EEC 187 Chino v Duarte PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Mike
vs
Aberton

167 cm
30
178 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

185 cm
25
180 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mighty Mike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Klas Aberton!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aberton slaps away a takedown attempt from Mike, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aberton misses the jab.
Aberton cracks Mike with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mike tries for a takedown but Aberton circles away easily
and Aberton counters with a good low kick that Mike was not able to check.
Mike could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Aberton throws a right and a left that Mike avoids nicely.
Aberton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mike.
Mike gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aberton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mighty Mike. That's going to take a lot out of 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!
Aberton tries a head kick but it misses.
Aberton throws a series of punches but Mike moves out of range.
Mike on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mike doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Aberton connects with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Aberton. That snapped Mike's head back.
Aberton scores with a spinning back kick!
Aberton is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Aberton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Klas Aberton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Aberton.

Mike is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Aberton lands a big uppercut and Mike crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mike looks OK. Aberton waves Mike back to his feet!
Oh Mike is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mike slips a jab and a cross from Aberton.
Aberton misses with a looping right.
Mike seems to have got his legs back now.
Aberton is looking to land body kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aberton tests Mike's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mike has his takedown stuffed

and Aberton counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mike! Aberton lets Mike back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Mike drops his hands momentarily. Aberton doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Mike staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Mike doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Klas Aberton!
Klas Aberton gave a mention to Fight Club Clothing est. 09™ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Jackel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Jellyroll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jellyroll has chosen The Ecstasy of Gold as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jackel
vs
Jellyroll

187 cm
22
210 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

182 cm
25
205 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Jackel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Jellyroll!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Jellyroll does it's job there.
A punch lands to the side of Jackel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jellyroll shoots for a takedown but Jackel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Jellyroll looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jackel moves into full guard.
Jellyroll stopping the sweep attempt from Jackel.

Jackel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jellyroll defends it easily.
Jackel trying to keep a closed guard but Jellyroll is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jackel looking for a guillotine here but Jellyroll defends easily.
Jellyroll throws a big right hand that misses.
Jellyroll lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jellyroll throws a big elbow that misses.
Jellyroll throwing strikes but missing.
Jellyroll working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jellyroll stands and throws Jackel's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jellyroll wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackel keeps working.

Jellyroll is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jackel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jellyroll works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jackel is looking to regain half guard here but Jellyroll keeps moving and retains side control.
Jellyroll creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jackel sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jellyroll wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackel keeps working.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jellyroll tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jackel's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jellyroll's best efforts.
Jellyroll blocks the strikes from Jackel.
Jellyroll wants to take a breather but Jackel is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackel is looking to control Jellyroll's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackel avoid being mounted?
Jackel manages to get to full guard.
Jackel is trying to keep Jellyroll in close.

Jellyroll stands and steps away. Jackel gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jackel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jellyroll lands the left hand.
Jackel slips a straight right by Jellyroll.
Jackel has his takedown stuffed
and Jellyroll counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jellyroll displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackel.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Jackel. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jellyroll scores with a nice right hand.
Jellyroll missing with a left hand there. Jackel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackel fails with the takedown.
Jackel looks for a takedown but Jellyroll sprawls well.
The Jackel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jellyroll defends it nicely.
Jackel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jellyroll darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jackel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jellyroll counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Jellyroll shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackel taking some punishment here, with Jellyroll in his half guard.
Jellyroll lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jellyroll connects with a nice short shot to Jackel's temple.
Jackel wants to improve his position but Jellyroll is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jellyroll lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jackel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jellyroll landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jellyroll not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackel is pressing down on Jellyroll's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jellyroll trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Jackel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jellyroll is aware though and is defending well.
Jellyroll working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jellyroll with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackel working a defensive guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jellyroll is pushing down on Jackel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackel is fighting to maintain full guard but Jellyroll has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jellyroll is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jackel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jellyroll.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Jellyroll 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.

Jellyroll lands with a right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackel.
Jackel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jellyroll as he avoids it easily.

Jellyroll closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jellyroll lands a nice forearm strike.
Jackel wants to control but Jellyroll postures up.
Jellyroll cracks Jackel with a big right hand but Jackel just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Simon Jellyroll has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jellyroll scoring with punches from side control.
Jellyroll scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jackel to see if he's OK.

Jackel is rocked!
Jellyroll grinds an elbow into Jackel's temple.
Oh Jackel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackel taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jellyroll content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Jackel is looking to regain half guard here but Jellyroll keeps moving and retains side control.

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

Jellyroll tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jellyroll has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jackel seems to have got his legs back now.
Jellyroll is putting a hurting on Jackel here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackel sneaks back into half guard.
Jellyroll scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jellyroll landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jackel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jellyroll's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jellyroll's back!
Jackel not allowing Jellyroll to control his hands.

