INY 48 Bozic v Tyrell PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robbo Audi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wojtek Jel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Audi
vs
Jel

170 cm
27
150 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

180 cm
21
145 lbs
3 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robbo Audi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wojtek Jel!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jel takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Audi tries to clinch but Jel is having none of it.
Jel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Audi circles away quickly and effectively.
Danga de danga de dang - Jel scores with a four punch combination!
Jel lands a jab to Audi's midsection.
Audi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jel if he has to take too many more of those.
Jel scores with a one two! Audi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Audi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Audi pushes Jel away with a front kick.

Audi moves into the clinch.
Jel looking for a takedown.
Audi wants to take the fight to the mat but Jel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Audi drags the fight down to the ground.
Audi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jel's guard.

Jel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Audi is one step ahead there.
Audi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jel swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Audi is controlling him.
Jel wants to sweep here but Audi controlling him for the moment.
Audi pushing down on Jel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

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.
Audi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jel is staying active underneath Audi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Audi stands up and beckons Jel to join him on the feet.
Jel lands a jab to the head.
Audi misses with a takedown attempt - Jel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jel swinging wildly here.

Audi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Audi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Audi slows the pace down in half guard.
Jel tries to kick Audi off but Audi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Audi stands up out of the half guard.
Jel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Audi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Audi tries to clinch but Jel moves away
and Jel counters with a two punch combo.
Jel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Audi doesn't seem bothered though.
Jel keeps the fight on the outside.
Audi tries to clinch up but Jel circles away and keeps his distance.
Audi tries to clinch
and Jel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Audi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jel throws a series of punches but Audi avoids them all with ease.
Jel lands a nice looking body shot.

Audi rushes Jel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Audi wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbo Audi. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Audi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Audi is on top in guard.

Audi trying to control but Jel is working from the bottom.

Audi stands up from Jel's guard - Audi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Audi moves in looking to clinch but Jel pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Robbo Audi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jel throws a right and a left that Audi avoids nicely.
Jel misses with a double jab.
Audi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wojtek Jel seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Jel closes the distance and pushes Audi back into the cage.
Jel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jel jumps guard but Audi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

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

Audi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Robbo Audi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Audi stands up and beckons Jel to his feet.
Audi doesn't manage to clinch there - Jel circles away.
Audi slips a jab and a cross from Jel.
Jel connects with a body shot that sends Audi's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Audi pushes Jel up against the cage in a clinch.
Audi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Robbo Audi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wojtek Jel.
Audi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jel is breathing heavily.

Audi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Audi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jel's calf.

Audi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jel napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Audi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jel's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jel is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Audi has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Audi decides to stand back up. Audi steps back and let's Jel get back to his feet.
Jel throws a nice looking combination but Audi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Audi wants to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jel.
Audi looks for a takedown but Jel sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Audi. Jel shrugs it off though.

Audi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jel to the ground. Audi is now in Jel's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Audi advances position into side control!
Audi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jel's shoulder. That is not cool.

Audi decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Audi fails with an attempt to clinch.

Audi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jel is trying to defend but Audi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jel wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Audi gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Audi shoots in looking for a takedown. Jel tries to sprawl out of it but Audi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Audi shoots in looking for a takedown. Jel tries to sprawl out of it but Audi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Audi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Jel. Those never looked like landing.
Jel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Audi rather than just go for the knockout.
Jel tries to clinch up
and Audi counters with a three punch combo that has Jel backing up. Jel nods at Audi to acknowledge the strikes.
Robbo Audi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jel tries to close the distance and clinch but Audi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jel shoots for a takedown but Audi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Audi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jel lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
Horrible takedown attempt by Audi or perhaps it was just good defense by Jel, which made it look bad.
Audi tries to clinch but Jel is having none of it.
Audi is looking to clinch.
Jel is looking for the big counter here.
Jel throws a series of punches but Audi moves out of range.
Audi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Jel doesn't manage to clinch there - Audi circles away.
Jel keeps the fight on the outside.
Audi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Audi shoots in for a takedown but Jel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Audi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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 Robbo Audi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Audi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jel, pushing him back against the cage.

Audi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jel throws a shot to the body.
Jel throws a right hand that Audi ducks under and follows up with a left that Audi also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Jel.
Audi dives in and grabs Jel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jel pushes down on Audi's head and hops out.
Audi tries to close the distance and clinch but Jel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Audi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jel to the mat! Jel manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jel keeping moving, preventing Audi from controlling successfully.

