EMMA 11: Luongo vs. Holder PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between przemas michal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Clancey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Clancey will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

michal
vs
Clancey

193 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 11 - 0

182 cm
23
204 lbs
2 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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 2 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, przemas michal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Clancey!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clancey misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Clancey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clancey sizes up michal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Clancey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clancey misses with a few strikes there.
michal tries to clinch but Clancey moves out of range.
Clancey lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like przemas michal has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Clancey throws a series of punches but michal avoids them all with ease.
Clancey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from michal, right into the meat.
michal tries to land a leg kick but Clancey saw it coming and moves away.
michal lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Clancey crumples to the floor! michal milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). przemas michal!

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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 Jim Hellwig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dre Benjamin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Hellwig
vs
Benjamin

193 cm
19
279 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

193 cm
22
258 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Hellwig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dre Benjamin!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hellwig slips a jab from Benjamin.
Benjamin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hellwig moves away from the strike by Benjamin.
Benjamin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hellwig.
Hellwig ducks under a wild hook from Benjamin.
Hellwig slips a straight right by Benjamin.
Nice defenses there by Hellwig.

Hellwig fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Benjamin, pushing him back against the cage.
Benjamin wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Benjamin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Benjamin blocks the elbow strike.
Benjamin working hard to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hellwig taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hellwig goes for a takedown attempt but Benjamin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dre Benjamin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hellwig fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benjamin manages to avoid it.
Hellwig throws a body punch but Benjamin moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjamin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benjamin looks to throw the jab but Hellwig is out of range.
Hellwig is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Benjamin throws out a loose jab but Hellwig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hellwig is looking to clinch but Benjamin is avoiding it.
Hellwig misses with a series of wild punches.
Hellwig fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Benjamin misses the target.

Hellwig 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.
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.
Hellwig trying to control but Benjamin is working from the bottom.
Hellwig with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benjamin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hellwig.
Hellwig is working Benjamin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hellwig is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Benjamin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hellwig. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellwig content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Benjamin wants to get back to his feet but Hellwig is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hellwig stands up over Benjamin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Benjamin wants to get back to his feet but Hellwig is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hellwig is in close to Benjamin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hellwig chips away with some ground and pound.
Hellwig with a nice head shot there.
Hellwig wants to pass the guard but Benjamin is keeping the position.
Hellwig 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.
Hellwig passes Benjamin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hellwig lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hellwig takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin is in trouble now - Hellwig has advanced to mount!
Hellwig dominating with strikes here.
Hellwig trying to control but Benjamin is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Benjamin wants to get back to his feet.
Benjamin looks gassed!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hellwig cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Benjamin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Benjamin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hellwig is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Benjamin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hellwig is landing with some decent strikes but Benjamin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hellwig dominating with strikes here.
Hellwig connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hellwig dominating with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellwig scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hellwig working the ground and pound effectively.
A nice elbow there by Hellwig.
The referee warns Benjamin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Hellwig looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Benjamin is squirming around, avoiding Hellwig's attempts to control the action.
Hellwig landing punches.
Hellwig trying to control but Benjamin is having none of it.

Hellwig is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Benjamin is surviving well by controlling Hellwig's body position as best he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hellwig wants to control the pace but Benjamin is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Benjamin throws an overhand right that lands on Hellwig's shoulder, as Hellwig tries to avoid the shot.

Hellwig rushes Benjamin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hellwig missing with knees to the body.
Hellwig goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benjamin prevents it.
Benjamin working hard to break the clinch.
Benjamin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Benjamin.
Benjamin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Benjamin tries to circle away but Hellwig has him pinned against the cage.
Hellwig controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hellwig pushes Benjamin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Benjamin working hard to break the clinch.
Benjamin is breathing heavily.
Hellwig goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Benjamin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hellwig doesn't manage to clinch there - Benjamin circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Benjamin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Benjamin.
Hellwig slips a jab from Benjamin.
Benjamin throws out a loose jab but Hellwig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hellwig blocks a jab.

Hellwig shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Benjamin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jim Hellwig overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hellwig trying to control the action but Benjamin is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benjamin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hellwig wants to control but Benjamin is keeping him busy.
Hellwig scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hellwig is chipping away with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellwig trying to control the action but Benjamin is working from the bottom.
Benjamin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hellwig landing a few strikes.
Hellwig in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hellwig advances to mount.
Hellwig lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hellwig dominating with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Hellwig.
Hellwig with the ground and pound from mount.
Hellwig landing punches.
Hellwig with the ground and pound from mount.
Hellwig postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Benjamin looks a forlorn figure.
Benjamin wants to try and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellwig is landing with some decent strikes but Benjamin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Benjamin is squirming around, avoiding Hellwig's attempts to control the action.
Benjamin is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Benjamin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hellwig looking to finish Benjamin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Benjamin!
Hellwig cracks Benjamin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The referee warns Benjamin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hellwig landing punches.
Hellwig won't let Benjamin get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Hellwig is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benjamin can do to turn this around?

