MMM 6: McCluskey vs. Nelson PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Lyman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mirko raymore ardonia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). mirko raymore ardonia will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Lyman
vs
raymore ardonia

200 cm
23
255 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

194 cm
18
240 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Lyman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, mirko raymore ardonia!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lyman clinches.
ardonia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Lyman gets control of ardonia's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lyman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
ardonia throws a strike but Lyman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Lyman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
ardonia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lyman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from ardonia.
Josh Lyman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lyman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lyman doesn't manage to clinch there - ardonia circles away.
Lyman is looking to clinch.
ardonia throws a right and a left that both miss.
ardonia thows a body shot but no joy.
ardonia misses with a jab, cross combination.

Lyman has closed the distance and engaged ardonia in a clinch.
Lyman looking for a takedown.
Lyman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through ardonia's defenses.

It looks like mirko raymore ardonia has been cut.
ardonia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lyman has him pressed against the cage.
Lyman stalling.
Lyman has ardonia pressed against the cage, preventing ardonia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lyman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
ardonia stops a takedown attempt from Lyman.
ardonia is trying to break the clinch but Lyman is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyman scores with a shot to the side of ardonia's head.
ardonia tries to break the clinch but Lyman is controlling the position.
ardonia wants to break free but Lyman has control.

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

Lyman pushes ardonia off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
mirko raymore ardonia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
ardonia misses with an uppercut. Lyman saw that one coming.
ardonia misses with a looping right.
Lyman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from ardonia.
ardonia looks gassed!
Lyman shoots in and drives through. ardonia sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Lyman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lyman is looking to clinch but ardonia is avoiding it.
ardonia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
ardonia swats away the attempt to clinch by Lyman.
Lyman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by ardonia.

Lyman rushes ardonia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lyman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has ardonia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lyman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Lyman manages to pull guard.

Lyman pushes ardonia off and gets back to his feet.

Lyman moves into range and clinches up with ardonia.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
ardonia takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lyman scores with a knee to the head.
Lyman pushes ardonia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lyman working ardonia over with knees to the body.

Lyman jumps guard and drags ardonia to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Lyman pushes ardonia off and scrambles back to his feet.

Lyman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A hook to the body from Lyman.

Lyman breaks from the clinch.

Lyman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lyman connects with a knee to the head.
Lyman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lyman seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Lyman lands an elbow inside.
Lyman working ardonia over with knees to the body.
Lyman lands a body shot.
Lyman lands an elbow just above ardonia 's eye.
Lyman lands a damaging elbow.
Lyman pushes ardonia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
ardonia gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lyman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Lyman.
Lyman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lyman lands an elbow inside.
Lyman lands an elbow that stopped ardonia in his tracks for a moment.
Lyman keeps control of ardonia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lyman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lyman stalling against the cage.
ardonia prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lyman landing knees to the head.
Lyman lands a nice knee to the body.
Good body shot from Lyman.
Lyman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through ardonia's defenses.
Lyman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
ardonia is trying to force a seperation but Lyman has the dominant position.
Lyman is working ardonia over against the cage.
Lyman wants a takedown but no success here.
ardonia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Lyman manages to break the clinch.
Lyman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lyman moves in looking to clinch but ardonia pushes him off.

Lyman drives through and clinches with ardonia against the cage.
ardonia is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyman is working ardonia over against the cage.
Lyman lands an elbow just above ardonia 's eye.
Lyman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt ardonia or not.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lyman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lyman looking for a takedown.
ardonia takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lyman lands with a light punch inside.
ardonia is trying to break the clinch but Lyman has him pressed against the cage.
Lyman lands an elbow that stopped ardonia in his tracks for a moment.
ardonia working hard to break the clinch.
Lyman working ardonia over with knees to the body.
Lyman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lyman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lyman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has ardonia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lyman lands an elbow inside that ardonia shrugs off.
ardonia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Lyman successfully pulls guard.
Lyman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
ardonia throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ardonia throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Lyman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on mirko raymore ardonia'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.

