MFL 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alka Mangrove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy Erickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mangrove
vs
Erickson

173 cm
19
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
161 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alka Mangrove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Timmy Erickson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mangrove staying out of range there.
Mangrove looks to score with a jab to the body but Erickson is just out of range.
Mangrove bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Erickson blocks a leg kick.
Erickson misses with a looping left.
Mangrove avoids a kick to the body.
Mangrove takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mangrove misses with a leg kick
and Erickson counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A low kick from Mangrove misses
and Erickson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Erickson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mangrove on the side of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Mangrove checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Erickson tenderised Mangrove's leg. Mangrove is trying to keep his angry face on.
Erickson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mangrove throws out a powerful jab.

Mangrove rushes Erickson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mangrove drops down looking for an ankle pick but Erickson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mangrove loads up on a big right hand but Erickson slips the punch.
Mangrove pivots, looking for a leg kick but Erickson is out of range and Mangrove settles back down.
Erickson is looking to land body kicks.

Erickson tries to keep at a distance but Mangrove has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mangrove lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mangrove lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Mangrove lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mangrove pushes off an throws an elbow but Erickson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mangrove lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Mangrove.

Erickson is rocked!

Mangrove has picked Erickson up - he's going for a ride! Mangrove dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Mangrove is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Mangrove is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Still in half guard, Mangrove seems content to control.

Mangrove is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Erickson is just riding it out for now. Mangrove eventually gives up the hold.
Mangrove passes to side control.
Erickson looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mangrove thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Mangrove is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Erickson looks calm but he's in trouble here. Mangrove gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Erickson is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Mangrove lets go of the hold and Erickson can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alka Mangrove!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Black Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Diaz
vs
Anderson

176 cm
25
150 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

173 cm
23
150 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Black Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Craig Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Diaz does it's job there.

Anderson clinches up against the cage.
Anderson lands a right hand.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz jumps guard but Anderson stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

It looks like Black Diaz has been cut.
Diaz jumps guard but Anderson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
Diaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Diaz is rocked!
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Anderson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Black Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson cracks Diaz with a nice body shot.
Anderson stalling the fight.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Anderson won't allow it.
Anderson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Diaz to his knees! Anderson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Anderson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ori Fanta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Fanta
vs
Gold

175 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 2 - 1

182 cm
19
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Solid chin

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 1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ori Fanta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darius Gold!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fanta lands with an overhand left.
Gold jabs Fanta right on the nose. Fanta blinks but takes it well.
A big left from Fanta misses.

Gold pushes Fanta up against the cage in a clinch.
Gold lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Gold.
A nice left hand lands by Gold.
Fanta looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short body shot lands from Gold as the two fighters clinch.
Gold lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Ori Fanta has been cut.
Gold lands an elbow that stopped Fanta in his tracks for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Gold.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gold creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Gold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fanta takes an elbow to the forehead.

Fanta is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Gold.
Oh Fanta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fanta is breathing heavily.
Gold lands a nice elbow.

Ori Fanta's cut is getting worse.
Gold works on Fanta's body with a couple of short punches.
Gold lands a nice elbow.
Fanta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gold throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gold pushes Fanta against the cage. Gold is working some dirty boxing. Gold pushes off with a quick right hook! Fanta goes down! Fanta tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Gold moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darius Gold!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paulie Garrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Steller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Garrison
vs
Steller

173 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
25
151 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paulie Garrison!
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, Ben Steller!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garrison dives in and grabs Steller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steller pushes down on Garrison's head and hops out.

Garrison shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Garrison wants to control from the top but Steller keeps moving.
Garrison looking to sit in guard and control but Steller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

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

Steller got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garrison has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steller has managed to get both his arms back between Garrison's legs - danger averted.
Steller with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Garrison working for a triangle but Steller defends it easily.
Steller makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Garrison is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Steller trying to control the position from guard on top but Garrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Garrison is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steller defends well.
Garrison is breathing heavily.
Garrison keeping moving, preventing Steller from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Garrison working for submissions but it's allowed Steller to get to half guard.
Steller drops an elbow to the side of Garrison's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrison on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Steller working Garrison over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Steller connects with a nice short shot to Garrison's temple.

