Primal 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ed Hudson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammed Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mohammed Fox is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Hudson
vs
Fox

172 cm
22
146 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
139 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ed Hudson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mohammed Fox!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox is looking to clinch but Hudson is avoiding it.
Fox shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hudson defends it nicely.
Hudson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hudson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good exchange - Hudson coming out on top.
Fox is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fox fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hudson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck for Fox with that takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox fails with an attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Hudson misses its target.
Fox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hudson fails to land with a series of punches.
Fox shoots in looking for a takedown but Hudson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fox's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ed Hudson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohammed Fox.
Hudson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hudson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hudson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hudson wants it to stay on the feet.
Fox is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hudson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fox tries to clinch but Hudson is having none of it.
Fox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fox looks winded!
Fox shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hudson throws a nice looking combination but Fox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fox avoids the body shot from Hudson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hudson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hudson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fox counters with a three punch combo that has Hudson backing up. Hudson nods at Fox to acknowledge the strikes.
Hudson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hudson jabs at Fox's body.
Hudson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fox is out of range and Hudson settles back down.
Hudson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fox is out of range and Hudson settles back down.
Fox is looking to clinch but Hudson is avoiding it.
Fox throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hudson's waist but Hudson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fox off to one side.
It looked like Hudson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hudson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ed Hudson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hudson scores with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hudson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hudson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hudson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hudson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fox takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Hudson backs off Fox throws a huge counter combo but Hudson manages to avoid it all.
Fox has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fox tries to clinch but Hudson moves away
and Hudson counters with a nice uppercut.
Hudson throws a push kick but Fox slaps the foot to one side.
Fox throws a counter combo.
Fox doesn't manage to clinch there - Hudson circles away.
Fox tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hudson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hudson takes a swing at Fox's ribcage but misses.
Hudson throws a head kick but Fox moves out of range.
Fox was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hudson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hudson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hudson keeps the fight on the outside.
Hudson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fox circles away quickly and effectively.
Fox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fox misses with a series of wild punches.
Fox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hudson.
Hudson throws a head kick but Fox moves out of range.
Fox wants to counter with a clinch but Hudson pushes him away.
Fox misses with a takedown attempt - Hudson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hudson is looking to counter with head kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Hudson dominated that round.
That's time! Hudson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Fox wants to clinch.
Fox is looking to clinch.
Hudson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fox was well out of range. Poor timing from Hudson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hudson misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fox avoids a kick to the body.
Fox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hudson.
Fox lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fox closes the distance and clinches.
Fox is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hudson is keeping busy.
Hudson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hudson digs a right hand underneath Fox's ribcage. Fox let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fox tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fox is trying to pull guard but Hudson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hudson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fox jumps guard but Hudson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ed Hudson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohammed Fox.
Fox fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hudson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hudson fails to pull guard.
Hudson can't get the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson is stalling here.
Hudson tries to break free but Fox pushes him back against the cage.
Hudson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.

Fox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fox avoids the body shot from Hudson.
Hudson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hudson counters with a three punch combo that has Fox backing up. Fox nods at Hudson to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Fox clinches with his opponent.

Hudson drags the fight down to the ground.
Hudson controlling Fox's posture.

Hudson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Fox has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox avoiding damage.
Fox tries to circle away but Hudson has him pinned against the cage.
Fox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Hudson pulls Fox into guard.
Fox trying to control the position from guard on top but Hudson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hudson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fox manages to get himself to full guard.

Hudson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox fails to land with a series of punches.
Hudson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hudson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hudson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ed Hudson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fox is looking to clinch but Hudson is avoiding it.
Ed Hudson is winning the standup battle so far.
Hudson connects with a body shot that sends Fox's belly button to the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fox shoots and misses
and Hudson counters with a nice body shot.

