Battle Legends XXI PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Bigjones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Argivas Kerenzikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orlando Bigjones has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Bigjones
vs
Kerenzikov

190 cm
20
193 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

178 cm
21
198 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Hilo Clothing Co

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Orlando Bigjones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Argivas Kerenzikov!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bigjones swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Kerenzikov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bigjones napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kerenzikov is putting a hurting on Bigjones here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kerenzikov working the head with strikes.
Kerenzikov lands an elbow.
Kerenzikov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bigjones sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bigjones has hold of Kerenzikov's hands but Kerenzikov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bigjones trying to control here.
Kerenzikov stops Bigjones from getting back to his feet.
Kerenzikov working Bigjones over with strikes.

Kerenzikov is working for a kimura but Bigjones is defending it quite comfortably.
Kerenzikov works his way into full mount!
Kerenzikov landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerenzikov won't let Bigjones get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Kerenzikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bigjones is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Kerenzikov with shots to the head and body - Bigjones looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bigjones tries to hold on but Kerenzikov postures up.
Kerenzikov lands a big shot there that rocks Bigjones but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Bigjones is rocked!
Kerenzikov lands a big shot to the head and Bigjones winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Argivas Kerenzikov!
Argivas Kerenzikov really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hilo Clothing Co logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Rodwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Tom Geroin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodwell comes to the cage accompanied by Pitbull - I know you want me. Geroin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kevin Rudolf - In the City. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Rodwell
vs
Tom Geroin

181 cm
22
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

186 cm
22
179 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Rodwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Tom Geroin!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Geroin looks for a takedown but Rodwell sprawls well.
Geroin shoots and misses
and Rodwell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Frank Tom Geroin has been cut.
Geroin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dave Rodwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Tom Geroin.
A leg kick checked by Geroin.
Rodwell lands with an uppercut that bounces Geroin off the cage and back into range.

Geroin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Geroin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rodwell is trying to maintain the position but Geroin is very close to passing his half guard.
Rodwell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Geroin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Geroin's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Geroin is trying to get back to his feet but Rodwell has full control of the position and if anything, Geroin has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Rodwell working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Geroin is doing well to defend. Rodwell seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Geroin is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dave Rodwell!
A very excited looking Dave Rodwell made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hale Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borat Sagdiyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sagdiyev has chosen Mamaliga as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hernandez
vs
Sagdiyev

188 cm
27
215 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

191 cm
24
214 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hale Hernandez!
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, Borat Sagdiyev!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagdiyev just misses with a punch to the body.
Sagdiyev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hernandez.
Sagdiyev tries to bum rush Hernandez with a series of wild strikes but Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hernandez fails to land with a series of punches.
Hernandez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sagdiyev lands with a good body shot.
Hernandez throws a right and a left that Sagdiyev avoids nicely.
Sagdiyev connects with an inside leg kick.
Sagdiyev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hernandez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sagdiyev misses the jab.
Hernandez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sagdiyev circles away quickly and effectively.
Hernandez throws the left hand but Sagdiyev avoids the punch easily.
Hernandez throws a body punch but Sagdiyev moves out of range.
Sagdiyev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hernandez circles away quickly and effectively.
Hernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sagdiyev misses with a low kick as Hernandez jumps back.
Sagdiyev connects with a body shot that sends Hernandez's belly button to the back.
Hernandez throws a hook but Sagdiyev blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sagdiyev.
Sagdiyev slips a jab and a cross from Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a jab.
Sagdiyev lands with a cross.

It looks like Hale Hernandez has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Hernandez.