Lyman pushes ardonia up against the cage in a clinch.
Lyman lands a nice shot to the body.
Lyman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lyman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of ardonia backwards.
Lyman lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lyman with a knee to the head.
Lyman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lyman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lyman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
ardonia looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lyman tries for a takedown. No joy.

Lyman manages to pull guard.

Lyman pushes ardonia off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Lyman takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lyman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lyman keeps control of ardonia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lyman controlling the action here for a moment.
Lyman lands a damaging elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lyman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Lyman darts in and clinches ardonia up against the cage.
Lyman prevents ardonia from breaking the clinch.
Lyman crunches a lovely knee into ardonia's ribcage.
ardonia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lyman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has ardonia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
ardonia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lyman scores with a nice hook to the head.
ardonia is looking to break free of the clinch but Lyman has double underhooks.
Lyman lands a nice elbow.
Knees to the body from Lyman.
Lyman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has ardonia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lyman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
ardonia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lyman has him pressed against the cage.
Lyman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Lyman.
A knee to the head by Lyman.
Lyman lands a damaging elbow.
ardonia can't break the clinch.
Lyman scores with a knee to the head.
Lyman scores a nice knee to the body.
Lyman lands a damaging elbow.
Lyman gets through ardonia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
ardonia tries to break free but Lyman pushes him back against the cage.
Josh Lyman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Lyman.
ardonia takes an elbow to the forehead.
ardonia takes an elbow to the temple.
Lyman with a knee to the head.
Lyman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that ardonia can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lyman is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. ardonia can't fight it off and eventually Lyman manages to take the fight to the floor. ardonia looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
ardonia is trying to hold Lyman in close to prevent damage but Lyman has managed to pass into half guard.

Lyman postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for ardonia to stand up.
ardonia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lyman.
Lyman wants to clinch.
Lyman has a takedown stuffed.
ardonia throws a right and a left that Lyman avoids nicely.

ardonia tries to keep at a distance but Lyman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lyman working ardonia over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Lyman.
ardonia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Lyman.
Lyman can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Lyman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lyman connects with a knee to the head.

Lyman drags the fight down to the ground.

Lyman wriggles free and stands up.
Lyman tries to clinch there but ardonia circles away.
ardonia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Lyman has managed to clinch.

Lyman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
ardonia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and ardonia wants it to stay on the feet.
Lyman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lyman moves away from the strike by ardonia.

Lyman has closed the distance and engaged ardonia in a clinch.
ardonia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
ardonia prevents the takedown attempt.
Lyman connects with a knee to the head.
Lyman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but ardonia pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lyman unloads a knee to the mid-section. ardonia lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lyman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lyman working ardonia over with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ardonia working hard to break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Lyman.
ardonia has had enough of the clinch but Lyman keeps him there for the moment.

Lyman drags the fight down to the ground.

Lyman manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Lyman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from ardonia.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lyman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Lyman has managed to clinch.
Lyman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lyman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through ardonia's defenses.
Nice body punch from Lyman.
ardonia being controlled against the cage.

Lyman pulls ardonia into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lyman has his feet on ardonia's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lyman slips a straight right by ardonia.
ardonia throws a right and a left that Lyman avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Lyman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on mirko raymore ardonia's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Lyman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Josh Lyman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Lyman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lyman.
Lyman is stalling here.
Lyman lands an elbow inside.
Lyman lands a good knee to the midsection. ardonia won't want to take too many of those.
Lyman keeps control of ardonia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lyman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Lyman jumps guard and drags ardonia to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Lyman uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Lyman pushes ardonia up against the cage in a clinch.
Lyman lands an uppercut.
Lyman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
ardonia tries to circle away but Lyman has him pinned against the cage.
Lyman keeps control of ardonia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Lyman jumps guard.

Lyman pushes ardonia off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Lyman moves in looking to clinch but ardonia pushes him off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyman is looking to clinch but ardonia is avoiding it.

Lyman moves into the clinch successfully.
Knees to the body from Lyman.
Lyman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lyman connects with a knee to the head.
Lyman connects with a knee to the head.
ardonia takes an elbow to the temple.
ardonia looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
ardonia working hard to break the clinch.
Lyman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through ardonia's defenses.

