INY 12 - Meyers v Ridge PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bart Bartell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petjka Durak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Bartell
vs
Durak

185 cm
20
184 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

184 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bart Bartell!
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, Petjka Durak!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Durak.

Bartell clinches with his opponent.
Durak is trying to pull guard but Bartell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bartell landing knees to the head.
Good body shot from Bartell.
Bartell with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Durak takes a knee to the side of the body.
Durak wants to stall.
Durak looks gassed!
Bartell scores a nice knee to the body.
Durak wants to stall.

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

Bartell clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bartell lands a nice knee to the body.
Bartell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bartell pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Bartell moves into the clinch.

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

Bartell moves into range and clinches up with Durak.
Bartell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bartell unloads a knee to the mid-section. Durak lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Bartell has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Durak uses from the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Bartell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Durak gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bartell looking for a sweep. Not yet Bartell, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartell looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Durak wants to control from the top but Bartell keeps moving.
Bartell is pulling down on Durak's head. It's preventing any offense from Durak, at least for the moment.
Bartell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bartell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

Durak bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartell struggling a bit here.
Bartell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Durak on the ground.
Durak misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Durak wants to stand but Bartell has his arm trapped.
What's Bartell going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Bartell is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartell is trying to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Bartell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bartell regains half guard there - taking advantage of Durak's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Bartell wants to improve his position but Durak is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Durak trying to mount his opponent but Bartell defends it.
Durak working Bartell over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bartell shoots in looking for a takedown but Durak manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bartell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bartell.
Bartell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Durak paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Durak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bartell, pushing him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bartell lands a hook to the side of the head.

Bartell jumps guard.
Bartell keeping moving, preventing Durak from controlling successfully.
Bartell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Durak scoring with some ground and pound.
Durak would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Durak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bartell looking to control.
Durak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bartell keeping moving, preventing Durak from controlling successfully.

Bartell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Durak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bartell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Durak is fighting to break Bartell's control of his arms but Bartell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Durak postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bart Bartell.
Bartell has a takedown stuffed.
Bartell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Durak has a takedown stuffed.
Durak goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
No joy there for Bartell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Bartell forces Durak back against the cage and clinches.
Durak jumps guard but Bartell stands there with Durak around his waist. Durak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Durak is breathing heavily.
Bartell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Bartell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bart Bartell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Durak closes the distance and pushes Bartell back into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Bartell breaks the clinch.
Bartell tries to clinch there but Durak circles away.
Durak keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Bartell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bartell misses with a double jab.
Durak throws a head kick that misses.
Bartell wants to land a leg kick but Durak is out of range.

Bartell clinches with his opponent.
Bartell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durak's elbow.
Bartell unloads a knee to the mid-section.

Bartell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Durak keeps the fight on the outside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durak shoots for a double leg takedown but Bartell sprawls well. He's pushed Durak's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Bartell drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Durak's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bartell controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Durak's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bartell trying to control the action but Durak is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bartell working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bart Bartell dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Bartell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Durak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Bartell takes the fight into the clinch.
Durak tries to pull guard but Bartell won't allow it.

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

Durak rushes Bartell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bartell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Durak wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Durak takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bartell landing knees to the body.

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

Bartell clinches up with Durak and pushes him back against the cage.
Durak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Durak.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartell throws an elbow but it misses.
Bartell with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Petjka Durak has been cut.

Bartell successfully pulls guard.
Bartell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bartell not doing much here.

Bartell decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Bartell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Durak sprawls well. Durak wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bartell gets slowly back to his feet.
Bartell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Durak moves into the clinch successfully.
Bartell stalling the fight.
Bartell unloads a knee to the mid-section. Durak lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durak tries to break free but Bartell pushes him back against the cage.

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

Bartell clinches.
Bart Bartell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bartell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Durak is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bartell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Durak pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Bartell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bartell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Durak drives through and clinches with Bartell against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Durak blocks an elbow strike.

Bartell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bartell throws a sloppy head kick and Durak moves out of range easily.
Bartell stuffs the takedown attempt from Durak. Durak gets slowly back to his feet.
Bartell avoids the head kick by Durak.

