INY - Challengers III PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Lyger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sidney Humpstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lyger might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Holy Diver. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lyger
vs
Humpstone

185 cm
23
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
190 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Untouchable Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Lyger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sidney Humpstone!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lyger circles away from the clinch attempt

and Lyger counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Humpstone being controlled here, momentarily.
Humpstone is looking to stand up but Lyger isn't so interested in that idea.
Lyger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lyger postures up and lands a big shot to Humpstone's brow.
Lyger trying to control but Humpstone is working from the bottom.
Humpstone wants to get back to his feet but Lyger is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyger trying to control the position from guard on top but Humpstone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lyger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Humpstone is keeping the position for now.
Lyger postures up in Humpstone's guard and throws a big left but Humpstone blocks it.
Lyger sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Humpstone is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lyger wants to control from the top but Humpstone keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. James Lyger wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Humpstone tries to clinch there but Lyger circles away.
Humpstone tries to clinch up

and Lyger counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Humpstone!
Lyger putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

It looks like Sidney Humpstone has been cut.
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!
Lyger putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lyger dominating with strikes here.

Humpstone is rocked!

That has opened up Sidney Humpstone's cut even more.
Humpstone tries to hold on but Lyger postures up.
Lyger punishing his opponent with strikes.
Humpstone is still in real trouble! Can Lyger finish him?

The cut above Sidney Humpstone's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Humpstone takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Sidney Humpstone's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sidney Humpstone's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). James Lyger!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, James Lyger made sure he mentioned Untouchable Fight Gear , along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wally Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hutch Talo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Talo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Saosin - Come Close kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Butcher
vs
Talo

188 cm
26
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wally Butcher!
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, Hutch Talo!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Talo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Butcher's waist but Butcher gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Talo off to one side.
Butcher misses with a few strikes there.
Butcher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Talo swings for the body but Butcher moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Talo - that will leave a mark!
A punch combination from Talo misses.
Talo moves to clinch but Butcher breaks away
and Butcher makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Talo really felt that one!
Butcher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Butcher lands a big head kick that sends Talo tumbling to the mat! Butcher takes a step backwards and waves Talo back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Talo is rocked!

It looks like Hutch Talo has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butcher connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Talo covering up! Butcher comes in with a big uppercut and Talo goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Wally Butcher!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Punch MyFace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy comes into the arena with SAY IT TO MY FACE blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!

Hardy
vs
MyFace

190 cm
27
220 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

180 cm
27
205 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeff Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Punch MyFace!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and MyFace counters with a straight right hand.
Hardy blocks the body kick.

MyFace moves into the clinch successfully.
MyFace looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
MyFace is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hardy is trying to pull guard but MyFace has him pressed against the cage.
Hardy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. MyFace just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardy tries to pull guard but MyFace holds him up against the cage and eventually Hardy drops back down to his feet.

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

MyFace moves into the clinch successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MyFace has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hardy after a bit of a struggle.

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

MyFace clinches up against the cage.

MyFace breaks the clinch.
MyFace is looking to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hardy.
MyFace leaves Hardy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Hardy has taken the fight to the clinch.
MyFace can't break the clinch.
Hardy drops down looking for an ankle pick but MyFace pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MyFace is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hardy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
MyFace will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hardy swats away the attempt to clinch by MyFace.

MyFace instigates a clinch.
MyFace has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hardy after a bit of a struggle.
Hardy keeps control of MyFace as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
MyFace is trying to break free.
MyFace goes for a takedown attempt but Hardy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MyFace fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck for Hardy with that takedown attempt.

Hardy gets tackled into the cage by MyFace. MyFace maintains the clinch.
MyFace is trying to force a seperation but Hardy has the dominant position.

MyFace breaks from the clinch.

MyFace gets a clinch.
Hardy goes for a takedown in the clinch but MyFace prevents it.
Hardy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MyFace has had enough of the clinch but Hardy keeps him there for the moment.

MyFace breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MyFace keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hardy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MyFace shoots in looking for a takedown but Hardy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing MyFace's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

MyFace fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hardy to the ground. MyFace is now in Hardy's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

MyFace avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
MyFace is looking to stand up but Hardy won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

MyFace moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hardy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but MyFace avoids it really well and circles away.

