BHFC 14 Jaeger v Nelson PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Sheilds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Carlisi Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). William Carlisi Junior has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Sheilds
vs
Carlisi Junior

180 cm
23
186 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
27
200 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Sheilds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Carlisi Junior!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheilds shoots in for a takedown but Carlisi Junior shows good takedown defense.
Carlisi Junior lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Carlisi Junior misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carlisi Junior looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horrible takedown by Sheilds or perhaps it was just good defense by Carlisi Junior which made him look bad.
Sheilds looks for a takedown but Carlisi Junior sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Sheilds. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Sheilds shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Carlisi Junior tries to hold on but Sheilds postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carlisi Junior might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sheilds kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sheilds controlling his opponent.
Carlisi Junior keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sheilds looking to isolate an arm here. Carlisi Junior doesn't see it coming and as Sheilds extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Sheilds!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Sheilds!

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FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Voda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doc Holliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doc Holliday acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Voda
vs
Holliday

186 cm
26
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
23
202 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Voda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doc Holliday!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Voda misses its intended target.
Voda with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Holliday to score with a decent uppercut.
Voda takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Voda moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Voda misses with a hook. Holliday ducked under it nicely.
Jon Voda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holliday looks to land a right hand but Voda moved out of range.
Voda throws a looping overhand right but Holliday ducks down to avoid it.
Holliday displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Voda throws out the jab.
Voda leaves Holliday with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Holliday jabs Voda to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holliday moves out of range of the strikes.
Holliday fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Voda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Voda misses with a lunging right hand
and Holliday counters with a right hand to the body.
Holliday looks to land a right hand but Voda moved out of range.
Voda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Voda momentarily.
Voda misses with a looping left.
Nice uppercut lands for Holliday. That snapped Voda's head back.
Voda misses with a right hand
and Holliday counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holliday digs a good hook to Voda's body.
Voda is breathing heavily.
Voda throws an off balance right hand
letting Holliday counter with a right hand.

Voda is rocked!
Voda throws out a loose jab but Holliday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Voda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oh Voda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voda leaves his chin hanging out and Holliday seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Voda crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Doc Holliday!

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FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Stephens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Stephenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Stephens
vs
Stephenson

176 cm
22
166 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
165 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeremy Stephens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Stephenson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stephens has managed to clinch.
Stephens displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stephenson up against the cage.

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

Stephens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stephenson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stephens is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Stephens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stephens shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stephenson eats them both and turns towards Stephens to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Stephens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stephens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stephens ducks right into an uppercut from Stephenson.
Stephens swats away the attempt to clinch by Stephenson.
Stephens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stephens wants it to stay on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stephens clinches up against the cage.
Stephens wants a takedown.

Stephens manages to pull guard.
Stephenson wants to stand but Stephens is controlling his posture from full guard.
Stephens 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Stephenson wants to control from the top but Stephens keeps moving.

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

Stephenson gets tackled into the cage by Stephens. Stephens maintains the clinch.

Stephens wants the takedown. Stephenson is fighting it off but Stephens persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Stephenson's guard against the cage.
Stephens tries to free his leg and advance position but Stephenson is retaining full guard.
Stephenson is trying to keep Stephens in close.

Stephens gets to his feet - Stephenson follows without any prompting.
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!
Stephens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stephenson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jeremy Stephens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephens throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stephenson misses with a hook
and Stephens counters with a one-two to the body.
Stephens leaves Stephenson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jeremy Stephens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Stephenson.

Stephens forces Stephenson back against the cage and clinches.
Stephenson tries to break the clinch but Stephens is controlling the position.