Jackel is persistently looking for the submission but Jellyroll is defending it well.
Jackel wants to control but Jellyroll is keeping busy.
Jellyroll has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Jackel.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jellyroll breaks Jackel's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackel working a defensive guard here.
Jellyroll must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jellyroll is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jellyroll wants to pass the guard but Jackel is keeping the position.
Jellyroll postures up in Jackel's guard and throws a big left but Jackel blocks it.
Jellyroll showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Jackel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackel looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackel, not yet.
Jellyroll landing with the ground and pound.
Jellyroll distracts Jackel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jellyroll has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jellyroll postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jellyroll trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jellyroll won't allow Jackel to sweep him here.
Jellyroll lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jellyroll with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jellyroll postures up and lands a big shot to Jackel's brow.
Jellyroll looking to sit in guard and control but Jackel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jackel wants to control from the top but Jellyroll keeps moving.
Jellyroll tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jellyroll is controlling Jackel's posture.
Jellyroll looking for a sweep. Not yet Jellyroll, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jellyroll taking a bit of punishment here - Jackel scoring with strikes.
Jellyroll is not content to let Jackel control the position.

Jackel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jellyroll knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Jackel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Jellyroll 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!

Jellyroll displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackel.
Jackel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jellyroll keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackel.
Nice takedown defense from Jellyroll. No joy for Jackel on that attempt.
Jackel thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jellyroll if he has to take too many more of those.
Jellyroll might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jackel fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Jackel. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jellyroll shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jellyroll works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jackel is bucking up trying to escape but Jellyroll cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jellyroll looking to control but Jackel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jellyroll with a couple of short strikes.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Jellyroll! Jackel is hurt baaadly! Jellyroll is firing away with more strikes - Jackel is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Jellyroll!
Our winner, Simon Jellyroll, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Beck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank The Crippler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beck kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Champion. Frank The Crippler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Beck
vs
The Crippler

190 cm
24
198 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

175 cm
30
198 lbs
18 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glenn Beck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank The Crippler!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Crippler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Beck. Beck obviously looking to wear him down.
The Crippler misses with a body kick.
Nice body punch from Beck.
The Crippler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Beck moves into the clinch.
Beck lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Crippler backwards.
The Crippler gets through Beck's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Crippler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beck.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beck pushes The Crippler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Beck connects with a nasty looking knee right to The Crippler's face.
Beck lands with a short shot to the head.
Beck trying to land knees to the body.
Beck misses with some punches.
The Crippler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beck tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Crippler's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beck.
The Crippler takes a knee to the side of the body.
The Crippler looks gassed!
Beck unloads a knee to the mid-section. The Crippler lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Beck digs a right hand underneath The Crippler's ribcage. The Crippler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Beck lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Beck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beck lands an elbow just above The Crippler 's eye.
Beck lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Crippler backwards.
Beck lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Beck tries to throw a body punch but The Crippler avoids it by throwing Beck back against the cage.
The Crippler struggles to land a body shot inside as Beck controls his hands.
Beck misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The Crippler.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beck creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Beck obliges.
Beck misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The Crippler.
Beck landing knees to the head.

It looks like Frank The Crippler has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beck lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Beck.
Beck lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Beck.
A knee to the head by Beck.
The Crippler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Beck - that landed with a thud.
Beck lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Crippler backwards.
Beck landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Beck lands a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Beck obliges.
Beck with a knee to the head.

The Crippler is rocked!
Beck scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Crippler is still on wobbly legs! Can Beck finish him?
Beck scores with a shoulder strike.
Beck lands a big knee to the head and The Crippler goes down! Beck pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glenn Beck!
Glenn Beck very nearly forgot to thank Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent! 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.

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RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dutch Matrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elroy Kleinschmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matrix comes to the cage accompanied by If It Bleeds, We Can Kill It. Dutch Matrix has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Matrix
vs
Kleinschmidt

188 cm
21
255 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

190 cm
23
280 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dutch Matrix!
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, Elroy Kleinschmidt!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kleinschmidt misses with a looping left.
Kleinschmidt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