Sagdiyev takes the fight into the clinch.
Sagdiyev lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Sagdiyev.
Sagdiyev stalling the fight.
Sagdiyev digs a right hand into Hernandez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hernandez's gas tank.
Sagdiyev dodges an elbow strike from Hernandez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Sagdiyev.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
Sagdiyev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sagdiyev scores with a shot to the side of Hernandez's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sagdiyev lands a nice uppercut.
Hernandez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sagdiyev's elbow.
Sagdiyev lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sagdiyev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hernandez's elbow.
Sagdiyev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hernandez up against the cage.
Hernandez working aggressively here.
Hernandez can't find room to land a body shot as Sagdiyev controls the action.
Hernandez tries to circle away but Sagdiyev has him pinned against the cage.
Sagdiyev tries a body shot but Hernandez blocks it.
Sagdiyev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sagdiyev can't find room to land a body shot as Hernandez controls the action.
Sagdiyev slows down the pace here.
Sagdiyev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hernandez tries to work over Sagdiyev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hernandez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hernandez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sagdiyev tries a body shot but Hernandez blocks it.
Sagdiyev is pushing Hernandez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sagdiyev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sagdiyev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hernandez is trying to push Sagdiyev away but Sagdiyev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sagdiyev lands a right hand.
Hernandez is trying to break free.
Sagdiyev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagdiyev scores with a shot to the side of Hernandez's head.
Hernandez misses with a punch to the body.
Hernandez tries to work over Sagdiyev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sagdiyev misses with a punch to the body.
Sagdiyev stalling.
Hernandez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sagdiyev backwards.
Sagdiyev misses with a punch to the body.
Hernandez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hernandez misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Sagdiyev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hernandez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hernandez takes a shot to the head.
Sagdiyev missing with knees to the body.
Hernandez tries to throw a body punch but Sagdiyev avoids it by throwing Hernandez back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Borat Sagdiyev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hale Hernandez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hernandez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fighters circle momentarily. Sagdiyev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hernandez throws the left hand but Sagdiyev avoids the punch easily.
Hernandez defending well as Sagdiyev loads up on a big left hand.
Hernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sagdiyev moves away.
Hernandez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sagdiyev misses with a wild body shot.
Borat Sagdiyev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sagdiyev just misses with a punch to the body.
Sagdiyev staying out of range there.
Hernandez throws a hook to the side of Sagdiyev's head but Sagdiyev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hernandez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hernandez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Sagdiyev.
Hernandez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Hernandez. Those never looked like landing.
A big right from Sagdiyev misses.
Sagdiyev scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez misses the shot to the body.
Hernandez avoids the body shot from Sagdiyev.
Hernandez tries to bum rush Sagdiyev with a series of wild strikes but Sagdiyev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hale Hernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sagdiyev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hernandez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hernandez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sagdiyev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hernandez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sagdiyev fails to land with a series of punches.
Sagdiyev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hernandez.
Sagdiyev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hernandez.
Hernandez misses the shot to the body.
Sagdiyev looks for the body kick but Hernandez saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Hernandez misses.
Sagdiyev thows a body shot but no joy.
Hernandez walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez ducks under a wild hook from Sagdiyev.
Sagdiyev looks to land a right hand but Hernandez moved out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez moves forwards but Sagdiyev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sagdiyev feints a jab promting Hernandez to slip. Sagdiyev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hernandez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Hale Hernandez's cut is getting worse.
Sagdiyev misses with a two punch combination.
Hernandez lands a really nice looking cross but Sagdiyev seems unphased.
Sagdiyev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sagdiyev misses with a hook. Hernandez ducked under it nicely.
Hernandez missing with a left hand there. Sagdiyev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sagdiyev dodges the punch combination from Hernandez.
Sagdiyev staying out of range there.
A combination from Hernandez does no damage.
Sagdiyev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hernandez missing with a left hand there. Sagdiyev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sagdiyev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sagdiyev lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez walks into a left hand.
Sagdiyev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hernandez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sagdiyev.
Hernandez tries a head kick but it misses.
Sagdiyev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hernandez throws a right hand that Sagdiyev ducks under and follows up with a left that Sagdiyev also avoids with ease.
Hernandez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hernandez tries to score with a low kick but Sagdiyev moves his leg out of the way.
Sagdiyev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hernandez throws out the jab.
Sagdiyev connects with a body shot.
Hernandez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sagdiyev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hernandez throws out the jab.
Sagdiyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range.
Hernandez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sagdiyev.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez throws a series of punches but Sagdiyev moves out of range.
Hernandez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sagdiyev keeps Hernandez at a distance using the push kick.
Sagdiyev tries to clinch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sagdiyev lands a nice shot that snaps Hernandez's head back.
Hernandez checks a leg kick nicely.
Sagdiyev lands a jab to Hernandez's midsection.
A jab from Sagdiyev does it's job there.

