EEC 139 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tra Falgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Massella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Falgar's entrance music is Trafalgar - Damned Cross. A fine choice. Massella comes into a darkened arena with his song building. How to love kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Tra Falgar has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Falgar
vs
Massella

205 cm
25
302 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

182 cm
20
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tra Falgar!
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, George Massella!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falgar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Falgar wants it to stay on the feet.
A lazy body kick from Massella
and Falgar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Falgar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like George Massella has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falgar cracks Massella with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Falgar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Massella backs up against the cage.
Massella shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Falgar counters with a two punch combo.
Falgar lands with an uppercut that bounces Massella off the cage and back into rage.
Falgar jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Falgar.

Massella is rocked!
Falgar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Massella looks to clinch
and Falgar counters with a crisp right that sends Massella to the canvas! Falgar follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

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

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Tick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Seinfeld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tick might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Tick theme song. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Tick
vs
Seinfeld

200 cm
22
220 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

182 cm
27
210 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, The Tick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerry Seinfeld!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seinfeld 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.

Seinfeld clinches up with Tick and pushes him back against the cage.
Tick comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Jerry Seinfeld has been cut.
Tick is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Seinfeld lands a damaging elbow.
Tick is looking to control Seinfeld's arms but Seinfeld gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tick has his back to the cage.
Seinfeld wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Tick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tick, right into the meat.
Tick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Seinfeld's sensitive parts.
Seinfeld closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tick counters with an inside leg kick.
The Tick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seinfeld takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Seinfeld chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tick can pounce on him.
Seinfeld fails in his attempt to clinch.
That kick from Tick tenderised Seinfeld's leg. Seinfeld is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tick lands a front kick.
Seinfeld looks gassed!
Tick pushes Seinfeld away with a front kick.
Tick throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tick lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tick fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Seinfeld has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Seinfeld takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tick throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tick cracks Seinfeld with a right hand to the side of the head.
Seinfeld takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tick throws a head kick that Seinfeld semi-blocks.
That kick from Tick tenderised Seinfeld's leg. Seinfeld is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tick scoring well with a low kick there.
Tick lands a head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tick throws a leg kick which misses Seinfeld's front leg but catches the back leg as Seinfeld tries to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tick.
Seinfeld has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tick.
Tick throws a leg kick which misses Seinfeld's front leg but catches the back leg as Seinfeld tries to avoid it.
Tick goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tick.
Tick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tick lands a high kick!

Seinfeld is rocked!
Tick throws a quick inside leg kick.
Seinfeld's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Seinfeld sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Seinfeld tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tick thumps Seinfeld with a low kick.
Tick goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Seinfeld is still on wobbly legs! Can Tick finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tick tests Seinfeld's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tick.
Tick is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tick keeps Seinfeld at a distance using the push kick.
Seinfeld on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tick. Tick obviously looking to wear him down.
Seinfeld seems to have recovered his senses.
Tick turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tick lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tick cracks Seinfeld with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tick lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
Tick throws a front kick that sends Seinfeld stumbling back into the cage.
Tick stalks Seinfeld and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Seinfeld's face. Seinfeld staggers backwards, shaken.
Whack! Tick lands a heavy head kick that drops Seinfeld. The ref tackles Tick to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Seinfeld was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). The Tick!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mats Fotoberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suan Paredes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fotoberg comes to the cage accompanied by Mama said Knock you out. Mats Fotoberg has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fotoberg
vs
Paredes

180 cm
28
174 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

178 cm
21
175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mats Fotoberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Suan Paredes!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Fotoberg misses.