It looks like Elroy Kleinschmidt has been cut.
Kleinschmidt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kleinschmidt tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kleinschmidt throws a hook to the side of Matrix's head but Matrix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kleinschmidt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kleinschmidt misses with a body kick.
Kleinschmidt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matrix throws out the jab.
Kleinschmidt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Matrix has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt is trying to pull guard but Matrix has him pressed against the cage.
Matrix is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dutch Matrix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elroy Kleinschmidt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kleinschmidt.
Matrix blocks an uppercut.
Matrix lands a hook that snaps the head of Kleinschmidt backwards.
Matrix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kleinschmidt backwards.
Kleinschmidt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matrix's elbow.
Matrix throws a punch but it's blocked by Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kleinschmidt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Matrix fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A punch combination from Matrix misses.
Kleinschmidt defending well as Matrix loads up on a big left hand.
Kleinschmidt throws a big shot that misses.
Matrix ducks under a wild hook from Kleinschmidt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kleinschmidt shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kleinschmidt working over Matrix with some ground and pound. Matrix looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kleinschmidt is just content to waste time from the top position. Matrix takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kleinschmidt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Matrix can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kleinschmidt controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matrix looking for a sweep. Not yet Matrix, not yet.
Kleinschmidt trying to control the position from guard on top but Matrix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kleinschmidt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kleinschmidt is in close to Matrix's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Matrix knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kleinschmidt on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrix avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kleinschmidt trying to control but Matrix is working from the bottom.
Kleinschmidt stays in close to Matrix's body and controls the position.
Kleinschmidt landing some decent shots from guard.
Kleinschmidt scoring with some ground and pound.
Matrix avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Matrix can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kleinschmidt controls the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Matrix working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kleinschmidt.
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!
Kleinschmidt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matrix on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Matrix tries to get out of the position.
Kleinschmidt throwing strikes from guard but Matrix blocks nicely.
Kleinschmidt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kleinschmidt tries to free his leg and advance position but Matrix is retaining full guard.
Kleinschmidt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matrix works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kleinschmidt trying to control but Matrix is working from the bottom.
Kleinschmidt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Matrix's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elroy Kleinschmidt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elroy Kleinschmidt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kleinschmidt throws a jab but it's blocked by Matrix.
Jab from Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt ducks under a wild hook from Matrix.
Matrix throws an off balance right hand
and Kleinschmidt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kleinschmidt takes a swing at Matrix's ribcage but misses.
Kleinschmidt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matrix.
Matrix takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kleinschmidt throws a front kick that sends Matrix stumbling back into the cage.
Kleinschmidt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matrix misses with a straight right.
Kleinschmidt throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matrix walks into a stiff left hand from Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dutch Matrix is winning the standup battle so far.
Kleinschmidt cracks Matrix with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Matrix falls to his knees and Kleinschmidt doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elroy Kleinschmidt!
A determined Elroy Kleinschmidt didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lynard Carlson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Sutter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Carlson
vs
Sutter

189 cm
26
192 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

184 cm
30
195 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lynard Carlson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Sutter!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sutter swinging wildly here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sutter crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Carlson - the referee stops the clock and Sutter gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Carlson. Sutter manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sutter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sutter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carlson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sutter.
Sutter misses with a right hand

and Carlson moves into the clinch.
Carlson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sutter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Carlson lands an elbow just above Sutter 's eye.

Carlson breaks the clinch.
Jab by Carlson.
A thudding body kick lands there by Carlson!

Carlson rushes Sutter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sutter can't find room to land a body shot as Carlson controls the action.
Carlson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sutter prevents Carlson from breaking the clinch.
Sutter prevents Carlson from breaking the clinch.
Sutter misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Carlson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sutter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carlson avoids it.
Sutter tries to work over Carlson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sutter blocks an elbow strike.
Sutter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Carlson as Sutter tries to tie him up.
Carlson lands a nice knee to the body.
Carlson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Carlson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sutter tries to work over Carlson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sutter - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Carlson blocks a body shot from Sutter.
Carlson wants to get back to striking at distance but Sutter won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Carlson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eric Sutter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carlson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sutter.
Carlson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Carlson rushes Sutter and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sutter is stalling here.
Sutter is trying to maintain a safe position but Carlson gets an underhook and turns Sutter into the cage.
Sutter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sutter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Carlson lands an elbow inside that Sutter shrugs off.
Sutter stalling the fight.
Carlson can't find room to land a body shot as Sutter controls the action.
Carlson prevents a body shot from Sutter.
Carlson prevents a body shot from Sutter.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sutter.
Carlson tries to throw a body punch but Sutter avoids it by throwing Carlson back against the cage.
Sutter stalling in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlson prevents a body shot from Sutter.

Carlson breaks the clinch.

Sutter rushes Carlson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sutter dodges an elbow strike from Carlson.
Sutter stalling the fight.
Carlson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sutter lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sutter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Carlson.
Sutter lands with a left to the head.
Carlson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Carlson blocks an uppercut.
Carlson trying to land knees to the body.
Carlson tries to break free but Sutter pushes him back against the cage.
Sutter dodges an elbow strike from Carlson.
Sutter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sutter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sutter struggles to land a body shot inside as Carlson controls his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carlson connects with a knee to the head.
Sutter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carlson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sutter's face.
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!
Sutter missing with knees to the body.
Sutter is trying to push Carlson away but Carlson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sutter takes an elbow to the temple.
Sutter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carlson's elbow.
Carlson misses with an elbow over the top.
Carlson working Sutter over with knees to the body.
Carlson misses with a punch to the body.
Carlson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carlson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sutter.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carlson misses with an elbow over the top.
Carlson lands an elbow just above Sutter 's eye.
Carlson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Carlson being controlled against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lynard Carlson dominated that round.
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.