Hellwig has isolated one of Benjamin's arms. Benjamin looking to fight him off but Hellwig twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jim Hellwig!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Torre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and keith steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). steele has chosen "Can't Be Touched" as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Christian Torre could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to keith steele's chin.

Torre
vs
steele

190 cm
25
276 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

199 cm
22
275 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

PWNAGE $19.50 Clothing NY - Over 150 Designs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Torre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, keith steele!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Torre. No joy for steele on that attempt.
steele shoots in for a double leg but Torre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Torre dances in with a quick combination. steele is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Torre snaps steele's head back. steele stumbles backwards against the cage. Torre steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with steele's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. steele just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Christian Torre!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Christian Cadaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cadaver comes to the cage accompanied by Miss May I: Apologies Are For The Weak. Christian Cadaver has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cadaver
vs
Smith

175 cm
20
155 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

175 cm
19
153 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Cadaver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hannibal Smith!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cadaver throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cadaver will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cadaver connects with the punch.
Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cadaver's head.
Smith moves out of range as Cadaver strikes.
Cadaver avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Cadaver takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.

Smith rushes Cadaver and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cadaver has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cadaver tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Cadaver drops back down to his feet.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cadaver tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smith lands a knee to the body.
Cadaver is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Cadaver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cadaver blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith working Cadaver over with knees to the body.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Cadaver blocks it.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith with a knee to the head.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cadaver fails to pull guard.
Cadaver tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Cadaver drops back down to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadaver avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Cadaver tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Cadaver drops back down to his feet.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Cadaver blocks with his arms.
Cadaver blocks the elbow strike.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Smith looks gassed!
Cadaver tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Cadaver is blocking nicely.
Smith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smith tries a knee to the head but Cadaver blocks it.
Cadaver tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Cadaver is blocking nicely.
Cadaver managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Cadaver avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Cadaver fails to pull guard.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cadaver has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cadaver tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cadaver tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Smith with a knee to the head.
Cadaver tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Cadaver drops back down to his feet.
Cadaver tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cadaver jumps guard but Smith stands there with Cadaver around his waist. Cadaver gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cadaver tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Cadaver looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a knee to the head.
Cadaver tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith working Cadaver over with knees to the body.
Cadaver tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Cadaver fails to pull guard.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cadaver tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.

Smith clinches up with Cadaver and pushes him back against the cage.
Cadaver tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Cadaver tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith connects with a knee to the head.
Cadaver wants a takedown.
Cadaver goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
Smith landing knees to the head.
Cadaver fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smith scores with a knee to the head.
Cadaver tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cadaver fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cadaver tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Cadaver drops back down to his feet.
Cadaver managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges.
Cadaver managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Cadaver fails to pull guard.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cadaver jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Cadaver gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cadaver swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cadaver lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.

Cadaver tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith scores with a knee to the head.
Cadaver tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Cadaver misses the target.
Cadaver ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.

Smith rushes Cadaver and presses him up against the cage.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cadaver has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cadaver blocks it with crossed arms.
Cadaver tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Cadaver is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cadaver jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Cadaver gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cadaver throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Cadaver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A cross from Cadaver lands.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cadaver scores with a nice strike.
Cadaver misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Cadaver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.

Smith moves into the clinch.
Cadaver tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Cadaver looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Christian Cadaver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cadaver thows a body shot but no joy.
Cadaver walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannibal Smith 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.

Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
Smith scores with a head kick.
Smith lands a head kick. Cadaver smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Cadaver.

Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cadaver fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Smith landing knees to the head.
Cadaver avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cadaver has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cadaver's brow.
Cadaver takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cadaver jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Cadaver gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cadaver is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cadaver.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Cadaver has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Cadaver misses with a wild body shot.
Cadaver jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cadaver.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadaver steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smith. That one must have hurt.
Smith lands a head kick. Cadaver smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Smith's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Smith duly obliges.

Smith moves into range and clinches up with Cadaver.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Cadaver fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Cadaver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Cadaver pulls guard successfully.
Cadaver controlling Smith's posture.

Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cadaver working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.

Cadaver is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cadaver working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Cadaver preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cadaver looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cadaver.
Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Cadaver shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cadaver throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cadaver takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cadaver misses with a looping right.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Cadaver takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cadaver thows a left - swing and a miss!