Hale Hernandez's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

Sagdiyev gets a clinch.
Sagdiyev lands a shot to the body.
Sagdiyev throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sagdiyev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sagdiyev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Sagdiyev breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Borat Sagdiyev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hale Hernandez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A jab from Hernandez misses.
Sagdiyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
Sagdiyev scores with a nice head shot.
Sagdiyev scores with a body shot.
Hernandez throws a big shot that misses.
Hernandez stuns Sagdiyev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice cross by Sagdiyev.
Hernandez slips a straight right by Sagdiyev.
Sagdiyev misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sagdiyev.
Sagdiyev cracks Hernandez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sagdiyev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hernandez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sagdiyev at a distance.
Hernandez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sagdiyev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagdiyev throws out a loose jab but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Hernandez.
Hernandez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sagdiyev can pounce on him.
Hernandez misses with a series of wild punches.
Sagdiyev misses the shot to the body.
Sagdiyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
Sagdiyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
Sagdiyev throws out a loose jab but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sagdiyev lands the left hand.
Sagdiyev lands a nice hook to Hernandez's body. Hernandez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sagdiyev moves away.
Sagdiyev looks to throw the jab but Hernandez is out of range.
Sagdiyev misses with a wild body shot.
Sagdiyev takes a swing at Hernandez's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagdiyev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sagdiyev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hernandez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sagdiyev is looking to clinch but Hernandez is avoiding it.
Sagdiyev misses with a left hand
and Hernandez counters with a stiff right hand.
Hernandez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sagdiyev swings for the body but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez moves out of range as Sagdiyev throws a body kick.
Hernandez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sagdiyev lands a nice hook to Hernandez's body. Hernandez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sagdiyev is looking to slow Hernandez down with leg kicks.
Sagdiyev moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sagdiyev thumps Hernandez with a low kick.
Sagdiyev misses with a body shot.
Hernandez moves forwards but Sagdiyev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sagdiyev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sagdiyev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sagdiyev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagdiyev scores with a nice head shot.
Sagdiyev scores with a hook.
Sagdiyev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hernandez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sagdiyev. Sagdiyev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sagdiyev lands with a nice body punch.
Sagdiyev thows a body shot but no joy.
Hale Hernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body kick from Sagdiyev.
Sagdiyev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with a straight right.
Sagdiyev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hernandez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sagdiyev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hernandez scrambles back to his feet.
Sagdiyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
Hernandez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sagdiyev cracks Hernandez with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sagdiyev just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagdiyev's corner calls for a 1-2. Sagdiyev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Jeez, Hale Hernandez's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Sagdiyev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hernandez.
Sagdiyev bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hernandez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sagdiyev!
Hernandez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sagdiyev just misses with a punch to the body.
Hernandez dodges the punch combination from Sagdiyev.
Sagdiyev lands with a nice body punch.
Hernandez avoids the head kick by Sagdiyev.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sagdiyev scores with a one two! Hernandez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hernandez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sagdiyev tests Hernandez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sagdiyev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hernandez.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borat Sagdiyev!
An out of breath Borat Sagdiyev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Warm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conner Magavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warm comes to the cage accompanied by Walk like an Egyptian. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Warm
vs
Magavin

195 cm
23
185 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

182 cm
26
180 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luke Warm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Conner Magavin!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magavin stuffs the takedown attempt from Warm. Warm gets slowly back to his feet.
Magavin lands with a hook. Warm tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

It looks like Luke Warm has been cut.
Magavin throws a shot to the body.
Warm really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Magavin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Warm defends it nicely.
Magavin tests Warm's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Warm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magavin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Magavin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Magavin tries to work over Warm's front leg with a kick but Warm checks it.
Some wild striking there from Magavin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magavin. Warm does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magavin throws a right and a left that both miss.