Stephens jumps guard.
Stephenson wants to get up but he can't break Stephens's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Stephens is looking to stand up but Stephenson isn't so interested in that idea.
Stephens keeping moving, preventing Stephenson from controlling successfully.
Stephens on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stephens tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stephenson postures up in Stephens's guard and throws a big left but Stephens blocks it.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Dave Stephenson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Stephens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stephenson throws out the jab.
Jeremy Stephens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stephens throws a sloppy head kick
and Stephenson counters with a left to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stephens fails to pull guard.
Stephens missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Stephens dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Stephenson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stephens takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jeremy Stephens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Stephens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stephens wants to break free but Stephenson has control.
Stephenson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stephens lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stephens has Stephenson pressed against the cage, preventing Stephenson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right handed body shot lands from Stephens.
Stephenson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Stephens successfully pulls guard.
Stephenson throws and elbow that misses. Stephens uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stephenson's guard. Nice move by Stephens!
Stephens wanted to stand there but Stephenson had control of the position.
Stephens has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stephens wants to pass the guard but Stephenson is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephens trying to control but Stephenson is working from the bottom.
Stephens is pushing down on Stephenson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stephenson is fighting to maintain full guard but Stephens has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stephenson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stephenson is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stephenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Stephens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephenson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stephens is proving hard to escape from.
Stephenson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stephenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Stephens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stephenson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Dave Stephenson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Stephens rushes Stephenson and presses him up against the cage.
Stephenson tries for a takedown. No joy.

Stephens jumps guard.
Stephenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Stephens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dave Stephenson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Stephens 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.
A head kick from Stephenson lands but Stephens takes it in his stride.

It looks like Jeremy Stephens has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stephenson slips a jab and a cross from Stephens.

Stephens has Stephenson up against the cage in a clinch.
Stephens drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stephenson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stephens has had enough of the clinch but Stephenson keeps him there for the moment.

Stephenson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick from Stephens lands but Stephenson takes it in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stephenson fails with the takedown
and Stephens counters with a three punch combo that has Stephenson backing up. Stephenson nods at Stephens to acknowledge the strikes.
Jeremy Stephens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Stephenson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Stephens gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dave Stephenson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Stephens's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Stephenson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stephens is fending him off so far but Stephenson persists. Nope, Stephens circles away and we're back to standing.

Stephens moves into the clinch.
Stephenson trying to land knees to the body.
Stephenson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stephens.
Stephenson is trying to break free.
Stephens lands a hook to the side of the head.

Stephens pulls guard.
Stephenson wants to stand but Stephens is controlling his posture from full guard.
Stephenson won't allow Stephens to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephens is controlling Stephenson's posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jeremy Stephens.
Stephenson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stephenson lands a head kick. Stephens smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Stephens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stephens keeps control of Stephenson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Stephens pulls guard effortlessly.
Stephenson with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stephenson wants to control from the top but Stephens keeps moving.
Stephens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dave Stephenson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Stephenson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stephens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stephens defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stephenson.

Stephens has managed to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stephenson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Stephens has closed the distance and engaged Stephenson in a clinch.
Stephenson tries to pull guard but Stephens won't allow it.
Jeremy Stephens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Stephenson.
Stephenson jumps guard but Stephens stands there with Stephenson around his waist. Stephenson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stephenson is trying to break the clinch but Stephens is controlling him.
Stephens being controlled against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stephens.
Stephens goes for a takedown attempt but Stephenson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Stephenson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stephens pushes Stephenson up against the cage in a clinch.

Stephens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Stephens instigates a clinch.
Stephens lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stephens stalling against the cage.
Stephens tries to pull guard but Stephenson won't allow it.

Stephens gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stephens throwing shots but Stephenson is blocking nicely.
Stephens is keen to just control but Stephenson is a slippery customer.
Stephens works his way into full mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Stephens showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stephens 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 Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Stephens!

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FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Len Nicodemo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Vermillion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicodemo comes to the cage accompanied by Thé à la Menthe / La Caution - Instrumental . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nicodemo
vs
Vermillion

180 cm
28
162 lbs
8 - 2 - 1

190 cm
29
161 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Perkele!
Perkele!

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 8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Len Nicodemo!
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, Max Vermillion!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vermillion misses with a low kick.
Nicodemo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vermillion throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nicodemo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vermillion.
Vermillion takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nicodemo cracks Vermillion with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nicodemo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vermillion.