Audi drops back looking for a leg! Jel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jel manages to kick Audi off! Audi jumps back into Jel's guard.
Jel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Audi trying to control the position from guard on top but Jel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Audi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Audi controlling from the top position.

Audi stands up from Jel's guard - Audi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Audi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jel.
Jel has his takedown stuffed
and Audi counters with a head kick.
Jel steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Audi. That one must have hurt.
Jel stuffs the takedown.
Jel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Audi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jel unleashes a big counter combination but Audi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

Audi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Audi controls the position from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Audi trying to control the position but Jel is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Robbo Audi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Audi, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kai Iwata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eder Falcao (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.

Iwata
vs
Falcao

176 cm
19
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
16
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Kore Fight Nutrition [TG]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kai Iwata!
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, Eder Falcao!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iwata takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice uppercut lands for Falcao. That snapped Iwata's head back.
Iwata just misses with a punch to the body.
Falcao is looking to slow Iwata down with leg kicks.
Iwata takes a jab right on the kisser.
Falcao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Falcao cracks Iwata with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Falcao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Iwata's head backwards.

Iwata is rocked!
Falcao catches Iwata with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Iwata forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eder Falcao!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Emmanuel Fofana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Mathews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emmanuel Fofana has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fofana
vs
Mathews

172 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
143 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

AnonymouS
Namunamu Clothing

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 London, Emmanuel Fofana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Mathews!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fofana gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fofana throws a right hand that Mathews ducks under and follows up with a left that Mathews also avoids with ease.
Mathews throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fofana counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mathews throws a jab when Fofana was well out of range.
Fofana ducks right into an uppercut from Mathews.
A head kick misses from Fofana.

Mathews gets tackled into the cage by Fofana. Fofana maintains the clinch.
Fofana tries to land knees in the clinch but Mathews avoids the damage to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Fofana.
Fofana gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fofana with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Fofana fails to land.
Fofana tries to land a knee to the head but Mathews blocks with his arms.

Fofana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mathews throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Fofana misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Mathews.
Fofana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fofana darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fofana staying out of range there.
Mathews misses with a straight right.
Fofana wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mathews throws out a loose jab but Fofana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mathews tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fofana was well out of range. Poor timing from Mathews.
Mathews jabs Fofana right on the nose. Fofana blinks but takes it well.
Fofana throws a head kick but Mathews moves out of range.
A jab from Mathews does it's job there.
Fofana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fofana throws a leg kick but Mathews checks it.
Fofana tries to clinch but Mathews moves out of range.
Fofana slips a straight right by Mathews.
Fofana tries to clinch up but Mathews circles away and keeps his distance.
A leg kick checked by Mathews.
Fofana lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathews misses with a series of wild punches.
Fofana checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mathews connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fofana's hands.
Fofana tries to clinch but Mathews is having none of it.
Fofana getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Both fighters circling a little - Fofana finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mathews throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fofana throws a wild body kick that Mathews sees coming a mile off.
Mathews misses with a hook.
Fofana throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mathews scores with a jab to the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fofana lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mathews has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mathews and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fofana doesn't manage to clinch there - Mathews circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fofana.
Mathews moves out of range of the body kick from Fofana.
Fofana keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathews throws a right and a left that Fofana avoids nicely.
Fofana throws a big counter combination but Mathews scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fofana with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mathews works Fofana's body with a nice hook.
Fofana moves out of range of the strikes.
Fofana throws a big counter combination but Mathews scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mathews works over Fofana's head and body with a nice combination.
Fofana fakes the leg kick and cracks Mathews in the body.
Fofana looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brian Mathews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fofana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mathews throws out the jab.
Fofana doesn't manage to clinch there - Mathews circles away.
Fofana changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fofana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Mathews misses its intended target.
Fofana slips a jab from Mathews.
Mathews misses with a hook.
Mathews misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mathews moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mathews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mathews takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fofana misses with a two punch combination.
Mathews lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fofana misses with a kick to the body
and Mathews connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fofana misses with a body shot.
Mathews is looking for the big counter here.

