DPEF-22 Rose Vs. Parcaut 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Graghbeck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miko Garounen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Graghbeck
vs
Garounen

180 cm
20
168 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

170 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite 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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebastian Graghbeck!
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, Miko Garounen!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.

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

so Graghbeck counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Garounen is trying to keep Graghbeck in close.
Graghbeck stopping the sweep attempt from Garounen.

Garounen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Graghbeck can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Garounen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Graghbeck controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Garounen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graghbeck sitting in guard here, content to control.

Graghbeck got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garounen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Graghbeck has managed to get both his arms back between Garounen's legs - danger averted.
Graghbeck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garounen swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Garounen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Graghbeck uses it to pass to side control.
Garounen manages to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graghbeck content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Garounen manages to get to full guard.

Garounen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Graghbeck defends it easily.
Graghbeck wanted to stand there but Garounen had control of the position.
Garounen trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garounen is on top in guard.

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

Graghbeck looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Garounen is in all sorts of trouble here.

Graghbeck get's back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garounen fails with a takedown attempt.
Garounen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graghbeck.

Graghbeck shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Garounen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Graghbeck is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Graghbeck avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sebastian Graghbeck will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Graghbeck shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Graghbeck was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Garounen tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Graghbeck gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Garounen tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Graghbeck counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Garounen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Graghbeck is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Garounen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garounen wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Graghbeck decides to stand up, so the ref orders Garounen to his feet.

Graghbeck has Garounen up against the cage in a clinch.

Graghbeck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graghbeck lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sebastian Graghbeck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Graghbeck misses.
Garounen wants to clinch
and Graghbeck counters with a left and a right that stings Garounen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graghbeck connects with a leg kick. Garounen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Garounen wants to clinch but Graghbeck slips to the side
and Garounen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Graghbeck looks for the body kick but Garounen saw that one coming.
Graghbeck plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graghbeck connects with a leg kick. Garounen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Graghbeck blocks a jab.

Graghbeck looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Graghbeck wants to pass the guard but Garounen is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graghbeck prevents Garounen from improving his position.
Graghbeck slows the pace down in half guard.
Garounen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Garounen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Garounen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Garounen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Graghbeck is aware though and is defending well.
Garounen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Graghbeck stands and throws Garounen's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Graghbeck tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Graghbeck has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Garounen is trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Graghbeck cracks Garounen with a good jab.
A head kick misses from Garounen.
Garounen avoids the head kick by Graghbeck.
Garounen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice uppercut lands for Graghbeck. That snapped Garounen's head back.
Graghbeck scores with a nice head shot.
Graghbeck avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Graghbeck scores with a one two! Garounen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Graghbeck throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Graghbeck drives through with a takedown into Garounen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Garounen thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Graghbeck stands up from Garounen's guard - Graghbeck perhaps looking for a knockout.
Garounen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Graghbeck instigates a clinch.
Graghbeck is pressed up against the cage. Garounen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Graghbeck down to the mat. Graghbeck avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A head kick by Garounen misses
and Graghbeck counters with a straight right hand.
Graghbeck checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Graghbeck.
Garounen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Graghbeck scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sebastian Graghbeck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graghbeck content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Graghbeck stops Garounen from getting back to his feet.
Garounen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Graghbeck is looking to advance position but Garounen won't allow it.

Garounen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garounen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Graghbeck's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Graghbeck's back!
Garounen missing with strikes.
Garounen doesn't have the hooks in and Graghbeck manages to turn into his guard.
Graghbeck is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Garounen looking for a sweep. Not yet Garounen, not yet.
Garounen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Garounen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Graghbeck is aware though and is defending well.