Smith clinches.
Smith using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cadaver tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Cadaver drops back down to his feet.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smith lands a knee to the body.
Smith with a knee to the head.
Smith connects with a knee to the head.
Cadaver takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cadaver tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Cadaver drops back down to his feet.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cadaver.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Cadaver tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Cadaver blocks it.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cadaver tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Smith working Cadaver over with knees to the body.
Cadaver fails to pull guard.
Hannibal Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smith with a knee to the head.
Smith with a knee to the head.
Smith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cadaver takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cadaver tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Smith delivers a nice body kick.
Cadaver throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Cadaver will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cadaver.
Cadaver throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Smith drives through and clinches with Cadaver against the cage.
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cadaver fails to pull guard.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannibal Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Cadaver throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Cadaver only half commits.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cadaver takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cadaver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Smith closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cadaver tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cadaver fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cadaver blocks the elbow strike.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cadaver is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Cadaver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cadaver tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Cadaver goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cadaver misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith defending well as Cadaver loads up on a big left hand.
Smith throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cadaver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Cadaver.

Smith clinches up with Cadaver and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Cadaver's takedown attempt.
Cadaver tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Cadaver jumps guard but Smith stands there with Cadaver around his waist. Cadaver gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Cadaver tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Cadaver drops back down to his feet.
Smith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cadaver fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cadaver tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cadaver jumps guard but Smith stands there with Cadaver around his waist. Cadaver gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cadaver tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Cadaver fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges.
Smith lands a knee to the body.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cadaver has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cadaver on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cadaver has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Cadaver jumps guard but Smith stands there with Cadaver around his waist. Cadaver gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Cadaver.
Smith scores with a knee to the head.
Cadaver tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cadaver jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Cadaver gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cadaver throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Cadaver avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cadaver.
Cadaver misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Smith looks to land a combination but Cadaver avoids it well.
Hannibal Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cadaver walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Good shot there by Cadaver.
Cadaver avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith slips a straight right by Cadaver.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Cadaver thows a leg kick but Smith checks it
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith cracks Cadaver with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Donk. Smith catches Cadaver right on the button with a cross.
Cadaver waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Cadaver misses the jab.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Cadaver gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
Cadaver misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smith throws a head kick but Cadaver moves out of range.
Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cadaver's head.
Hannibal Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cadaver takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cadaver avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cadaver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Christian Cadaver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cadaver swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cadaver misses with a body shot.
Cadaver misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Cadaver moves out of range easily.
Cadaver throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Cadaver avoids a punch combination nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hannibal Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hannibal Smith!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dilbert Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and chris fu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chavez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is When Worlds Colide by Powerman 5000. Dilbert Chavez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Chavez
vs
fu

175 cm
19
153 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
24
153 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dilbert Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, chris fu!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Chavez stuffs the takedown.
fu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
fu lands with a straight right. Chavez didn't see that one coming.

It looks like Dilbert Chavez has been cut.
fu fails to land the takedown.
Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but fu was well out of range. Poor timing from Chavez.
Chavez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from fu.
Dilbert Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of chris fu.
Chavez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but fu checks it well.
fu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
fu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chavez.
Dilbert Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
fu blocks a jab.
fu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chavez's waist but Chavez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing fu off to one side.
fu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chavez but Chavez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
fu shoots in and drives through. Chavez sprawls well.
fu closes the distance and clinches up with Chavez, looking for a takedown. fu pushes Chavez against the cage but Chavez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but fu manages to avoid it.
Chavez takes a swing at fu's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but fu was well out of range. Poor timing from Chavez.

Excellent takedown into side control there by fu.
fu looks gassed!
Chavez gets back to half guard.
Chavez manages to get to full guard.
Chavez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. fu manages to get himself to full guard.
Chavez is in close to fu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chavez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chavez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez is in close to fu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chavez landing with the ground and pound.
Chavez landing some decent shots from guard.
Chavez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chavez throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chavez working some strikes from top position.

fu has his foot on Chavez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chavez works his way back into a safe position though.
Chavez is looking to work some ground and pound but fu has wrist control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chavez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

fu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chavez is aware though and is defending well.
Chavez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chavez throwing strikes but missing.
Chavez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chavez postures up and lands a big shot to fu's brow.

fu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chavez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

fu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chavez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chavez with a nice head shot there.

