GONY 4.2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Snow Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Drama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Man
vs
Drama

193 cm
19
255 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

188 cm
19
240 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Snow Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Drama!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Drama takes the fight into the clinch.
Drama misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Man.
Drama lands with a right to the head.
Drama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Drama misses with the head strike.
Drama digs a right hand into Man's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Man's gas tank.
Drama works on Man's body with a couple of short punches.
Man is breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Drama.
Drama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Drama cracks Man with a nice body shot.
Drama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drama presses Man against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice left hand lands by Drama.
Man takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Drama.
A short right from Drama.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Drama lands a body punch in the clinch.
Drama lands a hook that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Drama lands with a left to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drama lands a hook to the side of the head.

Man is rocked!
Drama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Man is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drama lands a right hand.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drama misses with the head strike.
Drama creates a bit of distance and cracks Man with a massive left hook! Man crumples out of camera shot, completely unconscious! He's been Nelmarked! Drama stares at him for a moment then struts over to his corner, victorious.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Drama!
After the fight, Johnny Drama was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Salvatore Testa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlo Vercetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Carlo Vercetti enters the cage!

Testa
vs
Vercetti

193 cm
19
240 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

200 cm
19
245 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Salvatore Testa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlo Vercetti!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vercetti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vercetti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vercetti pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Testa back to the cage. Vercetti follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

It looks like Salvatore Testa has been cut.
Vercetti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Testa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Testa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Testa throws a looping overhand right but Vercetti ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Vercetti misses.
Vercetti is looking to clinch.
Vercetti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Testa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Testa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Testa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vercetti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vercetti steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Testa.
Testa misses with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vercetti, as that shot connected.
Testa swats away the attempt to clinch by Vercetti.
Testa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vercetti defending well as Testa loads up on a big left hand.
Testa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vercetti is fending him off so far but Testa persists. Nope, Vercetti circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab from Testa.
Testa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Testa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

It looks like Carlo Vercetti has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Testa fails to land the takedown.
Vercetti cracks Testa with a good jab.
Testa lands a jab to the head.
Vercetti avoids the body shot from Testa.
Vercetti lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Testa moves out of range of the body kick from Vercetti.
Testa throwing a counter right hand but Vercetti manages to avoid it.
Vercetti catches Testa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vercetti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vercetti walks into a jab.
Testa misses with an uppercut. Vercetti saw that one coming.
Vercetti's coach down at Morbid Conditioning, Trans, Esc School $1000 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vercetti's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Testa misses with a hook to the body
and Vercetti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Testa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Testa misses its intended target.
Vercetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Testa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vercetti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Testa momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vercetti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Testa momentarily.
Testa misses with a lunging right hand

and Vercetti counters by clinching up.
Testa misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Testa.
Vercetti cracks Testa with a nice body shot.
Testa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vercetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Testa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vercetti lands with a short shot to the head.

Salvatore Testa's cut is getting worse.
A right hand to the body from Vercetti.
Vercetti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vercetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Testa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Testa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vercetti backwards.
Vercetti scores with a hook to the body.
Vercetti throws a head punch that misses.
Vercetti is struggling to control the position.
Vercetti'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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vercetti blocks a body shot from Testa.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Testa.
Testa struggles to land a body shot inside as Vercetti controls his hands.
Testa tries a body shot but Vercetti blocks it.
Testa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Testa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vercetti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vercetti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Testa lands a right hand.
Vercetti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Testa being controlled against the cage.
Vercetti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vercetti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vercetti blocking some punches.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vercetti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Testa throws a jab when Vercetti was well out of range.
Vercetti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vercetti walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Testa jabs at Vercetti's body.
Testa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Testa throws a lazy right hand but Vercetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Testa misses with a hook
and Testa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Testa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Testa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vercetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Testa.
Vercetti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Testa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.

Vercetti forces Testa back against the cage and clinches.
Vercetti blocks a body shot from Testa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vercetti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Testa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vercetti scores with a shoulder strike.
Vercetti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Testas head.
A head punch on the inside from Testa fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Carlo Vercetti will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Testa tries to close the distance and clinch but Vercetti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vercetti.
Vercetti throws a looping overhand right but Testa ducks down to avoid it.
Vercetti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Testa misses the jab.
Testa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vercetti has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vercetti, as that shot connected.

