SPNY 28: Tulppu - Gionathan PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony McCowan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howard comes into the arena with Immortality by Pearl Jam blaring out of the sound system. 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.

Howard
vs
McCowan

189 cm
32
215 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

190 cm
31
219 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dwayne Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony McCowan!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Howard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCowan is looking to clinch.
McCowan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Howard's hands.
McCowan throws a hook but Howard blocks it.
Howard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCowan.
McCowan slips a jab and a cross from Howard.
McCowan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Howard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tony McCowan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCowan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

McCowan throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Howard stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. McCowan follows into mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCowan is trying to take his opponent's back.
McCowan tries to control but Howard wriggling away.
McCowan fails to advance to Howard's back.
Howard is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
McCowan wants to control the pace but Howard is squirming around nicely.
McCowan fails to move to back control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCowan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Howard is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
McCowan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howard is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

McCowan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Howard has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Howard has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Howard is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Howard preventing the rear naked choke attempt from McCowan.
Howard looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

McCowan is persistently looking for the submission but Howard is defending it well.
Howard is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McCowan working for the choke.
Howard prevents McCowan from getting a body triangle.
I would not like to be Howard right now.
Howard is trying to stand back up.
Howard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCowan on the ground.

McCowan tightening his grip on Howard, looking for the choke.
Howard wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McCowan looking for the choke but no joy.

Howard showing good submission defense here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

McCowan looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Howard is controlling McCowan 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Howard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Howard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

McCowan clinches with his opponent.

Howard breaks from the clinch.
Howard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Howard lands a body shot.
Howard takes a swing at McCowan's ribcage but misses.
Howard loads up on a big right hand but McCowan slips the punch.
Howard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCowan.

McCowan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McCowan trying to land knees to the body.
McCowan lands an elbow that stopped Howard in his tracks for a moment.
Howard wants to break free but McCowan has control.

Howard breaks from the clinch.
McCowan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Howard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCowan throws an overhand right that lands on Howard's shoulder, as Howard tries to avoid the shot.

McCowan gets a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howard wants to get back to striking at distance but McCowan won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCowan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McCowan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Howard's efforts to push away.
Howard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McCowan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Howard wants to break free but McCowan has control.
Howard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Howard is trying to break the clinch but McCowan has him pressed against the cage.
McCowan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McCowan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McCowan lands a knee to the body.
McCowan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

McCowan manages to break the clinch.

McCowan moves into range and clinches up with Howard.
McCowan working Howard over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCowan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McCowan lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McCowan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCowan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Howard throws a series of punches but McCowan avoids them all with ease.
Howard circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCowan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A punch combination from Howard misses.
McCowan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Howard moves away.
Howard scores with a shot to the body.
McCowan misses with a wild body shot.
McCowan's corner calls for a 1-2. McCowan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

McCowan drops his shoulder and cracks Howard with a huge uppercut! Howard goes down! Can McCowan finish him?

Howard is rocked!
Howard can't keep his opponent in guard - McCowan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Oh Howard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Howard is trying to stand up here but McCowan is controlling him well.
McCowan passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCowan controlling his opponent.
Howard seems to have got his legs back now.
McCowan thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
McCowan mounts Howard! Really nice guard pass there!
Howard is squirming around, avoiding McCowan's attempts to control the action.
McCowan throws some wild stikes that Howard manages to avoid easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCowan wants to control the pace but Howard is squirming around nicely.
McCowan wants to take Howard's back here but Howard is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Howard wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCowan wants to take Howard's back here but Howard is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

McCowan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Howard manages to avoid the submission attempt.
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!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony McCowan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

A head kick misses from McCowan.
Howard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCowan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCowan wants to clinch.
Howard lands with a shot to the body.
Howard moves out of range as McCowan strikes.
McCowan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Howard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCowan throws a head kick that misses.
Howard takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Howard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCowan was well out of range. Poor timing from Howard.