Lyman jumps guard and drags ardonia to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Lyman pushes ardonia off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Lyman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lyman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but ardonia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lyman tries to clinch but ardonia is having none of it.

Lyman takes the fight into the clinch.
ardonia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Lyman pulls guard successfully.

Lyman pushes ardonia off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lyman instigates a clinch.

Lyman successfully pulls guard.
ardonia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Lyman has his feet on ardonia's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
ardonia lands a glancing blow to the side of Lyman's head.
ardonia misses with a wild combination.
ardonia swats away the attempt to clinch by Lyman.

Lyman drives through and clinches with ardonia against the cage.
Lyman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lyman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lyman landing knees to the head.
Lyman pushes ardonia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lyman goes for a takedown attempt but ardonia pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for ardonia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyman is looking to clinch but ardonia is avoiding it.

Lyman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with ardonia, pushing him back against the cage.
Lyman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lyman lands a nice elbow.

Lyman pulls ardonia into guard.

Lyman has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes ardonia off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lyman tries to clinch but ardonia is having none of it.
Lyman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from ardonia.
Lyman tries to clinch there but ardonia circles away.

Lyman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
ardonia wants to get back to striking at distance but Lyman won't allow it.
ardonia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Lyman jumps into guard, dragging ardonia to the mat.

Lyman wriggles free and stands up.
Lyman tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lyman moves into the clinch successfully.
ardonia tries to circle away but Lyman has him pinned against the cage.
ardonia working hard to break the clinch.
Lyman prevents ardonia from breaking the clinch.
Lyman working ardonia over with knees to the body.
Lyman crunches a lovely knee into ardonia's ribcage.
Lyman lands an elbow just above ardonia 's eye.
Lyman lands an elbow inside that ardonia shrugs off.

Lyman successfully pulls guard.
ardonia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
ardonia throws and elbow that misses. Lyman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in ardonia's guard. Nice move by Lyman!
Josh Lyman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
ardonia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
ardonia wants to control the position but Lyman says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ardonia wants to get back to full guard but Lyman has passed into side control.

Lyman stands up from mount. Strange move.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Lyman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lyman, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:24
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:24
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Lyman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Taveres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Bones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bones
vs
Taveres

194 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Bones!
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, Mick Taveres!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bones moves into the clinch successfully.
Taveres throws a punch but it's blocked by Bones.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Taveres keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bones's efforts to push away.
Bones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bones managing to block the knees to the body from Taveres.
Taveres with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Taveres keeps control of Bones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Taveres stalling.
Taveres creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bones can't break the clinch.
Taveres throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bones avoids a wild elbow strike from Taveres.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Bones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bones blocks the elbow strike.
Taveres is pushing Bones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Taveres creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones has had enough of the clinch but Taveres keeps him there for the moment.
Taveres lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bones managing to block the knees to the body from Taveres.
Bones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bones avoids the elbow strike from Taveres, against the cage.
Taveres misses with a body punch.
Bones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Taveres has him pressed against the cage.
Taveres misses with the head strike.
Taveres has Bones pressed against the cage, preventing Bones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Taveres fails to land.
Taveres misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taveres throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Taveres misses with the head strike.
Bones working hard to break the clinch.
Taveres is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bones is defending well for now.
Taveres misses with an elbow over the top.
Bones blocks the elbow strike.
Taveres stalling in the clinch but Bones improves position.

That's two 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.
Bones blocks the elbow strike.