Vermillion is rocked!
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!
Vermillion shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vermillion is still on wobbly legs! Can Nicodemo finish him?
Vermillion throws a leg kick but Nicodemo checks it.
Vermillion seems to have recovered his senses.
Vermillion is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nicodemo lands a nice shot that snaps Vermillion's head back.
Vermillion moves out of range of the strikes.
Vermillion does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicodemo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nicodemo connects with a single shot there.
Nicodemo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vermillion looks gassed!
Nicodemo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nicodemo throws a monster overhand right that drops Vermillion! Nicodemo follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Len Nicodemo!

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FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Goldberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Goldberg
vs
Joseph

180 cm
27
180 lbs
5 - 1 - 1

181 cm
25
182 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Henry Goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Joseph!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Goldberg gets the takedown into side control.
Goldberg controls the position.
Goldberg wants to control but Joseph is keeping him busy.
Goldberg is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Henry Goldberg just wasn't active enough.

Joseph decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Joseph throwing shots but Goldberg is blocking nicely.
Goldberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Joseph is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Goldberg!
Joseph sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Joseph wants to control the pace but Goldberg is squirming around nicely.

Joseph moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Goldberg has worked his arm free - good work by Goldberg!
You can see the frustration on Goldberg's face as Joseph controls the position.
Goldberg can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph trying to control the position but Goldberg is working away.
Goldberg manages to work his way to half guard, despite Joseph's best efforts.

Joseph looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Goldberg is concentrating on defense, preventing Joseph from advancing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Joseph is working for a kimura but Goldberg is defending it quite comfortably.
Goldberg tries to get to full guard but Joseph has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Joseph is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Goldberg has managed to free his arm - good work.
Goldberg is staying active underneath Joseph, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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 Henry Goldberg will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Goldberg shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Joseph's guard.
Goldberg trying to control but Joseph is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Goldberg 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Henry Goldberg just wasn't active enough.

Goldberg drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Joseph keeping full guard, as Goldberg tries to pass.

That's two 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.
Goldberg trying to control but Joseph is working from the bottom.
Goldberg controls from within his opponent's guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Henry Goldberg.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg taking a breather here.

Goldberg tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Goldberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joseph keeps working.
Joseph managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Goldberg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg trying to control the position but Joseph is working away.
Joseph is trying to escape the position but Goldberg is controlling the position.

Goldberg decides to stand up, so the ref orders Joseph to his feet.

Joseph gets caught flat footed, as Goldberg shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Goldberg dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Joseph shoots in and bounces Goldberg off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Joseph is working Goldberg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Joseph throwing strikes but missing.
Joseph is looking to work some ground and pound but Goldberg has wrist control.
Joseph preventing the sweep.
Henry Goldberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Joseph postures up.
Joseph wants to control from the top but Goldberg keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph scoring with punches to the head and body.
Joseph postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Joseph wants to control from the top but Goldberg keeps moving.
Goldberg keeping full guard, as Joseph tries to pass.
Goldberg keeping moving, preventing Joseph from controlling successfully.

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

Goldberg scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph is looking for a sweep.
Goldberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joseph keeps working.
Joseph is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Joseph manages to work his way to half guard, despite Goldberg's best efforts.
Goldberg content to control rather than advance.

We're going to have a standup here because Henry Goldberg wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Goldberg manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Joseph on his heels. He'll look to pass Joseph's guard now, I'm sure.
Goldberg content to stall in guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Joseph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joe Joseph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henry Goldberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Henry Goldberg wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Joseph drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Joseph.
Well Goldberg 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Goldberg!

