QFC Tournament 200 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cris Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ofko Show (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Show has chosen i FUck u bIC BOY as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ford
vs
Show

177 cm
23
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cris Ford!
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, Ofko Show!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ford feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ford lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Show wants to stand up but Ford is controlling him.
Ford is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Ford stands and steps away. Show gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Show throws a nice looking combination but Ford bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ford has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Show finds it's way round the side to connect with Ford's head.
A right-left combo lands from Show.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Show smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Show paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Show misses with a series of wild punches.
Ofko Show is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ford takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Show scores with the left hand. Ford knows he should have avoided that one.
Show thows a body kick. Ford tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Show throws a nice looking combination but Ford bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Show misses with a jab, cross combination.
Show scores with a sloppy right hand. Ford should have avoided that one.
Show connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Show lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Show misses with a jab, cross combination.
Show lands with a right hand.
Show fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Show looks winded!
Show lands a jab-cross combination.

Show gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford stopping the sweep attempt from Show.
Ford trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ford pushing down on Show's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ford keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Show has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ford is working away from the top position though.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Ford seems content to control.
Ford looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ford works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ford working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford dominating with strikes here.
Ford connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ford raining down shots from the mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford with a couple of short strikes.
Ford lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ford unloading with bombs!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
BOOM! Ford connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ford connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ford darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ford moves nicely into side control.
Ford controlling the position from side mount.

Ford decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Cris Ford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Show listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Show misses with a head kick.

Show tries to sprawl but Ford drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Show is breathing heavily.
Ford looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Ford is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Show sees it coming and defends easily.
Ford thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Show's head.
Ford seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Show is looking for a sweep. Ford is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ford sitting and controlling from the half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Cris Ford just wasn't active enough.
Show connects with a right hand. Ford shakes it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Show looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Show tries to bum rush Ford with a series of wild strikes but Ford uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ofko Show seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Show circles away from the clinch attempt.

Ford dives in and scores a takedown into Show's guard.
Ford is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ford seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Show for as long as he can get away with.

Ford stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford tries a head kick but it misses.
Show with a nice cross.
Ford avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ford tries to clinch there but Show circles away.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Show enables Ford to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Show manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Show wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ford manages to pass to side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ford looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cris Ford dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Ford is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ford throws a hook but Show blocks it.
Show misses with the combination.
Show lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Show will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Show bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ford's head.
Horrible takedown by Ford or perhaps it was just good defense by Show which made him look bad.

Ford drives through with a takedown into Show's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ford is in close to Show's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Show takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Ford stands up and waves to Show to follow him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Show displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ford.
Ford tries to clinch but Show is having none of it.
Show misses with a wild combination.
Ford dives in and grabs Show's left leg, looking for a takedown. Show pushes down on Ford's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cris Ford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Show with a jab.
Show throws a right and a left that both miss.
Show throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ford.
Ford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Show jabs at Ford's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Show misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ford tries to clinch up but Show circles away and keeps his distance.

Ford looking to score a takedown here. Show is defending well but Ford drives through and ends up in Show's guard.
Ford works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ford not doing much here.
Ford stops Show from getting back to his feet.
Ford is taking a breather. Show says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
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!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Cris Ford just wasn't active enough.

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

Ford escapes and gets back to his feet.

Ford shoots in and bounces Show off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ford showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford chips away with some ground and pound.

Ford gets to his feet - Show follows without any prompting.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ford is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Show moves away.
Ofko Show has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ford dives in and grabs Show's left leg, looking for a takedown. Show pushes down on Ford's head and hops out.

Ford shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Show napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cris Ford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ford content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cris Ford showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ford, 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Cris Ford!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Cris Ford!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Cris Ford!

Cris Ford wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Gaspic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Fraquineti (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.

Gaspic
vs
Fraquineti

185 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

171 cm
23
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Gaspic!
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, Fernando Fraquineti!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaspic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fraquineti moves to clinch but Gaspic breaks away
and Gaspic counters with a leg kick.

Fraquineti shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gaspic is trying to defend but Fraquineti finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gaspic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gaspic tries to get out of the position.
Gaspic is trying to get back to full guard.