Taveres escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bones misses with a looping right.
Bones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bones misses with a wild combination.
Bones lands a right hook to the body.
Taveres throws a head kick that Bones semi-blocks.
Taveres pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bones misses with a double jab.
Bones looks to land a combination but Taveres avoids it well.
Bones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taveres dodges the punch combination from Bones.
Bones throws a series of punches but Taveres avoids them all with ease.
Bones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bones throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Bones misses.
Taveres throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Taveres tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taveres showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bones.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Taveres.
Bones is breathing heavily.
Taveres lands with a nice body kick.
Taveres throws a sloppy head kick and Bones moves out of range easily.
Taveres misses with a head kick.
Bones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taveres.
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!
Taveres scores with a head kick.
Taveres throws a head kick that misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Taveres. Bones shrugs it off though.
Jon Bones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taveres misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taveres throws a head kick that misses.
Taveres throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Taveres.
Nice body kick there by Taveres.
Bones blocks a head kick by Taveres.
Taveres misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bones.
Bones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taveres throws out the jab.
Taveres is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taveres lands a head kick. Bones smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Taveres scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taveres ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bones moves away.
Bones blocks a head kick by Taveres.
Taveres throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taveres lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bones will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Taveres dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Taveres pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taveres misses with a head kick.
Taveres slips a jab and a cross from Bones.
Taveres pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taveres throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bones.
Bones misses with a few strikes there.
Taveres misses with a head kick.
Mick Taveres seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Bones does no damage.
Bones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bones tries to clinch up but Taveres circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taveres lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bones takes a step back to recover.
A head kick misses from Taveres.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed right hand from Taveres misses the target.
Taveres avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taveres throws a sloppy head kick and Bones moves out of range easily.
Taveres throws a sloppy head kick and Bones moves out of range easily.
Taveres lands a high kick!
Taveres plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Taveres takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taveres thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bones takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bones takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Taveres pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bones will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Taveres lands a front kick.
Bones is looking to clinch.
Taveres pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taveres misses with a head kick.
Taveres swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taveres throws a hook but Bones avoids it easily.
Taveres throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bones's head.
Taveres throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Bones does it's job there.
Taveres throws a sloppy head kick and Bones moves out of range easily.
Bones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Taveres to score with a decent uppercut.
Taveres slips a jab and a cross from Bones.
Bones misses with a few strikes there.
Bones avoids the head kick by Taveres.
Taveres tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bones misses with a double jab.
Bones misses with a looping left.
Taveres chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bones misses with a wild combination.
Bones throws a nice looking combination but Taveres bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taveres lands with a nice body kick.
Taveres is looking to land body kicks.
Taveres fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bones.
A head kick misses from Taveres.
Taveres throws a big shot that misses.
Bones steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Taveres. That one must have hurt.
Bones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taveres lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bones will feel that in the morning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taveres throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bones's head.
Taveres is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A head kick misses from Taveres.
Taveres showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bones.
Both fighters circling a little - Taveres finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Taveres misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bones blocks a head kick by Taveres.
Taveres throws a shot from downtown. Bones moves away and avoids it.
Taveres tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bones throws a right and a left that Taveres avoids nicely.
Taveres tries a head kick but it misses.
Bones misses with a series of wild punches.
Taveres thuds his shin into the meat of Bones's side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A head kick misses from Taveres.
Bones misses with the combination.
Taveres lands a head kick. Bones smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Taveres throws a big shot that misses.
Taveres dodges the punch combination from Bones.
Bones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jon Bones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Bones.
Bones avoids the head kick by Taveres.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bones throws a right hand that Taveres ducks under and follows up with a left that Taveres also avoids with ease.
Bones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taveres moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taveres delivers a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taveres misses with a looping left.
Taveres waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bones.
Bones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taveres lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Taveres pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taveres scores with a kick to the midsection.
Taveres thows a body kick. Bones tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Taveres scores with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Taveres misses its intended target.
Taveres tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taveres connects with a high kick.
A combination from Bones does no damage.
Taveres throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taveres can pounce on him.
Taveres delivers a nice body kick.
Taveres throws a head kick that misses.
Bones throws a series of punches but Taveres avoids them all with ease.
Taveres lands with a hook. Bones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bones misses with a two punch combination.
Taveres has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taveres tries to clinch there but Bones circles away.
Taveres slips a jab and a cross from Bones.
Bones takes a kick to the side of the head.
Taveres wants to clinch up but Bones keeps it at a distance.
Taveres pushes Bones away with a front kick.
Taveres throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bones throws a combination. Taveres tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taveres.
Bones blocks a head kick by Taveres.
Bones throws a right and a left that Taveres avoids nicely.
Taveres pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bones swinging wildly here.
Taveres tries a head kick but it misses.
Taveres showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bones.
Taveres scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Taveres misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Bones.
Taveres jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Taveres scores with a push kick.
Taveres lands a head kick!
Bones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taveres throws a sloppy head kick and Bones moves out of range easily.
Bones avoids the head kick by Taveres.
Taveres throws a head kick that misses.
Bones tries to clinch up but Taveres circles away and keeps his distance.
Taveres scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Taveres tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jon Bones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mick Taveres is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taveres throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Taveres comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Taveres winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Taveres!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeMarcus Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scotty McGruber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kingston comes to the cage accompanied by Ice Cube & Snoop Dogg & Lil' Jon - Go To Church. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kingston
vs
McGruber

