G.I. MMA - 4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Leone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Falcon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leone comes to the cage accompanied by Mama Said Knock You Out. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Leone
vs
Falcon

185 cm
22
176 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

192 cm
23
180 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Determined

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Leone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathan Falcon!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Falcon takes the fight into the clinch.
Leone drops down looking for an ankle pick but Falcon pulls his leg out and moves away.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Leone.
Leone tries to score with some ground and pound. Falcon controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Falcon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Leone stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Falcon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Leone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Falcon pinned against the cage. Falcon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Leone throws a right hand that Falcon ducks under and follows up with a left that Falcon also avoids with ease.
Leone closes the distance and clinches up with Falcon, looking for a takedown. Leone pushes Falcon against the cage but Falcon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Leone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Falcon sprawls well. Falcon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Leone gets slowly back to his feet.

Falcon closes the distance and pushes Leone back into the cage.
Leone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Falcon.
Leone is breathing heavily.
Falcon working Leone over with knees to the body.
Falcon working Leone over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leone avoiding damage as Falcon throws knees to the body.
Leone avoiding damage as Falcon throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Falcon working Leone over with knees to the body.
Falcon connects with a knee to the head.
Falcon has Leone pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Leone manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Falcon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Leone lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Falcon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Falcon connects with a knee to the head.
Leone takes a knee to the side of the body.
Falcon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Falcon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Leone's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falcon lands a good knee to the midsection. Leone won't want to take too many of those.
Leone drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Falcon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Falcon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leone.
Falcon has Leone pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Leone manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Leone tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Falcon is pressed up against the cage. Leone has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Falcon down to the mat. Falcon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Falcon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Falcon has Leone pressed against the cage.
Falcon lands an elbow just above Leone 's eye.
Falcon lands an elbow inside that Leone shrugs off.
Falcon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Falcon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Falcon landing knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcon landing knees to the head.
Falcon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Falcon scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Falcon.
Leone tries for a takedown but Falcon manages to get underhooks.
Falcon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Falcon with a knee to the head.
Falcon missing with knees to the body.
Falcon landing knees to the body.

Leone gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Leone prevents Falcon from improving his position.

Falcon is defending against the submission attempts here by Leone.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Falcon is trying to get back to full guard.

Leone is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Falcon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Falcon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Falcon working a defensive guard here.
Falcon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Leone is looking to work some ground and pound but Falcon has wrist control.
Falcon trying to keep a closed guard but Leone is proving a slippery customer.
Falcon has Leone pulled in close to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Leone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Falcon keeping moving, preventing Leone from controlling successfully.
Falcon pulls Leone in close to prevent any damage.

Leone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Leone is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Falcon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Falcon has escaped and now he's on top!
Falcon throwing strikes from guard but Leone blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Falcon trying to control the position from guard on top but Leone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Falcon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Leone's calf.
Falcon thuds his shin into the meat of Leone's side.

Falcon has Leone up against the cage in a clinch.
Falcon looking for a takedown.
Leone goes for a takedown attempt but Falcon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Falcon stuffs the takedown.
Falcon feints and then cracks Leone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Leone down.
Leone throws a hook but Falcon avoids it easily.

Falcon has Leone up against the cage in a clinch.
Falcon trying to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Falcon.
Leone avoiding damage as Falcon throws knees to the body.
Falcon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Leone avoids it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A knee to the head by Falcon.
Falcon crunches a lovely knee into Leone's ribcage.
Falcon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Falcon lands a knee to the body.
Falcon lands an elbow just above Leone 's eye.
Falcon tries for a takedown but Leone manages to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcon tries to land knees in the clinch but Leone avoids the damage to the body.
Falcon lands an elbow just above Leone 's eye.
A knee to the head by Falcon.
Falcon with a knee to the head.
Leone is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Falcon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Leone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Falcon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nathan Falcon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Falcon gets underhooks to prevent Leone's takedown attempt.
Falcon landing knees to the body.
Falcon lands an elbow inside.
Knees to the body from Falcon.
Nice elbow from Falcon.
Leone goes for a takedown attempt but Falcon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Falcon lands with a slapping head kick.
Leone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Falcon defends it nicely.
Leone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Falcon circles away.
Falcon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leone.
Leone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Falcon circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Falcon clinches with his opponent.
Leone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Falcon lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Falcon obliges.
Leone takes an elbow to the temple.
Falcon lands a good knee to the midsection. Leone won't want to take too many of those.
Leone fails to pull guard.
Falcon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Falcon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Leone gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Falcon working Leone over with knees to the body.
Leone is trying to drag Falcon to the mat but Falcon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Falcon with a knee to the head.
Leone drops down looking for an ankle pick but Falcon pulls his leg out and moves away.

Falcon rushes Leone and presses him up against the cage.
Leone takes a knee right on the jaw!
Falcon trying to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leone avoiding damage as Falcon throws knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Leone.
Falcon lands a good knee to the midsection. Leone won't want to take too many of those.