McCowan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McCowan tries a knee to the head but Howard blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McCowan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Howard.
A right hand to the body from McCowan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCowan lands an elbow inside.
McCowan lands a shoulder strike.
Tony McCowan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McCowan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Howard.
McCowan scores with a nice hook to the head.
McCowan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCowan lands an elbow inside.
McCowan misses with a knee strike.
McCowan with a knee to the head.
McCowan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McCowan wants to stall.
McCowan keeps control of Howard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Howard is trying to break the clinch but McCowan is controlling him.
McCowan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McCowan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dwayne Howard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCowan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Howard.
Howard tries to circle away but McCowan has him pinned against the cage.
A hook to the body from McCowan.
McCowan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Howard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McCowan tries to land knees in the clinch but Howard avoids the damage to the body.
McCowan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Howard.

Howard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCowan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Howard.
Howard throws a series of punches but McCowan moves out of range.

McCowan clinches up against the cage.

McCowan manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Howard misses.
Howard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Howard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCowan circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard catches McCowan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Howard throws a body punch but McCowan moves out of range.
Howard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tony McCowan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCowan wants to clinch.
McCowan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Howard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McCowan connects with a high kick.
McCowan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A punch combination from Howard misses.
Howard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Howard.
Howard is looking to wear down McCowan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
McCowan tries to land a knee to the head but Howard blocks with his arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCowan has a couple of punches blocked by Howard.
McCowan lands a good knee to the midsection. Howard won't want to take too many of those.

McCowan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCowan tries to clinch up
and Howard counters with a one-two to the body.
Tony McCowan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Howard slips a straight right by McCowan.
McCowan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Howard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Howard misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCowan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCowan closes the distance but Howard moves to the side
and Howard counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McCowan is looking to clinch but Howard is avoiding it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony McCowan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCowan 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony McCowan!
After winning the bout, Tony McCowan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Ville Galle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White has chosen General Public - Tenderness as his entrance music. Jamal White will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Galle
vs
White

183 cm
24
165 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

184 cm
22
165 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ville Galle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamal White!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White checks the leg kick.
White is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
White stuffs the takedown attempt from Galle. Galle gets slowly back to his feet.
Galle misses with a takedown attempt
and White counters with a big head kick but Galle shrugs it off.

Galle looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
White trying to control but Galle postures up.
Well, if Galle is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Galle has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ville Galle wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Galle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ville Galle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White throws a head kick that misses
and White takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
White throws a combination that misses
and Galle counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Galle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has White pinned against the cage. White gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
White throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Galle.
A bone on bone clash there as Galle blocks the leg kick.
White misses with a jab, cross combination.
Galle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. White tries to avoid it but Galle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag White to the ground. White escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
White tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galle lands a nice hook to White's body. White takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Galle shoots in but no luck this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Galle looks for a takedown but White sprawls well.
Jamal White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

White clinches up against the cage.
White throws a knee to the head but misses.
White connects with a knee to the head.
White with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
White tries a knee to the head but Galle blocks it.
Galle avoiding damage as White throws knees to the body.
White is pressed up against the cage. Galle has hold of a leg and is looking to drag White down to the mat. White avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
White wants to clinch up but Galle keeps it at a distance.

Galle feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galle wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
Galle controlling from the top position.
Galle is looking to stand up but White won't let him.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ville Galle wasn't doing enough on the ground.
White swats away the attempt to clinch by Galle.

Galle closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Galle lands in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White wants to sweep here but Galle controlling him for the moment.

Galle has gone for a leg lock! White slips out almost immediately though and dives into Galle's guard.
Galle controlling the position.
White wants to get up but he can't break Galle's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Galle looking to control.

White gets to his feet - Galle follows without any prompting.
Ville Galle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galle blocks a head kick by White.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galle shoots for a takedown but White saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ville Galle dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Galle scores a takedown into full mount!
Galle pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
White really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Galle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Galle landing shots from mount.
White tries to reverse the position but Galle maintains control.
Galle with the ground and pound from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galle takes White's back.

Galle is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. White knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften White for a finish.
Galle gets his hands free as White looks to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Galle is persistently looking for the submission but White is defending it well.