193 cm
21
206 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, DeMarcus Kingston!
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, Scotty McGruber!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kingston closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kingston is trying to ground and pound but McGruber uses the momentary lack of control by Kingston to regain half guard.
Kingston wants to stand up but McGruber has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Kingston trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kingston wants to control but McGruber is keeping him busy.
Kingston throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingston throwing shots but McGruber is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGruber has his hands clasped together around Kingston's back. He's all about the action.
Kingston thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGruber's head.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McGruber dips to his left and cracks Kingston with an uppercut!

It looks like DeMarcus Kingston has been cut.
McGruber moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

McGruber drops Kingston with a beautiful combination! Kingston stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McGruber is looking for the KO!

Kingston is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGruber misses with a few strikes there.
McGruber misses with a series of wild punches.
Scotty McGruber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGruber throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston scores with a leg kick.
McGruber misses with a double jab.
Kingston fails to land the takedown.
Kingston is breathing heavily.
McGruber lands an overhand right.

DeMarcus Kingston's cut is getting worse.

McGruber rushes Kingston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGruber working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

DeMarcus Kingston's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McGruber lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kingston tries to pull guard but McGruber won't allow it.

McGruber breaks the clinch.
McGruber slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kingston has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGruber finds it's way round the side to connect with Kingston's head.

Jeez, DeMarcus Kingston's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Scotty McGruber!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronan Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Keller
vs
Silva

190 cm
19
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronan Keller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kim Silva!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Silva slips a jab from Keller.

Keller feints and as Silva raises his hands in defense, Keller changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Keller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Keller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Keller is controlling him.
Keller preventing the sweep.
Silva is looking to stand up but Keller isn't so interested in that idea.
Silva is trying to control the position but Keller postures up.
Keller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Keller with a flurry of punches that miss.

Keller drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Silva dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Keller manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silva pushes Keller off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Silva misses with a takedown

and Keller counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silva won't be happy with that.
Keller lands a few punches from side control.
Silva is trying to improve his position.
Keller throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Keller.
Keller misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Keller fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Keller lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Silva down.
Silva tries to buck Keller off but Keller is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is pushing Keller's head away, looking to escape. Keller manages to hold on to the position though.
Silva looks gassed!

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Keller drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva has momentary wrist control but Keller slips an elbow through the middle.
Keller preventing the sweep.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Keller stands up over Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Silva has an active guard here but Keller has managed to pass into half guard.
Keller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silva defending well though.
Keller lands with a punch from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva has hold of Keller's hands but Keller slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Keller is looking to advance position but Silva won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Silva wants to stand back up but Keller manages to pass into side control.
Keller advances to mount.
Keller landing strikes from the mount and Silva is in trouble!
Keller putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Keller lands a nice shot to the head.
Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Keller cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Keller cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Keller wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.
Keller is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Silva can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Keller breaks from Silva's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Keller cracks Silva with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Keller postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Silva looks a forlorn figure.
Keller postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Silva looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Keller lands a jab to Silva's midsection.
Keller misses with a looping right.
Keller lands with a shot to the body.
Keller throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Keller throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Silva wants to clinch
and Keller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Keller feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Keller lands a couple of digs.
Keller throws a strike but Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Keller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Keller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Keller is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Silva trying to control but Keller is working from the bottom.