Hudson gets tackled into the cage by Fox. Fox maintains the clinch.
Fox tries to throw a body punch but Hudson avoids it by throwing Fox back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Hudson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Fox tries to clinch up but Hudson circles away and keeps his distance.
Hudson misses with a head kick.
Hudson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fox tries to clinch but Hudson moves out of range.
Hudson misses with the combination.
Fox tries to close the distance and clinch but Hudson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fox tries to clinch but Hudson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fox moves out of range as Hudson throws a body kick.
Hudson is looking to wear down Fox with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hudson misses with a low kick as Fox jumps back.
Fox is looking for the big counter here.
Hudson throws a low kick, looking for Fox's leg but Fox calmly moves out of range.
Hudson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fox can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hudson throws a head kick that misses.
Fox with the counter takedown but Hudson avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hudson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hudson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fox tries to clinch there but Hudson circles away.
Fox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hudson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fox tries to clinch but Hudson moves out of range.
Fox looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hudson is fending him off so far but Fox persists. Nope, Hudson circles away and we're back to standing.
Fox shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fox.
Ed Hudson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohammed Fox.
Fox misses with a takedown attempt
and Hudson counters with a two punch combo.
Fox takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hudson misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hudson swats away the attempt to clinch by Fox.
Hudson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fox is looking to clinch but Hudson is avoiding it.
Fox tries to clinch but Hudson moves out of range.
Hudson is looking to score with low kicks.
Fox tries to clinch up but Hudson circles away and keeps his distance.
Hudson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Fox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hudson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
No joy there for Hudson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fox tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hudson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hudson misses with a leg kick
and Fox counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fox is looking to clinch but Hudson is avoiding it.
Fox doesn't manage to clinch there - Hudson circles away.

Fox closes the distance and clinches.
Hudson working hard to break the clinch.
Fox stalling in the clinch but Hudson improves position.
Fox trying to control the position but instead, Hudson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fox into the cage.

Fox breaks from the clinch.
Hudson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fox moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox tries to clinch but Hudson moves out of range.
Fox avoids a punch combination nicely.

Fox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fox lands a knee to the head.
Fox misses with a punch to the body.
Fox tries to land knees in the clinch but Hudson avoids the damage to the body.

Hudson successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hudson managing to control the position.
Mohammed Fox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ed Hudson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hudson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Hudson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hudson, 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Hudson!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Jurcsak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Peterson
vs
Jurcsak

190 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Jurcsak!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jurcsak tries to keep at a distance but Peterson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Peterson cracks Jurcsak with a nice body shot.
Jurcsak tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Peterson smiles and moves away.
Donk. Jurcsak catches Peterson right on the button with a cross.

Peterson closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Peterson.
Peterson lands a left hand.
Peterson lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Peterson.
A shot in the inside from Peterson.
Jurcsak fails to pull guard.
A short body shot lands from Peterson as the two fighters clinch.
Jurcsak looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jurcsak backwards.
Peterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jurcsak backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson cracks Jurcsak with a nice body shot.
Peterson lands a body punch.
Peterson scores with a shoulder strike.
Peterson lands with a left to the head.

Jurcsak is rocked!
Peterson cracks Jurcsak with a nice body shot.
Jurcsak is still on wobbly legs! Can Peterson finish him?
Peterson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jurcsak's coach down at Canadian Dragon MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jurcsak's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Peterson pushes Jurcsak against the cage. Peterson is working some dirty boxing. Peterson pushes off with a quick right hook! Jurcsak goes down! Jurcsak tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Peterson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Peterson!
During a confident post fight interview, Thomas Peterson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwight Everidge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aawut Sundwarrama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Everidge
vs
Sundwarrama

185 cm
21
238 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
250 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

On Tap (160Q)