Galle is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but White won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Galle off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ville Galle!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

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

Gattuso
vs
Borgne

179 cm
29
169 lbs
18 - 14 - 0

169 cm
34
160 lbs
12 - 28 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

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 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Salvatore Gattuso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Guigui Borgne!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borgne shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gattuso defends it nicely.
Borgne shoots in but Gattuso avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gattuso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guigui Borgne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Gattuso shoots in and gets a takedown into Borgne's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Borgne wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gattuso manages to pass to side control.
Gattuso is keen to just control but Borgne is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gattuso with the ground and pound but Borgne uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gattuso not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gattuso trying to control but Borgne is working from the bottom.
Gattuso not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gattuso stops Borgne from standing up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Salvatore Gattuso just wasn't active enough.

Gattuso has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice elbow from Gattuso.

It looks like Guigui Borgne has been cut.
Gattuso lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gattuso blocks an uppercut.
Borgne is pushing Gattuso up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Borgne drags the fight down to the ground.
Gattuso trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gattuso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borgne is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borgne wants to stand up but Gattuso is controlling him.
Borgne keeping moving, preventing Gattuso from controlling successfully.
Gattuso prevents Borgne from getting back to his feet.
Gattuso is looking to advance position but Borgne has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Gattuso is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gattuso is working hard here to advance position.

Borgne stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso keeps the fight on the outside.

Gattuso rushes Borgne and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gattuso lands an elbow inside that Borgne shrugs off.
Gattuso lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gattuso tries to land a knee to the head but Borgne blocks with his arms.
Borgne unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gattuso lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gattuso misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Borgne.

Borgne manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gattuso throws a big right hand that misses.
Gattuso tries to free his leg and advance position but Borgne is retaining full guard.
Gattuso forces his way into half guard.
Gattuso is pressing down on Borgne's thigh, looking to free his foot. Borgne is holding on for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borgne is staying active underneath Gattuso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Borgne manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Gattuso clinches up against the cage.
Gattuso with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gattuso misses with a knee to the head.
Gattuso lands an elbow that stopped Borgne in his tracks for a moment.
A short body shot lands from Borgne as the two fighters clinch.
Gattuso tries to land a knee to the head but Borgne blocks with his arms.
Borgne will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gattuso up against the cage.
Gattuso stalling in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Borgne is trying to pull guard but Gattuso has him pressed against the cage.
Salvatore Gattuso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guigui Borgne.
Gattuso tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Salvatore Gattuso dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guigui Borgne's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Borgne fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gattuso avoids it really well and circles away.

Gattuso closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gattuso pushes Borgne back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gattuso using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Borgne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Borgne tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gattuso just stands there and leans against the cage.
Borgne letting Gattuso take a breather here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Borgne.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gattuso.
Borgne pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gattuso misses with a knee to the head.
Gattuso looking to throw knees to the head but Borgne is blocking nicely.

Borgne pulls guard.
Gattuso won't allow Borgne to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gattuso with a nice head shot there.
Gattuso tries to free his leg and advance position but Borgne is retaining full guard.
Gattuso trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salvatore Gattuso overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Borgne wants to stand up but Gattuso is controlling him.
Gattuso looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borgne keeping moving, preventing Gattuso from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Borgne wants to stand and escape but Gattuso is having none of it.
Borgne can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gattuso controls the pace.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Borgne tries to land a knee to the head but Gattuso blocks with his arms.
Gattuso with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gattuso lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borgne tries to pull guard but Gattuso forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Salvatore Gattuso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guigui Borgne.
Gattuso throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gattuso lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gattuso lands a left hand that snaps the head of Borgne backwards.
Gattuso taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Borgne creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gattuso blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gattuso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Borgne is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Gattuso.
Gattuso lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gattuso managing to block the knees to the body from Borgne.

Borgne jumps into guard, dragging Gattuso to the mat.
Gattuso slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gattuso trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Borgne wants to get back to his feet but Gattuso drags him back down.
Gattuso is looking to take a break and control but Borgne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gattuso is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Borgne has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gattuso throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gattuso swats away the attempt to clinch by Borgne.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gattuso connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Borgne is looking to clinch.

