INY 14 Legends Rising PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razor Ramon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Walker
vs
Ramon

188 cm
18
230 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

200 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Walker!
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, Razor Ramon!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker connects with a body shot.
Ramon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramon shoots in and drives through. Walker sprawls well.
Walker scores with a shot to the body.
Ramon looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Walker lands a left and a right that sends Ramon crashing to the canvas! Walker dives into mount looking to finish!

It looks like Razor Ramon has been cut.
Walker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ramon is looking to escape.
Walker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Walker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ramon is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker controlling the position easily from mount.

Jimmy Walker has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Walker catches Ramon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Walker lands a big right hook! Ramon looks hurt but is still standing! Walker lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Ramon falls down and Walker dives in with a huge hammer fist! Ramon's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Walker runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jimmy Walker!
A victorious Jimmy Walker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Colt Plum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Wauler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glenn Wauler will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Plum
vs
Wauler

188 cm
23
178 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

168 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colt Plum!
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, Glenn Wauler!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wauler drives through and clinches with Plum against the cage.
Wauler working aggressively here.
A short left from Wauler.
Wauler has had enough of the clinch but Plum keeps him there for the moment.
Plum blocks an uppercut.

Plum manages to break the clinch.
Plum takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wauler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Plum lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Wauler darts in and clinches Plum up against the cage.
Wauler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Plum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wauler is defended easily by Plum.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Plum gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wauler.
Wauler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wauler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

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

Wauler decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wauler stands up from half guard.
Plum fails with the takedown

and Wauler counters by clinching up.
Wauler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Plum's efforts to push away.
Wauler has Plum pressed against the cage, preventing Plum from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wauler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wauler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Plum is keeping busy.
Wauler has Plum pressed against the cage, preventing Plum from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Plum stalling in the clinch.
Wauler is leaning against Plum and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wauler is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Plum is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wauler is defending well.

Plum manages to break the clinch.
Plum lands with an uppercut that bounces Wauler off the cage and back into range.

Wauler forces Plum back against the cage and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wauler pulls Plum into 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!
Plum prevents Wauler from getting back to his feet.

Plum is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wauler is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wauler has escaped and now he's on top!
Wauler would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Plum bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wauler's guard.
Plum working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Plum has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wauler has his hands on Plum's head, controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plum tries to free his leg and advance position but Wauler is retaining full guard.
Wauler keeping moving, preventing Plum from controlling successfully.
Plum throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wauler has control of Plum's left arm, preventing Plum from doing any damage.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wauler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Plum.

Wauler rushes Plum and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Plum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wauler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Plum backwards.
Plum looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wauler lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Plum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Plum throws a series of punches but Wauler moves out of range.

Plum has closed the distance and engaged Wauler in a clinch.

Wauler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Plum thumps Wauler with a low kick.
Wauler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plum tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wauler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wauler fails with the takedown.
Wauler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Plum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wauler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wauler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Plum's head backwards.

Wauler darts in and clinches Plum up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Plum is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colt Plum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plum tries a knee to the head but Wauler blocks it.
Plum jumps guard but Wauler stands there with Plum around his waist. Plum gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wauler is pushing Plum up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glenn Wauler 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.

Wauler darts in and clinches Plum up against the cage.

Plum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Plum is looking to clinch.
Plum on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wauler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice straight punches there by Wauler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wauler.
Wauler thuds a left hand into Plum's body.

Wauler pushes Plum up against the cage in a clinch.
Wauler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Wauler.

Plum breaks the clinch.

Wauler closes the distance and pushes Plum back into the cage.

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

Wauler closes the distance and clinches.
Wauler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Plum's elbow.

Wauler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Colt Plum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Wauler.
Wauler lands a nice hook to Plum's body. Plum takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wauler 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.
Plum circles away from the clinch attempt.
Plum tries a head kick but it misses.
Plum fails with the takedown.
Plum looks to land a combination but Wauler avoids it well.
Plum circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wauler tries to clinch but Plum is having none of it.

Wauler has closed the distance and engaged Plum in a clinch.
Plum has Wauler pressed against the cage, preventing Wauler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Plum working hard to break the clinch.
Wauler pushes Plum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wauler stops a takedown attempt from Plum.
Glenn Wauler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wauler as Plum tries to tie him up.
Wauler works on Plum's body with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plum misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wauler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Plum is trying to break the clinch but Wauler is controlling him.
Plum can't break the clinch.
Plum tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wauler avoids it.
Plum is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colt Plum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wauler lands a shoulder strike.
Plum fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wauler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Plum backwards.
Wauler is trying to maintain a safe position but Plum gets an underhook and turns Wauler into the cage.
Wauler lands with a left to the head.