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwight Everidge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aawut Sundwarrama!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Everidge looks for the body kick but Sundwarrama saw that one coming.
Everidge darts in looking for a takedown but Sundwarrama gets double underhooks and turns Everidge into the cage.
A countering left hand to the body from Sundwarrama misses.
Everidge misses with a double jab.
Sundwarrama is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Everidge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sundwarrama should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Everidge gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sundwarrama tries to land a knee to the head but Everidge blocks with his arms.
Sundwarrama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sundwarrama misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Sundwarrama fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everidge has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sundwarrama avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwight Everidge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sundwarrama struggles to land a body shot inside as Everidge controls his hands.
Sundwarrama tries to work over Everidge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sundwarrama can't find room to land a body shot as Everidge controls the action.
Sundwarrama tries to throw a body punch but Everidge avoids it by throwing Sundwarrama back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Everidge lands an uppercut.
Sundwarrama pushes Everidge back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sundwarrama can't find room to land a body shot as Everidge controls the action.
Sundwarrama swings wildly with an uppercut but Everidge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sundwarrama digs a right hand into Everidge's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Everidge's gas tank.
Sundwarrama missing with knees to the body.
Sundwarrama misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sundwarrama.
Sundwarrama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Everidge backwards.
Sundwarrama works on Everidge's body with a couple of short punches.
Everidge takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Dwight Everidge has been cut.
Everidge is breathing heavily.
Sundwarrama has Everidge pushed against the cage.
Sundwarrama tries to throw a body punch but Everidge avoids it by throwing Sundwarrama back against the cage.
Sundwarrama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Everidge's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Everidge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sundwarrama misses with a punch to the body.
Everidge prevents a body shot from Sundwarrama.
Everidge wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sundwarrama lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Everidge or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sundwarrama.
Sundwarrama lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sundwarrama tries to throw a body punch but Everidge avoids it by throwing Sundwarrama back against the cage.
Sundwarrama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sundwarrama is working Everidge over against the cage.
Sundwarrama displaying some good clinch control by pressing Everidge up against the cage.
Sundwarrama has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Everidge seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sundwarrama can turn it around.
Sundwarrama misses with a punch to the body.
Sundwarrama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sundwarrama digs a right hand underneath Everidge's ribcage. Everidge let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sundwarrama digs a right hand into Everidge's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Everidge's gas tank.
Everidge blocks a body shot from Sundwarrama.
Sundwarrama just leaning against Everidge, taking a breather.
Sundwarrama lands a hook that snaps the head of Everidge backwards.
Sundwarrama prevents the takedown attempt.
Sundwarrama misses with a body punch.
Sundwarrama will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Everidge up against the cage.
Sundwarrama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sundwarrama lands a nice shot to the body.
Sundwarrama scores with a shot to the side of Everidge's head.
Sundwarrama lands with a short shot to the head.
Sundwarrama lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sundwarrama tries a body shot but Everidge blocks it.
Everidge avoiding damage as Sundwarrama throws knees to the body.
Everidge blocking some punches.
Sundwarrama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sundwarrama lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Everidge or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Sundwarrama.
Sundwarrama lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Everidge or not.
Sundwarrama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sundwarrama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sundwarrama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sundwarrama leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sundwarrama is working Everidge over against the cage.
Sundwarrama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sundwarrama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aawut Sundwarrama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dwight Everidge's cut.
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.

Sundwarrama avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sundwarrama takes a swing at Everidge's ribcage but misses.
Everidge throws a nice looking combination but Sundwarrama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Donk. Everidge catches Sundwarrama right on the button with a cross.
Sundwarrama throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Everidge on the side of the head.
Everidge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sundwarrama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Everidge is rocked!
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!
Sundwarrama throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Everidge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Everidge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sundwarrama just misses with a punch to the body.
Everidge seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sundwarrama drops Everidge with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Everidge looks back up at him and smiles so Sundwarrama waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Aawut Sundwarrama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A clash of legs there as Everidge blocks the low kick.
A head kick misses from Sundwarrama.
Everidge seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Sundwarrama misses the target.
Everidge tries to counter by clinching up but Sundwarrama breaks away and moves out of range.
Sundwarrama lands a nice shot to the body.