Thud! ouch! good body kick from Carlson - that will leave a mark!
Carlson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Carlson misses with a body kick.
Nice body kick there by Carlson.
The fighters circling - Sutter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Sutter takes the fight into the clinch.
Sutter misses with a body punch.
Carlson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sutter's defenses.
Sutter dodges an elbow strike from Carlson.
Carlson lands a damaging elbow.
Sutter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sutter lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sutter misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sutter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Carlson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Carlson obliges.
Sutter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carlson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Carlson blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Sutter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carlson throws a head kick but Sutter moves out of range.
Carlson staying out of range there.
Sutter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sutter walks into a straight right hand from Carlson.
Carlson tries to clinch but Sutter moves out of range.
Carlson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sutter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carlson.
Sutter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carlson circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlson pushes Sutter away with a front kick.

Carlson closes the distance and clinches.
Sutter misses with a punch to the body.
Come on Sutter - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Carlson manages to break the clinch.
Carlson walks into a straight right hand from Sutter.
Sutter slips a straight right by Carlson.
Sutter misses with a shot to the body
and Carlson counters with a nice body kick.
Carlson is looking to clinch.
Sutter throws an off balance right hand
and Carlson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sutter misses with a body shot.
Carlson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sutter moves out of range of the body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sutter swings widly with a right hand
and Carlson counters with a nice uppercut.
Carlson throws a head kick that misses.
Sutter avoids the head kick by Carlson.
Sutter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carlson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sutter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Carlson is looking to clinch.
Sutter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sutter misses with a hook.
Sutter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Carlson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Sutter misses the target.
Sutter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carlson.
Carlson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sutter misses with a shot to the body
and Carlson counters with a thumping low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sutter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carlson misses with a leg kick
and Sutter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carlson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carlson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Carlson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Carlson cracks the inside of Sutter's front leg.
Sutter moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lynard Carlson is winning the standup battle so far.
Carlson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sutter swings widly with a right hand
and Carlson counters with a stiff right hand.
Sutter lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sutter throws a jab but it's blocked by Carlson.
Carlson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sutter throws an overhand right that lands on Carlson's shoulder, as Carlson tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lynard Carlson dominated that second round.
That's time! Carlson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Sutter clinches.
Carlson blocks a body shot from Sutter.
Sutter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sutter working aggressively here.
Sutter avoids a wild elbow strike from Carlson.
Sutter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carlson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sutter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Carlson is trying to break free.
Carlson is trying to break the clinch but Sutter has him pressed against the cage.
Sutter tries to work over Carlson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sutter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carlson working hard to break the clinch.
Carlson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sutter struggles to land a body shot inside as Carlson controls his hands.
Sutter has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Carlson.
Sutter stalling against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Carlson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlson misses with an elbow over the top.
Sutter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sutter tries to work over Carlson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sutter takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Eric Sutter has been cut.
Sutter managing to block the knees to the body from Carlson.
Sutter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Carlson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sutter backwards.
Sutter misses with a body punch.
Carlson has had enough of the clinch but Sutter keeps him there for the moment.
Sutter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sutter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carlson misses with an elbow over the top.
Carlson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lynard Carlson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sutter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carlson's elbow.
Sutter misses with a punch to the body.
Sutter taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sutter throws a punch but it's blocked by Carlson.
Carlson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sutter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carlson lands an elbow inside that Sutter shrugs off.
Sutter stalling in the clinch but Carlson improves position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sutter misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Sutter.
Carlson lands an elbow that stopped Sutter in his tracks for a moment.
Sutter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carlson avoids it.
Sutter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sutter tries to stall but Carlson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Carlson is trying to break the clinch but Sutter has him pressed against the cage.
Sutter misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Carlson manages to break the clinch.
Eric Sutter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlson motions for Sutter to come forward. Carlson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sutter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Carlson. Sutter shrugs it off though.
Sutter cracks a nice hook into Carlson's ribs.
Sutter throws an overhand right that lands on Carlson's shoulder, as Carlson tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body kick from Carlson.
Carlson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Carlson delivers a nice body kick.
Sutter throws a predictable looking body shot
and Carlson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carlson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sutter.
Sutter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sutter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sutter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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!
Carlson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sutter if he has to take too many more of those.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carlson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sutter takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice shot by Carlson.
The crowd cheers as Sutter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Carlson doesn't seem phased though.
Sutter walks into a straight right hand from Carlson.