Fofana closes the distance and clinches.
Mathews blocks an uppercut.
Fofana prevents a body shot from Mathews.
A right hook to the body lands for Fofana.
Fofana throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mathews managing to block the knees to the body from Fofana.
Fofana misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Emmanuel Fofana will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fofana lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mathews has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mathews and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mathews thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mathews blocks a low kick nicely.
Fofana defending well as Mathews loads up on a big left hand.
Fofana is looking to clinch but Mathews is avoiding it.
Mathews lands a jab.
Mathews pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mathews throws a right and a left that Fofana avoids nicely.
Nice body punch from Mathews.
Fofana throws the kick towards the body but Mathews avoids it.
Mathews lands a head shot.
Brian Mathews seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fofana lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews throws a jab but it's blocked by Fofana.
Fofana seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fofana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mathews.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fofana checks a leg kick.
Mathews misses with a hook. Fofana ducked under it nicely.
Mathews blocks a head kick by Fofana.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fofana lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fofana scoring well with a low kick there.
Fofana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mathews swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mathews throws a body shot but no joy.
Mathews moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mathews tries to clinch up.
Mathews dodges the punch combination from Fofana.
Mathews swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

Fofana gets a clinch.
Fofana slowing the pace effectively.
Mathews tries a body shot but Fofana blocks it.
Fofana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mathews is defending well for now.
Fofana lands a nice knee to the body.
Fofana prevents a body shot from Mathews.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fofana putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mathews in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mathews is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fofana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fofana throws an elbow that misses.
Fofana lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mathews or not.
Emmanuel Fofana has scored more points in the clinch so far.
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!
Fofana pressing his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fofana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mathews wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathews avoids the elbow strike from Fofana, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fofana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fofana lands a hook that snaps the head of Mathews backwards.
Mathews misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mathews blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fofana lands a right hand.
Mathews managing to block the knees to the body from Fofana.
Fofana working Mathews over with knees to the body.
Fofana tries to land knees in the clinch but Mathews avoids the damage to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathews misses with a punch to the body.
Mathews managing to block the knees to the body from Fofana.
Fofana creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mathews's defenses.
Fofana avoiding damage.
Fofana lands an elbow inside.
Mathews dodges an elbow strike from Fofana.
Fofana misses with an elbow strike.
Mathews blocks a body shot from Fofana.
Fofana tries to land a knee to the head but Mathews blocks with his arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fofana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emmanuel Fofana dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Fofana scores with a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Mathews. Beautiful body shot.
Fofana looks for the body kick but Mathews saw that one coming.
Fofana turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Mathews.
Mathews throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fofana wants to clinch but Mathews slips to the side
and Mathews counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fofana thinking.
Mathews scores with a nice right hand.
Jab, jab by Mathews - just one landing.
A combination from Fofana does no damage.
Mathews lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fofana.
Fofana wants to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mathews throws the left hand but Fofana avoids the punch easily.
Emmanuel Fofana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mathews scores with the left hand. Fofana knows he should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathews misses with a looping right.
Fofana takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fofana wants to clinch
and Fofana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Mathews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fofana can't find room to land a body shot as Mathews controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mathews tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fofana's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fofana lands a nice shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fofana misses with a punch on the inside.
Mathews tries a body shot but Fofana blocks it.
Mathews managing to block the knees to the body from Fofana.
Fofana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mathews.
Fofana slows down the pace here.
Fofana missing with knees to the body.
Mathews tries to throw a body punch but Fofana avoids it by throwing Mathews back against the cage.
Fofana tries to throw a body punch but Mathews avoids it by throwing Fofana back against the cage.
Mathews doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fofana manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mathews has had enough of the clinch but Fofana keeps him there for the moment.
Fofana tries to land knees in the clinch but Mathews avoids the damage to the body.
Fofana trying to land knees to the body.
Mathews lands with a right to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fofana obliges.
Mathews tries to work over Fofana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fofana throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brian Mathews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fofana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mathews.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathews is trying to break the clinch but Fofana has him pressed against the cage.
Fofana lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mathews has had enough of the clinch but Fofana keeps him there for the moment.

Fofana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fofana throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mathews.
Mathews throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mathews checks a leg kick nicely.
Fofana throws a combination that misses
enabling Mathews to counter with a crisp jab.
Fofana throws a head kick that Mathews semi-blocks.
Mathews misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mathews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mathews throws a solid leg kick but Fofana takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mathews.
Fofana falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mathews connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brian Mathews.
I think Fofana 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 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Emmanuel Fofana!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Mubango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor McLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mubango might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jessie J - Bang Bang. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Mubango
vs
McLeod