Fraquineti decides to stand and escape the position.
Gaspic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Fraquineti counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaspic wants to control but Fraquineti passes easily into half guard.
Fraquineti not doing much here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fraquineti thows a huge punch but Gaspic dodges it nicely.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fernando Fraquineti!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between RJ Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Din Ben David (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.

Greene
vs
Ben David

188 cm
21
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, RJ Greene!
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, Din Ben David!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ben David rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Greene moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Greene shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ben David as he avoids it easily.
Greene shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ben David as he jumps to the side.

Ben David moves into the clinch.
Ben David avoiding damage as Greene throws knees to the body.
Ben David looking to throw knees to the head but Greene is blocking nicely.
Greene avoiding damage as Ben David throws knees to the body.
Greene gets underhooks to prevent Ben David's takedown attempt.
Greene tries to score a body lock takedown but Ben David shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RJ Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ben David just misses with a elbow thrown towards Greene's brow.
The referee calls for Greene to work.
Ben David with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Greene wants to take the fight to the mat but Ben David manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ben David tries to pull guard but Greene holds him up against the cage and eventually Ben David drops back down to his feet.
Ben David keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Greene's efforts to push away.

Greene drags the fight down to the ground.
Ben David wants to control from the top but Greene keeps moving.
Ben David trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ben David has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ben David is looking to work some ground and pound but Greene has wrist control.
Ben David trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Greene is trying to control the position but Ben David postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Greene is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Greene is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ben David tries for a takedown but Greene manages to get underhooks.
Greene tries to break the clinch but Ben David is controlling the position.
Greene blocks an uppercut.
Greene has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ben David gets underhooks to prevent Greene's takedown attempt.
Ben David tries to break free but Greene pushes him back against the cage.
Greene tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ben David just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ben David misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Greene manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Greene looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ben David throwing strikes but missing.
Greene keeping moving, preventing Ben David from controlling successfully.
Greene is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ben David is looking for a sweep. Greene is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ben David is trying to escape back to his feet but Greene uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Greene staying calm.
Ben David tries to buck Greene off but Greene is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Din Ben David will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

No luck with that takedown attempt from Greene.
Ben David closes the distance but Greene moves to the side
and Greene counters with a nice uppercut.
Greene is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ben David sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Greene shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ben David as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RJ Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ben David closes the distance and clinches.
Greene is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ben David pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Greene is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ben David gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ben David just misses with a elbow thrown towards Greene's brow.
Greene gets underhooks to prevent Ben David's takedown attempt.
Ben David working aggressively here.

Ben David is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Greene can't fight it off and eventually Ben David manages to take the fight to the floor. Greene looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Greene has his hands on Ben David's head, controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ben David stopping the sweep attempt from Greene.
Greene utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Ben David drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Greene dives on top into guard.
Greene sitting in guard here, content to control.

Greene stands up from Ben David's guard - Greene perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ben David has taken the fight to the clinch.
Greene is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Greene avoiding damage as Ben David throws knees to the body.
Greene lands a nice shot to the body.
Greene wants a takedown.
Ben David landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene has had enough of the clinch but Ben David keeps him there for the moment.
Greene is pressed up against the cage. Ben David has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Greene down to the mat. Greene avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ben David moves in looking to clinch but Greene pushes him off.
Greene dives in and grabs Ben David's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ben David pushes down on Greene's head and hops out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ben David fails with a takedown attempt.
Ben David moves to clinch but Greene breaks away
and Greene counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Ben David drives through and clinches with Greene against the cage.

Greene manages to pull guard.

Greene is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Greene working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ben David.

Greene kicks Ben David off and gets to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Greene takes the fight into the clinch.
Greene pressing his opponent against the cage.
Greene tries to score a body lock takedown but Ben David shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ben David fails to pull guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Greene gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ben David.