Testa closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vercetti.
Testa misses with the head strike.
Vercetti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vercetti misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vercetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Vercetti in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.

Testa breaks from the clinch.
Testa is looking to clinch but Vercetti is avoiding it.
Testa looks to throw the jab but Vercetti is out of range.
Vercetti wants to counter the offense by Testa and move into the clinch position.
No joy there for Vercetti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Testa throws a jab but it's blocked by Vercetti.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vercetti ducks under a wild hook from Testa.
Vercetti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Testa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vercetti.
Vercetti with a jab.
Testa throws a right hand that misses

and Vercetti moves into the clinch.
Testa blocking some punches.
Testa presses Vercetti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vercetti blocks a body shot from Testa.
Vercetti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carlo Vercetti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Testa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Testa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vercetti lands a head kick. Testa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Salvatore Testa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Testa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vercetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Testa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vercetti's hands.
Vercetti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vercetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Testa throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vercetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vercetti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Testa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vercetti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Testa misses the shot to the body.
Testa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vercettis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Testa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vercetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Testa.
Vercetti scores with a hook.
Jab, jab by Vercetti - just one landing.
Testa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vercetti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A clash of legs there as Testa blocks the low kick.
Testa missing with a left hand there. Vercetti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vercetti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Testa misses with a jab to the body

and Vercetti holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vercetti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Testa's elbow.
Testa tries to work over Vercetti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Testa misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Testa is trying to pull guard but Vercetti turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vercetti misses with a body punch.
Testa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vercetti trying to control the position but instead, Testa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vercetti into the cage.
Vercetti stalling in the clinch but Testa improves position.
Vercetti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vercetti is stalling here.
Vercetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Vercetti scores with a nice short uppercut.

Jeez, Salvatore Testa's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Vercetti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Testa misses with some punches.
Testa misses with a punch to the body.
Vercetti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vercetti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Testa working aggressively here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vercetti blocks an uppercut.
Testa swings wildly with an uppercut but Vercetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vercetti holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Testa blocking some punches.
Testa has a couple of punches blocked by Vercetti.
Vercetti lands a nice uppercut.
Vercetti blocks an uppercut.
Testa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vercetti digs a right hand into Testa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Testa's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Testa fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Testa blocks a body shot from Vercetti.
Vercetti presses Testa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Testa misses with a body punch.
Vercetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vercetti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Testa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Carlo Vercetti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A big left from Testa misses.
Vercetti walks into a left hand.
Vercetti slips under a jab from Testa.
Testa throws out a loose jab but Vercetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salvatore Testa is winning the standup battle so far.
Vercetti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Vercetti tries to get set, Testa tries to push him back and clinch up but Vercetti manages to avoid the attempt.

Vercetti drives through and clinches with Testa against the cage.
Testa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Testa misses with a punch to the body.
Vercetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Vercetti blocks an uppercut.
Testa misses with a punch on the inside.
Testa takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vercetti misses with some punches.
Vercetti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Testa.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Testa tries to work over Vercetti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vercetti.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Testa struggles to land a body shot inside as Vercetti controls his hands.
Testa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Testa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Testa throws a head punch that misses.
Testa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vercetti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vercetti blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Vercetti.
Testa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Testa as Vercetti tries to tie him up.
Vercetti takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Testa.
Vercetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vercetti lands with a left to the head.
Vercetti lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Vercetti fails to land.
Vercetti scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vercetti misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Vercetti.
Vercetti blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vercetti.
Vercetti lands a hook that snaps the head of Testa backwards.
Testa has a couple of punches blocked by Vercetti.
A nice left hand lands by Vercetti.
Vercetti lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Testa.
Testa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vercetti or not.
Testa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vercetti lands a nice uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Carlo Vercetti!
In his post fight interview, Carlo Vercetti gave a big smile as he said 'I am the Don!'.
Salvatore Testa spoke after the fight, saying 'I've warned you that I would go after your daughter if you won this fight. I would tighten her virginity lock if I were you, as I'm looking to open it and give her a nice free ride on the Salvie-express ! '.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Garfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Vercetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Garfield
vs
Vercetti

188 cm
19
265 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

198 cm
19
250 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Garfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Vercetti!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vercetti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vercetti manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Vercetti.