Sundwarrama clinches up against the cage.
Everidge prevents a body shot from Sundwarrama.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sundwarrama.
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!
Sundwarrama works on Everidge's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Sundwarrama.
Aawut Sundwarrama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Sundwarrama on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Everidge blocks a body shot from Sundwarrama.
Sundwarrama lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sundwarrama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Sundwarrama.
Sundwarrama misses with a punch to the body.
Sundwarrama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sundwarrama misses with a body punch.
Sundwarrama throws a punch but it's blocked by Everidge.
Sundwarrama stalling the fight.
Sundwarrama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sundwarrama lands with a left to the head.
Sundwarrama is struggling to control the position.
Sundwarrama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Everidge working hard to break the clinch.
Everidge tries to break the clinch but Sundwarrama is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Everidge.
Everidge wants to get back to striking at distance but Sundwarrama won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sundwarrama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Come on Sundwarrama - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sundwarrama trying to land knees to the body.
Everidge is trying to pull guard but Sundwarrama has him pressed against the cage.
Everidge is trying to force a seperation but Sundwarrama has the dominant position.
Sundwarrama lands a hook that snaps the head of Everidge backwards.
Come on Sundwarrama - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sundwarrama struggles to land a body shot inside as Everidge controls his hands.
Sundwarrama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Everidge's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sundwarrama lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Everidge or not.
Sundwarrama tries to throw a body punch but Everidge avoids it by throwing Sundwarrama back against the cage.
Good body shot from Sundwarrama.
Everidge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Everidge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sundwarrama working aggressively here.
Sundwarrama stalling the fight.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sundwarrama.
Sundwarrama lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sundwarrama lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sundwarrama scores with a hook to the body.
Sundwarrama lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sundwarrama taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sundwarrama scores with a hook to the body.
Sundwarrama lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aawut Sundwarrama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dwight Everidge's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Sundwarrama takes a swing at Everidge's ribcage but misses.
Dwight Everidge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Everidge tries to keep at a distance but Sundwarrama has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sundwarrama.
Everidge prevents a body shot from Sundwarrama.
Sundwarrama digs a right hand underneath Everidge's ribcage. Everidge let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sundwarrama tries to work over Everidge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sundwarrama digs a right hand into Everidge's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Everidge's gas tank.
Sundwarrama lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sundwarrama leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sundwarrama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sundwarrama swings wildly with an uppercut but Everidge uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sundwarrama'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.
Sundwarrama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sundwarrama lands a hook that snaps the head of Everidge backwards.
Sundwarrama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sundwarrama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Sundwarrama.
Sundwarrama lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Sundwarrama scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sundwarrama tries a body shot but Everidge blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Sundwarrama.
Sundwarrama pushes Everidge back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sundwarrama has Everidge pressed against the cage.
Dwight Everidge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sundwarrama lands a left hand.
Sundwarrama is leaning against Everidge and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sundwarrama misses with a punch on the inside.
Sundwarrama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sundwarrama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Sundwarrama - that landed with a thud.
Sundwarrama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sundwarrama manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Sundwarrama.
Sundwarrama lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Sundwarrama.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sundwarrama tries a body shot but Everidge blocks it.
Sundwarrama slowing the pace effectively.
Sundwarrama pushes Everidge back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sundwarrama can't find room to land a body shot as Everidge controls the action.
Sundwarrama misses with a body punch.
Sundwarrama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sundwarrama lands a nice shot to the body.
Sundwarrama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sundwarrama.
Everidge blocks a body shot from Sundwarrama.
Sundwarrama misses with a body punch.
Everidge blocks a body shot from Sundwarrama.
Sundwarrama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sundwarrama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sundwarrama tries a body shot but Everidge blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Everidge prevents a body shot from Sundwarrama.
Sundwarrama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sundwarrama.
Sundwarrama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Everidge's elbow.
Sundwarrama is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Sundwarrama.
Sundwarrama'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.
Sundwarrama working aggressively here.
Sundwarrama tries a body shot but Everidge blocks it.
Aawut Sundwarrama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sundwarrama is leaning against Everidge and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Everidge prevents a body shot from Sundwarrama.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sundwarrama.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aawut Sundwarrama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sundwarrama has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aawut Sundwarrama!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Aawut Sundwarrama waved his t-shirt featuring On Tap (160Q)'s logo in front of the cameras.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Alberti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roldan Sangchaan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roldan Sangchaan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Alberti
vs
Sangchaan

167 cm
18
138 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

167 cm
19
130 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincent Alberti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roldan Sangchaan!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alberti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sangchaan tries a head kick but it misses.
Sangchaan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alberti as he avoids it easily.
Alberti blocks a head kick by Sangchaan.
Alberti stuffs the takedown.

Alberti shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Alberti is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sangchaan has hold of Alberti's hands but Alberti slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sangchaan is trying to control but Alberti passes into side control!
Alberti working the head and body with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
You can see the frustration on Sangchaan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sangchaan is looking for a sweep.
Alberti controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alberti wants to stand but Sangchaan has his arm trapped.

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.
Sangchaan manages to get back to half guard.
Sangchaan is looking to control Alberti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sangchaan avoid being mounted?
Alberti trying to pass the guard but Sangchaan defending well.
Still in half guard, Alberti seems content to control.
Alberti trying to advance position but Sangchaan counters by regaining guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alberti's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sangchaan keeping full guard, as Alberti tries to pass.
Sangchaan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sangchaan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alberti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good exchange - Sangchaan coming out on top.

Alberti shoots in and gets a takedown into Sangchaan's guard.

Sangchaan has his foot on Alberti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alberti works his way back into a safe position though.
Sangchaan looks winded!
Sangchaan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alberti controls the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sangchaan is trying to control the position but Alberti postures up.
Sangchaan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alberti controls the pace.
Alberti won't allow Sangchaan to get back to his feet.
Alberti slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Alberti enables Sangchaan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Alberti manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alberti is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sangchaan trying to control the position from guard on top but Alberti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sangchaan shoots in for a takedown but Alberti shows good takedown defense.
Alberti swats away the attempt to clinch by Sangchaan.
Alberti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sangchaan pinned against the cage. Sangchaan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sangchaan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alberti has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Alberti closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sangchaan's guard.
Alberti won't allow Sangchaan to get back to his feet.
Alberti controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alberti's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sangchaan being controlled here, momentarily.