Ben David ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ben David no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
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 RJ Greene will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Greene moves into range and clinches up with Ben David.
Greene is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ben David is defending well.
Greene is trying to break the clinch but Ben David is controlling him.
Ben David gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Greene.
Ben David is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ben David jumps guard but Greene stands there with Ben David around his waist. Ben David gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Greene softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ben David looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene is trying to pull guard but Ben David has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RJ Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greene avoids a wild elbow strike from Ben David.
Din Ben David seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ben David lands a damaging elbow.
Greene gets through Ben David's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Greene lands a body punch in the clinch.
Greene tries for a takedown but Ben David manages to get underhooks.
Ben David gets underhooks to prevent Greene's takedown attempt.
Ben David keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Greene's efforts to push away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ben David is looking to control Greene's arms but Greene gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ben David has his back to the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ben David can't get the takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ben David is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Greene is defending well for now.
Greene lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ben David or not.
Greene is trying to break the clinch but Ben David is controlling him.
Ben David tries to circle away but Greene has him pinned against the cage.
Ben David trying to stall but Greene improves his position.
Greene blocks an elbow strike from Ben David.

Greene manages to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene trying to keep a closed guard but Ben David is proving a slippery customer.
Ben David lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Greene scrambles and gets back to his feet.
RJ Greene is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ben David tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Greene clinches up with Ben David and pushes him back against the cage.
Ben David tries to score a body lock takedown but Greene shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Greene jumps guard but Ben David stands there with Greene around his waist. Greene gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ben David tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ben David wants a takedown but no success here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Greene manages to pull guard.
Ben David throws a strike but Greene rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Greene wants to pass the guard but Ben David is keeping the position.
Greene throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ben David works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greene content to stall in guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
RJ Greene showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Greene has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for RJ Greene!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for RJ Greene!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for RJ Greene!

RJ Greene wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Payday The Heist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Patrick (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.

The Heist
vs
Patrick

185 cm
23
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
23
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Payday The Heist!
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, Thomas Patrick!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Heist lands with a kick to the temple. Patrick shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The Heist goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
No joy there for Patrick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Patrick shoots in and drives through. The Heist sprawls well.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The Heist tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The Heist connects with a nasty looking knee right to Patrick's face.
Patrick goes for a takedown in the clinch but The Heist prevents it.
The Heist lands a knee to the body.

The Heist breaks the clinch.
Patrick is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Heist sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Payday The Heist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Patrick.
Patrick misses with an uppercut.
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!

Patrick clinches up against the cage.
The Heist blocking some punches.
The Heist blocks a punch to the side of the head.

The Heist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from The Heist lands but Patrick takes it in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Patrick.
Patrick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Heist showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Patrick.
The Heist is looking to clinch but Patrick is avoiding it.
Patrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Heist.
Nice takedown defense from The Heist. No joy for Patrick on that attempt.
Patrick looks winded!
The Heist fails in his attempt to clinch.
Patrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Heist was well out of range. Poor timing from Patrick.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Heist looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Patrick misses with a double jab.
The Heist throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The Heist wants to clinch up but Patrick keeps it at a distance.
The Heist tries to clinch there but Patrick circles away.
Patrick looks to score with a jab to the body but The Heist is just out of range.
Patrick closes the distance and clinches up with The Heist, looking for a takedown. Patrick pushes The Heist against the cage but The Heist circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Heist connects with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

The Heist instigates a clinch.
The Heist with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

The Heist breaks the clinch.
The Heist plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The Heist wants to clinch up but Patrick keeps it at a distance.
The Heist moves in looking to clinch but Patrick pushes him off.
The Heist lands with a kick to the temple. Patrick shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Patrick is rocked!

The Heist rushes Patrick and presses him up against the cage.
Patrick is still on wobbly legs! Can The Heist finish him?
The Heist with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The Heist leaning his opponent against the cage.
Patrick takes a knee right on the jaw!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as The Heist takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The Heist misses with a knee to the head.
Patrick is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The Heist pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The Heist connects with a knee to the head.

The Heist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

The Heist clinches up with Patrick and pushes him back against the cage.
The Heist lands a knee to the head.
The Heist with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Patrick is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but The Heist is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Heist scores with a knee to the head.

The Heist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Heist scores with a head kick.
Patrick blocks a head kick by The Heist.
Patrick misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Patrick looks to land a right hand but The Heist moved out of range.
The Heist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Patrick blocks a head kick by The Heist.
Patrick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

The Heist closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Patrick drops down looking for an ankle pick but The Heist pulls his leg out and moves away.
Patrick seems to have recovered his senses.
The Heist cracks the inside of Patrick's front leg.
The Heist tries to clinch there but Patrick circles away.
Some wild striking there from Patrick.
Payday The Heist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Patrick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Heist plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Patrick is trying desperately to land a takedown but The Heist is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Patrick.