Warm scores a takedown into full mount!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Warm throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Warm has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Warm thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Warm wants to control the pace but Magavin is squirming around nicely.
Magavin tries to reverse the position but Warm maintains control.
Warm punching from mount but Magavin doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warm thowing shots but they're missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warm controlling from the full mount.
Magavin tries to lock up and control but Warm gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Warm is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Magavin has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Magavin!

Warm has his foot on Magavin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magavin works his way back into a safe position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magavin stopping the sweep attempt from Warm.
Warm will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Warm looking for a guillotine here but Magavin defends easily.
Warm tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magavin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warm is keeping the position for now.

Warm is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Warm misses with some punches.
Warm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Warm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magavin wants to take the fight to the mat but Warm manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Magavin wants a takedown.
Luke Warm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conner Magavin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warm has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Magavin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Magavin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Warm looking to slow down the pace here.
Magavin being controlled against the cage.
Magavin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Warm pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Luke Warm will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luke Warm's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Warm throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Magavin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Warm is in Magavin's guard.
Warm trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magavin trying to control the position.
Warm trying to control but Magavin is working from the bottom.
Warm looking to pass the guard.
Magavin is looking to stand up but Warm isn't so interested in that idea.
Warm trying to control the position from guard on top but Magavin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magavin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Magavin keeping moving, preventing Warm from controlling successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Magavin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Magavin throws a head kick that misses.
Magavin jabs at Warm's body.
Magavin misses with a two punch combination.
Warm fails to land with a series of punches.
Luke Warm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warm throws a combination that misses
and Magavin counters with an inside leg kick.
Warm leaves Magavin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A jab from Warm does it's job there.

Warm changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Magavin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Magavin is being controlled here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Warm tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Warm has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Warm tries to score with some ground and pound. Magavin controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Warm.

Warm tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Warm has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Warm misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Warm controls the position.
Warm sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Magavin is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Warm is looking to take a break and control but Magavin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magavin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warm misses with a head shot. Magavin uses the momentum to regain guard.
Warm throwing strikes but missing.

Magavin wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magavin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Magavin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Warm but Warm pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Magavin throws a shot to the body.
Warm throws a hook but Magavin blocks it.
Conner Magavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warm tries to bum rush Magavin with a series of wild strikes but Magavin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Warm bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Magavin's head backwards.
Magavin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Magavin misses with a takedown attempt

and Warm counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Magavin!
Warm lands a big elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warm lands a nice shot to the head.
Warm can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Magavin is looking to escape.
Warm throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warm trying to control but Magavin is having none of it.
Magavin has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Warm's lack of action.
Warm is trying to control the action in half guard but Magavin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Warm throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Warm moves into full mount! Magavin won't be happy about that!
Warm throwing strikes here but Magavin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warm punching from mount but Magavin doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Warm unloads with some shots from mount but Magavin bucks and avoids them well.
Warm lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Warm thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Warm throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Warm lands a big elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magavin manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Warm trying to pass the guard but Magavin defending well.
Warm is trying to control. Magavin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magavin tries to get to full guard but Warm has control of the leg.
Warm thows a huge punch but Magavin dodges it nicely.
Warm is looking to take a break and control but Magavin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magavin is controlling Warm's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Warm wants to free his trapped foot but Magavin is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Warm seems to be looking for submissions.
Warm is trying to control the action in half guard but Magavin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Magavin taking some punishment here, with Warm in his half guard.
Warm is looking to pass Magavin's guard but actually Magavin recovers to full guard.
Luke Warm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Warm is in close to Magavin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warm wants to pass the guard but Magavin is keeping the position.
Conner Magavin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Warm won't allow Magavin to get back to his feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Warm!
A very excited looking Luke Warm rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Stalwart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Poddubny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stalwart comes to the cage accompanied by Hamster Dance. Poddubny has chosen Champion Of The Champions as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Stalwart
vs
Poddubny

199 cm
25
235 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
275 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Stalwart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Poddubny!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poddubny displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stalwart.