Sangchaan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Alberti has picked Sangchaan up and slammed him! Sangchaan can't keep hold of the triangle and Alberti manages to pass to side control!
Sangchaan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alberti taking a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sangchaan is looking for a sweep.
Sangchaan is breathing heavily.
Sangchaan being controlled for a moment.
Alberti is looking to take a break and control but Sangchaan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sangchaan tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Alberti stalls from top position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sangchaan throws a head kick that misses.
Alberti tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sangchaan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alberti somewhat.
A low kick from Sangchaan is predictable there

and Alberti counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Alberti is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Alberti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sangchaan can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alberti is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Alberti tries to stand and escape but Sangchaan is controlling the position.
Alberti slows the pace down in half guard.

Alberti looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sangchaan trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Alberti 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Alberti tries to clinch up.
Sangchaan shoots in for a takedown but Alberti shows good takedown defense.
Sangchaan wants to clinch up but Alberti keeps it at a distance.
Alberti thinks about countering with a head kick.
Alberti tries to work over Sangchaan's front leg with a kick but Sangchaan checks it.
Alberti slips a straight right by Sangchaan.
Sangchaan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alberti tries to avoid it but Sangchaan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alberti to the ground. Alberti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Sangchaan looking to score a takedown here. Alberti is defending well but Sangchaan drives through and ends up in Alberti's guard.
Alberti pulls Sangchaan in close to prevent any damage.
Sangchaan won't allow Alberti to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Alberti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sangchaan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sangchaan wanted to stand there but Alberti had control of the position.
Sangchaan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sangchaan looking to sit in guard and control but Alberti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Alberti drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sangchaan dives on top into guard.

Alberti has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Alberti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alberti has Sangchaan pulled in close to control his posture.
Sangchaan throwing strikes but missing.
Sangchaan throwing strikes but missing.
Alberti bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sangchaan's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sangchaan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Alberti seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sangchaan working a defensive guard here.
Alberti slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sangchaan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alberti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sangchaan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alberti works to advance to full mount. Sangchaan defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sangchaan is looking to get to half guard.
Alberti looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Alberti controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alberti lands a big shot there that rocks Sangchaan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Roldan Sangchaan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vincent Alberti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sangchaan throwing hammer fists to the chest of Alberti. What's that going to do exactly?

And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Alberti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alberti, 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Alberti!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Brady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kidd Osbourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osbourne has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Brady
vs
Osbourne

196 cm
25
209 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
20
203 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 Hilo, Tom Brady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kidd Osbourne!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brady throws a right hand that Osbourne ducks under and follows up with a left that Osbourne also avoids with ease.

Brady fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Osbourne sprawls well initially but Brady persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Brady wants to pass the guard but Osbourne is defending well.
Brady is controlling the pace.
Brady wants to pass to mount but Osbourne is defending the position.
Brady slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osbourne looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady not doing much here.
Brady tries to pass the half guard into mount. Osbourne knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Brady seems content to control.
Brady missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brady thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Osbourne's head.
Brady thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brady trying to mount his opponent but Osbourne defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brady throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Brady is looking for a kimura but Osbourne is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brady to get the leverage.
Brady content to control rather than advance.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Osbourne misses.
Brady slips under a jab.
Osbourne with a hook.

Brady moves into the clinch.
Brady is leaning against Osbourne and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Osbourne tries to break free but Brady pushes him back against the cage.

Brady breaks the clinch.
Osbourne bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Osbourne throws a body punch but Brady moves out of range.
Osbourne misses with a hook. Brady ducked under it nicely.
Brady tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Osbourne manages to circle out of the way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brady or perhaps it was just good defense by Osbourne, which made it look bad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brady ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brady shoots in looking for a takedown. Osbourne tries to sprawl out of it but Brady keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Osbourne manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brady on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Brady closes the distance and clinches.
Brady scores with a nice hook to the head.
Osbourne is trying to break the clinch but Brady has him pressed against the cage.
Brady stalling the fight.
Osbourne wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brady has him pressed against the cage.
Osbourne is looking to break free of the clinch but Brady has double underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Brady.
Brady keeps control of Osbourne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Brady crunches a lovely knee into Osbourne's ribcage.
Brady keeps control of Osbourne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Osbourne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brady breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Osbourne throws a big shot that misses.
Brady throws a series of punches but Osbourne avoids them all with ease.

Brady shoots in and bounces Osbourne off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brady looking to sit in guard and control but Osbourne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brady has Osbourne pulled in close to control his posture.
Brady keeping moving, preventing Osbourne from controlling successfully.
Brady tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Brady is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brady controlling Osbourne's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Osbourne lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Brady clinches up with Osbourne and pushes him back against the cage.
Brady throws an elbow but it misses.

Brady escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brady walks into a jab.

Brady has managed to clinch.