Paredes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Paredes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Paredes is stalling here. Fotoberg is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Paredes seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fotoberg has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Paredes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Paredes is just content to waste time from the top position. Fotoberg takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Paredes wants to control from the top but Fotoberg keeps moving.
Fotoberg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fotoberg tries to get out of the position.
Fotoberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Paredes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fotoberg wants to stand but Paredes is controlling the position.
Fotoberg working a defensive guard here.
Paredes trying to control the position from guard on top but Fotoberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Suan Paredes wasn't active enough on the ground.
Fotoberg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Paredes.
Fotoberg is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Paredes lands a jab to Fotoberg's midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fotoberg slips a straight right by Paredes.
Fotoberg takes one to the side of the head.
Paredes connects with a body shot.
Fotoberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paredes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Paredes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paredes loads up on a big right hand but Fotoberg slips the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fotoberg takes a swing at Paredes's ribcage but misses.
Fotoberg thuds a left hand into Paredes's body.
Paredes takes a swing at Fotoberg's ribcage but misses.
Fotoberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fotoberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paredes was well out of range. Poor timing from Fotoberg.
Fotoberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paredes.
Fotoberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fotoberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paredes was well out of range. Poor timing from Fotoberg.
Paredes lands with a nice body punch.
Fotoberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fotoberg throws a hook but Paredes blocks it.
Fotoberg throws a low kick but it's checked well by Paredes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paredes fails to land the takedown.
Mats Fotoberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fotoberg scores with a jab. Paredes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fotoberg throws the left hand but Paredes avoids the punch easily.
Paredes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fotoberg.
Paredes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fotoberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Paredes.
Fotoberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Fotoberg misses.
Fotoberg misses with a wild body shot.
Paredes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fotoberg throws a body punch but Paredes moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fotoberg throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fotoberg takes a swing at Paredes's ribcage but misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Paredes checks a leg kick.
Paredes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big left from Fotoberg misses.
Nice cross by Paredes.
Fotoberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fotoberg lands a nice hook to Paredes's body. Paredes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Paredes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mats Fotoberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fotoberg throws out a powerful jab.
Paredes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fotoberg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fotoberg misses with a wild body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fotoberg lands with a nice body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Paredes misses.
Fotoberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paredes ducks under a wild hook from Fotoberg.
Paredes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fotoberg throws a jab when Paredes was well out of range.

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.

Paredes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Paredes with the ground and pound but Fotoberg uses the opportunity to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paredes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fotoberg looking to control.
Fotoberg is pulling down on Paredes's head to control his posture.
Fotoberg controls Paredes momentarily but Paredes frees himself.
Paredes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fotoberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paredes won't allow Fotoberg to sweep him here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Mats Fotoberg just wasn't active enough.
Fotoberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Fotoberg. No joy for Paredes on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mats Fotoberg dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Fotoberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paredes was well out of range. Poor timing from Fotoberg.
Fotoberg connects with a body shot.
Fotoberg looks to land a combination but Paredes avoids it well.
Fotoberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paredes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fotoberg works Paredes's body with a nice hook.
Paredes fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fotoberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paredes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fotoberg.
Fotoberg misses with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Paredes blocks the leg kick.
Fotoberg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fotoberg wants it to stay on the feet.
Paredes slips a straight right by Fotoberg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paredes lands a nice shot to the body.
Paredes misses with a hook.
Fotoberg throws an overhand right that lands on Paredes's shoulder, as Paredes tries to avoid the shot.
Fotoberg lands with an uppercut that bounces Paredes off the cage and back into rage.
A slow jab from Fotoberg misses its intended target.
Mats Fotoberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Paredes looks to score with a jab to the body but Fotoberg is just out of range.
Fotoberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fotoberg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Paredes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fotoberg won't be happy with that.
Fotoberg taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fotoberg dodges the ground and pound from Paredes.
Paredes is trying to ground and pound but Fotoberg uses the momentary lack of control by Paredes to regain half guard.
Fotoberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Paredes is working away from the top position though.
Paredes lands with a punch from half guard.
Paredes works his way into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paredes working the ground and pound from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paredes creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Fotoberg sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fotoberg is not content to let Paredes control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paredes passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Fotoberg!
Paredes trying to control but Fotoberg is having none of it.
Paredes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fotoberg is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fotoberg tries to hold on but Paredes postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Suan Paredes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Paredes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suan Paredes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Scheckler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Creed might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Welcome To The Jungle. 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.

Creed
vs
Scheckler

177 cm
27
172 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

180 cm
21
173 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ted Scheckler!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Scheckler gets a double leg takedown into Creed's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Scheckler trying to control the position from guard on top but Creed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scheckler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Scheckler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Scheckler stands and throws Creed's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Creed is looking for a sweep.
Scheckler is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scheckler trying to control the action but Creed is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Scheckler is trying to get an arm triangle but Creed is defending well.
Scheckler cracks Creed with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Creed gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Scheckler content just to control the position here.
Scheckler tries to control but Creed wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Scheckler is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Creed can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Scheckler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Creed is looking to escape.
Creed keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Scheckler scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Scheckler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scheckler looking to finish Creed with some ground and pound. This is bad for Creed!
Scheckler controlling from mount.
Scheckler has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Creed's face.
Scheckler connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Scheckler looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Scheckler controlling from mount.
Creed is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scheckler lands a heavy elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scheckler wants to control the pace but Creed is squirming around nicely.
Creed can't escape the position.
Scheckler wants to control the pace but Creed is squirming around nicely.
Scheckler might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Creed kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Creed is wriggling around trying to escape.
Scheckler cracks Creed with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ted Scheckler 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.