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hype
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A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Wise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Creed Bratton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bratton has chosen The Best Of Creed as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Wise
vs
Bratton

187 cm
26
280 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

197 cm
23
277 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dennis Wise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Creed Bratton!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wise tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wise lands with an uppercut that bounces Bratton off the cage and back into rage.
Bratton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from Wise misses.
Wise misses with a right hand

and Bratton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wise wants to get back to his feet but Bratton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wise wants to get back to his feet but Bratton passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bratton is looking to stall here but Wise recovers full guard.
Wise manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bratton manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wise wants to pass the guard but Bratton is keeping the position.
Bratton keeping moving, preventing Wise from controlling successfully.
Wise trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bratton manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Bratton trying to control but Wise is working from the bottom.
Wise not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bratton thows a big elbow that misses.
Bratton chips away with some ground and pound.
Wise keeping moving, preventing Bratton from controlling successfully.
Wise wants to sweep here but Bratton controlling him for the moment.
Bratton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wise working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bratton.
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!
Wise looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bratton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bratton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wise is proving hard to escape from.
Bratton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wise swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bratton is in close to Wise's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bratton throwing strikes from guard but Wise blocks nicely.
Bratton postures up in Wise's guard and throws a big left but Wise blocks it.
Bratton trying to control the position from guard on top but Wise is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wise preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bratton throws a big right hand that misses.
Bratton postures up in Wise's guard and throws a big left but Wise blocks it.
Wise wants to sweep here but Bratton controlling him for the moment.
Bratton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wise is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bratton throwing strikes from guard but Wise blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Creed Bratton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Wise scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bratton doesn't seem bothered though.
Wise looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Wise misses the target.
Wise lands with a straight right. Bratton didn't see that one coming.
Wise keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bratton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wise fails to land the takedown.
Wise misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wise scores with a jab to the body.
Bratton tries to clinch up.
Bratton slips a straight right by Wise.
Wise throws a big shot that misses.
Wise scores with a jab to the body.
Wise throws a jab when Bratton was well out of range.
Good exchange - Wise coming out on top.
No luck for Wise with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Wise. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Bratton.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bratton pushes Wise up against the cage in a clinch.
Wise tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bratton lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Bratton jumps guard but Wise stands there with Bratton around his waist. Bratton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bratton is trying to drag Wise to the mat but Wise just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bratton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wise fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wise throws a predictable looking body shot

and Bratton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wise gets underhooks to prevent Bratton's takedown attempt.
Wise has had enough of the clinch but Bratton keeps him there for the moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bratton fails to pull guard.
Wise gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bratton.
Bratton tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bratton is trying to break the clinch but Wise is controlling him.
Wise taking a breather.
Bratton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wise prevents the takedown attempt.
Wise wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bratton has him pressed against the cage.
Bratton keeps control of Wise as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Bratton has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Wise regains guard immediately.

Wise is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wise working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bratton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Wise dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A swing and a miss from Wise.
Wise cracks Bratton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wise misses with an uppercut
and Bratton counters with a one-two to the body.
Wise misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Wise as Bratton shoots in.
Dennis Wise is winning the standup battle so far.
Wise gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bratton.
Wise shoots in for a takedown but Bratton shows good takedown defense.
Wise throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wise fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wise throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Bratton to counter with a crisp jab.
Bratton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bratton shoots in and drives through. Wise sprawls well.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wise.
Wise shoots in but Bratton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bratton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wise counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dennis Wise has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Creed Bratton.
Wise misses with a wild combination.
Bratton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Wise is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bratton's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bratton wants to control but Wise is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wise is looking to take a break and control but Bratton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bratton is trying to stand back up but Wise is controlling him
Bratton wants to get back to full guard.
Bratton is trying to maintain the position but Wise is very close to passing his half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wise misses with a hook. Bratton ducked under it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wise looks to land a body kick but Bratton moved away.
Bratton shoots in for a double leg but Wise sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bratton ducks under a wild hook from Wise.

Wise bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wise working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Wise is looking to take a break and control but Bratton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bratton struggling a bit here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wise postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
You can see the frustration on Bratton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wise working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bratton wants to control but Wise postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bratton is trying to improve his position.
Wise lands a decent elbow from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Wise showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wise 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Wise!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Rummer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Mortensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mortensen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by La gazza ladra. Ryan Rummer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rummer
vs
Mortensen

180 cm
23
215 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

189 cm
23
204 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Rummer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Mortensen!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mortensen gets a clinch.