Borgne tries to keep at a distance but Gattuso has taken the fight into the clinch.
Borgne can't find room to land a body shot as Gattuso controls the action.

Borgne jumps into guard, dragging Gattuso to the mat.
Gattuso won't allow Borgne to get back to his feet.
Gattuso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borgne is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borgne wants to stand and escape but Gattuso is having none of it.
Gattuso postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gattuso missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Borgne wants to get back to his feet but Gattuso is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gattuso looking to pass the guard.
Gattuso trying to control but Borgne is working from the bottom.
Salvatore Gattuso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso prevents Borgne from getting back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Borgne keeping moving, preventing Gattuso from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Salvatore Gattuso wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Gattuso takes the fight into the clinch.
Borgne throws a knee to the head but misses.
Borgne managing to block the knees to the body from Gattuso.
Borgne throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Salvatore Gattuso has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Borgne fails to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso tries to land knees in the clinch but Borgne avoids the damage to the body.
Borgne avoids a wild elbow strike from Gattuso.
Borgne missing with knees to the body.
Borgne missing with knees to the body.
Gattuso unloads a knee to the mid-section. Borgne lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Borgne throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gattuso blocks it with crossed arms.
Borgne missing with knees to the body.
Borgne throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gattuso tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso managing to block the knees to the body from Borgne.
Guigui Borgne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gattuso blocks a body shot from Borgne.
Borgne is trying to maintain a safe position but Gattuso gets an underhook and turns Borgne into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Borgne throws an elbow but misses.
Borgne misses with some punches.
Gattuso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Borgne is trying to pull guard but Gattuso has him pressed against the cage.
Borgne tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gattuso avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Borgne is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gattuso is defending well for now.
Gattuso dodges an elbow strike from Borgne.
Borgne tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gattuso avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Salvatore Gattuso.
Well Gattuso has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salvatore Gattuso!
Salvatore Gattuso very nearly forgot to thank FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) 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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C
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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Doctor Rockzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stran Gler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockzo comes to the cage accompanied by I'm Just a Rock 'n' Roll Clown -by- Doctor Rockzo. Doctor Rockzo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Stran Gler's chin.

Rockzo
vs
Gler

178 cm
28
169 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

175 cm
25
160 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

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 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doctor Rockzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stran Gler!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gler shoots in for a double leg but Rockzo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rockzo throws a chopping leg kick but Gler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rockzo manages to avoid it.
Gler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gler shoots in for a double leg but Rockzo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gler misses with a takedown attempt

and Rockzo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Doctor Rockzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stran Gler.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rockzo stalling.
Rockzo trying to control the action but Gler is working from the bottom.
Gler is looking to control Rockzo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gler avoid being mounted?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockzo wants to take a breather but Gler is having none of it.

Rockzo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gler trying to control but Rockzo postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockzo wants to control but Gler is keeping him busy.

Rockzo is working for a submission of some sort.
Rockzo throwing shots but Gler is blocking nicely.

Rockzo is working for a kimura but Gler is defending it quite comfortably.
Rockzo prevents Gler from improving his position.

Gler actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rockzo wants to work for an arm triangle but Gler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rockzo trying to control the action but Gler is working from the bottom.
Gler works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockzo wants to control from the top but Gler keeps moving.
Gler trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Gler trying to control the position here.
Rockzo lands a couple of elbows.
Gler keeping full guard, as Rockzo tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gler looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockzo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gler looking to control.
Rockzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gler swivels though and keeps the full guard.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Stran Gler hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rockzo defends it nicely.
Gler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rockzo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A head kick misses from Gler.

Gler shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gler was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gler landing shots from mount.
Gler content just to control the position here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Gler goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rockzo turns into him and now he's in Gler's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rockzo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gler is keeping the position for now.
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 Doctor Rockzo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rockzo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gler.
Gler misses with a straight right.
Rockzo misses the shot to the body.
Rockzo thows a body shot but no joy.
Doctor Rockzo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Rockzo.
Rockzo misses with a low kick.
Doctor Rockzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockzo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Rockzo pushes Gler up against the cage in a clinch.