Scheckler scores with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Scheckler. That's going to slow Creed down.
Good work by Scheckler as he checks the leg kick.
Creed fails with a takedown attempt.
Scheckler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Scheckler shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Creed napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Creed wants to control but Scheckler postures up.
Scheckler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Creed keeps working.
Creed trying to remain calm as Scheckler controls from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scheckler scoring with punches from side control.
Scheckler is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Creed will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

Scheckler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Creed has escaped the position, nice work there.
Creed can't do much from the bottom here.
Creed gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Scheckler moves nicely into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scheckler is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Scheckler is working Creed over with some ground and pound from side control.
Scheckler wants to control but Creed is keeping him busy.
Scheckler tries to advance to mount but Creed denies him.
Creed is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Scheckler's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
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!

Scheckler is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed is pressing down on Scheckler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Scheckler tries to free his leg and advance position but Creed is retaining full guard.
Creed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scheckler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Creed knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Scheckler on the ground.
Creed is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ted Scheckler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Scheckler is controlling Creed's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Scheckler wants to control but Creed is keeping busy.
Scheckler moves into full guard.
Scheckler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Scheckler has control of Creed's left arm, preventing Creed from doing any damage.
Creed postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Creed preventing the sweep.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Creed in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ted Scheckler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Creed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Scheckler lands a leg kick that knocks Creed off balance momentarily.
Creed fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Scheckler avoids it really well and circles away.
Creed takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Scheckler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Creed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Creed has a takedown stuffed.
Creed misses with a double jab.
Creed stuffs the takedown.
Scheckler cracks the inside of Creed's front leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Scheckler. That's going to slow Creed down.

Creed gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Scheckler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Scheckler manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Creed misses with a head shot. Scheckler uses the momentum to regain guard.
Scheckler has his hands on Creed's head, controlling the position.
Creed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scheckler swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scheckler seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Creed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Creed has gone for a leg lock! Scheckler slips out almost immediately though and dives into Creed's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scheckler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Scheckler is pushing down on Creed's leg trying to pass to half guard. Creed is fighting to maintain full guard but Scheckler has managed to sneak the leg through.
Scheckler is thwarting Creed's attempts to control the position.
Creed wants to improve his position but Scheckler is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Scheckler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Scheckler prevents Creed from improving his position.
Scheckler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jake Creed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Creed looks like he's trying to stand up.
Scheckler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Ted Scheckler hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Creed 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.
Ted Scheckler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Scheckler thumps Creed with a low kick.

Scheckler fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Creed to the ground. Scheckler is now in Creed's guard.
Scheckler controlling from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Creed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scheckler is one step ahead there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ted Scheckler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Scheckler 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ted Scheckler!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between RJ Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Tremendous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanders comes to the cage accompanied by Macho man. Tremendous is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rex Tremendae. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sanders
vs
Tremendous

180 cm
19
160 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

180 cm
21
150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

ADCC Champion
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, RJ Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rex Tremendous!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders takes one to the chin there.
Sanders throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tremendous's waist but Tremendous gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanders off to one side.
Sanders avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tremendous lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanders throws a right and a left that Tremendous avoids nicely.
Tremendous thuds a left hand into Sanders's body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tremendous.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanders fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tremendous avoids it really well and circles away.
Sanders is breathing heavily.
Donk. Tremendous catches Sanders right on the button with a cross.
RJ Sanders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanders shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tremendous but Tremendous pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RJ Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tremendous swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sanders.
Tremendous connects with a body shot.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Sanders got wobbled bad by a big combination! Tremendous presses forward with punches and knees until Sanders stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Sanders closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rex Tremendous!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian Mulroney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curtis Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Payne is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Limp Bizkit - Break Stuff. 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.