Wauler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Plum misses with a takedown attempt

and Wauler counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wauler lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Wauler.
Plum swings wildly with an uppercut but Wauler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wauler pushes Plum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wauler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Plum backwards.
Wauler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wauler scores with a shoulder strike.
Plum misses with a knee strike.
Wauler scores with a shot to the side of Plum's head.

Wauler breaks the clinch.

Wauler closes the distance and clinches.
Wauler looking to slow down the pace here.
Plum with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Plum is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wauler is defending well.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wauler.

Wauler breaks the clinch.
A jab from Plum misses.
Plum falls off balance throwing a combination

and Wauler counters by clinching up.
Plum wants to get back to striking at distance but Wauler won't allow it.
Wauler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wauler.
Wauler cracks Plum with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wauler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Plum backwards.

Wauler manages to break the clinch.
Wauler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Plum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Plum throws a series of punches but Wauler avoids them all with ease.
Glenn Wauler seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Wauler forces Plum back against the cage and clinches.
Wauler scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Wauler breaks the clinch.
Colt Plum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wauler with a hook.
Wauler tries to clinch up but Plum circles away and keeps his distance.
Wauler digs a good hook to Plum's body.
Wauler connects with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wauler's corner calls for a 1-2. Wauler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Plum is rocked!
Plum takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Plum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glenn Wauler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.

Plum tries to clinch up but Wauler circles away and keeps his distance.
Wauler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Plum paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Wauler gets a clinch.
Wauler misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Plum as Wauler tries to tie him up.
Wauler lands a right hand.

Plum breaks from the clinch.
Plum looks to score with a jab to the body but Wauler is just out of range.
Wauler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Plum fails with the takedown
and Wauler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wauler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Wauler rushes Plum and presses him up against the cage.
Plum drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wauler gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wauler pushes Plum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wauler dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wauler fails to land.
Wauler tries to throw a body punch but Plum avoids it by throwing Wauler back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wauler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Plum backwards.
Wauler prevents a body shot from Plum.
Plum goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wauler prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colt Plum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wauler stalling against the cage.
Wauler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Plum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wauler is looking to clinch but Plum is avoiding it.
Decent striking displayed by Wauler there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wauler lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Plum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Plum looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wauler is fending him off so far but Plum persists. Nope, Wauler circles away and we're back to standing.
Wauler doesn't manage to clinch there - Plum circles away.
Plum shoots in for a takedown but Wauler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wauler moves in looking to clinch but Plum pushes him off.
Wauler is looking to clinch.
Plum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Plum swats away the attempt to clinch by Wauler.
Plum just misses with a punch to the body.
Wauler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Plum swivels and escapes.
Donk. Wauler catches Plum right on the button with a cross.
Wauler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Plum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Plum swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wauler.
Wauler tries to clinch up but Plum circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Wauler finds it's way through Plum's defenses.
Wauler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Plum wants to land a leg kick but Wauler is out of range.
Wauler tries to clinch up.

Wauler lands a big uppercut and Plum crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Plum looks OK. Wauler waves Plum back to his feet!
Oh Plum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Plum gets tackled into the cage by Wauler. Wauler maintains the clinch.
Plum is looking for a takedown.
Wauler lands with a right to the head.
Wauler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wauler lands a big right hand that drops Plum! The killer instinct kicks in and Wauler finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Wauler!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glenn Wauler!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devin Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Styles comes into the arena with Ludacris - Get Back blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!

Styles
vs
Rua

187 cm
19
280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

193 cm
26
264 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Rebel Pride Clothing. Everything in STOCK $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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Devin Styles!
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, Dante Rua!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rua is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Styles's half guard.
Rua keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Styles is trying to maintain the position but Rua is very close to passing his half guard.
Rua stops Styles from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua is trying to control the action in half guard but Styles is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dante Rua was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rua takes a jab right on the kisser.
Styles fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rua looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rua needs to keep his hands up - Styles had a free shot at his head there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles scores with a sloppy right hand. Rua should have avoided that one.

It looks like Dante Rua has been cut.
Devin Styles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Styles comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rua looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Styles lands a jab to Rua's midsection.
Styles wobbles Rua with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Styles dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Rua to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Devin Styles!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Devin Styles made sure he mentioned Rebel Pride Clothing. Everything in STOCK $5, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lee Gerarld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahatma Gandhi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Gerarld
vs
Gandhi

170 cm
20
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
20
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Gerarld!
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, Mahatma Gandhi !
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gerarld walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gandhi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gandhi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gerarld.
Gandhi fails with the takedown
and Gerarld counters with a leg kick.
Gerarld scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gandhi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gandhi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gerarld defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gandhi .