MyFace clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MyFace.
MyFace throws an elbow but it misses.
MyFace is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hardy avoiding damage as MyFace throws knees to the body.
Hardy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch on the inside from Hardy fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MyFace is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hardy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hardy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jeff Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Punch MyFace.
Hardy tries for a takedown. No joy.
MyFace is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hardy looking for a takedown.
Hardy can't get the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is trying to break the clinch but MyFace is controlling him.
Hardy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by MyFace after a bit of a struggle.
Hardy tries to pull guard but MyFace holds him up against the cage and eventually Hardy drops back down to his feet.
Hardy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
MyFace lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hardy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. MyFace avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

MyFace breaks from the clinch.
Hardy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

MyFace's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hardy has his takedown stuffed

and MyFace moves into the clinch.
MyFace is pressed up against the cage. Hardy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag MyFace down to the mat. MyFace avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

MyFace fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hardy, pushing him back against the cage.
Hardy has MyFace pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. MyFace manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hardy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables MyFace to keep the fight standing.

MyFace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MyFace fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
MyFace throws a series of punches but Hardy moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

MyFace closes the distance and clinches.

MyFace successfully pulls guard.
Hardy prevents MyFace from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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!
MyFace is looking to stand up but Hardy isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MyFace is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Hardy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of MyFace's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

MyFace lands with a nice combination. Hardy backs away looking to recover.
Hardy tries for a takedown but MyFace sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hardy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

MyFace has closed the distance and engaged Hardy in a clinch.

Hardy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MyFace slaps away a takedown attempt from Hardy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

MyFace closes the distance and pushes Hardy back into the cage.

MyFace breaks the clinch.
Hardy shoots in looking for a takedown. MyFace tries to sprawl out of it but Hardy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. MyFace manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hardy shoots for a double leg takedown but MyFace sprawls well. He's pushed Hardy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jeff Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt
and MyFace counters with a left and a right that stings Hardy.

MyFace takes the fight into the clinch.

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

MyFace closes the distance and clinches.

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

MyFace has managed to clinch.
MyFace tries to land knees in the clinch but Hardy avoids the damage to the body.

MyFace breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jeff Hardy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardy lands with an overhand left.
MyFace tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MyFace shoots in and drives through. Hardy sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

MyFace rushes Hardy and presses him up against the cage.

MyFace breaks from the clinch.
Hardy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
MyFace tries a head kick but it misses.

Hardy drives through with a takedown into MyFace's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Hardy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hardy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
MyFace is looking to stand up but Hardy isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy landing some decent shots from guard.

Hardy stands and steps away. MyFace gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hardy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and MyFace counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
MyFace wants to get back to striking at distance but Hardy won't allow it.
MyFace throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on MyFace's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy looking for a takedown.
Hardy stops a takedown attempt from MyFace.
Hardy wants a takedown.
MyFace lands a body punch.

MyFace breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MyFace is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hardy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
MyFace scores with a shot to the body.
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.

MyFace moves into the clinch.
MyFace gets underhooks to prevent Hardy's takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Punch MyFace comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got MyFace 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Punch MyFace!
After the big win, Punch MyFace made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors [JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q160 Recovery and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Gallagher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barbosa comes to the cage accompanied by Soulfly - Rise Of The Fallen . Gallagher has chosen Bloods & Crips - Steady Dippin as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Barbosa
vs
Gallagher

178 cm
25
149 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Rodrigo Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Gallagher!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallagher closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gallagher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frank Gallagher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gallagher misses with a body punch
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbosa defending well as Gallagher loads up on a big left hand.
Gallagher slaps away a takedown attempt from Barbosa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gallagher swings widly with a right hand

and Barbosa counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gallagher!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Barbosa tries to control but Gallagher wriggling away.
Barbosa looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gallagher is in all sorts of trouble here.
Barbosa punching from mount but Gallagher doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Gallagher keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gallagher is looking to escape.
Barbosa unloads with some shots from mount but Gallagher bucks and avoids them well.
Gallagher is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gallagher hang on?
Gallagher really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Barbosa looking to control but Gallagher is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gallagher is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa prevents Gallagher from getting the reversal.
Barbosa tries to control but Gallagher wriggling away.
Gallagher is trying desperately to improve position.
Barbosa looking to control but Gallagher is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gallagher is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Gallagher is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gallagher can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gallagher is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Barbosa thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Gallagher can't escape the position.
Barbosa controlling from mount.
Barbosa looking to control but Gallagher is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barbosa looking to ground and pound but Gallagher is blocking nicely.
Barbosa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gallagher is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa avoids the attempt from Gallagher to control.
Gallagher slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gallagher is looking for a sweep. Barbosa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gallagher does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gallagher slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barbosa trying to control but Gallagher is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gallagher rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Barbosa counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gallagher's guard now.