Vercetti takes the fight into the clinch.
Vercetti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vercetti throws an elbow but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Garfield definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vercetti throws an elbow but misses.
Vercetti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vercetti lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vercetti throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vercetti throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garfield misses with a body punch.
Garfield takes an elbow to the temple.
Garfield dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Garfield avoids the elbow strike from Vercetti, against the cage.
Garfield blocks an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vercetti misses with an elbow strike.
Vercetti throws an elbow but it misses.
Vercetti lands an elbow inside.
Vercetti lands a nice elbow.
Vercetti lands an elbow inside.
Vercetti misses with an elbow strike.
Garfield blocks the elbow strike.
Garfield avoids a wild elbow strike from Vercetti.
Vercetti misses with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Garfield blocks an elbow strike from Vercetti.
Nice elbow from Vercetti.
Vercetti lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vercetti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Garfield is trying to maintain a safe position but Vercetti gets an underhook and turns Garfield into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garfield blocks an elbow strike from Vercetti.
Garfield blocks the elbow strike.
Vercetti throws an elbow but it misses.
Vercetti lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like John Garfield has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garfield takes an elbow to the forehead.
Garfield avoids the elbow strike from Vercetti, against the cage.
Vercetti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vercetti lands a nice elbow.
Garfield managing to block the knees to the body from Vercetti.
Garfield stalling in the clinch but Vercetti improves position.
Garfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vercetti comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Garfield avoids the elbow strike from Vercetti, against the cage.
Garfield is trying to break the clinch but Vercetti is controlling him.
Vercetti lands a damaging elbow.
Garfield blocks an elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vercetti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garfield has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Garfield avoids the elbow strike from Vercetti, against the cage.
Vercetti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vercetti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vercetti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Garfield's defenses.
Vercetti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vercetti lands an elbow just above Garfield 's eye.
Garfield blocks the elbow strike.
Vercetti lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vercetti misses with an elbow over the top.
Garfield avoiding damage as Vercetti throws knees to the body.
Vercetti can't find room to land a body shot as Garfield controls the action.
Garfield blocks the elbow strike.
Vercetti looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vercetti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Garfield blocks an elbow strike from Vercetti.
Vercetti lands a damaging elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vercetti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Garfield dodges an elbow strike from Vercetti.
Vercetti just leaning against Garfield, taking a breather.
Garfield is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vercetti lands an elbow just above Garfield 's eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vercetti lands an elbow just above Garfield 's eye.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vercetti just misses with a elbow thrown towards Garfield's brow.
Vercetti misses with an elbow strike.
Vercetti lands a damaging elbow.
Garfield looking to stall.
Garfield takes an elbow to the temple.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vercetti throws an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vercetti.
Vercetti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vercetti misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Vercetti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Garfield's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Vercetti closes the distance and clinches.
Vercetti throws an elbow that misses.
Garfield taking a breather.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vercetti throws an elbow but misses.
Vercetti lands an elbow inside that Garfield shrugs off.
Vercetti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Garfield's defenses.

John Garfield's cut is getting worse.
Vercetti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Garfield's defenses.
Vercetti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vercetti.
Garfield avoids a wild elbow strike from Vercetti.
Vercetti looking to throw knees to the head but Garfield is blocking nicely.
Vercetti misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garfield blocks an elbow strike from Vercetti.
The referee calls for Garfield to work.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Garfield is trying to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vercetti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Garfield's defenses.
Vercetti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Garfield's defenses.
Vercetti lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Garfield blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Garfield is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vercetti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vercetti lands a nice elbow.
Vercetti lands an elbow inside that Garfield shrugs off.
Garfield trying to stall but Vercetti improves his position.
Vercetti lands an elbow inside.

John Garfield's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Vercetti lands an elbow inside that Garfield shrugs off.
Garfield trying to stall but Vercetti improves his position.
Vercetti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vercetti avoiding damage.
Vercetti lands a nice elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vercetti pushes off an throws an elbow but Garfield leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
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!
Vercetti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Garfield blocks an elbow strike.
Vercetti pushes off an throws an elbow but Garfield leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tommy Vercetti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Garfield takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vercetti gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vercetti misses with an elbow over the top.
Vercetti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Garfield's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vercetti.
Garfield controlling the action here for a moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vercetti as Garfield tries to tie him up.
Vercetti lands a damaging elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vercetti slows down the pace here.
Vercetti lands an elbow just above Garfield 's eye.

