NYPFC 2: Champions PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Snarff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Lib (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jerry Snarff has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Snarff
vs
Lib

177 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

150 cm
25
132 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Likes comics

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerry Snarff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bill Lib!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lib moves into the clinch successfully.

Snarff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Snarff keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Snarff looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Snarff really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lib is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lib is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Snarff is defending well.
Jerry Snarff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Lib.
Lib goes for a takedown in the clinch but Snarff prevents it.
Snarff lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lib tries to pull guard but Snarff forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Snarff is trying to push Lib away but Lib has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lib tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Snarff smiles and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snarff stuns Lib with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lib shoots for a takedown but Snarff saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Snarff shoots in and drives through. Lib sprawls well.
Snarff misses with a takedown

and Lib counters with a single leg into guard. Snarff didn't expect that.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lib content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lib stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snarff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snarff keeping moving, preventing Lib from controlling successfully.
Snarff is looking to stand up but Lib isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Snarff pushes Lib off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snarff throws a sloppy head kick and Lib moves out of range easily.

Snarff gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lib stopping the sweep attempt from Snarff.
Lib pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snarff is keeping the position for now.

Snarff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lib defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lib stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snarff swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Snarff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lib doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Snarff is tightening it up a little... Lib has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Lib reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Lib taps out! Nice BJJ there by Snarff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jerry Snarff!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Greg Stabbard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Fabio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hector Fabio has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Greg Stabbard's chin.

Stabbard
vs
Fabio

163 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Greg Stabbard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hector Fabio!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stabbard throws a lazy head kick
and Fabio counters with a leg kick.
Stabbard throws a sloppy head kick and Fabio moves out of range easily.
Stabbard throws a sloppy head kick and Fabio moves out of range easily.
Stabbard misses with a head kick.
Fabio avoids the head kick by Stabbard.
Fabio avoids the head kick by Stabbard.
Stabbard throws a head kick that misses.
Stabbard tries a head kick but it misses.
Stabbard throws a head kick that misses.

Fabio throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stabbard was covering up waiting for the punch and Fabio finishes the takedown easily into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Stabbard wants to get back to his feet but Fabio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fabio has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stabbard is proving hard to escape from.
Stabbard wants to stand up but Fabio is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabio wants to stand but Stabbard is controlling his posture from full guard.

Stabbard pushes Fabio off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Stabbard is breathing heavily.
Stabbard tries a head kick but it misses.
Fabio has a takedown stuffed.
Stabbard throws a sloppy head kick and Fabio moves out of range easily.
Fabio avoids the head kick by Stabbard.
Stabbard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fabio.
Fabio blocks a head kick by Stabbard.
Fabio is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stabbard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stabbard throws a sloppy head kick and Fabio moves out of range easily.
Stabbard throws a sloppy head kick and Fabio moves out of range easily.
Fabio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stabbard swivels and escapes.
Greg Stabbard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Fabio.
Fabio throws a low kick, looking for Stabbard's leg but Stabbard calmly moves out of range.
Fabio throws a leg kick but Stabbard checks it.
Fabio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stabbard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stabbard misses with a head kick.
Stabbard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stabbard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fabio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stabbard as he jumps to the side.
Stabbard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Greg Stabbard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stabbard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stabbard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stabbard misses with a head kick.
Fabio blocks a head kick by Stabbard.
Fabio is looking to clinch.
Stabbard throws a sloppy head kick
and Fabio finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Stabbard takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fabio thumps Stabbard with a low kick.
Stabbard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fabio blocks a head kick by Stabbard.
Fabio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stabbard misses with a head kick.
Stabbard stuffs the takedown.
Stabbard throws a head kick but Fabio moves out of range.
Fabio shoots in but Stabbard avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stabbard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stabbard tries a head kick but it misses.
Stabbard stuffs the takedown.
Stabbard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stabbard throws a head kick that misses.