Mortensen pulls guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rummer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mortensen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rummer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rummer trying to control but Mortensen is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rummer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rummer looking to sit in guard and control but Mortensen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mortensen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mortensen trying to control but Rummer is working from the bottom.
Rummer being controlled here, momentarily.
Mortensen tries to free his leg and advance position but Rummer is retaining full guard.
Rummer keeping moving, preventing Mortensen from controlling successfully.
Rummer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mortensen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Rummer throws some wild stikes that Mortensen manages to avoid easily.
Rummer with shots to the head and body - Mortensen looks very uncomfortable down there.

It looks like David Mortensen has been cut.
Rummer throwing strikes here but Mortensen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rummer working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mortensen is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Rummer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mortensen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Rummer connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

The cut above David Mortensen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

Rummer is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mortensen has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mortensen!
Mortensen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mortensen content to stall in guard here.
Mortensen wants to pass the guard but Rummer is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mortensen thows a big elbow that misses.
Mortensen advances position into side control!
Rummer is trying to get back to half guard.
Mortensen throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Rummer works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mortensen 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.
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 Ryan Rummer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on David Mortensen's cut.
That's time! Rummer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rummer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mortensen misses with a takedown attempt - Rummer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rummer fails with the takedown.
Rummer misses with a straight left.
Jab, jab by Rummer - just one landing.
Mortensen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rummer.

Mortensen instigates a clinch.

Mortensen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mortensen tries to clinch there but Rummer circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mortensen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rummer avoids it really well and circles away.
Rummer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Rummer. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mortensen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rummer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rummer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Rummer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mortensen defends it easily.
Mortensen passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mortensen tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Rummer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mortensen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mortensen's back!
Mortensen looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Rummer is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mortensen prevents Rummer from getting a body triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rummer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mortensen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rummer throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.

Rummer tightening his grip on Mortensen, looking for the choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rummer struggling to land strikes to the head as Mortensen covers up.
Rummer misses with punches from the back.
Mortensen is trying to get back to his feet but Rummer has full control of the position and if anything, Mortensen has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rummer trying to control momentarily.
Good control from Rummer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Rummer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Mortensen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Mortensen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rummer throws a looping overhand right but Mortensen ducks down to avoid it.
Rummer keeps the fight on the outside.
Rummer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mortensen.
David Mortensen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mortensen moves out of range of the strikes.
Mortensen moves out of range of the strikes.
Rummer blocks a leg kick.
Mortensen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rummer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mortensen somewhat.

Rummer darts in and clinches Mortensen up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rummer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mortensen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mortensen misses with the head strike.

Mortensen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rummer throws a right hand that Mortensen ducks under and follows up with a left that Mortensen also avoids with ease.
Mortensen tries to close the distance and clinch but Rummer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rummer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mortensen.
Mortensen tries to clinch up but Rummer circles away and keeps his distance.

Rummer closes the distance and clinches.
Rummer looking for a takedown.
Rummer avoids the elbow strike from Mortensen, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mortensen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

It looks like Ryan Rummer has been cut.
Mortensen is pressed up against the cage. Rummer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mortensen down to the mat. Mortensen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Rummer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Mortensen.
Mortensen staying out of range there.
Mortensen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rummer loads up on a big right hand but Mortensen slips the punch.
Rummer is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mortensen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mortensen fails with a takedown attempt.
Rummer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mortensen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Mortensen as Rummer shoots in.
Ryan Rummer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Rummer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rummer.

Mortensen clinches with his opponent.
Rummer wants a takedown.
Mortensen pushes Rummer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Mortensen has hold of one of Rummer's legs. Rummer is fighting the takedown attempt but Mortensen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Mortensen 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.
Rummer can't keep his opponent in guard - Mortensen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
David Mortensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Rummer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mortensen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mortensen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Mortensen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rummer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mortensen is keen to just control but Rummer is a slippery customer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Mortensen is working for a submission of some sort.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
David Mortensen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rummer 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ryan Rummer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dude McWrestler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fredo Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McWrestler comes to the cage accompanied by Dude - Tenacious D. Corleone has chosen The Godfather Waltz as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

McWrestler
vs
Corleone

180 cm
21
167 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

170 cm
28
165 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Good elbows
Powerful

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dude McWrestler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fredo Corleone!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McWrestler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Corleone tries to clinch but McWrestler moves out of range.
Dude McWrestler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

McWrestler drives through and clinches with Corleone against the cage.