Carlson closes the distance and clinches.
Sutter working aggressively here.
Carlson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sutter in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sutter scores a nice knee to the body.
Sutter lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Carlson breaks the clinch.
Sutter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A punch lands to the side of Sutter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sutter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Carlson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lynard Carlson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carlson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lynard Carlson!
Lynard Carlson 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
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sheldon Chaykin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Vlad the Impaler kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Thor Silva enters the cage!

Chaykin
vs
Silva

191 cm
24
214 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

192 cm
26
218 lbs
16 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Powerful

5th Round Clothing

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 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sheldon Chaykin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thor Silva!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chaykin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva throws a leg kick
letting Chaykin counter with a right hand.
Chaykin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Silva misses with a looping right.
Chaykin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Chaykin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chaykin misses with a body shot.
Chaykin stalks Silva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Silva's face. Silva staggers backwards, shaken.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chaykin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Silva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Thor Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chaykin lands a jab-cross combination.
Chaykin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chaykin connects with a right hand. Silva shakes it off.
Chaykin throws a leg kick that misses.
Chaykin throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chaykin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Silva under the eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaykin misses with a looping right.
Silva moves out of range of the leg kick from Chaykin.
Chaykin looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva connects with a high kick.
Silva blocks the body kick.
Chaykin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chaykin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chaykin moves forwards but Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chaykin thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Silva tries to work over Chaykin's front leg with a kick but Chaykin checks it.
A shot to the body from Chaykin misses
and Silva counters with a nice leg kick.
Chaykin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Chaykin moves out of range easily.
Sheldon Chaykin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chaykin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silva.
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!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chaykin checks a leg kick.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaykin misses with a few strikes there.
Silva throws a leg kick but Chaykin moved away.
Nice straight punches there by Chaykin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chaykin.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Chaykin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chaykin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
Silva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chaykin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva misses with a body kick.
Chaykin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chaykin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Silva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Silva is looking to chop away at Chaykin's legs.
Silva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Silva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaykin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Silva with a poor takedown
and Chaykin counters with an inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Silva lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chaykin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chaykin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big right from Chaykin misses.
Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Silva throws a head kick but Chaykin moves out of range.
Chaykin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silva.
Chaykin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silva. Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Silva throws a wild body kick that Chaykin sees coming a mile off.
Chaykin blocks a leg kick.
Chaykin throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Chaykin.
Silva takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Chaykin is looking to slow Silva down with leg kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaykin checks a leg kick nicely.
Silva keeps Chaykin at a distance using the push kick.
Silva throws a low kick, looking for Chaykin's leg but Chaykin calmly moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chaykin checks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Sheldon Chaykin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor Silva.
Chaykin digs a good hook to Silva's body.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Chaykin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chaykin scores with a jab.
Chaykin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chaykin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
Silva looks gassed!
Chaykin blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chaykin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chaykin defends it nicely.
Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chaykin's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sheldon Chaykin dominated that round.
That's time! Chaykin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Chaykin tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chaykin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chaykin circles away.
Silva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chaykin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva throws a leg kick
and Chaykin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chaykin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Silva throws a leg kick but Chaykin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chaykin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chaykin misses with a few strikes there.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Chaykin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaykin connects with a body shot.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chaykin.
Silva throws a leg kick but Chaykin moved away.
Chaykin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chaykin throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Chaykin throws out a powerful jab.
Chaykin cracks Silva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Silva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chaykin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sheldon Chaykin is winning the standup battle so far.
Chaykin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Chaykin swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Silva.
Some wild striking there from Chaykin.
Chaykin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaykin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Silva misses with a body kick.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chaykin. That's going to slow Silva down.
Silva does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Chaykin avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva wants to slow Chaykin down by chopping away at his legs.
Silva does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
Silva throws a leg kick but Chaykin moved away.
Chaykin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chaykin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silva's sensitive parts.
Silva looks to land a right hand but Chaykin moved out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaykin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Silva throws a leg kick but Chaykin checks it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chaykin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva lands a high kick!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chaykin, right into the meat.
Silva throws a leg kick
and Chaykin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Chaykin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Chaykin cracks Silva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chaykin lands a right hook to the body.
Silva takes one to the side of the head.
A big left from Silva misses.
Silva catches Chaykin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Silva misses with a leg kick
and Chaykin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bone on bone clash there as Chaykin blocks the leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaykin cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs.
Chaykin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chaykin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Silva is able to avoid easily.
Silva throws out a leg kick but Chaykin moves out of range and Silva only half commits.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva avoids a kick to the body.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chaykin.
Chaykin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chaykin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Chaykin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chaykin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Silva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chaykin is able to avoid easily.
Chaykin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silva's sensitive parts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chaykin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silva. That's going to slow Chaykin down.
Chaykin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sheldon Chaykin dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!