Bartell instigates a clinch.

Bartell manages to break the clinch.

Bartell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Durak tries to stall but Bartell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bartell is trying to pull guard but Durak has him pressed against the cage.
Durak blocks the elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartell's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bartell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Durak fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Durak clinches up against the cage.
Durak looking to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bartell wants a takedown but no success here.
Petjka Durak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bart Bartell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Bartell has clasped his hands together around Durak's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bartell passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Durak!

And that's the end of the fight!
Bart Bartell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bartell 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bart Bartell!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Lin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd East (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Todd East is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Lin
vs
East

190 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeremy Lin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Todd East!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab from East.
Lin swings and misses with a hook to the body.

East gets a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
East has Lin pressed against the cage, preventing Lin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
East blocks a body shot from Lin.

Lin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
East loads up on a big right hand but Lin slips the punch.
Lin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lin just misses with a punch to the body.
Lin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
East keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
East thuds his right hand into Lin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
East darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lin throws an overhand right that lands on East's shoulder, as East tries to avoid the shot.
East thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but East moves away.
Lin is looking to wear down East with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lin misses with a hook. East ducked under it nicely.
Lin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces East back to the cage. Lin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jab by East.
Lin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but East manages to avoid it.
Lin digs a good body shot into East's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from East.
Lin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from East.
Lin throws a body punch but East moves out of range.
Lin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lin throws a wild body kick that East sees coming a mile off.
East moves out of range as Lin throws a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Lin. Beautiful body shot.
Lin throws a hook but East avoids it easily.
Lin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lin misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lin avoids a punch combination nicely.
East needs to keep his hands up - Lin had a free shot at his head there.
Lin lands with a right hand.
East's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lin under the eye.
East is looking to clinch but Lin is avoiding it.
Lin throws a jab but it's blocked by East.
East throws a hook to the side of Lin's head but Lin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and East counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
East throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lin throws a jab but it's blocked by East.
Lin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
East misses with a hook. Lin ducked under it nicely.
Lin misses with a wild body shot.
East uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lin.
East looks to land a left hand but Lin moved out of range nicely.
Lin throws out a loose jab but East uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

East moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right from East on the inside.
Lin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Lin breaks the clinch.
Lin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
East just misses with a punch to the body.
East fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lin throws a hook but East avoids it easily.
East slips under a jab from Lin.
Jeremy Lin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but East moves away.
East ducks under a wild hook from Lin.
Lin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Todd East has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
East checks a low kick from Lin.
Lin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by East.
East tries to clinch but Lin is having none of it.
Lin slips under a jab from East.

East gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
East struggles to land a body shot inside as Lin controls his hands.
East just leaning against Lin, taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from East.

Lin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
East swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lin misses with a jab, cross combination.
East swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
East fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Lin misses its intended target.
East fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from East does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Lin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Todd East's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lin avoids the body shot from East.
Lin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
East tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
East 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.
Lin looks to throw the jab but East is out of range.
Lin looks to land a combination but East avoids it well.
Lin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
East takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lin swings and misses with a shot to the body

and East counters by clinching up.
Lin throws an elbow but it misses.
Lin is trying to maintain a safe position but East gets an underhook and turns Lin into the cage.
East misses with the head strike.
Lin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
East blocks a body shot from Lin.
Lin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by East as Lin tries to tie him up.
East working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lin manages to break the clinch.
Lin throws a leg kick but East checks it.
East doesn't manage to clinch there - Lin circles away.
Lin throws a leg kick but East checks it.
Jeremy Lin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
East connects with a looping right hand.
Lin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
East tries to move into range but Lin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
East tries to clinch there but Lin circles away.
East misses with a double jab.
East checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
East fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lin has a couple of punches blocked by East.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from East.
A head punch on the inside from East fails to land.
East doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
East doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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!
A short right from East on the inside.
Lin is trying to stall.
East blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
East lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Lin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lin walks into a straight right hand from East.
East showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lin.