Fabio closes the distance and clinches.
Fabio is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stabbard pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Stabbard gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stabbard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fabio pulls Stabbard in close to his closed guard and prevents Stabbard from doing any damage or advancing position.
Stabbard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Stabbard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Stabbard keeps the fight on the outside.
Stabbard throws a sloppy head kick
and Fabio counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fabio tries to clinch there but Stabbard circles away.
Stabbard connects with a high kick.
Fabio closes the distance and clinches up with Stabbard, looking for a takedown. Fabio pushes Stabbard against the cage but Stabbard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fabio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stabbard defends it nicely.
Stabbard throws a head kick but Fabio moves out of range.
Stabbard throws a head kick but Fabio moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fabio is defended easily by Stabbard.
Greg Stabbard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Fabio.
Stabbard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stabbard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hector Fabio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Stabbard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stabbard throws a sloppy head kick and Fabio moves out of range easily.
Stabbard misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fabio is defended easily by Stabbard.
Stabbard blocks the body kick.
Fabio shoots in looking for a takedown. Stabbard tries to sprawl out of it but Fabio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stabbard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fabio avoids the head kick by Stabbard.
Fabio misses with a low kick as Stabbard jumps back.
Greg Stabbard is winning the standup battle so far.
Stabbard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fabio avoids the head kick by Stabbard.
Fabio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stabbard as he jumps to the side.
Fabio blocks a head kick by Stabbard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fabio tries to clinch but Stabbard moves out of range.
Stabbard throws a sloppy head kick
and Fabio counters with a body kick.
Fabio blocks a head kick by Stabbard.
Fabio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stabbard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fabio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stabbard tries to avoid it but Fabio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stabbard to the ground. Stabbard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fabio misses with a low kick.
Stabbard lands with a kick to the temple. Fabio shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick misses from Stabbard.
Fabio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stabbard circles away.
Stabbard throws a head kick that misses.
Stabbard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fabio is looking to clinch.
Stabbard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stabbard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fabio.
Fabio avoids the head kick by Stabbard.
Stabbard throws a head kick but Fabio moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fabio.
Stabbard throws a head kick that misses.
Stabbard stuffs the takedown.
Fabio avoids the head kick by Stabbard.
Fabio blocks a head kick by Stabbard.

Fabio looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stabbard!
Stabbard is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fabio is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fabio stands up and beckons Stabbard to his feet.
Fabio misses with a takedown attempt - Stabbard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stabbard throws a sloppy head kick and Fabio moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Stabbard misses
and Fabio counters with a body kick.
Stabbard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stabbard throws a head kick but Fabio moves out of range.
Fabio is looking to clinch but Stabbard is avoiding it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stabbard keeps the fight on the outside.
Fabio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stabbard is fending him off so far but Fabio persists. Nope, Stabbard circles away and we're back to standing.
Fabio blocks a head kick by Stabbard.
Stabbard throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Greg Stabbard will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

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

Stabbard jumps into guard, dragging Fabio to the mat.
Fabio prevents Stabbard from getting back to his feet.

Stabbard is working an open guard so Fabio takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fabio looks for a takedown but Stabbard sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stabbard throws a head kick but Fabio moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabio misses with a takedown attempt - Stabbard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stabbard throws a sloppy head kick and Fabio moves out of range easily.
Stabbard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stabbard throws a lazy head kick
and Fabio counters with a low kick, right behind Stabbard 's knee.
Stabbard throws a head kick that misses.
Stabbard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fabio.
Greg Stabbard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Fabio.
Fabio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stabbard throws a head kick but Fabio moves out of range.
Fabio moves in looking to clinch but Stabbard pushes him off.
Stabbard throws a head kick but Fabio moves out of range.
Fabio lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stabbard throws a sloppy head kick
and Fabio counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stabbard's knee momentarily.
Stabbard throws a sloppy head kick and Fabio moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fabio throws a wild body kick that Stabbard sees coming a mile off.
Stabbard moves out of range of the body kick.
Stabbard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stabbard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stabbard throws a head kick that misses

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

Stabbard is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Fabio can't fight it off and eventually Stabbard manages to take the fight to the floor. Fabio looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fabio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stabbard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stabbard throws a big right hand that misses.
Fabio controls Stabbard momentarily but Stabbard frees himself.
Stabbard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stabbard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fabio controls Stabbard momentarily but Stabbard frees himself.
Stabbard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stabbard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fabio controlling the position.
Stabbard throws a big elbow that misses.
Stabbard is in close to Fabio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stabbard being controlled here momentarily.
Stabbard throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fabio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stabbard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fabio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stabbard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stabbard is in close to Fabio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fabio is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fabio trying to keep a closed guard but Stabbard is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fabio has momentary wrist control but Stabbard slips an elbow through the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stabbard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hector Fabio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greg Stabbard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stabbard landing with the ground and pound.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Stabbard!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Hecker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlton Jizm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlton Jizm told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Hecker
vs
Jizm

175 cm
25
135 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

166 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeff Hecker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlton Jizm!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hecker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jizm napping and manages to drive through into side control!
A lull in the action here as Hecker stalls from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hecker working the ground and pound.
Hecker in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hecker working the ground and pound.
Hecker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jizm trying to remain calm as Hecker controls from the top position.
Hecker throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jizm tries to improve position but can't.
Jizm takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hecker is staying tight to Jizm's torso, preventing him from escaping.
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!
Jizm dodges the ground and pound from Hecker.
Hecker 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hecker 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.
Jizm avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hecker.
Hecker working away.
Hecker lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jizm down.
Hecker takes a little break here. Jizm wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hecker cracks Jizm with a big right hand but Jizm just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hecker working the ground and pound but Jizm is defending the strikes.
The referee asks Hecker politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hecker prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jizm defending against the ground and pound.
Jizm is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hecker connects with a decent elbow.
Hecker in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hecker working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hecker fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hecker working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hecker decides to stand back up. Hecker steps back and let's Jizm get back to his feet.