Patrick gets a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patrick tries to work over The Heist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Heist keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Patrick's efforts to push away.
The Heist landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Heist pressing his opponent against the cage.

The Heist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Heist tries to clinch there but Patrick circles away.
The Heist doesn't manage to clinch there - Patrick circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Heist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Patrick closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The Heist scores with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Payday The Heist dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Patrick swats away the attempt to clinch by The Heist.
Thomas Patrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

The Heist fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Patrick, pushing him back against the cage.
The Heist looking to stall.
Patrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Heist with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Patrick is looking to break free of the clinch but The Heist has double underhooks.

The Heist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Patrick. Those never looked like landing.

The Heist tries to keep at a distance but Patrick has taken the fight into the clinch.
The Heist is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The Heist unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Heist connects with a nasty looking knee right to Patrick's face.
The Heist is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Patrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Heist has Patrick pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Patrick manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Payday The Heist has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Patrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Heist looking to throw knees to the head but Patrick is blocking nicely.
Patrick can't get the takedown.
Patrick is breathing heavily.
Patrick wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Heist is trying to drag Patrick to the mat but Patrick just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

The Heist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Patrick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Heist circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patrick shoots in but The Heist avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Heist tries to close the distance and clinch but Patrick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stalling in the clinch from The Heist.

The Heist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Patrick shoots in for a takedown but The Heist shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Payday The Heist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Patrick.
The Heist lands with a slapping head kick.
The Heist lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Heist doesn't manage to clinch there - Patrick circles away.

The Heist takes the fight into the clinch.
The Heist with a knee to the head.
The Heist landing knees to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Heist trying to stall but Patrick improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Patrick.
The Heist manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Patrick goes for a takedown in the clinch but The Heist prevents it.

The Heist breaks the clinch.
Thomas Patrick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Heist looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Heist slips a straight right by Patrick.

The Heist forces Patrick back against the cage and clinches.
Patrick is looking for a takedown.
Knees to the body from The Heist.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Heist using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The Heist using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The Heist leaning his opponent against the cage.
The Heist lands a knee to the head.
The Heist has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Patrick avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The Heist keeps control of Patrick as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The Heist with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Patrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Heist wants a takedown but no success here.
The Heist misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patrick is trying to drag The Heist to the mat but The Heist just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Payday The Heist dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Patrick is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in The Heist's half guard.
Ground and pound from Patrick.
Patrick 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.
Patrick throws a strike but The Heist avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Patrick looking to pass the guard.
Patrick postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

The Heist is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patrick working some strikes from top position.
Patrick trying to control the position from guard on top but The Heist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Heist wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Patrick is now in half guard.
Patrick trying to advance position but The Heist counters by regaining guard.
Patrick chips away with some ground and pound.
Patrick is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thomas Patrick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patrick passes The Heist's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

The Heist makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Patrick uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before The Heist has time to react.
The Heist lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The Heist darts in trying to clinch
letting Patrick counter with a right hand.
Patrick lands a really nice looking cross but The Heist seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Heist.
The Heist fails with an attempt to clinch.
Patrick avoids the head kick by The Heist.

Patrick moves into the clinch.
Patrick drops to a knee looking for a takedown but The Heist gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from The Heist.

The Heist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circle momentarily. Patrick darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Patrick lands with a good body shot.

The Heist has Patrick up against the cage in a clinch.
The Heist with a knee to the head.
Patrick wants to take the fight to the mat but The Heist manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

The Heist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

The Heist rushes Patrick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Patrick pushes The Heist back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Patrick takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patrick drops down looking for an ankle pick but The Heist pulls his leg out and moves away.
Payday The Heist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Patrick.
The Heist tries to clinch but Patrick moves out of range.
Patrick takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick from The Heist lands but Patrick takes it in his stride.
Patrick fails to land with a series of punches.
Patrick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Heist.
Patrick thows a body shot but no joy.
The Heist goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The Heist thumps Patrick with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloppy strikes from Patrick. Those never looked like landing.
The Heist plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Patrick is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Heist sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Patrick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think The Heist has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Payday The Heist!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Payday The Heist!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Payday The Heist!