East clinches.
Still in the clinch, Lin scores with a nice short uppercut.
East lands with a right to the head.
East lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Lin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right hand to the body from East.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
East digs a right hand underneath Lin's ribcage. Lin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
East throws a punch but it's blocked by Lin.
East throws a punch but it's blocked by Lin.
Lin swings wildly with an uppercut but East uses good head movement to avoid it.
East tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lin misses with the head strike.
East fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
East swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lin.
East lands with a light punch inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
East scores with a shot to the side of Lin's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Lin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from East.
Lin throws a series of punches but East avoids them all with ease.
East throws a right and a left that both miss.
East tries to clinch there but Lin circles away.
Lin lands an overhand right.
Some wild striking there from Lin.
A combination from Lin does no damage.
Lin keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - East looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
East pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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 Jeremy Lin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Todd East's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Lin misses the jab.
East lands a nice hook to Lin's body. Lin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
East fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lin manages to avoid it.
East connects with a crisp jab.
East uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lin.
Lin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but East is out of range.
Lin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
East stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slow jab from East misses its intended target.
Lin misses with an uppercut.
Lin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but East moves away.
East tries to close the distance and clinch but Lin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lin!

East is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but East circles away quickly and effectively.
East is still on wobbly legs! Can Lin finish him?
Lin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Some wild striking there from Lin.
Lin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
East seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
East keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
East misses with a hook. Lin ducked under it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
East tries to close the distance and clinch but Lin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lin throws a series of punches but East avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Lin does no damage.
Lin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from East.
East throws a shot from downtown. Lin moves away and avoids it.
Lin misses with an uppercut.
East tries to clinch up.
Jeremy Lin is winning the standup battle so far.
Lin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lin missing with a left hand there. East was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from East finds it's way round the side to connect with Lin's head.
Lin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from East.
East lands with a cross.

East clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from East.
Lin is trying to push East away but East has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lin working hard to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
East leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lin is looking to break free of the clinch but East has double underhooks.

Lin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
East uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lin.
East lands with a cross.
East listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Lin.
East connects with the punch.

East gets a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
East misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lin.
East displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lin up against the cage.
Lin misses with some punches.
Lin can't find room to land a body shot as East controls the action.
East misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lin being controlled against the cage.
East swings wildly with an uppercut but Lin uses good head movement to avoid it.
East has Lin pressed against the cage, preventing Lin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lin misses with a punch to the body.

Lin breaks from the clinch.
Lin throws a leg kick but East sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab from East misses.

East rushes Lin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lin misses with a hook from the clinch.
East lands a shoulder strike.
Lin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A shot in the inside from East.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Lin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by East.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters circling - Lin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from East misses.

East moves into the clinch successfully.
Todd East has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeremy Lin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Todd East.
I think Lin 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jeremy Lin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edward Louis Iii Severson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Egor Ruslanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruslanov has chosen The Subways - Oh Yeah as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Egor Ruslanov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Louis Iii Severson
vs
Ruslanov

174 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
18
184 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Good in bed

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edward Louis Iii Severson!
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, Egor Ruslanov!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Severson rushes Ruslanov and presses him up against the cage.
The referee calls for Severson to work.
Ruslanov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ruslanov is trying to break free.

Severson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Severson tries to clinch

and Ruslanov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Ruslanov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Severson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ruslanov on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruslanov prevents Severson from getting back to his feet.
Ruslanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Severson is keeping the position for now.

Ruslanov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruslanov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Ruslanov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Ruslanov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Severson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ruslanov's guard! Nice work there by Severson!
Severson wanted to stand there but Ruslanov had control of the position.

Severson is sitting in close to Ruslanov's body. Ruslanov has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Severson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Severson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Ruslanov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Egor Ruslanov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfredo Amarena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Barletta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Barletta will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Amarena
vs
Barletta

185 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alfredo Amarena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Barletta!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barletta swinging wildly here.
Amarena takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barletta leaves Amarena with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Barletta shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Barletta was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Amarena keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Amarena regains half guard.
Amarena gets back to full guard.
Barletta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Amarena. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

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

Amarena has his foot on Barletta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barletta works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barletta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Amarena has his foot on Barletta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barletta works his way back into a safe position though.
Barletta is looking to work some ground and pound but Amarena has wrist control.