Mulroney
vs
Payne

175 cm
22
165 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

165 cm
22
164 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Mulroney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Curtis Payne!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mulroney avoids the body shot from Payne.
Payne throws out a loose jab but Mulroney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mulroney was well out of range. Poor timing from Payne.
Payne thows a body shot but no joy.
Payne throws a body punch but Mulroney moves out of range.
Payne lands with a right hand.
A jab from Mulroney does it's job there.

It looks like Curtis Payne has been cut.
Payne throws a body punch but Mulroney moves out of range.
Mulroney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Payne.
Mulroney throws a big shot that misses.
Mulroney connects with a solid leg kick.
Mulroney looks to score with a jab to the body but Payne is just out of range.
Payne looks to score with a jab to the body but Mulroney is just out of range.
Mulroney uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Payne.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mulroney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Payne checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Curtis Payne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne throws a hook but Mulroney blocks it.
Mulroney digs a good body shot into Payne's ribs.

Payne is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mulroney's half guard.
Mulroney avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Payne.
Mulroney regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mulroney trying to control the position.
Payne is looking to work some ground and pound but Mulroney has wrist control.
Payne keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mulroney's head.
Payne trying to control but Mulroney is working from the bottom.
Payne is fighting to break Mulroney's control of his arms but Mulroney is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mulroney keeping moving, preventing Payne from controlling successfully.
Mulroney keeping full guard, as Payne tries to pass.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Mulroney has his foot on Payne's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Payne works his way back into a safe position though.
Payne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mulroney trying to keep a closed guard but Payne is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mulroney swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mulroney preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mulroney has momentary wrist control but Payne slips an elbow through the middle.
Mulroney is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Payne is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mulroney has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brian Mulroney has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Payne just misses with a punch to the body.
Payne swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mulroney.
Mulroney throws a nice outside leg kick.
Payne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payne shoots for a double leg takedown but Mulroney sprawls well. He's pushed Payne's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Payne misses with a looping left.
Payne throws a jab when Mulroney was well out of range.
Mulroney throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Brian Mulroney will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Curtis Payne's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mulroney with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Payne shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mulroney napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mulroney prevents Payne from moving into mount.
Mulroney is looking for a sweep.
Payne has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Payne wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mulroney, who protects the arm well.
Mulroney is looking to reverse the position.
Payne is looking to take a break and control but Mulroney is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mulroney is trying to control Payne's posture but Payne avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulroney is not content to let Payne control the position.
Mulroney is looking for a sweep.

Payne looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Payne looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mulroney is avoiding damage well.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulroney preventing the sweep.
Payne is trying to keep Mulroney in close.
Mulroney stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Payne swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Payne working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mulroney has passed into half guard!
Mulroney stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulroney wants to free his trapped foot but Payne is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Payne is looking to control Mulroney's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Payne avoid being mounted?
Payne is not content to let Mulroney control the position.

Payne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mulroney is keen to just control but Payne is a slippery customer.
Curtis Payne has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne is pressing down on Mulroney's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Payne throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mulroney uses it to pass to side control.
Payne being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mulroney tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Brian Mulroney will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Curtis Payne's cut.
That's time! Mulroney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Payne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mulroney.
Mulroney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Payne takes a swing at Mulroney's ribcage but misses.
Brian Mulroney is winning the standup battle so far.
Mulroney lands a leg kick that knocks Payne off balance momentarily.
Payne misses with a body shot.
Payne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mulroney moves away.
Payne misses the shot to the body.
Payne misses with an uppercut.
Mulroney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mulroney thows a left - swing and a miss!

Mulroney gets caught napping as Payne dives in and scores a takedown. Mulroney manages to retain guard.
Mulroney is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Payne wants to improve his position but Mulroney is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne trying to control but Mulroney postures up.
Payne wants to get back to full guard.
Payne manages to get to full guard.
Mulroney looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Payne looking for a guillotine here but Mulroney defends easily.
Curtis Payne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne working a defensive guard here.
Mulroney wants to control from the top but Payne keeps moving.
Mulroney slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Payne had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mulroney defends it easily.
Mulroney sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mulroney tries to free his leg and advance position but Payne is retaining full guard.
Mulroney wants to control from the top but Payne keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Brian Mulroney wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Payne misses with a wild body shot.
Brian Mulroney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulroney misses with a jab, cross combination.
Payne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good exchange - Payne coming out on top.
Mulroney throws a hook but Payne avoids it easily.
Mulroney throws a hook but Payne avoids it easily.
Mulroney throws a nice inside leg kick.
Payne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mulroney.
The fighters circling - Mulroney throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brian Mulroney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Mulroney does it's job there.
Mulroney fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice body punch from Mulroney.
Payne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mulroney.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brian Mulroney.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mulroney, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Mulroney!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bunny Ynnub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Kwon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jin Kwon told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Ynnub
vs
Kwon