Garounen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Graghbeck doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Graghbeck manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Graghbeck controls from within his opponent's guard.
Graghbeck's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastian Graghbeck showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Graghbeck 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Graghbeck!
Sebastian Graghbeck very nearly forgot to thank BioPharm Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rich Juju (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pudzianowski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pudzian Band - Dawaj Na Ring. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Juju
vs
Pudzianowski

225 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

186 cm
19
265 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Granite chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rich Juju!
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, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pudzianowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pudzianowski throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Juju stumbling backwards into the cage! Juju bounces back off the cage towards Pudzianowski, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Pudzianowski lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Pudzianowski celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mariusz Pudzianowski!
Mariusz Pudzianowski 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
15%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hector Lombard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Westbrook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Westbrook has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lombard
vs
Westbrook

188 cm
20
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

172 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hector Lombard !
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, Mike Westbrook!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westbrook pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lombard back to the cage. Westbrook follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lombard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Westbrook connects with a crisp jab.
Lombard throws a looping overhand right but Westbrook ducks down to avoid it.
Hector Lombard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Westbrook lands a nice looking body shot.
Westbrook paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Westbrook lands with an overhand left.
Westbrook avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Westbrook listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
No luck for Lombard with that takedown attempt.
Lombard moves in looking to clinch but Westbrook pushes him off.
Lombard looks to land a right hand but Westbrook moved out of range.

Lombard clinches up with Westbrook and pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Westbrook is trying to break the clinch but Lombard has him pressed against the cage.
Lombard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Westbrook just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lombard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Westbrook to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Lombard . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Westbrook wants to break the clinch but can't.
Westbrook wants to break free but Lombard has control.

Lombard breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lombard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Westbrook avoids it really well and circles away.
Jab, jab by Westbrook - just one landing.
Lombard throws a sloppy head kick and Westbrook moves out of range easily.
Westbrook rushes Lombard with punches - Lombard moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Lombard goes down! Westbrook follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Azarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Azarov comes to the cage accompanied by Tchaikovsky - 1812 Overture (Finale). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Azarov
vs
Rua

200 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
26
290 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 !

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergei Azarov!
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, Brock Rua!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rua shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Azarov regains full guard. Nicely done.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sergei Azarov!
Sergei Azarov really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 ! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Allen McNerdson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McNerdson comes to the cage accompanied by Cadillac Pimpin. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McNerdson
vs
King

199 cm
26
300 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

225 cm
25
280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Allen McNerdson!
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, James King!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McNerdson gets a clinch.
McNerdson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McNerdson avoids it really well and circles away.
McNerdson misses the jab.
McNerdson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from King.

McNerdson drives through and clinches with King against the cage.

King breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from King is defended easily by McNerdson.
Allen McNerdson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James King.
King looks for a takedown but McNerdson sprawls well.
James King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

King clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King tries to score a body lock takedown but McNerdson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McNerdson presses King against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McNerdson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice left hand lands by McNerdson.
King looks gassed!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McNerdson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Allen McNerdson.
King changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McNerdson tries to avoid it but King manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McNerdson to the ground. McNerdson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McNerdson checks a leg kick.
McNerdson missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McNerdson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

King clinches with his 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!

King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King shoots in and drives through. McNerdson sprawls well.

King moves into the clinch successfully.
King is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McNerdson is pressed up against the cage. King has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McNerdson down to the mat. McNerdson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McNerdson wants to clinch.

McNerdson moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNerdson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McNerdson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from King.
King looking to throw knees to the head but McNerdson is blocking nicely.
King is working for takedown but McNerdson is calmly controlling the position for now.
McNerdson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King tries to score a body lock takedown but McNerdson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McNerdson looking to throw knees to the head but King is blocking nicely.
McNerdson avoiding damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Allen McNerdson.
McNerdson misses with a wild combination.
McNerdson tries to clinch but King moves out of range.

King instigates a clinch.
King fails to pull the fight into his guard.
King tries to work over McNerdson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McNerdson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning King up against the cage.
McNerdson missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McNerdson is looking to clinch.
McNerdson fails with an attempt to clinch.
McNerdson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McNerdson stuffs the takedown attempt from King. King gets slowly back to his feet.
McNerdson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McNerdson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from King - the referee stops the clock and McNerdson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says King. McNerdson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McNerdson tries to clinch up.