Amarena is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barletta is aware though and is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amarena looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Amarena is looking for a triangle but Barletta pushes his legs off easily.
Amarena 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Amarena is on top in guard.

Amarena drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barletta looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barletta looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barletta!
Amarena is looking to regain half guard here but Barletta keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amarena dodges the ground and pound from Barletta.
Amarena is looking for a sweep.
Barletta throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Amarena manages to get back to half guard.

Amarena looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barletta wants to stand up but Amarena has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Amarena is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amarena is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barletta's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barletta's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barletta wants to escape the position.
Barletta trying to control the hands but Amarena breaks the grip.
You can see the frustration on Barletta's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Amarena doesn't have the hooks in and Barletta manages to turn into his guard.

Amarena pushes a forearm under Barletta's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Barletta is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alfredo Amarena!
An out of breath Alfredo Amarena thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sinjo Sakamaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabe Barletta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Gabe Barletta was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Sakamaki
vs
Barletta

178 cm
18
179 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

182 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sinjo Sakamaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabe Barletta!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barletta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sakamaki but Sakamaki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed right hand from Sakamaki misses the target.
Sakamaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Barletta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sakamaki misses with a looping left.
Barletta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sakamaki tries to clinch but Barletta is having none of it.
Sakamaki throws a right and a left that Barletta avoids nicely.
A big left from Barletta misses.

Barletta scores with a takedown into Sakamaki's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Barletta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barletta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barletta throwing strikes from guard but Sakamaki blocks nicely.
Sakamaki wants to stand up but Barletta is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barletta lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barletta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barletta lands a couple of digs.
Barletta throwing strikes from guard but Sakamaki blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakamaki wants to get back to his feet but Barletta is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sakamaki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barletta on the ground.

Barletta decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sakamaki, up you get!
Barletta shoots in looking for a takedown. Sakamaki tries to sprawl out of it but Barletta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sakamaki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Barletta closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sakamaki is staying active underneath Barletta, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barletta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barletta controlling the action here.
Barletta is trying to control the action in half guard but Sakamaki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Barletta working the head and body with strikes.
Barletta trying to control the action but Sakamaki is working from the bottom.
Sakamaki tries to roll over but Barletta keeps him under control.
Barletta not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barletta passes the guard and advances to mount!
Barletta dominating with strikes here.
Barletta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sakamaki can't escape the position.
Barletta is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sakamaki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sakamaki is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Barletta is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sakamaki takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Barletta lands with some strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barletta landing strikes, looking to finish!
Barletta looking to control but Sakamaki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barletta lands with some strikes.
Barletta landing strikes, looking to finish!
Barletta landing punches.

It looks like Sinjo Sakamaki has been cut.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Barletta cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sakamaki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Barletta looking to control but Sakamaki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sakamaki in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabe Barletta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sinjo Sakamaki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Sakamaki tries to clinch up but Barletta circles away and keeps his distance.
Sakamaki tries to clinch but Barletta is having none of it.
Barletta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barletta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barletta checks a leg kick.
Sinjo Sakamaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sakamaki throws a leg kick but Barletta sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sakamaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barletta avoids a kick to the body.
Sakamaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Barletta circles away.
Sakamaki tries to clinch up but Barletta circles away and keeps his distance.
Sakamaki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barletta at a distance.
Sakamaki is looking to clinch.

Sakamaki moves into the clinch successfully.
Barletta is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sakamaki pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Barletta is trying to drag Sakamaki to the mat but Sakamaki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sakamaki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Barletta tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sakamaki smiles and moves away.
Sinjo Sakamaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabe Barletta.