172 cm
28
177 lbs
16 - 1 - 1

175 cm
22
175 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bunny Ynnub!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jin Kwon!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kwon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ynnub misses with a takedown attempt - Kwon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ynnub fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kwon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ynnub cracks a nice hook into Kwon's ribs.
Horrible takedown by Ynnub or perhaps it was just good defense by Kwon which made him look bad.
Kwon stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bunny Ynnub. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ynnub fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kwon manages to avoid it.
Ynnub lands with a good body shot.
Ynnub misses the body punch
and Kwon counters with a nice uppercut.
Ynnub is looking to wear down Kwon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ynnub shoots in but no luck this time.
Ynnub looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kwon is fending him off so far but Ynnub persists. Nope, Kwon circles away and we're back to standing.
Kwon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ynnub under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ynnub is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kwon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kwon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kwon throws a jab but it's blocked by Ynnub.
Ynnub fails with a takedown attempt.
Kwon cracks Ynnub with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ynnub swings for the body but Kwon moves out of range.
Ynnub fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kwon manages to avoid it.
Ynnub getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kwon misses with a straight right.
No luck for Ynnub with that takedown attempt.
A big left from Kwon misses.
Kwon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ynnub sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ynnub throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kwon's waist but Kwon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ynnub off to one side.
Bunny Ynnub seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ynnub throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ynnub walks into a left hand.
Ynnub bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kwon misses with a hook.
Kwon ducks under a wild hook from Ynnub.
Ynnub takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kwon works the jab nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ynnub shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ynnub sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kwon defending well though.
Ynnub thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kwon is looking to escape.
Kwon tries to get to full guard but Ynnub has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kwon wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ynnub distracts Kwon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ynnub throwing strikes from guard but Kwon blocks nicely.
Ynnub with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kwon 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.
Ynnub stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kwon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ynnub makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ynnub throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ynnub trying to control the position from guard on top but Kwon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ynnub postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ynnub missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kwon pulls Ynnub in to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ynnub working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bunny Ynnub will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kwon moves into range and clinches up with Ynnub.
Kwon throws a head punch that misses.
Kwon stops a takedown attempt from Ynnub.
Kwon lands a right hand.
Kwon misses with a punch on the inside.
Kwon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kwon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ynnub tries to score a body lock takedown but Kwon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kwon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ynnub has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kwon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bunny Ynnub. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Kwon.
Ynnub goes for a takedown attempt but Kwon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kwon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ynnub.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ynnub.
Jin Kwon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kwon tries to clinch but Ynnub moves out of range.
Kwon avoids the body shot from Ynnub.
Kwon sizes up Ynnub with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kwon throws a lazy right hand but Ynnub sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ynnub dodges the punch combination from Kwon.
Kwon thows a left - swing and a miss!

Ynnub shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ynnub is keen to just control but Kwon is a slippery customer.
Ynnub stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwon is trying to stand.
Kwon wants to control but Ynnub is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kwon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ynnub.
Kwon tries to roll over but Ynnub keeps him under control.
Kwon looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ynnub thows a huge punch but Kwon dodges it nicely.
Ynnub with the ground and pound but Kwon uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ynnub missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ynnub controlling from the top position.
Kwon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ynnub manages to get himself to full guard.
Ynnub is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kwon postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

