lands an elbow just above Stanzi 's eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Valenzuela's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Guilherme Valenzuela.
Stanzi tries for a takedown but Valenzuela circles away easily
and Valenzuela counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Stanzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valenzuela lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Valenzuela rushes Stanzi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Valenzuela connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stanzi's face.
Valenzuela lands a knee to the body.
Valenzuela content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stanzi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Valenzuela smiles and moves away.
Valenzuela scores with a jab to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Valenzuela has closed the distance and engaged Stanzi in a clinch.
Valenzuela lands a damaging elbow.
Stanzi takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Ricky Stanzi has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Valenzuela.
Valenzuela connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stanzi's face.
Valenzuela is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Valenzuela slowing the pace effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valenzuela digs a right hand into Stanzi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stanzi's gas tank.

Valenzuela pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Valenzuela has taken the fight to the clinch.
Valenzuela lands a nice knee to the body.

Valenzuela escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valenzuela with a jab.

Valenzuela closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Valenzuela.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guilherme Valenzuela dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Stanzi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.


Stanzi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Valenzuela moves into the clinch.
Valenzuela has Stanzi pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Guilherme Valenzuela.
Valenzuela lands with a good body shot.

Valenzuela clinches with his opponent.
Stanzi being controlled against the cage.
Valenzuela landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valenzuela lands a damaging elbow.
Stanzi fails to pull guard.
Valenzuela prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Stanzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valenzuela lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Valenzuela.
The referee calls for Valenzuela to work.

Valenzuela's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Guilherme Valenzuela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stanzi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ricky Stanzi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Valenzuela instigates a clinch.
Stanzi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Valenzuela gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stanzi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Valenzuela fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Valenzuela lands a right hook to the body.
Stanzi walks into a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Valenzuela.
Valenzuela lands with a good body shot.
Guilherme Valenzuela is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valenzuela misses with a series of wild punches.
Stanzi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Valenzuela ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Valenzuela takes the fight into the clinch.
Valenzuela has Stanzi pushed against the cage.
Stanzi takes an elbow to the temple.
A short body shot lands from Valenzuela as the two fighters clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valenzuela lands an elbow inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valenzuela lands a knee to the body.
Valenzuela connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stanzi's face.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stanzi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Valenzuela lands an elbow that stopped Stanzi in his tracks for a moment.

Stanzi is rocked!
Valenzuela stalling.
Valenzuela continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valenzuela gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Valenzuela comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guilherme Valenzuela showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricky Stanzi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!



Valenzuela closes the distance and clinches.

Valenzuela breaks the clinch.
Valenzuela connects with a crisp jab.
Valenzuela thows a body kick. Stanzi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Valenzuela throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stanzi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Valenzuela counters with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Valenzuela, right into the meat.
A combination from Valenzuela does no damage.
Valenzuela throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Oh Stanzi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valenzuela jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valenzuela lands with a right hand.
Valenzuela drops Stanzi with a straight right hand, right on the button! Valenzuela 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 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guilherme Valenzuela!
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A | B
FIGHT
RATING
100%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Archer Christian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Easton Bauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!



190 cm
23
194 lbs
7 - 4 - 0
182 cm
25
189 lbs
9 - 6 - 0
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Archer Christian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Easton Bauer!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bauer dodges the punch combination from Christian.
Bauer ducks under a wild hook from Christian.
Christian tries to clinch but Bauer is having none of it.
Christian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Christian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bauer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Christian dives in and grabs Bauer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bauer pushes down on Christian's head and hops out.
Bauer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Christian lands with an overhand left.
Christian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bauer looks to land a left hand but Christian moved out of range nicely.
Bauer jabs Christian right on the nose. Christian blinks but takes it well.
Christian swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christian throws a hook to the side of Bauer's head but Bauer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christian misses with a body punch
and Bauer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Christian wants to land a leg kick but Bauer is out of range.
Christian throws a low kick but Bauer moves out of range easily.
Christian throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bauer counters with a one-two to the body.
Easton Bauer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bauer scores with a hook to the body. Christian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bauer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Christian connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bauer's hands.
Christian misses with an uppercut
and Bauer counters with a leg kick.
Christian misses with a hook
and Christian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bauer moves forwards but Christian connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Christian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bauer moves away.
Christian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bauer is out of range and Christian settles back down.
Christian throws a leg kick but Bauer checks it.
Christian misses with a combination
and Bauer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Christian throws a right hand that misses
and Bauer counters with a stiff right hand.
Christian misses with a hook
and Bauer counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Bauer misses.
Christian misses with an uppercut
and Bauer counters with a stiff right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bauer tries to land a front kick but Christian steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bauer sizes up Christian with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bauer scores with a decent looking hook.
Christian looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Christian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Christian misses with a hook. Bauer ducked under it nicely.
Christian throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Bauer counter with a right hand.
Bauer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Christian tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bauer counters with a good low kick that Christian was not able to check.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bauer.
Bauer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bauer stuffs the takedown.
Christian throws a sloppy body shot
and Bauer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christian moves out of range of the strikes.
Bauer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christian.
Christian tries to clinch
and Bauer counters with a one-two to the body.
Christian swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bauer counters with a series of strikes. Christian will be more careful next time no doubt.
Christian throws a poor cross that misses
and Bauer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Christian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bauer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut lands for Bauer. That snapped Christian's head back.
A combination from Christian does no damage.
Bauer looks to land a combination but Christian avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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