Poddubny has managed to clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Poddubny gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Stalwart wants to sweep here but Poddubny controlling him for the moment.
Poddubny wants to control from the top but Stalwart keeps moving.
Poddubny throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stalwart avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Poddubny throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stalwart works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Poddubny content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Poddubny is working Stalwart over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poddubny lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poddubny looking to pass the guard.
Poddubny throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Poddubny content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Poddubny with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stalwart is breathing heavily.
Poddubny is working Stalwart over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Stalwart is rocked!
Poddubny content to stall in guard here.
Poddubny with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stalwart utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Poddubny postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Poddubny postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poddubny with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oh Stalwart is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Poddubny arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Stalwart's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ivan Poddubny!
A less than humble Ivan Poddubny misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexandre Iglesias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and One Turd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). One Turd has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alexandre Iglesias's chin.

Iglesias
vs
Turd

180 cm
24
160 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

175 cm
30
163 lbs
12 - 12 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexandre Iglesias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, One Turd!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turd misses with a few strikes there.
Turd swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Iglesias counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Turd throws a wild body kick that Iglesias sees coming a mile off.
Iglesias blocks a low kick nicely.
Turd 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.
Turd swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Turd shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Turd sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Iglesias defending well though.
Turd not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Turd has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Turd throws a strike but Iglesias avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Turd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iglesias preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Turd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Iglesias works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Turd throwing strikes but missing.
Iglesias wants to stand but Turd is controlling the position.
Turd throws a strike but Iglesias rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Turd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Turd looking for subs off his back but Iglesias has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turd is trying to get back to full guard.

Turd looking for subs from the bottom but Iglesias mounts him!
Turd is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turd wants to control but Iglesias is having none of it.
Turd working to try and regain half guard.
Iglesias controlling from mount.
Turd is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turd slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Iglesias not doing much here.
Turd manages to get to full guard.
Turd wants to improve his position but instead Iglesias has moved into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turd makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Turd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No joy there for Iglesias, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
One Turd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turd jabs at Iglesias's body.
Iglesias misses with a jab, cross combination.
Iglesias tries to score with a low kick but Turd moves his leg out of the way.
Turd misses with a low kick.
Turd throws a low kick but Iglesias avoids it.
Turd takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Turd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Iglesias manages to avoid it.
Iglesias takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Turd throws out a leg kick but Iglesias moves out of range and Turd only half commits.
Turd tries to land a body kick
enabling Iglesias to counter with a crisp jab.
Iglesias listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turd wants to land a leg kick but Iglesias is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Turd, right into the meat.
Iglesias misses with a jab to the body
and Turd counters with a nice uppercut.
Turd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Turd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turd throws a leg kick but Iglesias moved away.
One Turd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turd throws a jab but it's blocked by Iglesias.
Alexandre Iglesias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Iglesias blocks a leg kick.
Iglesias lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Turd looks to throw a body kick
and Iglesias counters with a straight right hand.
Turd shoots in looking for a takedown but Iglesias manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Turd's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Iglesias displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turd throws out the jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Iglesias.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turd throws a leg kick
and Iglesias counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Turd is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Iglesias misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Iglesias has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turd misses with a body shot.
Iglesias checks a leg kick.
Turd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Iglesias has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Iglesias avoids the head kick by Turd.
Turd shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Iglesias sprawls well. Iglesias wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Turd gets slowly back to his feet.
Turd misses with a head kick.
Turd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Iglesias is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iglesias takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Turd is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Iglesias rather than just go for the knockout.
Turd lands a nice looking body shot.
Turd misses with a low kick.
Turd throws a sloppy head kick and Iglesias moves out of range easily.
Iglesias fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turd is out of range.
Turd throws a nice outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Turd.
Iglesias misses with a looping right.
Sloppy strikes from Turd. Those never looked like landing.
Some wild striking there from Turd.
Turd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Iglesias.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turd stuns Iglesias with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Turd misses with a straight right.
Turd lands with an overhand left.
A low kick from Turd misses
and Iglesias counters with a three punch combo that has Turd backing up. Turd nods at Iglesias to acknowledge the strikes.
Turd takes a swing at Iglesias's ribcage but misses.
Iglesias takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turd lands a right hook to the body.
Iglesias drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Turd falls off balance throwing a combination
and Iglesias counters with a stiff right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turd attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Turd throws a hook but Iglesias blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