197 cm
19
218 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christian Mubango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Connor McLeod!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mubango thows a leg kick but McLeod checks it
and McLeod counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Christian Mubango has been cut.
McLeod lands with a nice body punch.
Mubango throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mubango gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McLeod pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mubango appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McLeod throws out a powerful jab.
McLeod walks into a straight right hand from Mubango.
A slow jab from Mubango misses its intended target.
McLeod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Connor McLeod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLeod closes the distance looking to clinch

and Mubango decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McLeod's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mubango pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McLeod is keeping the position for now.
Mubango not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mubango advances position into side control!
McLeod felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Mubango sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McLeod is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McLeod prevents Mubango from moving into mount.
Mubango 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.
You can see the frustration on McLeod's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mubango wants to lay and pray for a moment but McLeod keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mubango landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Mubango seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Mubango tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mubango 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.
Sloppy strikes there by Mubango.
Mubango 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.
Mubango tries to score with some ground and pound. McLeod controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mubango misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mubango wants to lay and pray for a moment but McLeod keeps working.
Mubango working the ground and pound from side control.
Mubango in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mubango throwing strikes but McLeod manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Mubango is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McLeod off and has taken his back!

Mubango has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, McLeod has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mubango misses with a punch to the head.
Mubango lands shots from the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mubango scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
McLeod avoids the strikes from Mubango.

Mubango working for a choke but McLeod is defending well.
McLeod covering up well and avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mubango shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McLeod but McLeod pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mubango uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McLeod.
McLeod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLeod misses with a hook to the body

and Mubango counters with a single leg into guard. McLeod didn't expect that.
Mubango is stalling in the full guard.
Mubango trying to control but McLeod is working from the bottom.
Mubango throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mubango sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McLeod's guard.

Mubango in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. McLeod tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Mubango!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Christian Mubango!
An out of breath Christian Mubango thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ali Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelson Kawai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelson Kawai will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Johnson
vs
Kawai

168 cm
27
143 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

170 cm
24
135 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ali Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kelson Kawai!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kawai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Kawai circles away.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kawai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Johnson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kawai - the referee stops the clock and Johnson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kawai. Johnson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kawai blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kawai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kawai throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson tries to clinch up
and Kawai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Kawai.
As Kawai looks to move away, Johnson throws a big counter combo bu Kawai just gets out of the way.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Kawai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Kawai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnson takes a kick to the side of the head.

Johnson is rocked!
Kawai seems to be stalking Johnson here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Johnson drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kelson Kawai!
Kelson Kawai really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KAISER logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Uriah Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jasun Wharton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uriah Cruz had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Cruz
vs
Wharton

175 cm
26
143 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

165 cm
25
142 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uriah Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jasun Wharton!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cruz clinches up against the cage.
Wharton tries to break free but Cruz pushes him back against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Cruz has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Cruz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wharton is defending well.
Cruz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wharton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wharton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uriah Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz goes for a takedown attempt but Wharton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wharton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cruz.
Cruz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wharton connects with a nice looking jab.
Uriah Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wharton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wharton misses with a straight left.
Cruz misses the shot to the body.
Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Cruz drives through and clinches with Wharton against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz looking for a takedown.
Wharton trying to control the position but instead, Cruz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wharton into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wharton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cruz is keeping busy.
Wharton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wharton tries to stall but Cruz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cruz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wharton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cruz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wharton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wharton wants to get back to striking at distance but Cruz won't allow it.
Wharton tries to throw a body punch but Cruz avoids it by throwing Wharton back against the cage.
Cruz wants to take the fight to the mat but Wharton manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Cruz has clasped his hands together around Wharton's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wharton manages to get back to half guard.
Wharton wants to get back to full guard.
Wharton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wharton.
Wharton working a defensive guard here.
Cruz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wharton is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Wharton looking for a triangle here. Cruz is fighting it but it looks tight! Wharton pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Cruz is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jasun Wharton!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Bok Choy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlo Gambino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Choy comes to the cage accompanied by No Games by Rick Ross. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Choy
vs
Gambino

172 cm
20
160 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

167 cm
21
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bok Choy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlo Gambino!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Choy instigates a clinch.
Choy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gambino wants to break free but Choy has control.

Choy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Choy is looking to clinch but Gambino is avoiding it.