King gets a clinch.
McNerdson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McNerdson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McNerdson gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King tries a knee to the head but McNerdson blocks it.
McNerdson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but King has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McNerdson misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McNerdson.
Stalling in the clinch from McNerdson.
McNerdson trying to stall but King improves his position.
McNerdson can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Allen McNerdson.
King avoids a punch combination nicely.
King avoids the body shot from McNerdson.

McNerdson clinches up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNerdson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Allen McNerdson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James King.
McNerdson misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
King is trying to maintain a safe position but McNerdson gets an underhook and turns King into the cage.
King wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McNerdson misses the shot to the body.

McNerdson instigates a clinch.
King fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A bit of stalling here from McNerdson.

King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McNerdson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Allen McNerdson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

King moves into the clinch.

King decides to pull guard.
King wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and McNerdson manages to pass to side control.
King wants to get back to his feet.

McNerdson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
King changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McNerdson tries to avoid it but King manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McNerdson to the ground. McNerdson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
King is breathing heavily.
McNerdson throws a front kick aimed at King's knee but King avoids it well.
McNerdson slaps away a takedown attempt from King, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
King checks a leg kick.
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
McNerdson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McNerdson tries to clinch there but King circles away.

McNerdson has taken the fight to the clinch.
McNerdson stalling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McNerdson lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.

It looks like James King has been cut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
King misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Allen McNerdson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James King's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

King takes the fight into the clinch.
King is trying to pull guard but McNerdson has him pressed against the cage.
King pushes off an throws an elbow but McNerdson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
King is working for takedown but McNerdson is calmly controlling the position for now.
A bit of stalling here from McNerdson.
McNerdson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. King is defending well for now.
The referee calls for McNerdson to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Allen McNerdson.

McNerdson closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King fails to pull guard.
Allen McNerdson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James King.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McNerdson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McNerdson presses King against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
King has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McNerdson pressing his opponent against the cage.
McNerdson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and King avoids it.
McNerdson displaying some good clinch control by pressing King up against the cage.
King is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McNerdson has King pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNerdson looking to throw knees to the head but King is blocking nicely.
A bit of stalling here from McNerdson.
McNerdson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McNerdson as King tries to tie him up.
McNerdson misses with an elbow strike.
McNerdson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McNerdson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McNerdson missing with knees to the body.
King wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
King tries to pull guard but McNerdson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Allen McNerdson has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

King manages to break the clinch.
King swats away the attempt to clinch by McNerdson.
A clash of legs there as McNerdson blocks the low kick.
Allen McNerdson is winning the standup battle so far.
King shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McNerdson as he jumps to the side.

McNerdson closes the distance and clinches.
McNerdson controlling the action here for a moment.
McNerdson misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
King is trying to pull guard but McNerdson has him pressed against the cage.
McNerdson lands an uppercut.
McNerdson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning King up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Allen McNerdson.
King keeps the fight on the outside.
James King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Allen McNerdson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McNerdson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Allen McNerdson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McNerdson 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Allen McNerdson!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Braulio Estima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Estima comes to the cage accompanied by Hammurabi-Shelter of Blames. David has chosen Lava Lava as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Estima
vs
David

191 cm
25
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Braulio Estima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael David!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Estima closes the distance and clinches.

David successfully pulls guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
David keeping moving, preventing Estima from controlling successfully.

David is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Estima is aware though and is defending well.

David is looking for a triangle here but Estima uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Estima tries to move to mount but David blocks the move with his legs.
Estima works to advance to full mount. David defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
David keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Estima tries to control but David wriggling away.
Estima thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Estima tries to control but David wriggling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Estima sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
David is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Estima takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
David is desperately trying to improve his position but Estima has a good base and remains in mount.
Estima thowing shots but they're missing.
Estima content just to control the position here.
Estima can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as David is looking to escape.
David can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Estima sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
David working to try and regain half guard.
Estima misses with a head shot.
David sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
David gets full guard.
David keeping moving, preventing Estima from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!