Gerarld gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gandhi wants to take the fight to the mat but Gerarld manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lee Gerarld has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mahatma Gandhi .
Gandhi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Gerarld breaks from the clinch.
Gandhi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gerarld. Gerarld obviously looking to wear him down.
Gerarld swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gerarld misses with a low kick.
Gerarld throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gandhi shoots and misses
and Gerarld counters with a thumping low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Gandhi . Those never looked like landing.
Gandhi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gerarld swivels and escapes.

Gerarld tries to keep at a distance but Gandhi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gerarld lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gerarld just leaning against Gandhi , taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Gerarld fails to land.
Gandhi tries to work over Gerarld's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gandhi is trying to pull guard but Gerarld turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Gerarld breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gerarld swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gandhi shoots and misses
and Gerarld counters with a two punch combo.

Gerarld has managed to clinch.
Gandhi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Gerarld escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gandhi tries for a takedown but Gerarld circles away easily

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gandhi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gerarld walks away with a smile on his face. Gandhi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gerarld.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Gerarld fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gandhi , pushing him back against the cage.

Gerarld breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gandhi swats away the attempt to clinch by Gerarld.
Gandhi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gandhi shoots in looking for a takedown. Gerarld tries to sprawl out of it but Gandhi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gerarld manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Gerarld has taken the fight to the clinch.

Gerarld's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gerarld tries to clinch there but Gandhi circles away.
Mahatma Gandhi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gandhi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gerarld.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gerarld.
Gerarld stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gerarld wants it to stay on the feet.
Gandhi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Gerarld darts in and clinches Gandhi up against the cage.
Gandhi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gerarld just stands there and leans against the cage.

Gerarld manages to break the clinch.

Gerarld gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Gerarld escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gandhi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gerarld counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Gerarld. No joy for Gandhi on that attempt.
Gerarld takes a swing at Gandhi 's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gandhi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gerarld tries to avoid it but Gandhi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gerarld to the ground. Gerarld escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Gerarld moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gerarld lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gandhi backwards.
Gandhi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Gerarld.

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

Gerarld closes the distance and clinches.

Gerarld manages to break the clinch.
Gerarld tries to land a leg kick but Gandhi saw it coming and moves away.
Gerarld displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gandhi .
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloppy strikes from Gerarld. Those never looked like landing.
Gerarld throws a hook but Gandhi blocks it.
Gerarld throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Gerarld 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.

Gerarld fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gandhi circles away from the clinch attempt.

Gerarld moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Gerarld escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gandhi looks for a takedown but Gerarld sprawls well.
Gandhi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gandhi throws a series of punches but Gerarld moves out of range.
Gerarld scores with a punch to the head.

Gerarld closes the distance and clinches.

Gerarld pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gerarld lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gandhi circles away quickly and effectively.

Gandhi scores a takedown into full mount!

Gandhi stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerarld scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gandhi misses with a takedown attempt - Gerarld sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gandhi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gerarld but Gerarld pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lee Gerarld has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mahatma Gandhi .
Gerarld scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gandhi doesn't seem bothered though.
Mahatma Gandhi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gandhi misses with a takedown
and Gerarld counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gandhi 's knee momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gerarld.
Gandhi keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gandhi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gerarld pinned against the cage. Gerarld gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gerarld ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gandhi moves away.
Gerarld wants to clinch up but Gandhi keeps it at a distance.
Gandhi fails with a takedown attempt.
Gerarld ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gandhi moves away.
Gerarld connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
No luck for Gandhi with that takedown attempt.
Gerarld slaps away a takedown attempt from Gandhi , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gerarld tries to clinch but Gandhi moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerarld tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gandhi closes the distance and clinches up with Gerarld, looking for a takedown. Gandhi pushes Gerarld against the cage but Gerarld circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gerarld is looking to wear down Gandhi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gandhi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gerarld sprawls well. Gerarld wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gandhi gets slowly back to his feet.
Gandhi is breathing heavily.
Gandhi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Gerarld clinches up against the cage.
Gerarld landing knees to the body.
Gandhi takes an elbow to the temple.

Gerarld escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gerarld. That's going to slow Gandhi down.
Gerarld dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gandhi . That did some damage!
Lee Gerarld is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gerarld tries to close the distance and clinch but Gandhi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerarld tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gandhi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Gerarld fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gandhi , pushing him back against the cage.
Gerarld is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gandhi is keeping busy.
Gerarld lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gerarld creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Gerarld breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gerarld throws a leg kick but Gandhi sees it coming and moves out of range.

Gandhi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gerarld's half guard.
Gerarld wants to improve his position but Gandhi is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gerarld moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Gerarld dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Gandhi fails with a takedown attempt.
Gandhi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gerarld sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Gerarld as Gandhi shoots in.
Lee Gerarld has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mahatma Gandhi .
Gandhi with a poor takedown
and Gerarld counters with a low kick, right behind Gandhi 's knee.
Gerarld tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gandhi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Gerarld has managed to clinch.
Gerarld stalling against the cage.