Payday The Heist wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Junior Talarico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Matheus Freitas (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.

Talarico
vs
Matheus Freitas

177 cm
23
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
23
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Junior Talarico!
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, Hugo Matheus Freitas!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Freitas with that takedown attempt.
Freitas moves in looking to clinch but Talarico pushes him off.
Freitas with a lazy takedown attempt

and Talarico counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Talarico wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Freitas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Talarico can't get the takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Freitas.
Freitas gets underhooks to prevent Talarico's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Talarico. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Talarico is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Freitas is keeping busy.
Talarico tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Freitas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Talarico gets underhooks to prevent Freitas's takedown attempt.
Talarico tries to pull guard but Freitas holds him up against the cage and eventually Talarico drops back down to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freitas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Talarico's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Talarico wants to get back to striking at distance but Freitas won't allow it.
Talarico has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Freitas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Talarico tries to pull guard but Freitas holds him up against the cage and eventually Talarico drops back down to his feet.

Freitas ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Freitas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Talarico looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freitas pulls Talarico in close to his closed guard and prevents Talarico from doing any damage or advancing position.
Freitas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Freitas working for a triangle but Talarico defends it easily.
Freitas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Talarico. 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.
Talarico showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Talarico wants to stand but Freitas has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Talarico is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freitas keeping moving, preventing Talarico from controlling successfully.

We're going to have a standup here because Junior Talarico wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Freitas closes the distance and pushes Talarico back into the cage.
Talarico managing to block the knees to the body from Freitas.
Freitas dodges an elbow strike from Talarico.
Talarico holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Talarico drops down looking for an ankle pick but Freitas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Talarico tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Freitas swivels and escapes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freitas shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick misses from Freitas.
Freitas tries for a takedown but Talarico circles away easily

and Talarico counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Freitas!
You can see the frustration on Freitas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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!
Freitas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Talarico passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Freitas!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Talarico tries to control but Freitas wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Talarico dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Freitas clinches.
Freitas trying to land knees to the body.

Freitas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Freitas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Freitas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Talarico counters with a nice leg kick.
Freitas swinging wildly here.
Freitas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Freitas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Freitas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Talarico fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freitas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Talarico backs up against the cage.
Talarico fails with a takedown attempt.

Freitas clinches.
Talarico looking to slow down the pace here.
Freitas is looking to break free of the clinch but Talarico has double underhooks.
Freitas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Talarico blocks it with crossed arms.
Freitas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Talarico stalling in the clinch but Freitas improves position.
Talarico working hard to break the clinch.
Talarico wants to take the fight to the mat but Freitas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Talarico goes for a takedown attempt but Freitas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Talarico. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Freitas.
The fight stays on the outside here - Talarico looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Junior Talarico is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Talarico. No joy for Freitas on that attempt.
Freitas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Talarico.
Freitas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Freitas moves into range and clinches up with Talarico.
Freitas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Talarico smiles and moves away.
Freitas is breathing heavily.
Freitas with a lazy takedown attempt

and Talarico counters with a shoot takedown. Freitas fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Freitas wants to sweep but no luck.
Talarico might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talarico content to stall in guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Talarico works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Talarico in particular looking to stall.
Freitas is looking to control Talarico's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Freitas avoid being mounted?
Junior Talarico overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Talarico seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

We're going to have a standup here because Junior Talarico wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Freitas gets caught napping as Talarico dives in and scores a takedown. Freitas manages to retain guard.

Talarico stands and steps away. Freitas gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Freitas has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Talarico misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big left from Talarico misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Talarico dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Freitas shoots in for a double leg but Talarico sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Talarico looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Talarico is controlling the pace.
Talarico is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Freitas!

Talarico is working for a guillotine from mount but Freitas frees his head quite easily.

Talarico is standing up, even though he is in mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Talarico as Freitas shoots in.
Freitas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Talarico drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Freitas is looking to reverse the position.

Talarico is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Freitas has escaped the position, nice work there.

Talarico decides to stand back up.
Freitas swats away the attempt to clinch by Talarico.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talarico is looking to clinch but Freitas is avoiding it.