That's two 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.
Keller is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.

Keller manages to escape and get back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.

Keller decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Silva moves into full guard.
Keller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to stand up but Keller isn't so interested in that idea.
Keller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Keller looking to pass the guard.
Keller makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Keller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Keller rushes Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Keller wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.

Silva breaks from the clinch.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Keller counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Keller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Keller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Keller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Silva tries to keep at a distance but Keller has taken the fight into the clinch.

Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva has his takedown stuffed

and Keller counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Silva!
Ronan Keller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Silva.
Keller with the ground and pound from mount.
Keller working the ground and pound effectively.
Silva sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronan Keller dominated that second round.
That's time! Keller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Silva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Keller throws and elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Keller's guard. Nice move by Silva!
Keller is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
Silva wants to control from the top but Keller keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva wants to get up but he can't break Keller's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to control from the top but Keller keeps moving.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Silva with a hook.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Keller crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Silva - the referee stops the clock and Keller gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Silva. Keller manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Keller scores with a jab. Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Keller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silva momentarily.

Keller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control but Keller postures up.
Keller drops an elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Silva tries to kick Keller off but Keller keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Keller blocks the strikes from Silva.
Keller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Keller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silva defending well though.
Nice strikes from Keller there.
Keller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva trying to control but Keller postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Keller lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Keller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Keller gets the takedown into side control.
Keller landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Keller sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Silva is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Silva takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Keller in side control, throwing shots but Silva defends.
Keller trying to control the position but Silva is working away.
Silva takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Silva is pushing Keller's head away, looking to escape. Keller manages to hold on to the position though.
Keller looks up at the clock and then as Silva takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Keller smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ronan Keller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Keller looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Silva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Keller decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Silva's guard.

Keller drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Keller off! Keller jumps back into Silva's guard.

Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Keller defends it easily.
Keller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kim Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keller keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Silva's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronan Keller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Keller, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronan Keller!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Inam Hamud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Deschamp (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.

Hamud
vs
Deschamp

170 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
20
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Inam Hamud!
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, Jean Deschamp!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deschamp scores with a jab to the body.
Deschamp throws a leg kick but Hamud checks it.
Hamud slips a jab from Deschamp.

Deschamp feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hamud sprawling to the canvas! Hamud rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Deschamp finish him?!

It looks like Inam Hamud has been cut.
Hamud is breathing heavily.
Deschamp steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Hamud is out on his feet! Deschamp sets himself and nearly takes Hamud's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jean Deschamp!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dorian Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eli Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Walker
vs
Jackson

190 cm
19
214 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

187 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Self confident

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dorian Walker!
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, Eli Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Walker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jackson to the mat! Jackson manages to get full guard.
Walker thows a big elbow that misses.
Jackson wants to stand but Walker is controlling the position.

Walker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Walker has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Walker wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Walker throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Walker looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jackson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Walker tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Walker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Walker.
Walker trying to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Walker managing to control the position.
Walker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Walker tries to get out of the position.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.
Jackson is in close to Walker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Walker won't let him.
Walker looking for a sweep. Not yet Walker, not yet.
Walker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jackson won't allow Walker to sweep him here.
Walker pulls Jackson in to control the position.
Walker wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Walker working a defensive guard but Jackson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Walker is letting Jackson control him for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Walker is trying to improve his position.
Walker defending against the ground and pound.
Walker is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Walker is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jackson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Walker wants to control but Jackson postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Walker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Walker shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Walker is breathing heavily.