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

David is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Estima is aware though and is defending well.
David looks gassed!
Estima passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Estima wants to lay and pray for a moment but David keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
David is letting Estima control him for a moment.
David gets back to half guard.

David actively working from the bottom here.
Estima is trying to control the action in half guard but David is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Estima maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! David could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Estima has cracked it and David is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Estima!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Braulio Estima!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Ramires (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilfredo Newman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramires's entrance music is Bring em Out - TI. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ramires
vs
Newman

188 cm
28
217 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

185 cm
22
210 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sonny Ramires!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wilfredo Newman!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newman looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramires is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Newman.
Newman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ramires.
Ramires lands with a slapping head kick.
Ramires throws a head kick but Newman moves out of range.
Newman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramires.
Sonny Ramires seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newman throws out a powerful jab.

Ramires scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ramires wants to control but Newman is keeping him busy.
Ramires controlling the position from side mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newman is not content to let Ramires control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ramires wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Sonny Ramires just wasn't active enough.
Ramires shoots in for a takedown but Newman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Ramires shoots in and bounces Newman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Newman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ramires controls the pace.
Newman keeping moving, preventing Ramires from controlling successfully.
Newman is trying to control the position but Ramires postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramires pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newman is keeping the position for now.
Newman has his hands on Ramires's head, controlling the position.

Wilfredo Newman has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Ramires scores a takedown into full mount!
Ramires punching from mount but Newman doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ramires throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Newman because Ramires loaded up on that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramires looking to finish with strikes here!
Ramires throws some wild stikes that Newman manages to avoid easily.
Newman tries to reverse the position but Ramires maintains control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Newman can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramires controlling from mount.
Ramires looking to control but Newman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramires controlling his opponent.
Newman can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramires throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Newman because Ramires loaded up on that one.
Ramires thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

Ramires looking for a guillotine from mount but Newman is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramires prevents Newman from getting the reversal.
Newman avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ramires.
Poor strikes thrown by Ramires there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ramires landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramires looking to ground and pound but Newman is blocking nicely.
Ramires looking to control and managing it successfully.
Newman is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramires misses with a head shot.
Newman is desperately trying to improve his position but Ramires has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ramires shoots for a takedown but Newman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ramires shoots in looking for a takedown but Newman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ramires's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ramires shoots in looking for a takedown but Newman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ramires's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Ramires. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ramires.
Ramires shoots in for a takedown but Newman shows good takedown defense.
Newman swings for the body but Ramires moves out of range.
Ramires avoids the body shot from Newman.
Newman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramires manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Newman misses the target.
Ramires tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Newman swivels and escapes.
Newman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramires manages to avoid it.
Newman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramires was well out of range. Poor timing from Newman.
Ramires shoots in for a takedown but Newman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ramires throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, jab by Newman - just one landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramires tries to score a power double leg takedown but Newman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ramires somewhat.
Sonny Ramires is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Newman looks to land a right hand but Ramires moved out of range.

Ramires closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ramires trying to control the position but Newman is working away.

Ramires working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ramires taking a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newman is not content to let Ramires control the position.
I wouldn't like to be where Newman is right now.
Ramires controlling from side mount.
Newman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ramires connects with a decent elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramires working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramires wants to lay and pray for a moment but Newman keeps working.

Ramires tries for a kimura but Newman is defending well.
Ramires trying to control the action but Newman is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ramires is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Newman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Newman is looking for a sweep.