Gerarld escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gandhi checks a low kick from Gerarld.
Gandhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gerarld connects with an inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gerarld gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gandhi throws an elbow but it misses.

Gerarld breaks the clinch.
Gandhi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gandhi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Gandhi tries to keep at a distance but Gerarld has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gerarld working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Gerarld breaks from the clinch.
Gandhi looks for a takedown but Gerarld sprawls well.
Gerarld cracks Gandhi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gerarld misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gandhi .
Gandhi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gerarld as he avoids it easily.
Gandhi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gerarld sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gandhi somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gandhi shoots for a takedown but Gerarld saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Gerarld has taken the fight to the clinch.

Gerarld breaks the clinch.
Gerarld leaves Gandhi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gerarld moves in looking to clinch but Gandhi pushes him off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gandhi shoots in looking for a takedown. Gerarld tries to sprawl out of it but Gandhi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gerarld manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gerarld lands a jab.
Gandhi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gandhi tries to keep at a distance but Gerarld has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gandhi jumps guard but Gerarld turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gandhi being controlled against the cage.
Gerarld pushes Gandhi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Gerarld breaks from the clinch.

Gerarld rushes Gandhi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gerarld stalling.

Gerarld pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gandhi fails with the takedown
and Gerarld connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gandhi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gandhi with a lazy takedown attempt

and Gerarld counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gerarld.

Gerarld breaks the clinch.
Gerarld works Gandhi 's body with a nice hook.
Gandhi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gerarld sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gerarld, right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gerarld tries to close the distance and clinch but Gandhi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gandhi 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

Gandhi gets tackled into the cage by Gerarld. Gerarld maintains the clinch.
Gandhi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gerarld gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gerarld lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gerarld lands a hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gerarld lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gerarld gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Gerarld's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mahatma Gandhi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee Gerarld is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Gandhi gets tackled into the cage by Gerarld. Gerarld maintains the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Gerarld showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gerarld, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Gerarld!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

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

Corozzo
vs
Hayrapetyan

199 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

191 cm
23
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Corozzo!
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, David Hayrapetyan!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Corozzo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hayrapetyan is trying to improve his position.

Corozzo decides to stand back up. Corozzo steps back and let's Hayrapetyan get back to his feet.

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

Corozzo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hayrapetyan, who protects the arm well.

Corozzo stands up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hayrapetyan looks for the body kick but Corozzo saw that one coming.
Hayrapetyan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hayrapetyan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Corozzo.
Hayrapetyan bucks up and tries to throw Corozzo off but instead Corozzo has got his back!
Corozzo keeps control of the position easily here as Hayrapetyan tries to buck him off.
Corozzo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hayrapetyan on the ground.
Corozzo punches the canvas rather than the man.
Hayrapetyan trying to get back to his feet but Corozzo is in full control for now.
Hayrapetyan just trying to survive but Corozzo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hayrapetyan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Corozzo.
Hayrapetyan is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Corozzo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hayrapetyan has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hayrapetyan trying to get back to his feet but Corozzo is in full control for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corozzo controls the action.
Hayrapetyan is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hayrapetyan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Corozzo.
Corozzo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bobby Corozzo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Corozzo drives through with a takedown into guard.

Hayrapetyan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hayrapetyan looks gassed!
Corozzo throwing strikes from guard but Hayrapetyan blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Corozzo 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.

Corozzo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hayrapetyan.
Hayrapetyan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Corozzo gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hayrapetyan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hayrapetyan is trying to break the clinch but Corozzo is controlling him.
Hayrapetyan wants to get back to striking at distance but Corozzo won't allow it.
Hayrapetyan tries to pull guard but Corozzo holds him up against the cage and eventually Hayrapetyan drops back down to his feet.

Corozzo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Corozzo manages to end up in side control.
Corozzo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hayrapetyan's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hayrapetyan pushes Corozzo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Corozzo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Corozzo controlling from side mount.
Hayrapetyan wants to get back to his feet.
Hayrapetyan is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corozzo takes a little break here. Hayrapetyan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Corozzo throws a strike aimed at the side of Hayrapetyan's head but Hayrapetyan avoids it well.
Bobby Corozzo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hayrapetyan stops Corozzo from passing to mount.
Hayrapetyan struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corozzo takes a little break here. Hayrapetyan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bobby Corozzo.
Corozzo avoids a kick to the body.
Hayrapetyan keeps Corozzo at a distance using the push kick.
Corozzo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hayrapetyan throws a sloppy head kick and Corozzo moves out of range easily.
Corozzo blocks a head kick by Hayrapetyan.
Hayrapetyan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corozzo checks a low kick from Hayrapetyan.
Hayrapetyan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Hayrapetyan tries to sprawl but Corozzo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Corozzo is controlling the pace.
Corozzo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hayrapetyan for as long as he can get away with.