Choy has closed the distance and engaged Gambino in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Choy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Choy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gambino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Choy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gambino gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gambino misses the shot to the body.
Gambino walks into a straight right hand from Choy.
Gambino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Choy was well out of range. Poor timing from Gambino.
Gambino listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Choy misses.
A nice side step and Gambino releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Choy walks into a stiff left hand from Gambino.
Choy thuds his right hand into Gambino's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Choy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dead North Bombers Club in the buildup to the fight.
Gambino blocks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Choy.
Choy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Choy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Choy.
Gambino misses with a wild body shot.
Choy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gambino has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gambino is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Choy rather than just go for the knockout.
Choy tries to clinch but Gambino moves out of range.
Choy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gambino.
Choy lands with a nice body punch.
Gambino moves out of range as Choy strikes.
Choy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Choy stuffs the takedown.
Choy slips a straight right by Gambino.
Choy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gambino.
Gambino takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Choy leaves Gambino with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gambino shoots and misses
and Choy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bok Choy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlo Gambino.
Gambino takes a swing at Choy's ribcage but misses.
Gambino needs to keep his hands up - Choy had a free shot at his head there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choy throws a wild body kick that Gambino sees coming a mile off.
Choy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gambino takes a swing at Choy's ribcage but misses.
Choy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gambino.
Choy is looking to clinch.
Choy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Choy is looking to clinch.
Gambino misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Choy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Choy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gambino throws a counter combo.
Gambino misses the shot to the body.
Choy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gambino circles away quickly and effectively.
Gambino tests Choy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gambino's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Choy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gambino scrambles back to his feet.
Choy throws a looping overhand right but Gambino ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Choy.
Gambino misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambino shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Choy pinned against the cage. Choy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Choy throws a shot to the body.
Gambino throws a body shot but no joy.
Choy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The fighters circling - Gambino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Choy tries to close the distance and clinch but Gambino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gambino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gambino throws a hook but Choy avoids it easily.
Gambino shoots in for a double leg but Choy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Choy.

Choy gets a clinch.
Gambino has had enough of the clinch but Choy keeps him there for the moment.

Choy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Choy closes the distance and clinches.

Choy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choy misses with a two punch combination.
Gambino looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Choy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gambino.
Gambino throws a big shot that misses.
Choy misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gambino lands with a good body shot.
Choy looks to land a combination but Gambino avoids it well.
Gambino takes a swing at Choy's ribcage but misses.
Gambino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Choy, right into the meat.
Gambino misses with a double jab.
Gambino changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Gambino looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Choy!

Gambino thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gambino tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Choy is looking to clinch but Gambino is avoiding it.
Choy doesn't manage to clinch there - Gambino circles away.
Gambino misses with a body shot.
Choy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Choy misses with an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Choy. Those never looked like landing.
Choy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gambino.
Gambino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gambino works Choy's body with a nice hook.
Choy tries to bum rush Gambino with a series of wild strikes but Gambino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Choy ducks under a wild hook from Gambino.
Gambino throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
No joy there for Choy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Choy slips a jab from Gambino.
Bok Choy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gambino swings for the body but Choy moves out of range.
Choy moves in looking to clinch but Gambino pushes him off.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bok Choy is winning the standup battle so far.
Gambino throws a shot from downtown. Choy moves away and avoids it.
Gambino throws a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Choy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gambino looks to land a right hand but Choy moved out of range.
Choy tries to clinch but Gambino moves out of range.
Gambino misses with the combination.
Bok Choy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gambino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Choy was well out of range. Poor timing from Gambino.
Choy throwing a counter right hand but Gambino manages to avoid it.
Choy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Choy misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Gambino misses its intended target.
Choy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gambino moves away.
Gambino swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheers as Gambino lands an impressive looking overhand right. Choy doesn't seem phased though.
Choy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Choy is looking to slow Gambino down with leg kicks.
Gambino missing with a left hand there. Choy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Choy is looking for a counter combo.
Gambino's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Choy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gambino scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gambino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Choy lands a glancing blow to the side of Gambino's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choy tests Gambino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Choy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Choy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Choy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Choy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Gambino looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Choy wants to stand but Gambino is controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Choy is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gambino is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Choy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gambino's guard.
Choy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gambino is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Choy trying to control the position from guard on top but Gambino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gambino looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four 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.
Gambino keeping moving, preventing Choy from controlling successfully.
Choy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Gambino is looking for a triangle but Choy pushes his legs off easily.
Gambino bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Choy's guard.

Choy keeping full guard, as Gambino tries to pass.
Choy is trying to keep Gambino in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Choy throws a shot from downtown. Gambino moves away and avoids it.
Gambino tests Choy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Gambino misses the target.
Gambino changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Choy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Choy misses with an uppercut. Gambino saw that one coming.
Choy throws a leg kick
and Gambino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gambino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choy manages to avoid it.
Choy throws a head kick but Gambino moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gambino. Choy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gambino swings for the body but Choy moves out of range.
It looked like Choy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gambino misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambino throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Choy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Choy lands a jab to the nose.
Gambino shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gambino on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Choy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Choy scores with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambino lands with a good body shot.
Gambino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Choy tries to clinch there but Gambino circles away.