Jeez, John Garfield's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Garfield avoids a wild elbow strike from Vercetti.
Vercetti misses with an elbow strike.
Garfield dodges an elbow strike from Vercetti.
Vercetti lands an elbow that stopped Garfield in his tracks for a moment.
Vercetti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Garfield avoids the elbow strike from Vercetti, against the cage.
Garfield dodges an elbow strike from Vercetti.
Garfield blocks an elbow strike from Vercetti.
Vercetti lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Garfield blocks an elbow strike.
Vercetti lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vercetti.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tommy Vercetti!
Tommy Vercetti was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Konstantinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adriano Vercetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konstantinov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hell March. This should be fireworks!

Konstantinov
vs
Vercetti

178 cm
19
240 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

194 cm
19
250 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boris Konstantinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Adriano Vercetti!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vercetti shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Konstantinov is trying to defend but Vercetti finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Konstantinov taking some punishment here, with Vercetti in his half guard.
Vercetti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Konstantinov defending well though.
Konstantinov taking some punishment here, with Vercetti in his half guard.
Vercetti missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vercetti not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vercetti missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vercetti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vercetti working over Konstantinov with some ground and pound. Konstantinov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Konstantinov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Konstantinov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vercetti missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vercetti missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vercetti is looking to advance position but Konstantinov won't allow it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Vercetti throwing shots but Konstantinov is blocking nicely.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vercetti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Konstantinov.
Boris Konstantinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vercetti throws a shot from downtown. Konstantinov moves away and avoids it.
We've been told by Konstantinov's head coaches at RNC Sport Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Konstantinov misses with a kick to the body.
Konstantinov looks to land a left hand but Vercetti moved out of range nicely.
Vercetti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Konstantinov as he avoids it easily.
Konstantinov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vercetti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Konstantinov as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Konstantinov looks for the body kick but Vercetti saw that one coming.
Konstantinov throws a wild body kick that Vercetti sees coming a mile off.
Vercetti tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vercetti moves out of range as Konstantinov throws a body kick.
Konstantinov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Konstantinov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vercetti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Boris Konstantinov has been cut.
Konstantinov throws a low kick but Vercetti avoids it.
Vercetti misses with a straight right.
Vercetti lands with a nice body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Konstantinov.
Good exchange - Vercetti coming out on top.
Konstantinov looks to throw the jab but Vercetti is out of range.
Vercetti throws a big shot that misses.
Good shot there by Konstantinov.
Vercetti tries for a takedown but Konstantinov circles away easily
and Konstantinov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Boris Konstantinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriano Vercetti.
Vercetti looks winded!
Konstantinov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Konstantinov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vercetti. That did some damage!
Konstantinov throws an overhand right that lands on Vercetti's shoulder, as Vercetti tries to avoid the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vercetti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Konstantinov. Konstantinov obviously looking to wear him down.
Konstantinov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Konstantinov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Konstantinov lands a really nice looking cross but Vercetti seems unphased.
Vercetti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Konstantinov pushes Vercetti away with a front kick.
Konstantinov drops Vercetti with a straight right hand, right on the button! Konstantinov follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Konstantinov!
Boris Konstantinov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Hennig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Vercetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hennig's entrance music is Our Lady Peace - Whatever. A fine choice. Jack Vercetti has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chris Hennig's chin.

Hennig
vs
Vercetti

185 cm
19
240 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

194 cm
19
250 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Decent knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Hennig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Vercetti!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vercetti wants to clinch.
Hennig half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hennig shoots in for a takedown but Vercetti shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vercetti wants to counter with a clinch but Hennig pushes him away.
Hennig dives in and grabs Vercetti's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vercetti pushes down on Hennig's head and hops out.
Hennig shoots in looking for a takedown but Vercetti manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hennig's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Hennig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vercetti tries to clinch up but Hennig circles away and keeps his distance.
Hennig fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hennig is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vercetti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Hennig darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vercetti can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vercetti is looking for a sweep. Hennig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hennig stalling.
Hennig is pressing down on Vercetti's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vercetti is holding on for now.

Hennig is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Vercetti is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chris Hennig!
A relieved looking Chris Hennig thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.