Brady breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Osbourne misses with an uppercut. Brady saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Osbourne uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brady has time to react.
Brady misses the shot to the body.
Brady waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Osbourne.
Osbourne takes a swing at Brady's ribcage but misses.
Osbourne works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Osbourne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Osbourne throws a big shot that misses.
Osbourne missing with a left hand there. Brady was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Osbourne keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Osbourne scores with a sloppy right hand. Brady should have avoided that one.
Osbourne throws out a loose jab but Brady uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Brady.
Osbourne has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Brady is landing a low percentage of strikes.

Brady gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Osbourne tries to break the clinch but Brady is controlling the position.
Osbourne stops a takedown attempt from Brady.
Brady is leaning against Osbourne and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Osbourne wants to break the clinch but can't.
Osbourne is trying to break the clinch but Brady has him pressed against the cage.
Brady looking for a takedown.
Brady lands a nice shot to the body.
Osbourne is breathing heavily.
Brady stalling the fight.
Brady lands a right hand.
Osbourne is trying to force a seperation but Brady has the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne wants to break free but Brady has control.
Brady lands a right hand that snaps the head of Osbourne backwards.

Brady decides to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brady seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Osbourne trying to control the position from guard on top but Brady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brady trying to strike off his back.
Brady has control of Osbourne's left arm, preventing Osbourne from doing any damage.
Osbourne looking to sit in guard and control but Brady gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brady stands up and waves to Osbourne to follow him.
Kidd Osbourne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brady misses with an uppercut.
Osbourne misses with a two punch combination.
Osbourne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Osbourne tests Brady's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Osbourne.

Osbourne gets caught flat footed, as Brady shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Osbourne is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A knee to the head by Brady.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Osbourne tries to circle away but Brady has him pinned against the cage.
Brady pushes Osbourne back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brady trying to land knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Osbourne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A body shot lands from Brady.
Brady goes for a takedown attempt but Osbourne pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Brady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Osbourne throws a jab but it's blocked by Brady.
Kidd Osbourne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Osbourne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No joy there for Brady, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Osbourne swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Brady counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Osbourne!

Osbourne throws Brady to one side and escapes!
Osbourne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Osbourne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Brady darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Brady uses his free foot to push down on Osbourne's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Osbourne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kidd Osbourne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Brady's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Brady lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Osbourne throws a big shot that misses.
Brady fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Osbourne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

Brady has closed the distance and engaged Osbourne in a clinch.

Brady manages to break the clinch.
Osbourne takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Brady forces Osbourne back against the cage and clinches.
Osbourne stops a takedown attempt from Brady.
Brady pushes Osbourne back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brady has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Osbourne avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Brady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Osbourne wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brady has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brady prevents Osbourne from breaking the clinch.

Brady breaks from the clinch.
Jab, jab by Osbourne - just one landing.
Osbourne looks to land a right hand but Brady moved out of range.
Osbourne throws a looping overhand right but Brady ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady looks to land a combination but Osbourne avoids it well.
Osbourne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brady manages to avoid it.

Brady moves into the clinch.
Osbourne has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Brady gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brady is keen to just control but Osbourne is a slippery customer.
Brady trying to control the pace.
Brady tries to pass the half guard into mount. Osbourne knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brady misses with a head shot. Osbourne uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brady accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brady looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brady throwing strikes from guard but Osbourne blocks nicely.
Brady seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Brady's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Osbourne might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brady takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brady cracks a nice hook into Osbourne's ribs.
Brady walks into a straight right hand from Osbourne.
Osbourne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A left lands for Osbourne.
Brady misses with a series of wild punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brady.
Osbourne throws a combination that misses

and Brady counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Osbourne!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Osbourne avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Brady.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne prevents Brady from improving position.
Osbourne is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Osbourne stops Brady from passing to mount.

Brady thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brady taking a breather here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Brady showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brady 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Brady!
The defeated Kidd Osbourne had this to say: 'Thanks to my family, friends and fans for the support. He was simply better than me today. I know what I have to work on and will be back at the gym as soon as possible. Thank you all for supporting me! I'll be back and better!'.

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Duke LaVictoire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ebeneezer Darkk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ebeneezer Darkk is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

LaVictoire
vs
Darkk

182 cm
25
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
19
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duke LaVictoire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ebeneezer Darkk!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaVictoire tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Darkk defends well and LaVictoire ends up having to push Darkk into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
LaVictoire definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
LaVictoire shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Darkk as he avoids it easily.
LaVictoire has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Darkk.
The fighters circle, before Darkk throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into LaVictoire's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Darkk lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Ebeneezer Darkk!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Otto Grimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Rubio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego Rubio has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Otto Grimm's chin.