One Turd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Good work by Iglesias as he checks the leg kick.
Iglesias dodges the punch combination from Turd.
Turd checks the leg kick nicely there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Iglesias checks a leg kick.
Turd chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Iglesias gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Turd to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Turd trying to control the position from guard on top but Iglesias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turd throws a big right hand that misses.
Iglesias knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Turd on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turd trying to control the position from guard on top but Iglesias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turd is looking to work some ground and pound but Iglesias has wrist control.
One Turd has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turd lands a couple of elbows.
Turd scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Turd works over Iglesias with some ground and pound from guard.
Turd postures up in Iglesias's guard and throws a big left but Iglesias blocks it.
Iglesias has momentary wrist control but Turd slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turd throwing strikes but missing.
Turd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Turd trying to control the position from guard on top but Iglesias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turd is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Iglesias is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Turd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Oh Iglesias is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turd is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Turd postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Iglesias covers up, he's hurt! Turd keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Turd and the ref steps in to end the fight! Turd can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). One Turd!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Hughs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie O Hare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Hare has chosen Starland Vocal Band - Afternoon Delight as his entrance music. Joe Hughs is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Hughs
vs
O Hare

178 cm
28
167 lbs
18 - 10 - 0

180 cm
26
166 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Cobra Pharmaceuticals (159++ Stamina)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Hughs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie O Hare!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Hare lands with a straight right. Hughs didn't see that one coming.

Hughs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
O Hare blocks the elbow strike.
O Hare working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hughs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from O Hare.
Hughs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and O Hare avoids it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hughs just misses with a elbow thrown towards O Hare's brow.
Hughs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from O Hare.
Hughs lands a left hand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hughs just misses with a elbow thrown towards O Hare's brow.
O Hare misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hughs can't find room to land a body shot as O Hare controls the action.
O Hare avoiding damage as Hughs throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughs is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hughs landing knees to the body.
Hughs takes a shot to the head.
O Hare avoiding damage as Hughs throws knees to the body.
Hughs looking to throw knees to the head but O Hare is blocking nicely.
O Hare displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hughs up against the cage.
O Hare misses with a punch on the inside.
O Hare managing to block the knees to the body from Hughs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughs landing knees to the body.
O Hare tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
O Hare on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hughs prevents the takedown attempt.
O Hare with an attempt at a knee that misses.
O Hare is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hughs to keep the fight standing.
Joe Hughs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie O Hare.
Hughs tries to land a knee to the head but O Hare blocks with his arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hughs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Hare tries a body shot but Hughs blocks it.
Hughs can't find room to land a body shot as O Hare controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughs struggles to land a body shot inside as O Hare controls his hands.
Hughs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hughs throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hughs throws a knee to the head but misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from O Hare.
O Hare blocks the elbow strike.
Hughs misses with a knee strike.
O Hare wants a takedown but no success here.
Hughs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Hare's elbow.
O Hare misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Hare dodges an elbow strike from Hughs.
Hughs misses with a punch to the body.
Hughs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from O Hare.
O Hare missing with knees to the body.
Hughs trying to land knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from O Hare.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hughs obliges.
Hughs tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hughs crunches a lovely knee into O Hare's ribcage.
Hughs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. O Hare is defending well for now.
Hughs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Hughs 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.

O Hare dodges the punch combination from Hughs.
O Hare digs a good hook to Hughs's body.
O Hare throws out a powerful jab.
O Hare misses with a low kick.
O Hare throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hughs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hughs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Hughs is rocked!
O Hare with a nice cross.
Oh Hughs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
O Hare moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Hughs wants to clinch.
O Hare looks to score with a jab to the body but Hughs is just out of range.
O Hare misses the shot to the body.
Hughs seems to have got his legs back now.
Hughs tries to clinch there but O Hare circles away.