Sakamaki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barletta jumps guard but Sakamaki stands there with Barletta around his waist. Barletta gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Barletta is working for takedown but Sakamaki is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sakamaki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barletta lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sakamaki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barletta lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Barletta is breathing heavily.
Sakamaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barletta backwards.
Sakamaki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barletta wants a takedown.
Sakamaki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barletta's defenses.
Sakamaki with a knee to the head.
Sakamaki lands an elbow inside that Barletta shrugs off.
Sakamaki content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sakamaki crunches a lovely knee into Barletta's ribcage.
Sakamaki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barletta lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barletta takes an elbow to the forehead.
Barletta takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Sakamaki.
Sakamaki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sakamaki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barletta lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Barletta takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sakamaki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Barletta is rocked!
Barletta takes a knee right on the jaw!
Barletta is still on wobbly legs! Can Sakamaki finish him?
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sakamaki.
Sakamaki connects with a knee to the head.
Barletta is trying to drag Sakamaki to the mat but Sakamaki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sakamaki putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barletta in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sakamaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sakamaki lands a knee to the head.
Barletta fails to pull guard.
Sakamaki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sakamaki utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sakamaki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sakamaki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Come on Sakamaki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sakamaki lands an elbow inside that Barletta shrugs off.
Sakamaki scores with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barletta takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sakamaki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sakamaki landing knees to the body.
Barletta letting Sakamaki take a breather here.
Sakamaki scores with a knee to the head.
Sinjo Sakamaki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sakamaki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barletta lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sakamaki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sakamaki.
A knee to the head by Sakamaki.
Sakamaki is stalling here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sakamaki obliges.
Sakamaki scores with a knee to the head.
Barletta dodges an elbow strike from Sakamaki.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sakamaki.

Barletta turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Barletta trying to control the action but Sakamaki is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakamaki is looking for a sweep.
Sakamaki defending against the ground and pound.
Barletta trying to control the action but Sakamaki is working from the bottom.
Barletta seems to have recovered his senses.
Sakamaki is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barletta working the ground and pound.
Barletta landing a few strikes.
Sakamaki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sakamaki tries to get out of the position.
Barletta working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Barletta trying to control the position but Sakamaki is working away.
Barletta landing strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barletta has control of an arm but Sakamaki manages to advance to Barletta's back!
Gabe Barletta has got the better of the ground game so far.

Barletta manages to stand up with Sakamaki still on his back. Eventually Sakamaki drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sinjo Sakamaki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sinjo Sakamaki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Sakamaki tries to clinch up.
Barletta changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sakamaki tries to avoid it but Barletta manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sakamaki to the ground. Sakamaki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sakamaki stuffs the takedown.

Sakamaki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sakamaki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barletta's face.
Sakamaki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sakamaki lands a good knee to the midsection. Barletta won't want to take too many of those.
Barletta tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sakamaki avoids it.
Sakamaki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barletta's face.
Sakamaki working Barletta over with knees to the body.
Barletta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sakamaki backwards.
Barletta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sakamaki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice elbow from Sakamaki.
Nice elbow from Sakamaki.
Sakamaki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sakamaki lands an elbow inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakamaki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barletta.
Sinjo Sakamaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabe Barletta.
Sakamaki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Barletta takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sakamaki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barletta lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sakamaki working Barletta over with knees to the body.
Sakamaki with a knee to the head.
Sakamaki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barletta's face.
Sakamaki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sakamaki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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!
Sakamaki has Barletta pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Barletta is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Sakamaki - that's hurt Barletta badly! Oh, another knee lands and Barletta is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Barletta doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Sinjo Sakamaki!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saadi Al Fayyad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Al Fayyad might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Desert Storm. Jordan Silver is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Al Fayyad
vs
Silver

193 cm
19
217 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
22
210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saadi Al Fayyad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jordan Silver!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver avoids a kick to the body.
Al Fayyad misses with a kick to the body.
Al Fayyad connects with a leg kick. Silver looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Al Fayyad moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silver shoots in looking for a takedown but Al Fayyad manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silver's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Al Fayyad is looking to clinch.