We're going to have a standup here because Bunny Ynnub wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kwon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ynnub swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jin Kwon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Ynnub.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jin Kwon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ynnub bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ynnub wants to control for a moment but Kwon uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Kwon tries to kick Ynnub off but Ynnub keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kwon gets back to full guard.
Kwon keeping full guard, as Ynnub tries to pass.
Kwon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ynnub postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ynnub trying to control the position from guard on top but Kwon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kwon wants to stand up but Ynnub is controlling him.
Ynnub stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kwon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kwon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ynnub is one step ahead there.
Kwon is looking to stand up but Ynnub isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ynnub is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ynnub steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kwon.
Kwon might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nice takedown defense from Kwon. No joy for Ynnub on that attempt.
Ynnub throws a jab when Kwon was well out of range.
Kwon ducks under a wild hook from Ynnub.
Kwon slips a straight right by Ynnub.
Ynnub moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kwon stuffs the takedown attempt from Ynnub. Ynnub gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ynnub misses with a looping left.
Ynnub tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kwon swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bunny Ynnub. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kwon looks to land a left hand but Ynnub moved out of range nicely.
Ynnub scores with the left hand. Kwon knows he should have avoided that one.
Kwon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ynnub slips under a jab.
Ynnub ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kwon moves away.
Ynnub lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ynnub moves out of range of the strikes.
Ynnub missing with a left hand there. Kwon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ynnub slips a straight right by Kwon.
Kwon moves away from the strike by Ynnub.
Ynnub shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kwon pinned against the cage. Kwon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kwon misses the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ynnub keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kwon.
Kwon misses with an uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ynnub.
Ynnub misses the body punch
and Kwon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kwon. Ynnub does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ynnub shoots in looking for a takedown. Kwon tries to sprawl out of it but Ynnub keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kwon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are 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!
Ynnub shoots in but no luck this time.
Kwon slaps away a takedown attempt from Ynnub, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A cross from Kwon lands.
Kwon takes a swing at Ynnub's ribcage but misses.
Kwon moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Bunny Ynnub did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ynnub misses the jab.
Ynnub connects with a right hand. Kwon shakes it off.
Kwon lands a nice looking body shot.
Kwon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ynnub.
Kwon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kwon thuds a left hand into Ynnub's body.
Kwon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ynnub looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kwon is fending him off so far but Ynnub persists. Nope, Kwon circles away and we're back to standing.
Ynnub shoots for a takedown but Kwon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ynnub tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kwon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ynnub somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bunny Ynnub. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kwon lands a nice shot to the body.
Ynnub takes one on the button.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kwon's corner calls for a 1-2. Kwon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Kwon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ynnub doesn't seem phased though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ynnub throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ynnub. Kwon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, jab by Kwon - just one landing.
Kwon misses with a looping right.
Ynnub tries for a takedown but Kwon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kwon misses with a wild body shot.
Kwon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ynnub.
Ynnub walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kwon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kwon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice takedown defense from Kwon. No joy for Ynnub on that attempt.
Ynnub takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ynnub takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kwon connects with the punch.
Ynnub takes one to the chin there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ynnub slips a straight right by Kwon.
Ynnub moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ynnub shoots in looking for a takedown but Kwon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ynnub's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kwon misses with a wild combination.
Ynnub misses with a body shot.
Kwon throws a hook but Ynnub blocks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kwon.

Ynnub is rocked!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kwon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ynnub will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kwon throws a jab but it's blocked by Ynnub.
Ynnub avoids the body shot from Kwon.
Ynnub takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ynnub shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kwon as he avoids it easily.
Kwon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ynnub drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oh Ynnub is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kwon cracks Ynnub with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kwon pounces like a tiger and cracks Ynnub with a vicious hook! Ynnub is down but not out! Kwon follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jin Kwon!
Jin Kwon is the new welterweight champion!

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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pepe LePew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dante Santiago has the eye of the tiger tonight.

LePew
vs
Santiago

172 cm
22
160 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
165 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pepe LePew!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dante Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago defends well against a solid takedown attempt from LePew.
Santiago throws a hook but LePew avoids it easily.
Santiago fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches LePew on the side of the head.
LePew misses with a takedown
and Santiago cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LePew ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from LePew is defended easily by Santiago.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pepe LePew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santiago misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LePew moves away from the strike by Santiago.
Nice uppercut lands for Santiago. That snapped LePew's head back.
Santiago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
LePew avoids the body shot from Santiago.
LePew tries to clinch
and Santiago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago throws a jab when LePew was well out of range.
LePew tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santiago sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten LePew somewhat.
Santiago throws a hook but LePew blocks it.
LePew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santiago.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from LePew.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePew looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
LePew is trying hard to land a takedown here. Santiago sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
LePew shoots in for a takedown but Santiago shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Santiago loads up on a big right hand but LePew slips the punch.
LePew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santiago.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LePew fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from LePew.
Dante Santiago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santiago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LePew was well out of range. Poor timing from Santiago.
LePew shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Santiago throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