Hecker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jizm looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hecker lands some shots froms side control.

Hecker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jizm, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jizm defending against the ground and pound.
Hecker moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hecker working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hecker cracks Jizm with a big elbow.
Jizm is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

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

Hecker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jizm is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hecker lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hecker tries to score with some ground and pound. Jizm controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hecker misses with the ground and pound.
Hecker happy to just control the position for now.
Jizm takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hecker working the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hecker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jizm takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hecker tries to score with some ground and pound. Jizm controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hecker scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jizm to see if he's OK.
Jizm tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Hecker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hecker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hecker slows the pace down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Hecker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hecker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hecker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jizm can do to turn this around?
Jizm has his takedown stuffed

and Hecker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hecker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jizm fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Hecker looking to score a takedown here. Jizm is defending well but Hecker drives through and ends up in Jizm's guard.
Hecker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hecker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jizm for as long as he can get away with.
Jizm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hecker throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hecker 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jeff Hecker.

Hecker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jizm was covering up waiting for the punch and Hecker finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hecker sitting in guard here, content to control.

Hecker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hecker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hecker controlling from the top position.
Hecker scoring with some ground and pound.
Hecker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jizm utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hecker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hecker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hecker advances to half guard.
Hecker stalling.
Hecker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hecker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jeff Hecker.

Jizm tries to sprawl but Hecker drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jeff Hecker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hecker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hecker stalling.
Hecker thows a huge punch but Jizm dodges it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jizm wants to improve his position but Hecker is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Hecker.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hecker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hecker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Hecker dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hecker.
Hecker in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hecker throwing strikes but Jizm manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

Hecker explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Jizm throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hecker's waist but Hecker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jizm off to one side.

Hecker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jizm quickly recovers to half guard.
Hecker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jizm's head.
Jizm wants to control but Hecker is keeping busy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hecker working Jizm over with strikes.
Hecker working the head and body with strikes.
Hecker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hecker thows a huge punch but Jizm dodges it nicely.
Jizm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hecker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

We're going to have a standup here because Jeff Hecker wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hecker fails to land with a series of punches.

Hecker shoots in and bounces Jizm off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hecker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hecker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hecker throws a big elbow that misses.
Hecker with a nice head shot there.
Hecker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jizm takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Hecker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jizm knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jizm is looking for a sweep.
Hecker works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Hecker swings around for an armbar but Jizm sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hecker's guard.
Jizm has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hecker is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hecker has control of Jizm's left arm, preventing Jizm from doing any damage.

Hecker kicks Jizm off and gets to his feet.

Hecker scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hecker working the ground and pound from side control.
Jizm on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Hecker is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Jizm is trying to escape and Hecker transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Jizm is forced to tap! Nice work there by Hecker! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeff Hecker!
Jeff Hecker was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian Chopper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Chopper
vs
Hart

190 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Brian Chopper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damian Hart!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chopper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hart manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chopper misses with a body kick.
Chopper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Hart tries to keep at a distance but Chopper has taken the fight into the clinch.

Chopper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Chopper has Hart up against the cage in a clinch.

Chopper successfully pulls guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Chopper wants to stand but Hart is controlling the position.
Hart trying to control but Chopper is working from the bottom.
Chopper keeping full guard, as Hart tries to pass.
Chopper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hart is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chopper can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hart controls the pace.
Chopper keeping moving, preventing Hart from controlling successfully.
Hart passes Chopper's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chopper wants to control but Hart is keeping busy.
Hart seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chopper does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Hart is looking for a kimura here.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hart has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Chopper defend it? Hart steps over the head and cranks it - Chopper is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hart!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Damian Hart!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Crouch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geoff Springer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Crouch might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Evil Has A Name by Hail The Villain. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Crouch
vs
Springer

178 cm
20
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

186 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bryan Crouch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Geoff Springer!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crouch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice uppercut lands for Springer. That snapped Crouch's head back.

It looks like Bryan Crouch has been cut.
Crouch misses with a wild combination.
Crouch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Springer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Springer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Springer throws a body kick that misses.
Springer lands a jab to the head.
Crouch scores with a three punch combo!
Crouch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Springer avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crouch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That kick from Springer tenderised Crouch's leg. Crouch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crouch is breathing heavily.
Springer misses with a head kick.
Springer connects with a body shot that sends Crouch's belly button to the back.
Springer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Crouch's hands.
Springer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick by Springer - that's a beauty! Crouch is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Springer can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Geoff Springer!
Geoff Springer is the new welterweight champion!