Christian is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bauer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bauer connects with a body shot that sends Christian's belly button to the back.
Christian throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bauer counters with a left and a right that stings Christian.
Christian misses with an uppercut
and Bauer counters with a series of strikes. Christian will be more careful next time no doubt.
Christian misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bauer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bauer lands with an uppercut that bounces Christian off the cage and back into rage.
Christian swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bauer counters with a left and a right that stings Christian.
A nice leg kick lands there from Christian.
Archer Christian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bauer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Christian circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Christian.
Bauer lands a glancing blow to the side of Christian's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christian throws a right hand that misses
and Bauer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christian throws a body kick the misses
and Bauer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christian avoids the body shot from Bauer.
Christian misses with a shot to the body
and Bauer counters with a nice body shot.
Christian misses with an uppercut
and Bauer counters with a straight right hand.
Christian falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bauer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christian lands with a right hand.
Easton Bauer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bauer throws a shot from downtown. Christian moves away and avoids it.
Christian shoots and misses
and Bauer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christian just misses with a punch to the body.
Christian shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bauer counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archer Christian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christian misses with a left hand
and Bauer counters with a left to the body.
Bauer throws a right and a left that Christian avoids nicely.
Christian lands a jab-cross combination.
Bauer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Christian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bauer throws a shot to the body.
Christian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bauer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christian scores with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bauer.
Bauer lands a jab to the nose.
Christian misses with a takedown attempt
and Bauer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bauer just misses with a punch to the body.
Bauer cracks Christian with an open hand slap.
Bauer misses with a low kick.
Christian falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bauer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Christian. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Christian is looking to clinch.
Christian tries to move into range but Bauer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Christian walks into a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bauer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bauer looks to score with a jab to the body but Christian is just out of range.
Christian throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Christian misses with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Bauer.
Christian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bauer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bauer fails to land with a series of punches.
Bauer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bauer misses with a looping left.
Christian dips to his left and cracks Bauer with an uppercut!
Bauer throws a nice looking combination but Christian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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


Christian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christian darts in trying to clinch
and Bauer counters with a two punch combo.
Christian wants to clinch
and Bauer counters with a head kick.
Bauer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Christian is out of range.
Christian just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bauer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christian misses with a double jab
and Bauer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Archer Christian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauer looks to land a combination but Christian avoids it well.
Bauer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Christian walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Christian slips a jab from Bauer.
Bauer misses the shot to the body.
Bauer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christian throws out the jab.
Bauer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bauer staying out of range there.
Bauer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christian.
Christian misses with a body shot.
Bauer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Christian eats them both and turns towards Bauer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bauer lands a nice shot to the body.
Christian jabs Bauer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Christian misses with a combination
and Bauer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Christian keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Christian throws a sloppy body shot
and Bauer counters with a left to the body.
Bauer swinging wildly here.
Christian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bauer swings for the body but Christian moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bauer misses with a looping left.
A right-left combo lands from Christian.
Christian misses with a body punch
and Bauer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice uppercut lands for Bauer. That snapped Christian's head back.
Christian looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Christian lands with a good body shot.
Christian digs a good body shot into Bauer's ribs.
Bauer misses with a combination
and Christian counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bauer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bauer misses with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christian missing with a left hand there. Bauer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christian misses with a hook.
Christian misses with a hook. Bauer ducked under it nicely.
Christian lands a nice looking body shot.
Christian misses with an uppercut
and Bauer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Christian is looking to clinch but Bauer is avoiding it.
Bauer looks to land a combination but Christian avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christian looks to score with a jab to the body but Bauer is just out of range.
Christian takes a swing at Bauer's ribcage but misses.
Bauer avoids a punch combination nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archer Christian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bauer 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Easton Bauer!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Easton Bauer!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Easton Bauer!

Easton Bauer wins by unanimous decision!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
63%

 

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Overbury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayde Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Overbury might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rule Britannia. 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.