Silva missing with a left hand there. Chaykin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva throws a low kick but Chaykin avoids it.
Chaykin misses with a body kick.
Chaykin throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Chaykin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Silva throws a nice head kick!
Chaykin blocks a low kick nicely.
Silva scores with a kick to the body.
Chaykin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chaykin connects with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silva.
Silva thows a leg kick but Chaykin checks it
and Chaykin counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chaykin leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaykin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva tries to work over Chaykin's front leg with a kick but Chaykin checks it.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chaykin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silva.
Chaykin fails to land with a series of punches.
That kick from Chaykin tenderised Silva's leg. Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Silva misses with a jab to the body
and Chaykin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silva wants to land a leg kick but Chaykin is out of range.
Silva is trying desperately to land a takedown but Chaykin is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Silva.
That kick from Chaykin tenderised Silva's leg. Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chaykin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chaykin scores with a leg kick.
Chaykin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaykin checks a low kick from Silva.
Chaykin digs a good body shot into Silva's ribs.
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!
Silva throws a leg kick but Chaykin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chaykin lands with an overhand left.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Chaykin.
A clash of legs there as Chaykin blocks the low kick.
Chaykin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Silva throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chaykin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Thor Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva walks into a left hand.
Silva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Chaykin catches Silva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Silva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Silva throws a leg kick
and Chaykin counters with a straight right hand.
Silva thows a leg kick but Chaykin checks it
and Chaykin counters with a stiff right hand.
Chaykin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chaykin, right into the meat.
Sheldon Chaykin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silva throws a leg kick but Chaykin sees it coming and moves out of range.
That kick from Silva tenderised Chaykin's leg. Chaykin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chaykin thumps Silva with a low kick.
Chaykin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silva.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chaykin, right into the meat.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Chaykin moves out of range easily.
Chaykin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chaykin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Silva does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Chaykin blocks a low kick nicely.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chaykin circles away.
Silva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chaykin is looking to slow Silva down with leg kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chaykin misses with a wild body shot.
Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chaykin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva tries to work over Chaykin's front leg with a kick but Chaykin checks it.
Silva dives in and grabs Chaykin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chaykin pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
Sheldon Chaykin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor Silva.
Silva throws a right hand that misses
and Chaykin counters with an inside leg kick.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chaykin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Silva. That did some damage!
Chaykin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva throws a lazy right hand but Chaykin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chaykin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silva. Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Silva thows a leg kick but Chaykin checks it
and Chaykin counters with an outside leg kick.
Silva misses with a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sheldon Chaykin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chaykin 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sheldon Chaykin!
Sheldon Chaykin got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Desmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Soprano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soprano is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Got Yourself a Gun . 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.

Desmond
vs
Soprano

200 cm
25
222 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

188 cm
29
215 lbs
16 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erik Desmond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Soprano!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Desmond finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Soprano connects with a looping right hand.
Soprano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Desmond takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A solid body kick from Desmond.
Nice uppercut lands for Soprano. That snapped Desmond's head back.
Jab by Soprano.
Soprano lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Soprano.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soprano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Desmond uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Soprano.
Good leg kick by Soprano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Desmond takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Desmond uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soprano.
Soprano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Desmond looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big left from Desmond misses.
Desmond walks into a stiff left hand from Soprano.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soprano scores with a hook to the body. Desmond takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Desmond dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Desmond.
Desmond scores with a punch to the head.
Desmond tries a low kick but Soprano avoids it.
Desmond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Desmond takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Soprano lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soprano throws out a leg kick but Desmond moves out of range and Soprano only half commits.
A nice leg kick lands there from Soprano.
Soprano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Soprano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Desmond. That did some damage!
Desmond defending well as Soprano loads up on a big left hand.
Desmond throws a leg kick that misses.
Desmond moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desmond on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Soprano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Desmond to score with a decent uppercut.
Desmond takes one to the side of the head.
Soprano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Soprano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Desmond avoids a kick to the body.
Soprano is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Desmond had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Soprano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Desmond attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Soprano cracks Desmond with an open hand slap.
Desmond throws a predictable looking body shot
and Soprano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Soprano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Desmond tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Soprano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Desmond looks for a takedown but Soprano sprawls well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Desmond checks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Desmond.
Soprano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Soprano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Desmond's sensitive parts.
A good leg kick by Soprano.
Desmond looks to land a left hand but Soprano moved out of range nicely.
Soprano clobbers Desmond with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Desmond takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Soprano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Soprano goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Desmond moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Desmond walks into a left hand.
Desmond does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Soprano scores with a nice strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desmond gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Soprano counters with a leg kick.
Desmond gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Soprano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Soprano scores with a nice strike.
Soprano throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Soprano misses with a looping left.
Soprano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Desmond is rocked!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Soprano, right into the meat.
Desmond is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Desmond is breathing heavily.
Soprano takes a swing at Desmond's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Soprano.
Oh Desmond is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Desmond doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Desmond seems to have got his legs back now.
Desmond misses with a leg kick
and Soprano scores with a counter punch that sends Desmond to the canvas! Soprano smells blood - he's punishing Desmond with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Desmond has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Soprano!
A victorious Tony Soprano thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alpha Chino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Duarte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chino comes into the arena with Booty Sweat Promo blaring out of the sound system. Marcos Duarte will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Chino
vs
Duarte