fu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

fu has his foot on Chavez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chavez works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chavez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chavez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of fu's head.
Chavez landing with the ground and pound.
Chavez with a nice head shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez is in close to fu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chavez lands a couple of elbows.
Chavez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chavez preventing the sweep.
Chavez postures up and lands a big shot to fu's brow.
Chavez with a nice head shot there.
Chavez working some strikes from top position.
Chavez chips away with some ground and pound.
Chavez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chavez lands a couple of elbows.
Chavez working some strikes from top position.

fu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chavez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

fu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chavez is aware though and is defending well.
fu has momentary wrist control but Chavez slips an elbow through the middle.
Chavez scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dilbert Chavez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dilbert Chavez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

fu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Chavez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chavez lands in his opponent's guard.
Chavez stands up over fu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chavez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of fu's head.
Chavez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chavez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chavez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chavez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of fu's head.
Chavez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

fu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chavez is in close to fu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
fu is breathing heavily.
Chavez wants to control from the top but fu keeps moving.

fu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chavez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez is working fu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now fu is on top in guard.

fu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chavez dives on top into guard.
Chavez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chavez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chavez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. fu is keeping the position for now.
Chavez chips away with some ground and pound.
fu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chavez.
Chavez scoring with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez throwing strikes from guard but fu blocks nicely.
Chavez won't allow fu to sweep him here.
Chavez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chavez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chavez stands up over fu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dilbert Chavez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chavez lands a couple of elbows.
fu striking off his back but it's not causing Chavez any problems.
Chavez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed fu's guard.

fu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
fu has hold of Chavez's hands but Chavez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chavez connects with a nice short shot to fu's temple.
fu is pressing down on Chavez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chavez works over fu with some ground and pound from guard.
Chavez postures up and lands a big shot to fu's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

fu working for a triangle but Chavez defends it easily.
Chavez scoring with some ground and pound.

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

fu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chavez defends well.
Chavez distracts fu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chavez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chavez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of fu's head.
Chavez landing with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chavez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

fu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chavez connects with a couple of short punches.
Chavez landing some decent shots from guard.
Chavez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
fu wants to sweep here but Chavez controlling him for the moment.
Chavez with a nice head shot there.
Chavez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chavez wants to control from the top but fu keeps moving.

fu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dilbert Chavez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dilbert Chavez's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Chavez throws a body punch but fu moves out of range.
Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
fu has his takedown stuffed

and Chavez counters with a shoot takedown. fu fights it but they end up in guard.
fu looking for a sweep. Not yet fu, not yet.
Chavez distracts fu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chavez postures up and lands a big shot to fu's brow.
Chavez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chavez chips away with some ground and pound.
Chavez landing with the ground and pound.
Chavez is looking to work some ground and pound but fu has wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Chavez got a little sloppy there for a moment and fu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chavez has managed to get both his arms back between fu's legs - danger averted.

fu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chavez is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez is in close to fu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chavez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chavez landing some decent shots from guard.
Chavez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of fu's head.
Chavez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chavez preventing the sweep.

fu working for a triangle but Chavez defends it easily.
Chavez landing some decent shots from guard.
Chavez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chavez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of fu's head.
Chavez scoring with some ground and pound.
Chavez stands and throws fu's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chavez in side control lands a decent elbow.
Chavez lands an elbow.
Chavez scoring with punches and elbows.
fu is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chavez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
fu tries to get to full guard but Chavez has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chavez connects with a nice short shot to fu's temple.
Chavez working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

fu looking for submissions off his back.
fu is looking to improve his position.
Chavez slips a nice elbow through fu's hands, connecting with fu's forehead.
Chavez winds up and cracks fu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Chavez there.
Chavez trying to control the action but fu is working from the bottom.

fu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chavez pulls his head out easily.
Chavez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chavez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
fu tries to get to full guard but Chavez has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez is nestled in close to fu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chavez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Chavez is nestled in close to fu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chavez is keen to just control but fu is a slippery customer.
Chavez is looking to advance position but fu won't allow it.
Chavez thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing fu to regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chavez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

fu looking for a guillotine here but Chavez defends easily.
fu can't keep his opponent in guard - Chavez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
chris fu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dilbert Chavez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chavez controlling the action here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dilbert Chavez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Kolobkow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Neo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Kolobkow
vs
Neo

159 cm
21
238 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

203 cm
21
280 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Powerful

Omertà Clothing

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Kolobkow!
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, Thomas Neo!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Neo lands a big head kick that sends Kolobkow tumbling to the mat! Neo takes a step backwards and waves Kolobkow back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Ivan Kolobkow has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kolobkow fails to land the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kolobkow is defended easily by Neo.
Kolobkow is breathing heavily.
Neo wants to clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Neo.
Neo seems to be stalking Kolobkow here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Kolobkow drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thomas Neo!