Corozzo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayrapetyan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Corozzo stands up and beckons Hayrapetyan to join him on the feet.

Hayrapetyan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Corozzo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Corozzo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Corozzo clinches with his opponent.

Corozzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hayrapetyan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hayrapetyan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hayrapetyan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Corozzo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hayrapetyan, pushing him back against the cage.

Corozzo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hayrapetyan is trying to keep an underhook but Corozzo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Corozzo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hayrapetyan's head.
Corozzo is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Bobby Corozzo just wasn't active enough.
Hayrapetyan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
David Hayrapetyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayrapetyan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Corozzo closes the distance and pushes Hayrapetyan back into the cage.

Corozzo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Corozzo has a closed guard, preventing Hayrapetyan from standing up.
Corozzo wants to sweep here but Hayrapetyan controlling him for the moment.

Corozzo looking for a guillotine here but Hayrapetyan defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hayrapetyan is looking to stand up but Corozzo won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayrapetyan stopping the sweep attempt from Corozzo.
Hayrapetyan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Corozzo's guard.
Corozzo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hayrapetyan!
Hayrapetyan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corozzo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Corozzo throws some wild stikes that Hayrapetyan manages to avoid easily.
Corozzo dominating with strikes here.
Corozzo content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayrapetyan tries to reverse the position but Corozzo maintains control.
Hayrapetyan is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Corozzo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Corozzo has control of Hayrapetyan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hayrapetyan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
David Hayrapetyan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobby Corozzo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hayrapetyan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Corozzo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Corozzo, 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Corozzo!
Bobby Corozzo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Tinsdell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Chinner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tinsdell comes to the cage accompanied by "Left Behind" by Slipknot. Ronald Chinner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tinsdell
vs
Chinner

170 cm
23
165 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

181 cm
20
165 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Tinsdell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronald Chinner!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Tinsdell gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tinsdell uses his free foot to push down on Chinner's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chinner.

Tinsdell has hold of Chinner's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Chinner manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Tinsdell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Tinsdell is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Chinner has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Chinner!
Tinsdell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chinner being controlled here momentarily.

Chinner is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tinsdell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tinsdell has escaped and now he's on top!
Tinsdell forces his way into half guard.
Tinsdell is looking to take a break and control but Chinner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chinner is trying to control but Tinsdell passes into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tinsdell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chinner has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chinner prevents Tinsdell from moving into mount.

Tinsdell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Tinsdell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tinsdell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chinner manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tinsdell's best efforts.
Tinsdell passes to side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tinsdell trying to control the action but Chinner is working from the bottom.

Tinsdell is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Chinner looks calm but he's in trouble here. Tinsdell gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Chinner is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Tinsdell lets go of the hold and Chinner can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anthony Tinsdell!
During a confident post fight interview, Anthony Tinsdell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barry Honnam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Honnam
vs
Rua

179 cm
19
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
174 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabriel Rua!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy body kick from Honnam
and Rua counters with a good low kick that Honnam was not able to check.
Both fighters circling a little - Honnam finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rua throws a head kick that misses
and Honnam counters with a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Honnam, right into the meat.
Rua explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gabriel Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Honnam swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Honnam fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Honnam throws a sloppy head kick and Rua moves out of range easily.
Honnam misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rua checks a leg kick.
Rua misses with a combination
and Honnam counters with a big head kick but Rua shrugs it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Honnam throws a head kick but Rua moves out of range.
Barry Honnam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Honnam throws a sloppy head kick and Rua moves out of range easily.
Rua is looking to clinch but Honnam is avoiding it.