Gler decides to pull guard.
Rockzo wants to control from the top but Gler keeps moving.
Gler working a defensive guard here.
Gler is striking off his back. Rockzo thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Rockzo is keen to just control but Gler is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockzo blocks the strikes from Gler.

Rockzo is looking for a kimura here.
Gler trying to hold on to Rockzo's head to control him but Rockzo postures up.
Rockzo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gler missing with punches from the bottom.
Rockzo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Rockzo is working for a kimura but Gler is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rockzo has gone for a leg lock! Gler slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rockzo's guard.
Gler won't allow Rockzo to sweep him here.
Rockzo keeping moving, preventing Gler from controlling successfully.
Gler is looking to work some ground and pound but Rockzo has wrist control.
Gler 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.
Rockzo keeping full guard, as Gler tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gler controlling from the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rockzo wants to sweep but no luck.
Doctor Rockzo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gler content to stall in guard here.

Stran Gler has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Gler tries for a takedown but Rockzo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockzo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Gler shoots in and gets a takedown into Rockzo's guard.
Gler trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gler preventing the sweep.

Rockzo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gler is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stran Gler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rockzo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

A clash of legs there as Gler blocks the low kick.
Gler blocks the body kick.
Gler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rockzo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gler somewhat.
Gler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rockzo's waist but Rockzo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gler off to one side.
Gler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rockzo misses with a low kick.
Gler misses with a two punch combination.

Rockzo has managed to clinch.
Gler avoids the elbow strike from Rockzo, against the cage.

Rockzo manages to break the clinch.
Rockzo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gler gets caught flat footed, as Rockzo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rockzo stands and throws Gler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Gler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gler is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Gler looking for a kimura from the bottom but Rockzo passes into side control!
Gler is looking for a sweep.

Rockzo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gler is not content to let Rockzo control the position.

Rockzo tries for a kimura but Gler is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gler is trying to control Rockzo's posture but Rockzo avoids it.

Rockzo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rockzo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gler sneaks back into half guard.

Gler actively working from the bottom here.
Gler tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gler throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rockzo wants to control from the top but Gler keeps moving.

Gler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Gler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gler keeping moving, preventing Rockzo from controlling successfully.

Rockzo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gler looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gler looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gler!
Gler is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rockzo's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gler is trying to get an arm triangle but Rockzo is defending well.
Rockzo gets back to half guard.
Gler is thwarting Rockzo's attempts to control the position.
Rockzo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gler passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rockzo!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Doctor Rockzo.
I think Rockzo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doctor Rockzo!
Post fight, an emotional Doctor Rockzo said '"Oh you just keep that cabbage comings daddy-o and Dr.Rockso's going to get what you want the way you want it...Now which one of you humps got a cigarette for Dr.Rockso."'.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heathcliff Huxtable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Riggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Huxtable
vs
Riggs

196 cm
19
265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
250 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Untouchable Fight Nutrition

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Heathcliff Huxtable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Riggs!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Huxtable bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Riggs wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Huxtable throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Riggs defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riggs tries to buck Huxtable off but Huxtable is having none of it.
The strikes coming from Huxtable are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Huxtable working the ground and pound but Riggs is defending the strikes.
Riggs takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huxtable landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

It looks like Chris Riggs has been cut.
Huxtable working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Huxtable lands a decent elbow from side control.
Huxtable postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Riggs tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Huxtable wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Huxtable landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Huxtable scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Riggs to see if he's OK.
Riggs looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huxtable throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Huxtable landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Riggs managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Huxtable.
Huxtable grinds an elbow into Riggs's temple.
Huxtable tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Riggs avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Huxtable.
Huxtable is working Riggs over with some ground and pound from side control.
Riggs on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riggs taking a bit of punishment here - Huxtable scoring with strikes.
Huxtable working the head with strikes.
Huxtable 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.
Huxtable lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Riggs down.
Huxtable working the body and head with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggs is pushing Huxtable's head away, looking to escape. Huxtable manages to hold on to the position though.
Huxtable landing strikes.