Al Fayyad clinches up against the cage.
Al Fayyad comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Al Fayyad pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Silver avoids the elbow strike from Al Fayyad, against the cage.
Al Fayyad throws an elbow but it misses.
Al Fayyad pushes off an throws an elbow but Silver leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Al Fayyad throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Al Fayyad lands an elbow inside that Silver shrugs off.
Al Fayyad gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Silver blocks the elbow strike.
Al Fayyad throws an elbow but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Fayyad throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silver blocks the elbow strike.
Al Fayyad lands an elbow just above Silver 's eye.
Al Fayyad creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silver blocks an elbow strike from Al Fayyad.
Silver avoids a wild elbow strike from Al Fayyad.
Al Fayyad throws an elbow but it misses.
Silver blocks an elbow strike.
Silver avoids a wild elbow strike from Al Fayyad.
Al Fayyad lands an elbow inside that Silver shrugs off.

It looks like Jordan Silver has been cut.
Al Fayyad lands an elbow just above Silver 's eye.
Al Fayyad throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silver goes for a takedown in the clinch but Al Fayyad prevents it.
Silver avoids the elbow strike from Al Fayyad, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver looking to stall.
Silver changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Al Fayyad fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Saadi Al Fayyad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Silver.
Al Fayyad tries to clinch there but Silver circles away.

Al Fayyad clinches.
Silver blocks an elbow strike from Al Fayyad.
Silver working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Al Fayyad.
Al Fayyad misses with an elbow strike.
Al Fayyad throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Al Fayyad lands an elbow just above Silver 's eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silver is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Fayyad pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Al Fayyad misses with an elbow strike.
Silver dodges an elbow strike from Al Fayyad.
Al Fayyad lands an elbow just above Silver 's eye.
Silver drops down looking for an ankle pick but Al Fayyad pulls his leg out and moves away.
Silver fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Al Fayyad avoids it really well and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Al Fayyad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Al Fayyad explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Saadi Al Fayyad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silver on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al Fayyad. Al Fayyad obviously looking to wear him down.
Al Fayyad tries to clinch there but Silver circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Al Fayyad bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Fayyad doesn't manage to clinch there - Silver circles away.
Al Fayyad throws a nice outside leg kick.
Al Fayyad wants to clinch.
Al Fayyad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silver throws a sloppy head kick and Al Fayyad moves out of range easily.
Al Fayyad lands a nice looking body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Al Fayyad throws a front kick that sends Silver stumbling back into the cage.
Silver looks gassed!
Al Fayyad tries to clinch but Silver moves out of range.

Al Fayyad takes the fight into the clinch.
Al Fayyad comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saadi Al Fayyad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jordan Silver's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Al Fayyad moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Al Fayyad tries to clinch up.
Silver shoots for a takedown but Al Fayyad saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Al Fayyad darts in trying to clinch
and Silver counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Al Fayyad buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Silver thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Fayyad with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Al Fayyad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silver tries a head kick but it misses.
Saadi Al Fayyad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Fayyad darts in trying to clinch
and Silver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Saadi Al Fayyad has been cut.
Silver shoots for a double leg takedown but Al Fayyad sprawls well. He's pushed Silver's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Fayyad connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Al Fayyad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Al Fayyad has Silver up against the cage in a clinch.
Silver blocks an elbow strike.
Al Fayyad pushes off an throws an elbow but Silver leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Al Fayyad creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silver's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Al Fayyad lands a damaging elbow.
Al Fayyad creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Al Fayyad misses with an elbow over the top.
Saadi Al Fayyad has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Silver blocks an elbow strike from Al Fayyad.
Al Fayyad looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Silver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Fayyad throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Al Fayyad throws an elbow but misses.
Al Fayyad throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silver avoids the elbow strike from Al Fayyad, against the cage.
Silver dodges an elbow strike from Al Fayyad.
With the fighters up against the cage, Al Fayyad throws an elbow but misses.
Al Fayyad throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Al Fayyad misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Al Fayyad just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silver's brow.
Al Fayyad misses with an elbow strike.
Silver is trying to drag Al Fayyad to the mat but Al Fayyad just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Saadi Al Fayyad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Silver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Fayyad lands an elbow inside that Silver shrugs off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al Fayyad creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silver blocks an elbow strike.
Silver tries for a takedown. No joy.
Silver avoids a wild elbow strike from Al Fayyad.
Al Fayyad comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Silver is looking to control Al Fayyad's arms but Al Fayyad gets an underhook and turns him. Now Silver has his back to the cage.
Silver blocks the elbow strike.
Silver blocks the elbow strike.
Al Fayyad misses with an elbow over the top.
Al Fayyad lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Al Fayyad misses with an elbow over the top.
Silver avoids the elbow strike from Al Fayyad, against the cage.
Silver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver is looking to take this one to the mat.
Silver avoids the elbow strike from Al Fayyad, against the cage.
Al Fayyad throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silver avoids a wild elbow strike from Al Fayyad.
Al Fayyad gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Silver blocks an elbow strike.
Al Fayyad lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Al Fayyad throws an elbow but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silver avoids the elbow strike from Al Fayyad, against the cage.
Al Fayyad misses with an elbow strike.
Al Fayyad lands a damaging elbow.