Leone tightens his grip and picks Falcon up, before dumping him to the ground. Falcon manages to land in guard.
Leone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Leone wants to stand and escape but instead Falcon has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Leone is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Falcon is controlling him.
Leone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Falcon wants to control from the top but Leone keeps moving.
Leone is looking to stand up but Falcon isn't so interested in that idea.
Falcon wants to pass the guard but Leone is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Falcon misses with a head kick.
Nathan Falcon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leone circles away from the clinch attempt.

Falcon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Falcon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Leone is defending well for now.

Leone has Falcon pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Leone pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Falcon tumbling to the mat - Leone dives into Falcon's guard.
Falcon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Leone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Falcon manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Falcon throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poor strikes thrown by Falcon there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Leone is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Falcon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Falcon thumps Leone with a low kick.
Leone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Falcon swivels and escapes.
Falcon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Leone's sensitive parts.
Frank Leone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Falcon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Falcon thumps Leone with a low kick.

Falcon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leone, pushing him back against the cage.
Falcon missing with knees to the body.
Falcon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Leone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Falcon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Leone lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Falcon scores a nice knee to the body.
Falcon lands a good knee to the midsection. Leone won't want to take too many of those.
Falcon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Leone lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Falcon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Leone avoids it.
Falcon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Falcon lands a knee to the head.
Falcon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Falcon crunches a lovely knee into Leone's ribcage.
Leone managing to block the knees to the body from Falcon.
Leone is working for takedown but Falcon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Falcon missing with knees to the body.
Falcon stops a takedown attempt from Leone.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Leone. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Falcon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Falcon.
Leone tries for a takedown. No joy.
Falcon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Falcon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Leone's face.
Leone drops down looking for an ankle pick but Falcon pulls his leg out and moves away.

Falcon takes the fight into the clinch.
Leone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Falcon smiles and moves away.
Falcon thuds his shin into the meat of Leone's side.
Nice body kick there by Falcon.

Falcon takes the fight into the clinch.
Falcon trying to land knees to the body.
Falcon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Falcon lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leone changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Falcon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Leone fails with the takedown.
Falcon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leone.
A nice leg kick lands there from Falcon.
Leone throws a right and a left that Falcon avoids nicely.
Falcon scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by Falcon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Falcon throws a quick inside leg kick.

Falcon gets a clinch.
Leone managing to block the knees to the body from Falcon.
Frank Leone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knees to the body from Falcon.
Falcon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Falcon crunches a lovely knee into Leone's ribcage.

Leone has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Falcon uses from the top position.
Falcon prevents Leone from getting back to his feet.

Leone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Falcon is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leone is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Leone throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Falcon escapes and throws Leone's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Leone wants to get back to his feet but Falcon drags him back down.
Leone on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Leone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Falcon misses with the ground and pound.
Leone tries to escape but Falcon is in control.
Falcon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leone keeps working.
Falcon throws a strike aimed at the side of Leone's head but Leone avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Leone tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Falcon closes the distance and clinches.
Falcon with a knee to the head.
Falcon lands an elbow inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Falcon.
Falcon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Leone lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Falcon lands an elbow inside that Leone shrugs off.
Leone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Falcon crunches a lovely knee into Leone's ribcage.
A right hook to the body lands for Leone.
Falcon looking to throw knees to the head but Leone is blocking nicely.
Nathan Falcon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Falcon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Leone has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Falcon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Falcon connects with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Falcon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Falcon lands a knee to the body.
Leone is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Falcon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Falcon avoids the elbow strike from Leone, against the cage.
Falcon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Leone avoids it.
Leone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leone is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Falcon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Leone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Falcon lands an elbow just above Leone 's eye.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Falcon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Falcon 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Falcon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asim Rahaminamusa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rahaminamusa is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Words ‘Best Friend’ Become Redefined. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Oliveira
vs
Rahaminamusa

188 cm
20
206 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

177 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlos Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Asim Rahaminamusa!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oliveira is defended easily by Rahaminamusa.

Rahaminamusa pushes Oliveira up against the cage in a clinch.
Rahaminamusa 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.
Rahaminamusa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Oliveira.
Rahaminamusa wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahaminamusa tries to circle away but Oliveira has him pinned against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahaminamusa has had enough of the clinch but Oliveira keeps him there for the moment.
Rahaminamusa is working for takedown but Oliveira is calmly controlling the position for now.
Oliveira fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rahaminamusa is pushing Oliveira up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Oliveira prevents the takedown attempt.
Oliveira tries to pull guard but Rahaminamusa won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Rahaminamusa manages to break the clinch.

Rahaminamusa closes the distance and clinches.
Rahaminamusa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Oliveira gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Oliveira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rahaminamusa smiles and moves away.
A big right from Oliveira misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rahaminamusa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Oliveira manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rahaminamusa postures up.
Oliveira has control of Rahaminamusa's left arm, preventing Rahaminamusa from doing any damage.