McWrestler manages to break the clinch.
Corleone slips a straight right by McWrestler.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McWrestler!

Corleone closes the distance and pushes McWrestler back into the cage.
Corleone wants to stall.
McWrestler tries a body shot but Corleone blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McWrestler misses with a body punch.
McWrestler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Corleone goes for a takedown attempt but McWrestler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

McWrestler rushes Corleone and presses him up against the cage.
McWrestler missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McWrestler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, McWrestler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Corleone is trying to drag McWrestler to the mat but McWrestler just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McWrestler leaning against his opponent.
McWrestler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

McWrestler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Corleone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McWrestler as he jumps to the side.
Dude McWrestler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fredo Corleone.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler throws a lazy right hand but Corleone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McWrestler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Corleone tries to score a power double leg takedown but McWrestler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Corleone somewhat.
Corleone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McWrestler sprawls well. McWrestler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Corleone gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McWrestler cracks Corleone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice jab there from McWrestler.
McWrestler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Corleone.
McWrestler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dude McWrestler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

McWrestler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corleone.
McWrestler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McWrestler walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Corleone checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Corleone closes the distance and clinches up with McWrestler, looking for a takedown. Corleone pushes McWrestler against the cage but McWrestler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McWrestler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Corleone in his tracks.
McWrestler scores with a jab to the jaw.

Corleone scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McWrestler is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Corleone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McWrestler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Corleone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McWrestler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Corleone looking to sit in guard and control but McWrestler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Corleone wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McWrestler is now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McWrestler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Corleone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McWrestler.
McWrestler wants to take a breather but Corleone is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Corleone defending well though.
Corleone trying to control from the bottom.
McWrestler thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Corleone to regain full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McWrestler throwing strikes from guard but Corleone blocks nicely.
McWrestler stands up over Corleone, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Corleone keeping full guard, as McWrestler tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dude McWrestler 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!

Corleone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McWrestler is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McWrestler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McWrestler thumps Corleone with a low kick.
McWrestler throws a leg kick but Corleone sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McWrestler connects with a body shot that sends Corleone's belly button to the back.
Corleone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Corleone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McWrestler swings for the body but Corleone moves out of range.
McWrestler misses with a hook.
McWrestler loads up on a big right hand but Corleone slips the punch.
McWrestler shoots in but no luck this time.
McWrestler keeps the fight on the outside.
McWrestler lands a body shot.
McWrestler lands a nice hook to Corleone's body. Corleone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler misses with a wild body shot.

McWrestler moves into the clinch.
Corleone is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McWrestler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee calls for McWrestler to work.

Corleone decides to pull guard.
McWrestler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McWrestler trying to control but Corleone is working from the bottom.
Dude McWrestler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dude McWrestler wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Corleone shoots for a double leg takedown but McWrestler sprawls well. He's pushed Corleone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dude McWrestler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fredo Corleone.
McWrestler throws a big shot that misses.
Dude McWrestler is winning the standup battle so far.
Corleone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corleone avoids the body shot from McWrestler.
Corleone closes the distance looking to clinch
and McWrestler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fredo Corleone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McWrestler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McWrestler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corleone.
McWrestler throws a poor cross that misses
and Corleone counters with a right hand to the body.
McWrestler misses with a double jab

so Corleone counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dude McWrestler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McWrestler, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dude McWrestler!

C
A

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Main event

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

Jaeger
vs
Nelson

180 cm
26
195 lbs
19 - 7 - 0

188 cm
21
191 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Milwaukee's Best $48 - 159's

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travis Jaeger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jaeger feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nelson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jaeger tries to free his leg and advance position but Nelson is retaining full guard.
Jaeger forces his way into half guard.
Jaeger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nelson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jaeger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nelson is keeping the position for now.
Jaeger being controlled here momentarily.