Barbosa gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gallagher throws an off balance right hand

and Barbosa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gallagher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barbosa is one step ahead there.
Barbosa looking to sit in guard and control but Gallagher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gallagher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbosa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gallagher lands a couple of digs.
Barbosa controlling Gallagher's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gallagher being controlled here momentarily.
Barbosa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gallagher is controlling him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Gallagher from controlling successfully.
Gallagher is pushing down on Barbosa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barbosa is fighting to maintain full guard but Gallagher has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gallagher takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher is looking to advance position but Barbosa won't allow it.
Barbosa tries to roll over but Gallagher keeps him under control.
Gallagher is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gallagher checks a leg kick.
Barbosa slips a straight right by Gallagher.
Barbosa tries to clinch up.
Barbosa slips a straight right by Gallagher.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gallagher.
Rodrigo Barbosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barbosa fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gallagher defends it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barbosa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbosa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gallagher's waist but Gallagher gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barbosa off to one side.
Gallagher throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gallagher throws a lazy right hand but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gallagher.
Gallagher takes one to the side of the head.
Gallagher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gallagher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barbosa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Gallagher to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gallagher swivels and escapes.

Gallagher looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gallagher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gallagher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barbosa keeps working.
Barbosa wants to control but Gallagher is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gallagher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barbosa defending well though.
Gallagher controlling the action here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gallagher trying to control the action but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
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 Rodrigo Barbosa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Gallagher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa slips a straight right by Gallagher.

Gallagher closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barbosa to the mat! Barbosa manages to get full guard.
Gallagher trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.

Barbosa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gallagher passes into half guard.
Barbosa tries to roll over but Gallagher keeps him under control.
Rodrigo Barbosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barbosa is staying active underneath Gallagher, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barbosa is controlling Gallagher's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Gallagher there.
Gallagher is thwarting Barbosa's attempts to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gallagher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barbosa keeps working.
Gallagher works his foot free and advances to mount.
A nice elbow there by Gallagher.
Gallagher trying to control but Barbosa is having none of it.
Frank Gallagher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher landing shots from mount.
Gallagher punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gallagher landing punches.
BOOM! Gallagher connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gallagher controlling his opponent.
Gallagher fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher landing strikes from the mount.
Gallagher landing shots from mount.
Gallagher landing strikes from the mount.
Barbosa is trying to escape the mount.
Gallagher with the ground and pound from mount.
Gallagher lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
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!
Gallagher cracks Barbosa with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Barbosa is rocked!
Gallagher connects with a bit shot that sees Barbosa covering up! More strikes from Gallagher and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Gallagher is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Gallagher!
Frank Gallagher seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damian Babinski Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borat Sagdiyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Babinski Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Let the bodies hit the floor. Sagdiyev has chosen Mamaliga as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. On his way into the cage it seems that Damian Babinski Jr has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Damian Babinski Jr seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Babinski Jr
vs
Sagdiyev

186 cm
19
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

191 cm
23
214 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Very confident

Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp (95% quick laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damian Babinski Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Borat Sagdiyev!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagdiyev leaves Babinski Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sagdiyev lands a nice looking body shot.
Sagdiyev misses with a straight right.
Babinski Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Babinski Jr tries for a takedown but Sagdiyev circles away easily
and Sagdiyev counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Babinski Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sagdiyev throws a series of strikes that have Babinski Jr backpedaling.
Sagdiyev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Babinski Jr misses with the combination.
Sagdiyev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Sagdiyev closes the distance and clinches.
Sagdiyev is stalling here.
A short right from Sagdiyev.
Sagdiyev lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Babinski Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
Babinski Jr blocks an elbow strike.
Babinski Jr tries to pull guard but Sagdiyev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sagdiyev slows down the pace here.
Babinski Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sagdiyev stalling against the cage.
Sagdiyev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sagdiyev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sagdiyev tries a body shot but Babinski Jr blocks it.

Sagdiyev breaks the clinch.
Sagdiyev lands an overhand right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babinski Jr shoots in for a takedown but Sagdiyev shows good takedown defense.
Babinski Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sagdiyev tries to avoid it but Babinski Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sagdiyev to the ground. Sagdiyev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Babinski Jr wants to clinch.
Babinski Jr takes one to the chin there.

Babinski Jr is rocked!
Sagdiyev drops Babinski Jr with a straight right hand, right on the button! Sagdiyev follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borat Sagdiyev!
Borat Sagdiyev made sure to mention his sponsor, Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp (95% quick laundry) in his post fight interview.

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between William Williamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Chinner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronald Chinner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Williamson
vs
Chinner

164 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

181 cm
20
165 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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, William Williamson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronald Chinner!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williamson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chinner circles away quickly and effectively.
Chinner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Williamson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Williamson slaps away a takedown attempt from Chinner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chinner looks for a takedown but Williamson sprawls well.
William Williamson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Chinner.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chinner.
Williamson leaves Chinner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Williamson tries to bum rush Chinner with a series of wild strikes but Chinner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chinner is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Williamson.