165 cm
26
185 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

181 cm
23
184 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alpha Chino!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcos Duarte!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chino throws a head kick that misses.

Duarte has closed the distance and engaged Chino in a clinch.
Duarte tries for a takedown but Chino manages to get underhooks.
Chino is pushing Duarte up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Chino connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Marcos Duarte has been cut.
Chino tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Duarte avoids it.
Chino prevents the takedown attempt.
Chino throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Duarte blocks it with crossed arms.
The referee calls for Chino to work.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Duarte managing to block the knees to the body from Chino.
Chino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duarte has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chino after a bit of a struggle.
Alpha Chino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Duarte.
Duarte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chino prevents a takedown attempt there.
Duarte tries to score a body lock takedown but Chino shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Duarte is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chino pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duarte's elbow.
Chino tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chino using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chino tries to land a knee to the head but Duarte blocks with his arms.
Chino looking to throw knees to the head but Duarte is blocking nicely.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chino.
Chino stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Duarte tries for a takedown. No joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chino prevents a takedown attempt there.
Duarte drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chino pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duarte misses with a body shot
and Chino counters with a nice uppercut.
Chino swings widly with a right hand
and Chino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duarte throws a hook but Chino blocks it.
Chino scores with a hook to the body. Duarte takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Duarte blocks a head kick by Chino.
Chino throws a sloppy head kick and Duarte moves out of range easily.
Chino tries to clinch up.
Duarte jabs at Chino's body.
Duarte tries to clinch there but Chino circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duarte jabs Chino right on the nose. Chino blinks but takes it well.
Chino doesn't manage to clinch there - Duarte circles away.
Duarte misses with a hook. Chino ducked under it nicely.
Duarte fails to land the takedown.
A head kick by Chino misses
and Duarte counters with a right hand to the body.
Chino checks a low kick from Duarte.
Duarte is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duarte moves out of range of the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chino throws a sloppy head kick and Duarte moves out of range easily.
Duarte misses with a straight left.
Chino tries a head kick but it misses.
Chino lands a high kick!
Duarte misses the shot to the body.
Chino keeps the fight on the outside.
Duarte tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Duarte somewhat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duarte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chino.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alpha Chino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcos Duarte's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Chino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duarte scores with a body shot.
Duarte cracks Chino with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A head kick misses from Chino.
Duarte connects with a looping right hand.
Chino throws a lazy head kick
and Duarte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chino throws a lazy head kick
and Duarte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chino takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Duarte closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chino to the mat! Chino manages to get full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Chino looking to control.
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.
Chino is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chino is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Duarte passes Chino's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Duarte throwing shots but Chino is blocking nicely.
Duarte throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Duarte is looking to advance position but Chino won't allow it.
Duarte has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chino tries to get to full guard but Duarte has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duarte throws a strike but Chino avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Chino preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Duarte with a flurry of punches that miss.
Duarte lands a couple of elbows.
Duarte seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Chino might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Duarte throws a strike but Chino rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Duarte is trying to control the position but Chino postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Duarte has an active guard here but Chino has managed to pass into half guard.
Duarte trying to hold on to Chino's head to control him but Chino postures up.
Chino controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chino wants to control but Duarte is keeping him busy.
Duarte is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Duarte is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chino scores with a couple of nice shots.
Duarte gets full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duarte manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Chino is bucking up trying to escape but Duarte cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcos Duarte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcos Duarte's cut.
That's time! Chino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Duarte avoids the head kick by Chino.
Duarte throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chino on the side of the head.
Chino looks to clinch
and Duarte counters with a head kick. That will keep Chino thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Duarte throws a hook to the side of Chino's head but Chino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chino throws a sloppy head kick and Duarte moves out of range easily.
Duarte looks for a takedown but Chino sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Duarte.
Duarte lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duarte throws a head kick that misses

and Chino counters with a head kick that drops Duarte to the mat! Duarte scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

Duarte is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duarte misses the shot to the body.

Duarte drives through with a takedown into guard.