Grimm
vs
Rubio

188 cm
25
192 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
186 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Otto Grimm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Diego Rubio!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubio throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grimm misses with the combination.
Grimm slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Rubio pushes Grimm up against the cage in a clinch.
Rubio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grimm leaning his opponent against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Grimm breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Rubio.
Grimm with a nice cross.
Rubio moves in looking to clinch but Grimm pushes him off.
Grimm feinted with a counter takedown.
Grimm connects with a right hand. Rubio shakes it off.
Rubio moves in looking to clinch but Grimm pushes him off.
Grimm tries to counter by clinching up but Rubio breaks away and moves out of range.
Otto Grimm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grimm feinted with a counter takedown.
Rubio ducks under a wild hook from Grimm.
Grimm bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rubio's head.
Grimm lands a jab to Rubio's midsection.
Grimm is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Grimm scores with a jab. Rubio acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Grimm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rubio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grimm scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Diego Rubio has been cut.
Grimm lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice cross by Grimm.

Rubio moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimm'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.
Rubio is trying to break the clinch but Grimm has him pressed against the cage.
Grimm stalling.
Grimm pushes Rubio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Grimm manages to break the clinch.

Rubio instigates a clinch.
Grimm scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grimm just leaning against Rubio, taking a breather.
Grimm lands with a light punch inside.
Grimm misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Grimm.
Rubio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Grimm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grimm misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rubio tries to close the distance and clinch but Grimm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grimm changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Grimm ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rubio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Grimm as Rubio shoots in.
Grimm is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Grimm keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice shot lands for Grimm.
Rubio is looking to clinch.
Grimm scores with a nice right hand.
Grimm swats away the attempt to clinch by Rubio.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grimm, as that shot connected.
Grimm swats away the attempt to clinch by Rubio.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubio throws a jab but it's blocked by Grimm.
Rubio slips a straight right by Grimm.
Rubio tries to clinch but Grimm moves out of range.
Rubio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rubio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimm stuffs the takedown attempt from Rubio. Rubio gets slowly back to his feet.
Rubio takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Rubio takes the fight into the clinch.
Grimm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rubio backwards.
Grimm lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grimm.
Grimm scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Otto Grimm dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Rubio'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.

Grimm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rubio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grimm tries to avoid it but Rubio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grimm to the ground. Grimm escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Grimm is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Grimm lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grimm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rubio can do to turn this around?
Grimm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rubio wants to clinch up but Grimm keeps it at a distance.
A cross from Grimm lands.
Diego Rubio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rubio slips under a jab from Grimm.
Grimm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good exchange - Grimm coming out on top.

Rubio gets a clinch.
Rubio has Grimm pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Grimm manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimm stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rubio fails to pull guard.
Otto Grimm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Rubio.

Grimm breaks from the clinch.
Rubio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubio tries to clinch but Grimm moves out of range.
Grimm scores with a hook.
Grimm misses with a double jab.
Otto Grimm is winning the standup battle so far.
Grimm slips a straight right by Rubio.
Grimm cracks Rubio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Grimm scores with a one two! Rubio had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Rubio clinches up against the cage.
Rubio wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rubio is trying to break free.

Grimm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grimm takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grimm throws a nice looking combination but Rubio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rubio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grimm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grimm misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rubio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grimm swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubio takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rubio takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grimm works over Rubio's head and body with a nice combination.
Rubio slips under a jab.
Grimm scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rubio slips a jab and a cross from Grimm.
Diego Rubio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rubio tries to clinch up but Grimm circles away and keeps his distance.
Rubio throws a body punch but Grimm moves out of range.
Grimm attempts a counter takedown but Rubio avoids it well and moves away.
Grimm is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rubio fails in his attempt to clinch.