Rua moves into the clinch successfully.
Rua works on Honnam's body with a couple of short punches.
Rua working aggressively here.
Honnam tries to land knees in the clinch but Rua avoids the damage to the body.
Come on Rua - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Honnam avoiding damage as Rua throws knees to the body.
Rua avoiding damage as Honnam throws knees to the body.
Rua gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rua taking a breather.
Rua continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Honnam looking to slow down the pace here.
Rua taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rua tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Honnam scores with a knee to the head.
Rua is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Honnam is defending well for now.
Rua lands a nice knee to the body.
Honnam using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rua has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua managing to block the knees to the body from Honnam.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rua throws an elbow but misses.
Rua jumps guard but Honnam turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Honnam has Rua pressed against the cage.
Honnam dodges an elbow strike from Rua.
Honnam missing with knees to the body.
Honnam tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rua avoids it.
Rua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Honnam blocks it with crossed arms.
Honnam looking to stall.
Rua lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Honnam backwards.
Honnam avoiding damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Rua to work.
Rua with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Honnam blocking some punches.
Rua tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rua managing to block the knees to the body from Honnam.
Rua blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Honnam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rua is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Honnam pulls him back up using the underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rua struggles to land a body shot inside as Honnam controls his hands.
Rua crunches a lovely knee into Honnam's ribcage.
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 Barry Honnam will probably get the nod.
That's time! Honnam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rua fails to land with a series of punches.
Rua tries to clinch
and Honnam counters with a body kick that stops Rua in his tracks momentarily.
A low kick from Honnam is predictable there
and Rua counters with a series of strikes. Honnam will be more careful next time no doubt.
Honnam tries a head kick but it misses.
Honnam moves forwards but Rua connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rua checks a low kick from Honnam.
Rua will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Honnam.
Rua shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Honnam sprawls well. Honnam wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rua gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Honnam throws a leg kick but Rua sees it coming and moves out of range.
Honnam wants to land a leg kick but Rua is out of range.
Rua misses with a series of wild punches.
Honnam scoring well with a low kick there.
Honnam misses with a wild body shot.
Rua tries to bum rush Honnam with a series of wild strikes but Honnam uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rua stalks Honnam and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Honnam's face. Honnam staggers backwards, shaken.
Rua tries to clinch but Honnam moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua misses with a wild body shot.
Rua misses with a straight left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Honnam.
Barry Honnam is winning the standup battle so far.
Rua is breathing heavily.
Rua wants to clinch up but Honnam keeps it at a distance.
Honnam dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rua. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rua tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Honnam swivels and escapes.
Honnam looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Honnam throws a low kick but Rua moves out of range easily.
Honnam looks to land a body kick but Rua moved away.
Honnam throws a half hearted mid kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Honnam.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rua checks a leg kick.
Rua is looking to clinch.
Honnam scores with a leg kick.
Honnam displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rua.
Barry Honnam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Rua.
Honnam throws a leg kick
and Rua counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rua moves into range and connects with a jab.
Honnam scoring well with a low kick there.
Honnam circles away from the clinch attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Rua blocks the leg kick.
A head kick by Honnam misses

and Rua counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Honnam is looking to escape.
Honnam wants to sweep but Rua has passed to side control!
Honnam tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rua content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
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 Barry Honnam will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Rua wants to clinch
and Honnam counters with an outside leg kick.
Honnam lands a high kick!
Rua lands with a nice combination. Honnam backs away looking to recover.
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!
Rua wants to clinch.
Honnam lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rua is looking to score with low kicks.
Rua misses with a double jab.

Rua closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Honnam on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Honnam tries to get out of the position.
Rua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rua goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Honnam rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rua's guard! Nice work there by Honnam!
Rua manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua thowing shots but they're missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Honnam is squirming around, avoiding Rua's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua controlling the position easily from mount.
Honnam wants to control but Rua is having none of it.
Honnam keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Honnam is bucking up trying to escape but Rua cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua tries to control but Honnam wriggling away.
Honnam tries to hold on but Rua pushes him away.
Gabriel Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rua trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rua takes Honnam's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Honnam is in trouble.

Honnam fending off the submission attempt from Rua.
Barry Honnam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honnam trying to control the action but Rua just sinks the hooks in.

Rua working for the choke.

Rua is persistently looking for the submission but Honnam is defending it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Rua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Honnam has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28

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

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Voda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Melton Sr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Voda comes into the arena with Lamb of God - Walk With Me In Hell blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Melton Sr's choice of entrance music: Kanye West - All Of The Lights. 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.

Voda
vs
Melton Sr

179 cm
20
193 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

186 cm
20
187 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Bloodsport Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeremy Voda!
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, Michael Melton Sr!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voda blocks a jab.
Melton Sr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Voda thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Voda.
Voda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Melton Sr avoids it really well and circles away.
Melton Sr takes a swing at Voda's ribcage but misses.