193 cm
29
263 lbs
13 - 9 - 0
191 cm
24
249 lbs
14 - 10 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick
Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Overbury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wayde Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overbury lands a nice hook to Sullivan's body. Sullivan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sullivan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Overbury throws out a loose jab but Sullivan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Overbury throws a lazy uppercut
and Sullivan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sullivan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Overbury throws out the jab.
Sullivan slips under a jab from Overbury.
Sullivan walks into a left hand.
Sullivan misses with an uppercut
enabling Overbury to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sullivan moves away from the strike by Overbury.
Overbury scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sullivan in his tracks.
Sullivan ducks right into an uppercut from Overbury.
Sullivan swings for the body but Overbury moves out of range.
Sullivan throws a head kick that misses
and Overbury cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sullivan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Overbury finds it's way round the side to connect with Sullivan's head.
Sullivan throws a wild hook but Overbury just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Sullivan gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Overbury raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Overbury!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
100%

 

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Omg Zulud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zulud comes to the cage accompanied by Bullet For My Valentine - Hit The Floor. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



155 cm
29
144 lbs
18 - 9 - 0
180 cm
28
148 lbs
10 - 3 - 0
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful


5th Round Clothing


5th Round Clothing


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Omg Zulud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir Putin!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putin misses the jab.
Zulud wants to clinch but Putin slips to the side
and Putin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Putin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Zulud counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Putin!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Zulud stands up from mount. Strange move.
Zulud darts in trying to clinch

and Putin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zulud won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zulud is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Putin is controlling him well.
Zulud throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Zulud tries to improve position but can't.
Zulud is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Putin is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulud tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Putin easily slips into full mount!
Zulud is trying to stand.
Putin landing strikes from the mount.
Putin wants to take Zulud's back here but Zulud is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Zulud is trying to stand.
Zulud tries to reverse the position but Putin maintains control.
Putin dominating with strikes here.
Putin tries to control but Zulud wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zulud working to try and regain half guard.
Putin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zulud is looking to escape.

Putin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Zulud is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Zulud and Putin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Putin cracks Zulud with a big right hand but Zulud just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin working away.
Zulud is looking for a sweep.
Putin trying to control the position but Zulud is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Putin working the ground and pound from side control.
Putin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Zulud tries to bench press Putin off him but Putin keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Putin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Zulud rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Putin's guard! Nice work there by Zulud!
Zulud wants to control from the top but Putin keeps moving.

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.
Putin controls Zulud momentarily but Zulud frees himself.
Zulud stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Putin swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Zulud gets to his feet. Putin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Zulud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Putin.
Zulud turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Zulud closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Putin to the mat! Putin manages to get full guard.
Zulud wants to control from the top but Putin keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vladimir Putin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!


Zulud closes the distance looking to clinch
and Putin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zulud misses with a leg kick.
Zulud tries to clinch up
and Putin counters with a three punch combo that has Zulud backing up. Zulud nods at Putin to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zulud tries to clinch but Putin moves out of range.
Omg Zulud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Putin checks the leg kick.
Zulud misses with a right hand
and Putin counters with a left and a right that stings Zulud.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zulud looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zulud is pushing down on Putin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Putin is fighting to maintain full guard but Zulud has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zulud content to control rather than advance.
Putin wants to control but Zulud is keeping busy.
Zulud is trying to control. Putin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
It looks like Zulud is going to stand back up.
Zulud is pressing down on Putin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Putin is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin manages to get to full guard.
Putin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Zulud puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Zulud looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Putin taking some punishment here, with Zulud in his half guard.
Zulud trying to control from half guard but Putin is working away.
Putin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Zulud has passed into side control.
Zulud controlling the position from side mount.
Zulud is working Putin over with some ground and pound from side control.

Zulud decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Putin punishes Zulud's body with a nice straight punch.
Zulud slips a jab from Putin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Zulud, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Putin throws a looping overhand right but Zulud ducks down to avoid it.
Zulud fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Putin is out of range.
Zulud darts in trying to clinch
and Putin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Putin checks the leg kick.
Putin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Putin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Omg Zulud dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!


Putin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Putin counters with a right hand to the body.

Zulud is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Putin's half guard.
Omg Zulud overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Putin wants to control but Zulud is keeping busy.

Zulud decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Zulud tries to clinch but Putin moves away

and Putin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Putin.
Putin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zulud is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulud is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Putin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zulud's guard.
Zulud might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Putin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Putin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zulud defends it well.
Zulud is pressing down on Putin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

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.
Putin preventing the sweep.

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

Zulud gets the takedown into side control.
Zulud gets to mount! Putin was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Zulud in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Putin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zulud can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Putin is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulud prevents Putin from getting the reversal.
Zulud working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Putin tries to lock up and control but Zulud gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Putin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zulud looking to control and managing it successfully.

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.
Putin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zulud controlling his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Putin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Putin wants to control but Zulud is having none of it.
Zulud lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Zulud avoids the attempt from Putin to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Omg Zulud showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zulud 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight for Omg Zulud!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Omg Zulud!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Omg Zulud!

Omg Zulud wins by unanimous decision!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
45%

 

 
 
 
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