Walker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jackson is pressing down on Walker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walker won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Walker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Walker has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Walker is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Walker postures up.
Walker content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Walker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Walker gets a takedown into half guard.
Jackson trying to hold on to Walker's head to control him but Walker postures up.
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackson is looking to control Walker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?
Walker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker winds up and cracks Jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Walker is nestled in close to Jackson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Walker trying to control the pace.
Walker trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Walker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Walker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Walker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Walker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Walker feints and as Jackson raises his hands in defense, Walker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Walker!
Walker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Walker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
Jackson wants to control the pace but Walker is squirming around nicely.
Walker working to try and regain half guard.
Jackson working the ground and pound effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Walker is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson tries to control but Walker wriggling away.
Jackson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jackson looking to finish Walker with some ground and pound. This is bad for Walker!
Walker can't escape the position.
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount.

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.
Walker tries to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Jackson looking to control but Walker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Walker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Walker is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dorian Walker dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Walker has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Walker fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Walker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Walker has his takedown stuffed

and Jackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dorian Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson passes Walker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Walker is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Walker avoid being mounted?
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walker keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jackson is thwarting Walker's attempts to control the position.
Walker is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson not doing much here.
Walker is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard.
Walker is looking to improve his position.

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

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Walker but Walker pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Walker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jackson did well to prevent Walker getting side control.
Jackson tries to kick Walker off but Walker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Walker wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well.
Dorian Walker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson pushes Walker off looking to stand but Walker dives back in and keeps control.
Walker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Walker works his foot free and advances to mount.
Walker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Walker cracks Jackson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jackson is trying desperately to improve position.
Walker landing strikes from the mount and Jackson is in trouble!
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Walker's attempts to control the action.
Walker controlling from mount.
Walker trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Walker.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to get to half guard.
Walker cracks Jackson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Walker landing punches.
Jackson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Walker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jackson wants to try and get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Walker.
Walker with good strikes from the mount here!
Walker is landing with some decent strikes but Jackson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walker unloading with bombs!
Jackson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Walker landing shots from mount.
Eli Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dorian Walker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Walker controlling the position easily from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dorian Walker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Walker, 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dorian Walker!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack McClusky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

McClusky
vs
Nelson

195 cm
22
254 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

183 cm
19
263 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack McClusky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hoy Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from McClusky.
McClusky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McClusky tries to bum rush Nelson with a series of wild strikes but Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McClusky throws a right and a left that Nelson avoids nicely.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and McClusky moves out of range easily.
Nelson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nelson tries a head kick but it misses.
McClusky throws a series of punches but Nelson avoids them all with ease.
Nelson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nelson misses with a head kick.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jack McClusky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson misses with a head kick.
McClusky misses with the combination.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and McClusky moves out of range easily.
McClusky misses with a body kick.
McClusky fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nelson on the side of the head.
McClusky looks to land a combination but Nelson avoids it well.
McClusky blocks a head kick by Nelson.
McClusky throws a series of strikes that have Nelson backpedaling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson slips a jab and a cross from McClusky.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McClusky.
McClusky scores with a hook to the body. Nelson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McClusky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nelson slips a straight right by McClusky.
McClusky throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nelson tries a head kick but it misses.
McClusky avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McClusky tries to bum rush Nelson with a series of wild strikes but Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McClusky throws a combination. Nelson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nelson dodges the punch combination from McClusky.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson throws a head kick but McClusky moves out of range.
Nelson lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Jack McClusky has been cut.
Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McClusky.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson slips a jab and a cross from McClusky.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nelson misses with a head kick.
McClusky avoids the head kick by Nelson.
McClusky swinging wildly here.
Nelson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Nelson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McClusky.
McClusky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nelson circles away quickly and effectively.

Nelson lands a big head kick that sends McClusky tumbling to the mat! Nelson takes a step backwards and waves McClusky back to his feet - he wants the finish!

McClusky is rocked!
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oh McClusky is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McClusky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
McClusky seems to have got his legs back now.
Nelson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No joy there for McClusky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nelson tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from McClusky misses.
McClusky is breathing heavily.
McClusky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClusky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McClusky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nelson circles away quickly and effectively.
McClusky misses with a looping left.
Nelson tries a head kick but it misses.
McClusky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nelson circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! McClusky drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Nelson follows McClusky to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hoy Nelson!
Hoy Nelson is the new heavyweight champion!