Melton Sr tries to sprawl but Voda drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Melton Sr tries to get to full guard but Voda has control of the leg.
Melton Sr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Voda's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Voda's back!
Melton Sr is not going to allow Voda to sit and survive in this position.
Will Melton Sr go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Voda tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Voda is in all sorts of trouble here.
Melton Sr avoids the attempt from Voda to control.
Voda is wriggling around trying to escape.
Melton Sr has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Voda's face.
Voda is desperately trying to improve his position but Melton Sr has a good base and remains in mount.
Melton Sr controlling the position easily from mount.
Melton Sr wants to control the pace but Voda is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voda regains half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voda trying to get back to full guard but Melton Sr takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Melton Sr content just to control the position here.
Voda reaches up and holds on to Melton Sr to control the position.
Voda sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Voda wants to get back to full guard.
Melton Sr passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voda tries to hold on but Melton Sr postures up.
Melton Sr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Melton Sr is trying to take his opponent's back.
Melton Sr unloading with bombs!
Melton Sr scoring with strikes but Voda is staying in there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Melton Sr looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Melton Sr tries to control but Voda wriggling away.
Melton Sr avoids the attempt from Voda to control.
Voda is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Melton Sr tries to control but Voda wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Voda has given up his back here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Melton Sr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Voda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Melton Sr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Melton Sr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Voda moves away.
Melton Sr walks into a left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Voda darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Voda swings for the body but Melton Sr moves out of range.
Voda shoots in looking for a takedown but Melton Sr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Voda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Voda misses with a wild combination.
Voda moves out of range as Melton Sr strikes.
Melton Sr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Voda.
Nice sprawl there from Melton Sr as Voda shoots in.
Melton Sr just misses with a punch to the body.
Melton Sr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Voda misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Melton Sr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Voda throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Melton Sr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Voda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Voda misses with a wild body shot.
Melton Sr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Melton Sr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Voda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Melton Sr manages to avoid it.
Voda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Voda is looking to wear down Melton Sr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Voda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melton Sr moves away.
Voda shoots for a double leg takedown but Melton Sr sprawls well. He's pushed Voda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Voda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Melton Sr misses.
Melton Sr throws a body punch but Voda moves out of range.
Melton Sr looks to land a left hand but Voda moved out of range nicely.
Voda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Melton Sr pinned against the cage. Melton Sr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Voda misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Voda shoots in for a takedown but Melton Sr shows good takedown defense.
The fighters circling - Voda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Voda moves away from the strike by Melton Sr.
Melton Sr throws a body punch but Voda moves out of range.
Melton Sr misses with a looping right.
Voda is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Melton Sr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Voda fails with the takedown.
Voda dives in and grabs Melton Sr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Melton Sr pushes down on Voda's head and hops out.
Melton Sr misses with a left hand
and Melton Sr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Melton Sr thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr throws a body punch but Voda moves out of range.
Good exchange - Melton Sr coming out on top.

Voda manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Melton Sr on his heels. He'll look to pass Melton Sr's guard now, I'm sure.
Melton Sr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Voda is one step ahead there.
Melton Sr keeping moving, preventing Voda from controlling successfully.
Voda preventing the sweep.
Melton Sr controls Voda momentarily but Voda frees himself.
Melton Sr pulls Voda in close to his closed guard and prevents Voda from doing any damage or advancing position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A big right from Melton Sr misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voda dives in and grabs Melton Sr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Melton Sr pushes down on Voda's head and hops out.
Melton Sr throws a hook to the side of Voda's head but Voda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melton Sr jabs Voda to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Melton Sr throws an off balance right hand
and Voda counters with a stiff right hand.
Melton Sr misses with a looping right.
Voda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Voda scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Michael Melton Sr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Melton Sr misses the shot to the body.
Voda takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice sprawl there from Melton Sr as Voda shoots in.
Melton Sr takes a swing at Voda's ribcage but misses.
Melton Sr connects with a jab.
Melton Sr throws a looping overhand right but Voda ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Melton Sr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Voda misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Melton Sr misses the target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Voda.
The fighters circling - Melton Sr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Melton Sr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Melton Sr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Voda manages to avoid it.
Melton Sr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Voda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Voda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Melton Sr circles away.
Melton Sr throws a hook but Voda avoids it easily.
Melton Sr misses with a straight left.
Melton Sr lands an overhand right.
Nice jab there from Melton Sr.
Melton Sr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Voda is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Melton Sr throws a jab when Voda was well out of range.
Oh Voda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Voda swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Melton Sr.
Melton Sr throws a looping overhand right but Voda ducks down to avoid it.
Voda seems to have got his legs back now.
Melton Sr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Voda.
Voda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Melton Sr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Voda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Melton Sr was well out of range. Poor timing from Voda.
Voda lands with an overhand left.
A slow jab from Voda misses its intended target.
Voda moves away from the strike by Melton Sr.
Melton Sr misses with a straight right.
Melton Sr swings for the body but Voda moves out of range.
Melton Sr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Melton Sr wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Voda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Voda misses with a wild combination.
Melton Sr sizes up Voda with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr looks to land a left hand but Voda moved out of range nicely.
Voda tests Melton Sr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Voda fails with the takedown.
Melton Sr jabs Voda right on the nose. Voda blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melton Sr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Voda manages to avoid it.
Melton Sr misses with a body shot.
Melton Sr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Melton Sr misses with a body shot.
Voda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Melton Sr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Voda was well out of range. Poor timing from Melton Sr.
Melton Sr swings for the body but Voda moves out of range.
Melton Sr throws a body punch but Voda moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr thows a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Voda.
Voda slips a jab from Melton Sr.
Melton Sr digs a good body shot into Voda's ribs.
Melton Sr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Voda shoots in for a takedown but Melton Sr shows good takedown defense.
Melton Sr looks to score with a jab to the body but Voda is just out of range.
Melton Sr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Melton Sr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Melton Sr thuds a left hand into Voda's body.
Voda throws a shot from downtown. Melton Sr moves away and avoids it.
Voda looks to score with a jab to the body but Melton Sr is just out of range.
Voda shoots for a double leg takedown but Melton Sr sprawls well. He's pushed Voda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Voda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Melton Sr.
Jeremy Voda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Voda.
Michael Melton Sr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Voda punishes Melton Sr's body with a nice straight punch.
Voda takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Voda moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Melton Sr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Melton Sr does it's job there.
Voda gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Melton Sr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Voda misses its intended target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melton Sr throws a big shot that misses.
Michael Melton Sr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Melton Sr. Voda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Melton Sr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Voda.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Melton Sr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Melton Sr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Melton Sr!
Michael Melton Sr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georges St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Pierre comes to the cage accompanied by Bosski & Sokół - Jak Zaczynasz Dzień(prod.P.a.f.f) . The crowd seem to be enjoying Stewart's choice of entrance music: Celly cel - Its Goin Down Tonight . The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