Ramires is trying to get an arm triangle but Newman is defending well.
Ramires is looking to take a break and control but Newman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramires in side control, throwing shots but Newman defends.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Ramires dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Ramires moves forwards but Newman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Ramires.
Ramires slips under a jab.
Ramires fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Newman as Ramires shoots in.
Ramires fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Ramires. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramires shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Newman looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramires is just out of range.
Ramires shoots in and drives through. Newman sprawls well.
Newman swings widly with a right hand

and Ramires counters with a single leg into guard. Newman didn't expect that.
Newman wants to sweep but no luck.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramires controls from within his opponent's guard.

Ramires is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Newman wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ramires is now in half guard.
Ramires is stalling here. Newman is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ramires seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Newman has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ramires is looking for a sweep.
Ramires manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Newman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ramires. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newman trying to control here.
Newman wants to improve his position but Ramires is controlling well.
Ramires is trying to control. Newman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Ramires is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Newman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ramires not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Newman is trying to get back to full guard.
Ramires is taking a breather. Newman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman is looking for a sweep. Ramires is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramires has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ramires lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ramires controlling the action here.
Newman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramires is working away from the top position though.
Wilfredo Newman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Newman is in trouble now - Ramires has advanced to mount!
Ramires wants to control the pace but Newman is squirming around nicely.
Ramires raining down shots from the mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramires fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newman is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
BOOM! Ramires connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ramires lands a nice shot to the head.
Newman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ramires throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Newman is working to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramires sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ramires working Newman over with strikes here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sonny Ramires showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ramires, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonny Ramires!
A very excited looking Sonny Ramires made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leon Bridges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omnus IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). IV has chosen Into the Fire as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bridges
vs
IV

184 cm
20
196 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
202 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leon Bridges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Omnus IV!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
IV on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
IV gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bridges shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bridges lands with a good body shot.
Bridges staying out of range there.
IV swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bridges scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
IV uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bridges.

Bridges throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. IV tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bridges is in IV's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bridges sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bridges with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
IV keeping moving, preventing Bridges from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Leon Bridges.
IV lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bridges just misses with a punch to the body.

IV lands a big right hand that sends Bridges crashing to the mat! IV stays standing though and waves Bridges back to his feet!

It looks like Leon Bridges has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bridges takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Bridges is rocked!
Bridges misses with a body shot.
Oh Bridges is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
IV drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Bridges right on the button. Bridges goes down! IV follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! IV gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Omnus IV!
As Omnus IV got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Our pankration is the most powerful, Aut vincere aut mori.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Parcaut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rose's entrance music is Soothsayer. A fine choice. Parcaut has chosen Maniac as his entrance music. Billy Rose could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ralph Parcaut's chin.

Rose
vs
Parcaut

180 cm
23
188 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

180 cm
27
200 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ralph Parcaut!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parcaut takes a swing at Rose's ribcage but misses.
Parcaut fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rose avoids it really well and circles away.
Rose throws a body punch but Parcaut moves out of range.
Billy Rose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parcaut avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rose connects with a right hand. Parcaut shakes it off.
Parcaut ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rose slips under a jab.
Parcaut misses with a looping right.
Rose misses with a looping right.
Parcaut throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rose counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rose thows a body shot but no joy.
Rose throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rose scores with a nice head 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!
Parcaut misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parcaut defending well as Rose loads up on a big left hand.
Rose misses with an uppercut.
Rose cracks Parcaut with an open hand slap.
Rose lands a nice hook to Parcaut's body. Parcaut takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Parcaut defending well as Rose loads up on a big left hand.
Rose misses with a hook. Parcaut ducked under it nicely.
Rose punishes Parcaut's body with a nice straight punch.
Parcaut waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rose.
Rose looks to score with a jab to the body but Parcaut is just out of range.
Rose fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Billy Rose is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Rose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parcaut misses with a hook.
Rose bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parcaut takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rose lands a slapping body shot.
Parcaut looks gassed!
Rose works the jab nicely.
Rose is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parcaut.
Parcaut takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Oh, that's a big right hand from Rose and Parcaut goes tumbling to the canvas! Rose follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.