Riggs is rocked!
Huxtable crunches a massive hammerfist down on Riggs - he's out! Huxtable Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Heathcliff Huxtable!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ace Spades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Jock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spades's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Im A Beast. Robbie Jock will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Spades
vs
Jock

185 cm
26
262 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

205 cm
26
277 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Experienced

iFight Fight Gear - All Stock $10

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ace Spades!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robbie Jock!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jock closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Spades's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Spades throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jock is in close to Spades's body, working some short punches and elbows.

It looks like Ace Spades has been cut.
Spades is breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jock's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jock working some strikes from top position.

Ace Spades's cut is getting worse.
Jock is in close to Spades's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Ace Spades's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Robbie Jock!
A very excited looking Robbie Jock 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.

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C
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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Micheal Raffinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omgnnonononon Lolololololol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Raffinski
vs
Lolololololol

192 cm
25
240 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

193 cm
26
275 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Micheal Raffinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Omgnnonononon Lolololololol!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Lolololololol with that takedown attempt.
Raffinski looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A big left from Raffinski misses.
Raffinski misses the shot to the body.
Lolololololol tries for a takedown but Raffinski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raffinski just misses with a punch to the body.
Lolololololol has a takedown stuffed.
Micheal Raffinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omgnnonononon Lolololololol.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lolololololol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raffinski.
Lolololololol shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Raffinski as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lolololololol shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Raffinski sprawls well. Raffinski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lolololololol gets slowly back to his feet.
Raffinski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lolololololol moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Raffinski slaps away a takedown attempt from Lolololololol, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lolololololol has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lolololololol.
Lolololololol shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Raffinski as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lolololololol is defended easily by Raffinski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Raffinski throws a looping overhand right but Lolololololol ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raffinski throws a lazy right hand but Lolololololol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micheal Raffinski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Raffinski throws a hook to the side of Lolololololol's head but Lolololololol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lolololololol shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Raffinski pinned against the cage. Raffinski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lolololololol shoots in but Raffinski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raffinski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lolololololol.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raffinski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lolololololol fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Raffinski avoids it really well and circles away.
Micheal Raffinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omgnnonononon Lolololololol.
Lolololololol shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Raffinski but Raffinski pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Raffinski misses with a looping right.
Lolololololol will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Raffinski thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lolololololol.
Raffinski connects with a jab.
Micheal Raffinski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raffinski throws the left hand but Lolololololol avoids the punch easily.
Lolololololol tries for a takedown but Raffinski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lolololololol.
Lolololololol moves out of range as Raffinski strikes.
Lolololololol shoots in looking for a takedown but Raffinski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lolololololol's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Micheal Raffinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raffinski throws out a loose jab but Lolololololol uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micheal Raffinski dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Lolololololol dives in and scores a takedown into Raffinski's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lolololololol pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raffinski is keeping the position for now.
Lolololololol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lolololololol works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Raffinski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lolololololol on the ground.
Lolololololol is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lolololololol controlling the action here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Raffinski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lolololololol scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raffinski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lolololololol is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

It looks like Micheal Raffinski has been cut.
Lolololololol seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Lolololololol has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lolololololol moves into full mount! Raffinski won't be happy about that!
Lolololololol lands a big elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lolololololol sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lolololololol with the ground and pound from mount.

Micheal Raffinski's cut is getting worse.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lolololololol cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Raffinski is rocked!

Jeez, Micheal Raffinski's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Omgnnonononon Lolololololol!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
21%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaime Ronstadt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Manel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Manel's choice of entrance music: A Portuguesa. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ronstadt
vs
Manel

198 cm
19
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
250 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%
Just Fight

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaime Ronstadt!
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, Toni Manel!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Manel scores with a takedown into Ronstadt's guard.
Manel connects with a couple of short punches.
Manel lands a couple of elbows.
Manel throws a big elbow that misses.
Manel is working Ronstadt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Manel cracks Ronstadt with a solid left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manel working some strikes from top position.
Manel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Manel scoring with punches to the head and body.
Manel chips away with some ground and pound.
Manel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Manel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Manel distracts Ronstadt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Manel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Ronstadt is rocked!
Manel gets to his feet and stands over Ronstadt, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Ronstadt felt that one! Manel unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Ronstadt from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toni Manel!
Toni Manel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