Chino has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Duarte off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Chino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chino tries to clinch up
and Duarte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duarte looks to score with a jab to the body but Chino is just out of range.
Duarte is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

Chino cracks Duarte with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Duarte looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Chino finish him?
Duarte is still on wobbly legs! Can Chino finish him?

Chino has managed to clinch.
Duarte goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chino prevents it.
Alpha Chino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Duarte.
Chino with a knee to the head.
Duarte has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chino after a bit of a struggle.
Chino tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chino lands a huge knee in the clinch and it's knocked Duarte out! Massive knee - he's celebrating with his corner and the crowd showing their appreciation!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Alpha Chino!
Alpha Chino retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Alpha Chino thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John J Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rambo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is American Badass. John J Rambo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

J Rambo
vs
Watson

186 cm
27
270 lbs
20 - 7 - 0

185 cm
23
240 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI
SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, John J Rambo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mason Watson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rambo moves away.
A jab from Rambo misses.
Nice defenses there by Watson.
Watson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rambo.
Watson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Watson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Rambo rushes Watson and presses him up against the cage.
Rambo has a couple of punches blocked by Watson.
Watson is looking to break free of the clinch but Rambo has double underhooks.
Watson can't find room to land a body shot as Rambo controls the action.
Watson misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rambo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo swings wildly with an uppercut but Watson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Watson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rambo's brow.

Watson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Watson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rambo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rambo throws an overhand right that lands on Watson's shoulder, as Watson tries to avoid the shot.
Watson is looking to chop away at Rambo's legs.
Watson scores with a jab. Rambo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rambo throws a lazy right hand but Watson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Watson slips a jab from Rambo.
Watson throws a body punch but Rambo moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo looks to land a right hand but Watson moved out of range.
Rambo wants to clinch.
Rambo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Watson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Watson misses.

Rambo moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Watson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rambo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rambo throws a head punch that misses.
Rambo avoids the elbow strike from Watson, against the cage.
Rambo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rambo working aggressively here.
Watson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watson trying to control the position but instead, Rambo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Watson into the cage.
Rambo has a couple of punches blocked by Watson.
Rambo is working Watson over against the cage.
Watson scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rambo working aggressively here.
Watson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Watson looking to slow down the pace here.
Rambo lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson lands a damaging elbow.
Rambo throws a punch but it's blocked by Watson.
Rambo throws a punch but it's blocked by Watson.
Rambo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Watson digs a right hand underneath Rambo's ribcage. Rambo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Watson.
Watson lands with a short shot to the head.
Watson is leaning against Rambo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rambo is breathing heavily.
Watson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rambo fails to land.
Rambo has a couple of punches blocked by Watson.

Watson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rambo keeps the fight on the outside.
Rambo doesn't manage to clinch there - Watson circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rambo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Watson counters with a straight right hand.
Watson scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Watson 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.

Watson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rambo is controlling an arm, preventing Watson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson wants to control the action but instead Rambo gets a body lock and reverses into Watson's guard! Nice work!

Watson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rambo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Watson has his hands on Rambo's head, controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson trying to control the position.
Watson has Rambo pulled in close to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mason Watson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rambo misses with a few strikes there.
A cross from Watson lands.
Watson throws a jab when Rambo was well out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rambo tries to clinch there but Watson circles away.
Rambo lands a nice looking body shot.

Watson gets tackled into the cage by Rambo. Rambo maintains the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Still in the clinch, Watson scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rambo.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Watson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Rambo misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rambo misses with a punch on the inside.
Rambo misses with the head strike.
Watson throws an elbow that misses.
A shot in the inside from Watson.
Come on Watson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Watson blocking some punches.
Rambo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rambo managing to block the knees to the body from Watson.
Watson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rambo is defending well for now.
Watson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rambo avoiding damage as Watson throws knees to the body.
Rambo blocks an uppercut.
Watson lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rambo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Watson works on Rambo's body with a couple of short punches.
Watson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rambo.
Watson pushes Rambo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Rambo as the two fighters clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rambo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watson's elbow.
Watson tries to land knees in the clinch but Rambo avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Rambo fails to land.
Rambo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Watson lands an elbow just above Rambo 's eye.
Rambo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rambo managing to block the knees to the body from Watson.
Rambo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Rambo fails to land.
Rambo avoids the elbow strike from Watson, against the cage.
Rambo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Watson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rambo lands a left hand.
Watson blocking some punches.
Rambo dodges an elbow strike from Watson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Watson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rambo lands with a left to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Watson.
Watson throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mason Watson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jab, jab by Watson - just one landing.
Rambo connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Watson! He's out on his feet! Rambo rushes in and drops Watson with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John J Rambo!
John J Rambo retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath John J Rambo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.