LePew is trying hard to land a takedown here. Santiago sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
LePew takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Santiago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LePew shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Santiago misses the jab.
LePew is looking to clinch but Santiago is avoiding it.
LePew fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pepe LePew. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Santiago, as that shot connected.
LePew has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Santiago finds it's way round the side to connect with LePew's head.
Santiago misses with a wild body shot.
Pepe LePew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from LePew is defended easily by Santiago.
Santiago throws a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
LePew shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pepe LePew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santiago jabs at LePew's body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Santiago throws a jab when LePew was well out of range.
Santiago lands a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePew closes the distance and clinches up with Santiago, looking for a takedown. LePew pushes Santiago against the cage but Santiago circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
LePew throws a solid leg kick but Santiago takes the impact on his shin and smiles at LePew.
Santiago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LePew fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
LePew takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
LePew misses with a takedown attempt - Santiago sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LePew keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LePew shoots in but Santiago avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Santiago lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santiago. LePew does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Santiago lands a nice looking body shot.

LePew feints and as Santiago raises his hands in defense, LePew changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Santiago wants to stand up but LePew is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as LePew accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
LePew trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Santiago wants to sweep here but LePew controlling him for the moment.
Santiago really doesn't want to stay on the ground with LePew. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
LePew stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santiago swivels though and keeps the full guard.
LePew is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
LePew missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
LePew trying to control but Santiago is working from the bottom.
LePew looking to pass the guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Santiago swings for the body but LePew moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LePew bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab from Santiago.
Santiago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LePew manages to avoid it.
LePew takes one on the button.
LePew misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

LePew fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Santiago to the ground. LePew is now in Santiago's guard.
LePew trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

LePew is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
LePew sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Santiago's guard.
LePew moves nicely into side control.
LePew is trying to ground and pound but Santiago uses the momentary lack of control by LePew to regain half guard.
LePew tries to pass to full mount but Santiago defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

LePew wants to work for an arm triangle but Santiago is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Santiago is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

LePew is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Santiago doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time LePew.
LePew is trying to control the action in half guard but Santiago is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pepe LePew clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Santiago fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
LePew shoots in and drives through. Santiago sprawls well.
Santiago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LePew.
Santiago stuffs the takedown.
LePew shoots in for a double leg but Santiago sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pepe LePew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santiago ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LePew moves away.
Santiago tries to bum rush LePew with a series of wild strikes but LePew uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago tests LePew's chin there with a solid looking shot.
LePew shoots in looking for a takedown but Santiago manages to keep the fight standing, pushing LePew's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Santiago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LePew was well out of range. Poor timing from Santiago.
LePew with a poor takedown
and Santiago counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps LePew thinking.
Santiago throws a body punch but LePew moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LePew shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Santiago defends it nicely.
LePew needs to keep his hands up - Santiago had a free shot at his head there.
LePew shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
LePew gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Santiago counters with a stiff right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago misses the shot to the body.
Santiago slaps away a takedown attempt from LePew, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Santiago throws a body punch but LePew moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from LePew.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Santiago stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Santiago wants it to stay on the feet.
LePew walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
LePew avoids the body shot from Santiago.
Dante Santiago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck with that takedown attempt from LePew.
LePew tries to clinch up but Santiago circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Santiago dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!

LePew fails with the takedown
and Santiago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santiago scores with a body shot.
LePew throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Santiago's waist but Santiago gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing LePew off to one side.
LePew fails with the takedown
and Santiago makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pepe LePew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santiago connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Santiago.

LePew is rocked!
LePew is looking to land body kicks.
LePew tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santiago sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten LePew somewhat.
LePew fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Santiago drops LePew with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but LePew looks back up at him and smiles so Santiago waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh LePew is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
LePew is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Santiago moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dante Santiago! Dante Santiago retains his lightweight title!