Rubio has closed the distance and engaged Grimm in a clinch.
Rubio blocks a punch to the side of the head.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Grimm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grimm throws the left hand but Rubio avoids the punch easily.
Rubio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grimm swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubio shoots in looking for a takedown. Grimm tries to sprawl out of it but Rubio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grimm manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rubio shoots in for a takedown but Grimm shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rubio is breathing heavily.
Grimm dips to his left and cracks Rubio with an uppercut!
A big left from Grimm misses.
A slow jab from Grimm misses its intended target.
Rubio throws a push kick but Grimm slaps the foot to one side.
Grimm throws a shot from downtown. Rubio moves away and avoids it.
Rubio on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Grimm misses with a body shot.
Rubio scores with a jab to the body.
Grimm works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grimm throws a hook to the side of Rubio's head but Rubio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rubio tries to clinch but Grimm moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimm keeps the fight on the outside.
Grimm misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from Grimm misses.
Rubio dives in for a single leg takedown but Grimm sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Grimm blocks a head kick by Rubio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rubio wants to clinch up but Grimm keeps it at a distance.
Grimm feinted with a counter takedown.
Grimm shoots in but no luck this time.
Grimm misses with a lunging right hand
and Rubio counters with a left and a right that stings Grimm.
Rubio tries to clinch up but Grimm circles away and keeps his distance.
Grimm tries to counter with a takedown but Rubio is quick to defend against it.
Rubio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grimm swats away the attempt to clinch by Rubio.
Rubio slips a straight right by Grimm.
Rubio fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Otto Grimm dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Diego Rubio's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Rubio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Grimm thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grimm keeps the fight on the outside.
Grimm misses with a two punch combination.
Rubio misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rubio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grimm cracks Rubio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rubio shoots in for a double leg but Grimm sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Grimm tries to keep at a distance but Rubio has taken the fight into the clinch.

Grimm breaks from the clinch.
Rubio tries to clinch there but Grimm circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grimm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rubio tries to close the distance and clinch but Grimm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grimm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grimm missing with a left hand there. Rubio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rubio is trying desperately to land a takedown but Grimm is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rubio.
Grimm lands with an overhand left.
Rubio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rubio wants to clinch but Grimm slips to the side
letting Grimm counter with a right hand.
Rubio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rubio tries to clinch there but Grimm circles away.
Rubio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grimm drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rubio sprawls and moves away.
Rubio looks to clinch
and Grimm counters with a left and a right that stings Rubio.
Grimm throws a big shot that misses.

Rubio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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!
Rubio jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grimm walks away with a smile on his face. Rubio gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rubio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grimm appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rubio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rubio doesn't manage to clinch there - Grimm circles away.
Rubio wants to clinch up but Grimm keeps it at a distance.
Rubio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grimm circles away.
Otto Grimm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Rubio.
Rubio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rubio tries to clinch but Grimm is having none of it.
Grimm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rubio.
Grimm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rubio tries to clinch there but Grimm circles away.
Rubio is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Rubio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grimm.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Grimm takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Grimm breaks the clinch.
Rubio is looking to clinch but Grimm is avoiding it.
Grimm attempts a counter takedown but Rubio avoids it well and moves away.
Rubio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grimm stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grimm wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Grimm misses the target.
Grimm connects with a looping right hand.
Grimm thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Grimm misses.
Grimm bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rubio tries to clinch there but Grimm circles away.
Grimm darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grimm keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Grimm scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Grimm misses with a double jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rubio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grimm keeps the fight on the outside.
Grimm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grimm throws a right hand that Rubio ducks under and follows up with a left that Rubio also avoids with ease.
Grimm throws a combination. Rubio tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rubio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grimm.
Rubio was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Grimm listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rubio tries to clinch up but Grimm circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - Grimm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Grimm misses.
Grimm blocks a head kick by Rubio.
Grimm seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Grimm throws a big shot that misses.
Rubio let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Diego Rubio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Otto Grimm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice cross by Grimm.

And that's the end of the fight!
Otto Grimm showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grimm has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otto Grimm!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bust Faces (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!

Hero
vs
Faces

184 cm
25
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

174 cm
24
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Hero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bust Faces!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hero throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hero.
Hero doesn't manage to clinch there - Faces circles away.
Faces takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hero lunges at Faces with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Faces's hand.
Hero scores with a hook.
Hero keeps the fight on the outside.
Hero scores with a body shot.
We've been told by Hero's head coaches at Abobomination Training $800 13 LEGIT elite coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hero swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Faces counters with a shoot takedown. Hero fights it but they end up in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Faces is working Hero over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Faces content to stall in guard here.

Faces decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hero, up you get!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faces looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hero feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Faces keeps the fight on the outside.
We've been informed that Faces has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hero moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hero throws a nice looking combination but Faces bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Faces fails in his attempt to clinch.

Faces drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Faces is in close to Hero's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hero can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Faces controls the pace.

Hero throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Faces escapes and throws Hero's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faces in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faces is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faces tries to advance to mount but Hero denies him.
Hero is looking to reverse the position.
Hero is trying to escape the position but Faces is controlling the position.
Hero tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Faces with shots to the head and body - Hero looks very uncomfortable down there.
Faces is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hero can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Faces putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Faces is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Faces extends the arm and Hero is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bust Faces!