St Pierre
vs
Stewart

180 cm
20
180 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

183 cm
20
185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Milwaukee's Best 160

Rebel Pride Clothing. Everything in STOCK $5

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Georges St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donald Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stewart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St Pierre.
Stewart comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
St Pierre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
St Pierre fails with a takedown attempt.
Stewart swings for the body but St Pierre moves out of range.
Stewart just misses with a punch to the body.
St Pierre misses with a hook. Stewart ducked under it nicely.
Nice body punch from St Pierre.
Stewart misses the jab.
The fighters circling - St Pierre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stewart fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
St Pierre pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice uppercut lands for St Pierre. That snapped Stewart's head back.
Stewart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St Pierre.
Stewart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stewart misses with a looping right.
A big left from Stewart misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from St Pierre.
St Pierre digs a good body shot into Stewart's ribs.
St Pierre throws a good cross that connects.
Stewart avoids the body shot from St Pierre.
St Pierre misses with a looping left.
St Pierre throws a series of punches but Stewart avoids them all with ease.
Stewart throws out a powerful jab.
Stewart is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down St Pierre rather than just go for the knockout.
Stewart slips a jab from St Pierre.
Stewart misses the shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stewart checks a leg kick.
St Pierre fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georges St Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Pierre throws the left hand but Stewart avoids the punch easily.
A big left from St Pierre misses.

St Pierre moves into range and clinches up with Stewart.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre trying to stall but Stewart improves his position.
St Pierre has a couple of punches blocked by Stewart.
Stewart is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but St Pierre is defending well.

Stewart tightens his grip and picks St Pierre up, before dumping him to the ground. St Pierre manages to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
St Pierre wants to get back to his feet but Stewart is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Stewart wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of St Pierre's closed guard. He's half up but St Pierre has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! St Pierre pivots and extends the arm, Stewart falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by St Pierre! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Georges St Pierre!
Georges St Pierre really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Milwaukee's Best 160 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
47%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Archie Fallon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philco Hitachi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fallon's entrance music is Between the Hammer and Anvil. A fine choice. This should be a great matchup!

Fallon
vs
Hitachi

178 cm
20
191 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

195 cm
26
193 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Archie Fallon!
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, Philco Hitachi!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fallon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hitachi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fallon is fending him off so far but Hitachi persists. Nope, Fallon circles away and we're back to standing.
Fallon lands an overhand right.

It looks like Philco Hitachi has been cut.
Fallon scores with a punch to the head.
Hitachi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hitachi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fallon to score with a decent uppercut.
Fallon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fallon swings for the body but Hitachi moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Fallon. Beautiful body shot.
Fallon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fallon is looking to wear down Hitachi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fallon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hitachi at a distance.
Hitachi looks gassed!
Hitachi swings for the body but Fallon moves out of range.
Hitachi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fallon lands with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Fallon.
Fallon lands the left hand.
Fallon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fallon digs a good body shot into Hitachi's ribs.
Fallon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fallon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Fallon lands a left and a right that send Hitachi crashing to the mat, dazed. Fallon thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Hitachi is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fallon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hitachi is still on wobbly legs! Can Fallon finish him?
Fallon darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Hitachi's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Fallon before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Archie Fallon!
A relieved looking Archie Fallon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.