O Hare closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hughs to the mat! Hughs manages to get full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
O Hare trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Hare in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
O Hare throws a big right hand that misses.
Hughs keeping moving, preventing O Hare from controlling successfully.
O Hare missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hughs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from O Hare.
O Hare passes easily into side control. Nice work.
O Hare working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Hare in side control, throwing shots but Hughs defends.
Sloppy strikes there by O Hare.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

O Hare looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
O Hare is looking to take a break and control but Hughs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
O Hare advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughs working to try and regain half guard.

O Hare moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hughs has worked his arm free - good work by Hughs!
O Hare looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hughs is avoiding damage well.
O Hare wants to control but Hughs is keeping him busy.
Hughs stops O Hare from passing to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

O Hare decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hughs to his feet.
Hughs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
O Hare connects with a leg kick. Hughs looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hughs tries to clinch but O Hare is having none of it.
Hughs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O Hare paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hughs throws a leg kick but O Hare sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hughs misses with a low kick.
O Hare swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hughs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Hare tries to work over Hughs's front leg with a kick but Hughs checks it.
Hughs misses with a double jab.
Joe Hughs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Hare misses with a head kick.
Hughs tries to clinch but O Hare moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie O Hare showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

O Hare keeps the fight on the outside.
O Hare chopping away at his opponent's legs.
O Hare ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hughs moves away.
O Hare takes a swing at Hughs's ribcage but misses.
O Hare swats away the attempt to clinch by Hughs.
O Hare misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hughs.
O Hare takes a swing at Hughs's ribcage but misses.
Hughs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from O Hare.
O Hare just misses with a punch to the body.
Hughs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hughs blocks a low kick nicely.
O Hare ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hughs moves away.
O Hare feints and then cracks Hughs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hughs down.
O Hare is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hughs rather than just go for the knockout.

Nice combo by O Hare! Oh, that's hurt him - Hughs falls to the canvas and O Hare follows him into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Hare throws an elbow but Hughs slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Hare lands a few punches from side control.
Hughs tries to improve position but can't.
O Hare tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
O Hare trying to control the action but Hughs is working from the bottom.
Eddie O Hare has got the better of the ground game so far.

O Hare tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Hare is looking to take a break and control but Hughs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
O Hare tries to advance to mount but Hughs denies him.
Hughs sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
O Hare has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Hare throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from O Hare there.
O Hare stalling.
O Hare tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hughs.
Hughs blocking the ground and pound attempt from O Hare.
Hughs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hughs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Hare wants to control from the top but Hughs keeps moving.
O Hare advances position into side control!
O Hare throwing strikes but Hughs manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Hare is trying to improve his position.
O Hare is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie O Hare comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think O Hare has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie O Hare!
A relieved looking Eddie O Hare thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Meeoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rabesandratana Randreanaivo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meeoff comes to the cage accompanied by bodies. Randreanaivo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Insane Clown Posse - Another Love Song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Meeoff
vs
Randreanaivo

188 cm
29
212 lbs
13 - 11 - 1

188 cm
25
216 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jack Meeoff!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rabesandratana Randreanaivo!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meeoff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Randreanaivo as he avoids it easily.
Randreanaivo dives in and grabs Meeoff's left leg, looking for a takedown. Meeoff pushes down on Randreanaivo's head and hops out.
Meeoff stuffs the takedown attempt from Randreanaivo. Randreanaivo gets slowly back to his feet.
A combination from Randreanaivo does no damage.
Randreanaivo fails with the takedown.
Jack Meeoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rabesandratana Randreanaivo.
Randreanaivo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Meeoff.
Meeoff lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Meeoff throws a nice looking combination but Randreanaivo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Meeoff swinging wildly here.
Randreanaivo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Randreanaivo looking to score a takedown here. Meeoff is defending well but Randreanaivo drives through and ends up in Meeoff's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Meeoff keeping moving, preventing Randreanaivo from controlling successfully.
Randreanaivo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Meeoff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Randreanaivo is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Randreanaivo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Randreanaivo trying to control but Meeoff is working from the bottom.