That has opened up Jordan Silver's cut even more.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silver blocks an elbow strike.
Al Fayyad creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Silver's defenses.
Al Fayyad creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saadi Al Fayyad dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!

A head kick misses from Silver.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Al Fayyad, right into the meat.
Al Fayyad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Silver manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Al Fayyad lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Al Fayyad tries to clinch up
and Silver counters with a straight right hand.
Al Fayyad ducks under a wild hook from Silver.
Al Fayyad scores with a leg kick.
Al Fayyad scores with a spinning back kick!
Silver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Al Fayyad closes the distance and clinches.
Silver has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Al Fayyad.
Al Fayyad pushes off an throws an elbow but Silver leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Al Fayyad gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Al Fayyad just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silver's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Fayyad lands an elbow that stopped Silver in his tracks for a moment.
Silver blocks an elbow strike from Al Fayyad.
Silver blocks the elbow strike.
Al Fayyad throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Al Fayyad lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Al Fayyad lands a damaging elbow.
Al Fayyad creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Silver's defenses.

The cut above Jordan Silver's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Silver blocks an elbow strike from Al Fayyad.
Silver blocks an elbow strike from Al Fayyad.
Silver avoids a wild elbow strike from Al Fayyad.
Al Fayyad throws an elbow but it misses.
Silver dodges an elbow strike from Al Fayyad.
Al Fayyad lands an elbow inside that Silver shrugs off.
Al Fayyad looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jordan Silver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Fayyad looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Silver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silver blocks an elbow strike from Al Fayyad.
Silver avoids a wild elbow strike from Al Fayyad.
Al Fayyad misses with an elbow over the top.
Al Fayyad creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Al Fayyad creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Fayyad's elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Fayyad throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Al Fayyad misses with an elbow over the top.
Al Fayyad pushes off an throws an elbow but Silver leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silver wants a takedown but no success here.
Al Fayyad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silver can do to turn this around?
Al Fayyad misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Al Fayyad just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silver's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Fayyad throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Al Fayyad misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Silver fails to land.
Al Fayyad blocks a body shot from Silver.
With the fighters up against the cage, Al Fayyad throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Al Fayyad throws an elbow but misses.
Saadi Al Fayyad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silver misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al Fayyad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silver avoids a wild elbow strike from Al Fayyad.
Al Fayyad throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silver avoids the elbow strike from Al Fayyad, against the cage.
Al Fayyad throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver is looking for a takedown.
Al Fayyad throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Al Fayyad throws an elbow but misses.
Al Fayyad blocks an uppercut.
Al Fayyad lands an elbow inside.
Al Fayyad lands an elbow inside.
Al Fayyad comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silver blocks the elbow strike.
Silver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saadi Al Fayyad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Al Fayyad 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 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saadi Al Fayyad!
During a confident post fight interview, Saadi Al Fayyad thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Meyers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Ridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Meyers
vs
Ridge

187 cm
19
198 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

177 cm
19
199 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charlie Meyers!
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, Andy Ridge!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ridge lands with a slapping head kick.
Meyers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ridge.
Ridge slaps away a takedown attempt from Meyers, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Ridge drives through and clinches with Meyers against the cage.
Meyers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ridge has Meyers pushed against the cage.