Jaeger drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jaeger jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nelson controls Jaeger momentarily but Jaeger frees himself.
Jaeger works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jaeger is thwarting Nelson's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jaeger seems to be working for a kimura but Nelson defends the submission attempt.
Nelson trying to hold on to Jaeger's head to control him but Jaeger postures up.
Jaeger is looking to take a break and control but Nelson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nelson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jaeger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jaeger's back!
Nelson is working the ground and pound. Can Jaeger escape?
Nelson scores with strikes from the back.

Nelson working for the choke.

Nelson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jaeger is defending well though. Nelson let's go of the attempt for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can see the frustration on Jaeger's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jaeger breaks Nelson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jaeger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Jaeger from controlling successfully.

Nelson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jaeger trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Jaeger throwing strikes from guard but Nelson blocks nicely.
Jaeger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nelson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jaeger defends it easily.
Jaeger slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Jaeger wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nelson, who protects the arm well.
Nelson is not content to let Jaeger control the position.
Nelson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nelson slips a nice elbow through Jaeger's hands, connecting with Jaeger's forehead.
Nelson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nelson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nelson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson wants to control but Jaeger is keeping him busy.
Nelson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaeger trying to control but Nelson postures up.

Nelson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nelson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jaeger is refusing to be controlled, as Nelson sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Nelson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jaeger explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nelson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jaeger checks a leg kick nicely.
Jaeger lands a head kick!
Jaeger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nelson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jaeger throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Jaeger.
Jaeger is looking to clinch but Nelson is avoiding it.
Jaeger just misses with a punch to the body.
Travis Jaeger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Jaeger shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Nelson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jaeger is aware though and is defending well.
Nelson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaeger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jaeger looking to pass the guard.
Jaeger is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jaeger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nelson pulls Jaeger in to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jaeger scores with a leg kick.
Jaeger tries to clinch up.

Jaeger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nelson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jaeger dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nelson is trying to push Jaeger away but Jaeger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger lands an elbow that stopped Nelson in his tracks for a moment.
Jaeger stalling in the clinch.

Jaeger manages to break the clinch.
Jaeger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nelson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jaeger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Jaeger.
Jaeger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jaeger throws a series of punches but Nelson moves out of range.
Jaeger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nelson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nelson wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaeger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson blocks a head kick by Jaeger.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jaeger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nelson.
Jaeger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nelson's calf.
Nelson throws a body punch but Jaeger moves out of range.
Jaeger tries to close the distance and clinch but Nelson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nelson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaeger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jaeger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nelson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jaeger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nelson circles away quickly and effectively.

Nelson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jaeger is trying to defend but Nelson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jaeger wants to get back to full guard but Nelson has passed into side control.
Nelson scores with punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson cracks Jaeger with an elbow. That is naaassty.
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!
Jaeger manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson is nestled in close to Jaeger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nelson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jaeger throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nelson is trying to control the action in half guard but Jaeger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jaeger is looking to improve his position.

Nelson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jaeger has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nelson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Jaeger is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Nelson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jaeger sees it coming and defends easily.
Oh Jaeger is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Nelson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jaeger has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gunnar Nelson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jaeger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jaeger seems to have got his legs back now.
Jaeger throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
Jaeger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jaeger lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nelson backs up against the cage.
Jaeger avoids the body shot from Nelson.
A head kick from Jaeger lands but Nelson takes it in his stride.
Nelson scores with a jab to the body.
Nelson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jaeger rather than just go for the knockout.
Jaeger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jaeger.

Nelson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nelson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nelson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jaeger is trying to get back to full guard.
Jaeger on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jaeger trying to control here.
Nelson trying to control from half guard but Jaeger is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nelson trying to control the action but Jaeger is working from the bottom.
Jaeger is looking for a sweep. Nelson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nelson is thwarting Jaeger's attempts to control the position.
Nelson prevents Jaeger from improving his position.
Gunnar Nelson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jaeger keeps working.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jaeger misses with a few strikes there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaeger manages to avoid it.
Travis Jaeger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaeger gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Nelson gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Jaeger is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Nelson!
Gunnar Nelson is the new middleweight champion!