Meeoff is looking for a triangle but Randreanaivo pushes his legs off easily.
Randreanaivo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Meeoff's guard.
Randreanaivo lands a couple of digs.

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

Meeoff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Randreanaivo defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meeoff wants to stand but Randreanaivo is controlling the position.
Meeoff keeping moving, preventing Randreanaivo from controlling successfully.

Randreanaivo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Meeoff throws a right and a left that both miss.
Meeoff swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meeoff falls off balance throwing a combination

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Randreanaivo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Meeoff's guard now.
Randreanaivo wants to stand but Meeoff is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randreanaivo trying to control the position from guard on top but Meeoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Randreanaivo stands up and waves to Meeoff to follow him.

Randreanaivo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Meeoff did well to prevent Randreanaivo getting side control.
Randreanaivo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Randreanaivo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Meeoff has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randreanaivo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Randreanaivo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Meeoff defending well though.

Meeoff actively working from the bottom here.
Meeoff throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Randreanaivo throwing shots but Meeoff is blocking nicely.
Randreanaivo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Meeoff!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Randreanaivo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Meeoff is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Randreanaivo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Meeoff defends it nicely.

Randreanaivo feints and as Meeoff raises his hands in defense, Randreanaivo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Meeoff tries to strike from the bottom.
Randreanaivo trying to control but Meeoff is working from the bottom.
Randreanaivo wants to stand but Meeoff is controlling his posture from full guard.
Randreanaivo trying to control but Meeoff is working from the bottom.
Randreanaivo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Meeoff is proving hard to escape from.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Randreanaivo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Randreanaivo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Randreanaivo wants to control from the top but Meeoff keeps moving.

Meeoff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Randreanaivo defends well.
Randreanaivo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rabesandratana Randreanaivo.
Meeoff throws a series of punches but Randreanaivo avoids them all with ease.
Meeoff looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Randreanaivo has a takedown stuffed.
Jack Meeoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meeoff moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Meeoff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Randreanaivo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Meeoff lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randreanaivo has a takedown stuffed.
Jack Meeoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rabesandratana Randreanaivo.

Meeoff drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Meeoff is trying to get an arm triangle but Randreanaivo is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meeoff wants to control but Randreanaivo is keeping him busy.
Meeoff is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Randreanaivo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Randreanaivo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Meeoff avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Randreanaivo.
Meeoff wants to control but Randreanaivo is keeping busy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Randreanaivo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Meeoff defending well though.
Rabesandratana Randreanaivo has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randreanaivo is looking to pass Meeoff's guard but actually Meeoff recovers to full guard.
Randreanaivo throwing strikes but missing.
Randreanaivo scoring with some ground and pound.

Randreanaivo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Meeoff enables Randreanaivo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Meeoff manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Meeoff looking for subs off his back but Randreanaivo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Randreanaivo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rabesandratana Randreanaivo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

Randreanaivo shoots in looking for a takedown but Meeoff manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Randreanaivo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Meeoff throws a series of punches but Randreanaivo avoids them all with ease.
Meeoff shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Randreanaivo as he jumps to the side.
Randreanaivo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Meeoff misses with a two punch combination.
Randreanaivo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Randreanaivo gets a takedown into half guard.
Randreanaivo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Meeoff is concentrating on defense, preventing Randreanaivo from advancing position.
Randreanaivo trying to control the action but Meeoff is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Randreanaivo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Meeoff sees it coming and defends easily.
Meeoff is pressing down on Randreanaivo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Randreanaivo wants to control from the top but Meeoff keeps moving.

Randreanaivo content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Meeoff has locked up a guillotine! Meeoff's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Randreanaivo is holding on here and Meeoff must be using up a lot of energy. Randreanaivo has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Meeoff gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jack Meeoff!
Jack Meeoff retains his light heavyweight title!
Jack Meeoff really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Black Market Pharmacy and Laundromat logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.