Parcaut is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rose throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Parcaut to regain full guard.
Parcaut is still in real trouble! Can Rose finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rose advances to half guard.
Parcaut on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rose throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Parcaut to regain full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose controlling from the top position.
Parcaut seems to have recovered his senses.
Parcaut preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rose accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rose tries to free his leg and advance position but Parcaut is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rose trying to control but Parcaut is working from the bottom.
Rose working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rose with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rose tries to free his leg and advance position but Parcaut is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A jab from Rose misses.
Parcaut is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rose.
Rose throws the left hand but Parcaut avoids the punch easily.
Rose swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rose throws a looping overhand right but Parcaut ducks down to avoid it.
Rose misses with a hook.
Rose throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Billy Rose is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Rose misses.
Rose lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Parcaut throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parcaut pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Parcaut moves away from the strike by Rose.
Parcaut defending well as Rose loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Parcaut.
A jab from Rose misses.
A big right from Rose misses.
Rose swings for the body but Parcaut moves out of range.
Rose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parcaut can do to turn this around?
Rose defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Parcaut.
Rose keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parcaut.
Parcaut bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Parcaut defending well as Rose loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rose digs a good hook to Parcaut's body.

Rose steps into range and cracks Parcaut with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Parcaut flops backwards and Rose dives into his guard looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rose stays in close to Parcaut's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose postures up in Parcaut's guard and throws a big left but Parcaut blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rose accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rose passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rose in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose tries to advance to mount but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Parcaut can do anything to dispel that myth.
Parcaut is looking for a sweep.
Rose in side control, throwing shots but Parcaut defends.
Rose wants to control but Parcaut is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rose wants to control for a moment but Parcaut uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Parcaut is refusing to be controlled, as Rose sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Parcaut misses with a hook. Rose ducked under it nicely.
Rose throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rose scores with a jab. Parcaut acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Parcaut on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Parcaut.
Rose throws a hook but Parcaut blocks it.
Parcaut on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Rose lands a big shot that drops Parcaut! Can he finish him?
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!
Rose trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rose throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parcaut working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rose.
Rose throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Parcaut works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rose looking to pass the guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rose loads up on a big right hand but Parcaut slips the punch.
Rose slips a jab from Parcaut.
Rose smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parcaut.
Parcaut throws a jab but it's blocked by Rose.
Parcaut takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Parcaut throws a lazy right hand but Rose sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Parcaut waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rose.
A telegraphed right hand from Rose misses the target.
A big right from Parcaut misses.
Rose misses with an uppercut. Parcaut saw that one coming.
Rose bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Parcaut's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rose digs a good body shot into Parcaut's ribs.
Parcaut takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rose misses with a body shot.
Parcaut displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rose throws out the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose loads up on a big right hand but Parcaut slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Rose misses the target.
A slow jab from Parcaut misses its intended target.
Rose misses the jab.
Rose thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rose thuds his right hand into Parcaut's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parcaut manages to avoid it.
Rose throws a looping overhand right but Parcaut ducks down to avoid it.
Rose misses with an uppercut. Parcaut saw that one coming.
Rose slips under a jab.
Rose missing with a left hand there. Parcaut was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Parcaut throws a lazy right hand but Rose sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rose takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose just misses with a punch to the body.
Rose lands a body shot.
Rose dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Rose waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Parcaut. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Parcaut to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Rose trying to control but Parcaut is working from the bottom.
Parcaut working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Rose clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Rose throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parcaut avoids the body shot from Rose.
Parcaut on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rose throws an overhand right that lands on Parcaut's shoulder, as Parcaut tries to avoid the shot.
Rose tests Parcaut's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Rose misses.
Rose lands a nice shot to the body.

Parcaut ducks straight into an uppercut from Rose and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Parcaut manages to regain guard straight away.
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!
Rose sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Parcaut's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Billy Rose!
Billy Rose seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.