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

Falco
vs
Frazier

196 cm
25
270 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

225 cm
22
275 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Brute

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 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocco Falco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Frazier!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frazier is looking to slow Falco down with leg kicks.
Frazier is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Frazier stuffs the takedown.
A good leg kick by Frazier.
Falco with a lazy takedown attempt
and Frazier makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Falco is breathing heavily.
Frazier fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Falco is out of range.
Frazier throws a series of punches but Falco avoids them all with ease.
That kick from Frazier tenderised Falco's leg. Falco is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frazier lands with a thumping leg kick.
Frazier lands a head kick. Falco smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Rocco Falco has been cut.
Frazier scoring well with a low kick there.
Frazier fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Falco has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Frazier scores with a leg kick.
Frazier connects with a high kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier scores with a nice body kick.
Frazier throws a nice inside leg kick.
Falco steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Frazier. That one must have hurt.
Frazier looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frazier connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Frazier scores with a push kick.
Falco tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Falco checks a leg kick.
Frazier lands a leg kick that knocks Falco off balance momentarily.
Frazier throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier lands a leg kick that knocks Falco off balance momentarily.
Good leg kick by Frazier there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Frazier buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Frazier.
Falco takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Frazier swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Frazier lands a big head kick that sends Falco tumbling to the mat! Frazier takes a step backwards and waves Falco back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Frazier throws a leg kick which misses Falco's front leg but catches the back leg as Falco tries to avoid it.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Frazier! Falco is out on his feet! Frazier rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Falco is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Falco is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Frazier!
Joe Frazier made sure to mention his sponsor, Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp (159.49 $75) in his post fight interview.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teppo Tulppu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Gionathan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gionathan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Swedish House Mafia Vs Tinie Tempah - Miami 2 Ibiza kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Tulppu
vs
Gionathan

225 cm
23
300 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

222 cm
31
300 lbs
20 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Teppo Tulppu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lorenzo Gionathan!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gionathan takes one to the chin there.
Tulppu works Gionathan's body with a nice hook.
Tulppu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gionathan. Gionathan obviously looking to wear him down.
Tulppu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tulppu misses with a two punch combination.
Tulppu scores with a leg kick.
Gionathan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tulppu.
Tulppu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gionathan blocks a jab.
Tulppu misses with a body shot.
Tulppu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gionathan was well out of range. Poor timing from Tulppu.
Gionathan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tulppu throws a series of punches but Gionathan moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tulppu lands with a right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tulppu.
Gionathan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gionathan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gionathan tries to score with a low kick but Tulppu moves his leg out of the way.
Tulppu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Teppo Tulppu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gionathan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tulppu cracks Gionathan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gionathan misses with a double jab
and Tulppu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tulppu lands a nice shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tulppu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gionathan walks into a left hand.
Tulppu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tulppu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tulppu pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gionathan back to the cage. Tulppu follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tulppu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gionathan 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.
Tulppu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A good leg kick by Tulppu.
Gionathan looks gassed!

Tulppu sends Gionathan crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tulppu is motioning to the referee to let Gionathan up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Tulppu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tulppu lands a head shot.

Gionathan is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tulppu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Teppo Tulppu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tulppu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gionathan checks a leg kick.
Tulppu lands a slapping body shot.
Tulppu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tulppu scoring well with a low kick there.
Tulppu misses with a body kick.
Tulppu scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tulppu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gionathan's hands.

Tulppu feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gionathan sprawling to the canvas! Gionathan rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tulppu finish him?!
Gionathan is still on wobbly legs! Can Tulppu finish him?
Nice body punch from Tulppu.
Gionathan seems to have recovered his senses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tulppu connects with a right hand. Gionathan shakes it off.
Gionathan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tulppu.
Tulppu pounces like a tiger and cracks Gionathan with a vicious hook! Gionathan is down but not out! Tulppu follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Teppo Tulppu!
Teppo Tulppu retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Teppo Tulppu, 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.