It looks like Ronald Chinner has been cut.
Chinner misses with a takedown attempt - Williamson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Williamson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williamson scores with a hook to the body. Chinner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chinner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Williamson scores with a three punch combo!
Williamson misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chinner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A combination from Williamson does no damage.
Williamson swinging wildly here.
Williamson lands with a cross.
Chinner misses with a takedown attempt - Williamson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Williamson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Williamson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chinner circles away quickly and effectively.
Williamson swats away the attempt to clinch by Chinner.
Chinner dives in and grabs Williamson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williamson pushes down on Chinner's head and hops out.
Williamson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Williamson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chinner.

Oooooh!!! Williamson has knocked Chinner down with a huge combo! Williamson steps away and waves a wobbly Chinner back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Chinner is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williamson scores with a sloppy right hand. Chinner should have avoided that one.
Chinner is still on wobbly legs! Can Williamson finish him?
Nice jab there from Williamson.
Williamson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Chinner! Williamson dives in looking to finish! Chinner is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Williamson!
An out of breath and clearly excited William Williamson thanked L.A. Elite Clothing Co ($10 shorts and shirt) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between CM Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Puggles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brooks comes to the cage accompanied by Cult of Personality. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Brooks
vs
Puggles

178 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
26
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, CM Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Puggles!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Puggles tries to avoid it but Brooks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Puggles to the ground. Puggles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Brooks clinches up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Puggles.
Brooks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Puggles is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brooks is trying to force a seperation but Puggles has the dominant position.

Puggles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Puggles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CM Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Brooks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Puggles wants to sweep but no luck.
Puggles keeping full guard, as Brooks tries to pass.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Puggles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brooks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks pushes down on Puggles's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Puggles tries to get to full guard but Brooks has control of the leg.
Brooks is looking to take a break and control but Puggles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brooks is looking to stall here but Puggles recovers full guard.
Brooks pushes down on Puggles's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Brooks is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Puggles is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). CM Brooks!
A very excited looking CM Brooks rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jean Vilain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Brown has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jean Vilain's chin.

Vilain
vs
Brown

176 cm
25
183 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

182 cm
22
172 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Vilain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Brown!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vilain counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like George Brown has been cut.
Vilain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vilain circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Brown drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Vilain follows Brown to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Vilain!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Flanagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenrick Nikil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Flanagan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Saigon - Whispers. Nikil is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wait and Bleed by Slipknot. This should be a great matchup!

Flanagan
vs
Nikil

190 cm
25
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

191 cm
27
285 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Rebel Pride Clothing. Many Items on Sale for $5

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Flanagan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenrick Nikil!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nikil looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nikil must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Flanagan working a defensive guard here.
Nikil landing with the ground and pound.
Flanagan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nikil.

Flanagan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nikil doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nikil manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nikil throws a big right hand that misses.
Flanagan being controlled here, momentarily.

Flanagan has his feet on Nikil's thighs here. He's pushed Nikil off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Nikil screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Flanagan!
Post fight, an emotional Johnny Flanagan said 'Two hundred and fifty pounds of muscle , steel , and sex appeal !'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barry Honnam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hudock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hudock is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dark Tranquillity - Her Silent Language. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Honnam
vs
Hudock

179 cm
19
180 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

188 cm
20
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barry Honnam!
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, Jack Hudock!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hudock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Honnam tries to work over Hudock's front leg with a kick but Hudock checks it.
Hudock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hudock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hudock throws a left and a right that both miss
and Honnam counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Honnam throws a head kick but Hudock moves out of range.
Honnam misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by Hudock.
Hudock lands a nice shot to the body.
Honnam moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Honnam misses with a hook to the body
and Hudock counters with a right hand to the body.
Honnam dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hudock. That did some damage!
Hudock connects with a body shot that sends Honnam's belly button to the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Honnam.
Hudock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Honnam defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hudock.
Hudock fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hudock avoids the head kick by Honnam.
Honnam is looking to chop away at Hudock's legs.
Honnam tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Honnam. Hudock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barry Honnam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hudock misses with a two punch combination.
Hudock cracks Honnam with a good jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudock misses with a looping left.

Hudock scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Honnam is pushing Hudock's head away, looking to escape. Hudock manages to hold on to the position though.
Hudock throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Hudock has hold of Honnam's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Honnam tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hudock cranks the arm and Honnam screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Honnam, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jack Hudock!
An intense looking Jack Hudock took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: '*grabs the mick and turns to St Pierre in the crowd* -This is for you sweetheart!! *Gives Pierre the middlefinger*'.