Meyers gets control of Ridge's arms and successfully pulls guard. Meyers will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ridge slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ridge controlling the position from side mount.
Meyers is looking for a sweep.
Meyers manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ridge is keen to just control but Meyers is a slippery customer.
Ridge looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Meyers actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Meyers looking for submissions off his back.
Ridge has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Meyers can't escape the position.
Ridge can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Meyers is looking to escape.
Meyers can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ridge really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Meyers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Meyers is working hard here to advance position.
Meyers regains half guard.
Ridge slows the pace down in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridge tries to stand but can't do so whilst Meyers controls his leg.
Ridge passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ridge wants to control the pace but Meyers is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyers is trying to escape the mount.
Ridge manages to capitalize on a mistake by Meyers to take his back!
Meyers is really stuck here.
Ridge is trying to stick to Meyers's back but Meyers is turning into Ridge. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ridge's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Meyers.

Meyers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Meyers drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Meyers jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ridge wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyers wants to pass the guard but Ridge is keeping the position.

Meyers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Meyers stands and throws Ridge's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Meyers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ridge is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ridge wants to control but Meyers postures up.

Meyers is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ridge knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Meyers tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Meyers has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andy Ridge will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Meyers has his takedown stuffed
and Ridge counters with a leg kick.

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

Meyers drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ridge manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Meyers has Ridge in his guard.
Ridge trying to control but Meyers is working from the bottom.
Ridge would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ridge sitting in guard, not really doing much.

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

Meyers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ridge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ridge trying to control the position from guard on top but Meyers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Andy Ridge.
Meyers has a takedown stuffed.
Meyers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ridge avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Meyers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ridge tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Meyers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ridge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Meyers shoots in for a double leg but Ridge sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Andy Ridge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ridge fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ridge looks to land a combination but Meyers avoids it well.
Ridge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ridge tries to clinch but Meyers moves out of range.
Ridge slaps away a takedown attempt from Meyers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ridge throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Meyers.
Charlie Meyers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ridge instigates a clinch.
Ridge lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Charlie Meyers has been cut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ridge misses with an elbow strike.
Meyers is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ridge to keep the fight standing.
Ridge has Meyers pushed against the cage.
Ridge gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ridge effectively controlling the action here.
Meyers avoids the elbow strike from Ridge, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ridge just misses with a elbow thrown towards Meyers's brow.
Ridge will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Meyers up against the cage.
Ridge connects with a nasty looking knee right to Meyers's face.

Charlie Meyers's cut is getting worse.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridge using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Meyers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Meyers managing to block the knees to the body from Ridge.
Ridge misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Ridge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Charlie Meyers's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Ridge throws a leg kick but Meyers moved away.
Ridge stuffs the takedown attempt from Meyers. Meyers gets slowly back to his feet.
Ridge displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Meyers.
Meyers shoots and misses

and Ridge counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Meyers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ridge taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ridge missing with knees to the body.
Ridge avoiding damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andy Ridge.
Ridge tries to clinch but Meyers is having none of it.
Meyers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ridge defends it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Meyers.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Meyers fails to land the takedown.
Meyers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ridge makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Meyers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ridge defends it nicely.
Meyers swats away the attempt to clinch by Ridge.
Ridge lands a nice leg kick that just misses Meyers's sensitive parts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ridge sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Meyers somewhat.
Ridge displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Meyers.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Ridge closes the distance and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Ridge.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ridge using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Meyers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ridge tries to land a knee to the head but Meyers blocks with his arms.
Ridge pushes off an throws an elbow but Meyers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Meyers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ridge lands an elbow inside.
Ridge gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ridge misses with an elbow over the top.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers 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... Andy Ridge!