C
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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Austin Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Wall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Wall has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Vera
vs
Wall

194 cm
21
193 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Austin Vera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Wall!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Wall.
Vera wants to clinch but Wall slips to the side

so Wall counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Wall got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wall has managed to get both his arms back between Vera's legs - danger averted.
Vera will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vera keeping full guard, as Wall tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wall's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Vera has his foot on Wall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wall works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Wall has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Vera to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Wall is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Vera pulls down on the head and he's put Wall to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Austin Vera!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Francesco Luongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Card Holder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luongo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Alexisonfire - The Northern. Holder comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Death March kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Luongo
vs
Holder

185 cm
22
170 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

180 cm
23
170 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Francesco Luongo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Card Holder!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Luongo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Holder manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Holder not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Luongo tries to roll over but Holder keeps him under control.
Holder wants to pass to mount but Luongo is defending the position.
Holder is thwarting Luongo's attempts to control the position.
Luongo tries to get to full guard but Holder has control of the leg.

Holder is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Luongo defending well as Holder loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holder misses with a low kick as Luongo jumps back.
Luongo throws a series of punches but Holder avoids them all with ease.
Holder looks to land a left hand but Luongo moved out of range nicely.

Holder looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Holder is looking for a kimura here.
Luongo moves into full guard.
Holder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Luongo wants to sweep here but Holder controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holder wants to control from the top but Luongo keeps moving.
Holder throwing strikes but missing.
Holder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luongo is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Holder drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Luongo dives on top into guard.

Luongo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Luongo wants to pass the guard but Holder is keeping the position.
Luongo wants to control from the top but Holder keeps moving.
Luongo is really struggling to control Holder but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luongo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Holder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Holder throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Holder looking for a sweep. Not yet Holder, not yet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A slow jab from Holder misses its intended target.
Holder misses the shot to the body.

Luongo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Holder is trying to get back to half guard.
Luongo trying to control the action but Holder is working from the bottom.

Luongo tries for a kimura but Holder is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holder gets back to half guard.
Luongo wants to pass to mount but Holder is defending the position.
Holder is pressing down on Luongo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Holder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Luongo wants to control from the top but Holder keeps moving.

Holder is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Luongo is aware though and is defending well.
Luongo 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.
Luongo stopping the sweep attempt from Holder.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francesco Luongo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Luongo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holder.
Holder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luongo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holder throws a looping overhand right but Luongo ducks down to avoid it.
Holder misses with a takedown attempt

and Luongo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Holder's guard now.
Holder wants to sweep but no luck.
Luongo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

Luongo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Luongo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luongo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holder keeps working.
Holder wants to control but Luongo postures up.
Holder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Holder is not content to let Luongo control the position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Holder is trying to improve his position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Holder misses the body punch

and Luongo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Holder's guard now.
Holder lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Luongo!
Holder throwing strikes here but Luongo is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

Holder jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Luongo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Luongo and Holder has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Holder throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Holder working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Holder is breathing heavily.
Holder tries to advance to mount but can't.
Luongo can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Holder thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Luongo regains half guard.
Luongo trying to control from the bottom.

Holder is trying to work for a kimura but Luongo is defending well.

Holder is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Luongo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Luongo is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francesco Luongo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Luongo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Holder's half guard.

Luongo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Holder defends it well.
Holder is trying to get back to full guard.
Holder is refusing to be controlled, as Luongo sits in half guard.
Holder gets back to full guard.

Luongo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holder has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Luongo has managed to get both his arms back between Holder's legs - danger averted.

Luongo drops back looking for a leg! Holder is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holder manages to kick Luongo off! Luongo jumps back into Holder's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Holder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Holder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Luongo trying to control but Holder is working from the bottom.

Holder escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Luongo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Holder is looking to sweep but instead, Luongo has passed into half guard.

Luongo is trying to work for a kimura but Holder is defending well.

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.
Holder tries to get to full guard but Luongo has control of the leg.

Luongo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holder is just riding it out for now. Luongo eventually gives up the hold.

Holder actively working from the bottom here.
Holder gets back to full guard.
Luongo controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Holder is looking for submissions but instead, Luongo has regained full guard.
Holder throws and elbow that misses. Luongo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Holder's guard. Nice move by Luongo!
Holder can't keep his opponent in guard - Luongo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Holder trying to get back to full guard but Luongo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luongo wants to take Holder's back but he can't do it this time.
Holder keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Luongo trying to control but Holder is having none of it.

Luongo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Luongo mounts Holder! Really nice guard pass there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Holder has left one of his arms exposed and Luongo doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Holder screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Francesco Luongo!
Francesco Luongo retains his welterweight title!