Gambino feints and as Choy raises his hands in defense, Gambino changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gambino stopping the sweep attempt from Choy.
Gambino stops Choy from standing up.
Choy is trying to keep Gambino in close.
Gambino lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gambino forces his way into half guard.
Choy is refusing to be controlled, as Gambino sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gambino is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Choy defends it well.

Gambino is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Choy trying to hold on to Gambino's head to control him but Gambino postures up.
Choy has a hand on Gambino's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gambino takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choy wants to get back to his feet.

Gambino goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Choy is on top in guard.
Gambino looking to hit a scissor sweep but Choy is one step ahead there.
Choy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gambino's guard.
Gambino looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gambino keeping moving, preventing Choy from controlling successfully.
Carlo Gambino has got the better of the ground game so far.
Choy preventing the sweep.

Choy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gambino has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Choy has managed to get both his arms back between Gambino's legs - danger averted.
Choy wants to pass the guard but Gambino is keeping the position.
Gambino keeping moving, preventing Choy from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlo Gambino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gambino has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matel Huchkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bane
vs
Huchkov

170 cm
19
140 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

170 cm
20
143 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Bane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matel Huchkov!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Huchkov tries to sprawl but Bane drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bane wants to pass to mount but Huchkov is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Huchkov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Huchkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huchkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bane drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Bane seems to have locked his on tight now - Huchkov screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Bane, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Billy Bane!
A victorious Billy Bane thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Argos Vasilakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasilakis comes to the cage accompanied by Captain Jack!. Andrew Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Vasilakis
vs
Jackson

176 cm
20
171 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
26
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Argos Vasilakis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrew Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasilakis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Jackson looking to score a takedown here. Vasilakis is defending well but Jackson drives through and ends up in Vasilakis's guard.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vasilakis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Vasilakis is keeping the position.
Vasilakis keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Vasilakis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vasilakis tries to get out of the position.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Vasilakis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Jackson has his foot on Vasilakis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vasilakis works his way back into a safe position though.
Vasilakis throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Vasilakis controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Argos Vasilakis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vasilakis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Vasilakis throws a combination. Jackson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vasilakis. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Vasilakis, which made it look bad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilakis connects with a leg kick. Jackson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vasilakis lands with a kick to the temple. Jackson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Vasilakis thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vasilakis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Argos Vasilakis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Jackson.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Vasilakis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vasilakis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jackson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Vasilakis delivers a nice body kick.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vasilakis finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
Vasilakis scores with a punch to the head.

Jackson is rocked!
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and as Jackson loses concentration momentarily, Vasilakis counters with a picture perfect head kick! Jackson goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Argos Vasilakis!
An out of breath Argos Vasilakis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Branco Bozic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Tyrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bozic kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Boom Biddy Bye Bye by Cypress Hill. Chad Tyrell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bozic
vs
Tyrell

190 cm
20
220 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

193 cm
21
219 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Arcticus
Big Bear Nutrition 160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Branco Bozic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chad Tyrell!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tyrell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tyrell misses with a body punch.
Tyrell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bozic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Tyrell.
Tyrell is looking to control Bozic's arms but Bozic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tyrell has his back to the cage.
Tyrell scores with a shoulder strike.
Bozic blocking some punches.
Bozic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bozic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bozic misses with the head strike.
Bozic throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bozic lands a shoulder strike.
Bozic misses with a punch on the inside.
Bozic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tyrell working aggressively here.
Tyrell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bozic is keeping busy.
Bozic misses with the head strike.
Bozic pushes Tyrell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Bozic.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bozic throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyrell.
Bozic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tyrell leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tyrell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bozic lands with a left to the head.
Bozic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyrell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tyrell pushes Bozic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tyrell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Bozic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tyrell lands a slapping body shot.
Bozic throws a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tyrell, as that shot connected.
Bozic tries to clinch but Tyrell moves out of range.
Bozic throws a body punch but Tyrell moves out of range.
Bozic throws a series of punches but Tyrell avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bozic misses with a body shot.
Tyrell scores with a jab to the head.
Tyrell drops Bozic with a big left hand! Bozic is injured, injured bad! Tyrell jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Tyrell!
A relieved looking Chad Tyrell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.