Garrison is rocked!
Steller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garrison. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Steller scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oh Garrison is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steller lands a big elbow - Garrison is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Steller!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Steller!

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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 Uriah Sambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeb Mark (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.

Sambo
vs
Mark

175 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Uriah Sambo!
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, Zeb Mark!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mark misses with an uppercut.

Sambo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Mark manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Mark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mark slips a jab from Sambo.
Mark with a jab.
Sambo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mark avoids it really well and circles away.
Sambo takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mark lands with a good body shot.
Mark misses with a straight right.
Mark takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sambo moves forwards but Mark connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sambo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mark sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sambo somewhat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mark! But no joy.

Sambo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Mark sneaks out the side door and pushes Sambo away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A slow jab from Mark misses its intended target.
Sambo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mark as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uriah Sambo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sambo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sambo slips under a jab from Mark.
Sambo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mark misses with a looping left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sambo takes a swing at Mark's ribcage but misses.
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!
Mark misses with a lunging right hand
letting Sambo counter with a right hand.
Mark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mark walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Sambo shoots in and gets a takedown into Mark's guard.
Sambo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mark really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sambo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Sambo is working to tighten his grip on Mark's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Mark has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Sambo is really squeezing tight and eventually Mark passes out! Sambo breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Uriah Sambo!
Uriah Sambo decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Wasabi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Brawler (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.

Wasabi
vs
Brawler

183 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
25
161 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Wasabi!
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, Robbie Brawler!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wasabi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brawler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wasabi scores with a punch to the head.
Wasabi misses with a two punch combination.
Brawler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wasabi defends it well.
Wasabi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brawler fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wasabi. Brawler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Wasabi as Brawler shoots in.

Brawler shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wasabi's guard.

Wasabi has his feet on Brawler's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wasabi throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Brawler misses
and Wasabi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A cross from Brawler lands.
A big right from Wasabi misses.
A punch combination from Brawler misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasabi looks to throw the jab but Brawler is out of range.
Brawler moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Wasabi misses.
Wasabi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wasabi lands a slapping body shot.
Brawler throws a good cross that connects.
Brawler misses with a body shot.
Wasabi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brawler throws out the jab.
A cross from Wasabi lands.

Brawler shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wasabi's guard.
Brawler postures up.
Wasabi keeping moving, preventing Brawler from controlling successfully.
Brawler pushes down on Wasabi's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Brawler 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! Wasabi is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robbie Brawler!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gary Weir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charly White (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.

Weir
vs
White

171 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
25
151 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White throws a looping overhand right but Weir ducks down to avoid it.
White lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Weir walks into a stiff left hand from White.
Weir fails to land the takedown.
White looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
White lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Weir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weir tries to counter with a takedown but White is quick to defend against it.
Weir cracks a nice hook into White's ribs.
White misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weir is trying hard to land a takedown here. White sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weir takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.

Weir shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Weir seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. White is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gary Weir!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Golovkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Rick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Golovkin
vs
Rick

165 cm
26
135 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

176 cm
25
150 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

KaotiK

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikhail Golovkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Rick!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golovkin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rick wants to clinch but Golovkin slips to the side

and Golovkin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Golovkin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Golovkin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rick's head.

Golovkin seems to be looking for submissions.
Rick avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Golovkin.

Golovkin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rick is just riding it out for now. Golovkin eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golovkin passes to full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rick is bucking up trying to escape but Golovkin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Golovkin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rick hang on?
Rick wants to control but Golovkin is having none of it.

Golovkin working for a submission but Rick is keeping him at bay.
Rick is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Golovkin with good strikes from the mount here!

Rick is rocked!
Rick takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Golovkin's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhail Golovkin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between JJ Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Little Rick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bush
vs
Rick

170 cm
19
148 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

174 cm
25
150 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, JJ Bush!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Little Rick!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rick tries for a takedown but Bush circles away easily

and Bush counters with a single leg into guard. Rick didn't expect that.

Rick looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bush is stalling in the full guard.
Bush throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bush landing with the ground and pound.
Bush has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bush scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rick has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bush can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rick trying to keep a closed guard but Bush is proving a slippery customer.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bush's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rick trying to control the position.

Rick has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bush should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rick has tightened it up now! Bush should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Little Rick!
Little Rick is the new featherweight champion!