Talarico feints and as Freitas raises his hands in defense, Talarico changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freitas wants to stand up but Talarico is controlling him.
Talarico controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Talarico is looking to work some ground and pound but Freitas has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Talarico accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freitas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Talarico.
Talarico pushes down on Freitas's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Talarico is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Freitas sees it coming and defends easily.
Freitas is trying to control but Talarico manages to pass to mount!
Talarico sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Talarico with good strikes from the mount here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Talarico controlling his opponent.
Talarico breaks from Freitas's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Talarico landing shots from mount.
Freitas tries to hold on but Talarico pushes him away.
Talarico scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Freitas?
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Talarico controlling the position easily from mount.
Hugo Matheus Freitas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Junior Talarico is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Talarico showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Talarico, 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Junior Talarico!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Junior Talarico!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Junior Talarico!

Junior Talarico wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shamar Grepolis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mack has chosen Best Song Ever as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Grepolis
vs
Mack

180 cm
23
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shamar Grepolis!
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, Julius Mack!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grepolis keeps the fight on the outside.
Mack tries to clinch up.
Mack keeps the fight on the outside.

Grepolis gets tackled into the cage by Mack. Mack maintains the clinch.
Grepolis stops a takedown attempt from Mack.
Grepolis is trying to pull guard but Mack turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mack is stalling here.

Mack pulls guard successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mack trying to keep a closed guard but Grepolis is proving a slippery customer.
Grepolis passes Mack's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Grepolis frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Grepolis works his way to his opponent's back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grepolis is riding his opponent, not letting Mack buck him off.
Grepolis is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Mack. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Mack is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Grepolis off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Grepolis really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mack.
Grepolis lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Grepolis slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Grepolis has the hooks in. Mack is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Grepolis has good solid back control here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shamar Grepolis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miroslav Forem (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.

Kent
vs
Forem

190 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
23
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shawn Kent!
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, Miroslav Forem!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forem looks to land a combination but Kent avoids it well.
Forem has a takedown stuffed.
Forem throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Kent rushes Forem and presses him up against the cage.

Kent breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kent throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kent really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kent misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kent is trying hard to land a takedown here. Forem sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Kent gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Forem wants a takedown.
Forem wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kent has him pressed against the cage.
Forem is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Kent gets control of Forem's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kent will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Forem would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Forem preventing the sweep.
Forem trying to control the position from guard on top but Kent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kent will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kent wants to improve his position but instead Forem has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kent controlling the position for now.
Kent is trying to control but Forem passes into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forem looks up at the clock and then as Kent takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Forem smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kent tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Forem presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Kent is wriggling around trying to escape.
You get the feeling that Kent really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Forem tries to control but Kent wriggling away.
Forem lands with some strikes.
Forem wants to control the pace but Kent is squirming around nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kent avoids a series of strikes thrown by Forem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forem can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kent is looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Forem cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kent really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kent is squirming around, avoiding Forem's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kent takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Forem looking to control but Kent is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kent taking shots to the head.
Forem lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kent is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kent is breathing heavily.
Forem working Kent over with strikes here.
Kent is squirming around, avoiding Forem's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Forem is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kent has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Forem looks to clinch

and Kent counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kent performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Forem is staying active underneath Kent, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Forem is looking to control Kent's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Forem avoid being mounted?
Kent knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Forem on the ground.
Forem is looking for a sweep. Kent is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Forem wants to stand back up but Kent manages to pass into side control.

Kent tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Forem gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Forem is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Kent is working for a submission of some sort.
Forem trying to hold on to Kent's head to control him but Kent postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kent with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kent seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Forem for as long as he can get away with.
Forem regains full guard. Nicely done.

Forem is looking to sinch up a triangle. Kent throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Forem's body to avoid the submission. Forem has instead reached around Kent's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Forem arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Miroslav Forem!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Bonnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moose Leblanc (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.

Bonnar
vs
Leblanc

180 cm
23
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Forrest Bonnar!
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, Moose Leblanc!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leblanc closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bonnar counters with a big head kick but Leblanc shrugs it off.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Bonnar! Leblanc is backing up but he can't get away as Bonnar lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Leblanc and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Forrest Bonnar!