Oliveira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rahaminamusa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rahaminamusa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Rahaminamusa is sitting in close to Oliveira's body. Oliveira has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Rahaminamusa is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Rahaminamusa is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Oliveira.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Carlos Oliveira!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Niklas Eralesson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Eralesson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Iron Maiden - The Wicker Man. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Eralesson
vs
Thomas

186 cm
22
191 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

184 cm
21
191 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Niklas Eralesson!
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, Karl Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eralesson throws a head kick that misses.
Eralesson moves out of range of the body kick from Thomas.
A head kick misses from Thomas.
Thomas throws a head kick but Eralesson moves out of range.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Eralesson.
Eralesson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thomas throws a body kick that misses.
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thomas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

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

It looks like Niklas Eralesson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thomas cracks the inside of Eralesson's front leg.
Eralesson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
Eralesson avoids the head kick by Thomas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eralesson drops his hands momentarily and Thomas needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Eralesson just on the top of the head. Eralesson drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Eralesson - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Karl Thomas!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davis Erickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erickson has chosen You're the best around - Joe Esposito as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Hunter Jackson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Davis Erickson's chin.

Jackson
vs
Erickson

196 cm
22
212 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
22
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Good gas tank

PWNAGE $19.50 Clothing NY - Over 150 Designs

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, Hunter Jackson!
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, Davis Erickson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Erickson but Erickson pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Erickson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Erickson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jackson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Erickson controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Erickson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Erickson works his way into full mount!
Erickson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Erickson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erickson drops a big elbow. That's hurt Jackson! More shots from Erickson and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davis Erickson!

C
A

C
B

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 Brian Serrano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nico Agosto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Serrano
vs
Agosto

190 cm
24
209 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

177 cm
22
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite 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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Serrano!
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, Nico Agosto!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serrano lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Agosto looks to throw the jab but Serrano is out of range.
Serrano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Agosto.
Agosto shoots in for a double leg but Serrano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brian Serrano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Serrano scores with a three punch combo!
Serrano lands a head kick!
Agosto scores with a hook to the body. Serrano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Serrano cracks the inside of Agosto's front leg.
Agosto missing with a left hand there. Serrano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Danga de danga de dang - Agosto scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Brian Serrano has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Serrano avoids the body shot from Agosto.
A telegraphed right hand from Agosto misses the target.
A slow jab from Agosto misses its intended target.
Serrano misses with a head kick.
Agosto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No joy there for Serrano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Agosto swinging wildly here.
Agosto takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Serrano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Agosto.
Serrano moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Agosto misses with a takedown attempt - Serrano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Agosto misses with a straight right.
Serrano lands a nice shot that snaps Agosto's head back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Agosto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Agosto looks gassed!
Agosto takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Serrano misses with a few strikes there.
Serrano lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Serrano.
Serrano is looking to slow Agosto down with leg kicks.
Serrano throws a series of punches but Agosto moves out of range.
Serrano lands a two punch combo.
Agosto takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Serrano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Agosto's head backwards.
Serrano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Agosto at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Agosto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Serrano throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Agosto.
Serrano stalks Agosto and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Agosto's face. Agosto staggers backwards, shaken.
Serrano throws a combination. Agosto tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Serrano scores with a three punch combo!
Serrano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brian Serrano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Serrano jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Serrano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Serrano lands a two punch combo.
Serrano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Serrano throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Serrano scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Agosto walks forward, straight into a front kick from Serrano.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Serrano!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serrano lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Agosto is rocked!
Serrano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Agosto is still on wobbly legs! Can Serrano finish him?
Serrano lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Agosto can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Serrano and Agosto drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Serrano.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Serrano!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bader comes to the cage accompanied by "Darth Bader". I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Charlie Liddell was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Bader
vs
Liddell

188 cm
20
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
21
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Bader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charlie Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bader circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bader is trying hard to land a takedown here. Liddell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Bader with that takedown attempt.
Bader shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Liddell pinned against the cage. Liddell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Bader. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bader tries to clinch there but Liddell circles away.
Bader tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Liddell counter with a right hand.

Liddell gets caught flat footed, as Bader shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bader postures up.

Bader drops back looking for a leg! Liddell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Liddell manages to kick Bader off! Bader jumps back into Liddell's guard.
Liddell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Liddell is controlling Bader's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell working a defensive guard but Bader manages to pass into side control anyway.

Bader is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Liddell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bader fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Liddell struggling a bit here.
Liddell gets back to half guard.
Liddell wants to get back to full guard.

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.
Bader thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Liddell's head.
Liddell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bader. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Liddell tries to roll over but Bader keeps him under control.

Bader is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Liddell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Liddell trying to control but Bader postures up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bader fails in his attempt to clinch.
Liddell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bader shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Liddell as he avoids it easily.
Bader is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell lands a two punch combo.
A big left from Bader misses.

Bader darts in and clinches Liddell up against the cage.
Liddell tries to circle away but Bader has him pinned against the cage.
Bader swings wildly with an uppercut but Liddell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liddell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bader has him pressed against the cage.
Liddell working hard to break the clinch.
Liddell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Liddell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bader has him pressed against the cage.

Bader has clasped his hands together around Liddell's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Liddell struggling a bit here.
Liddell regains half guard.
Liddell trying to hold on to Bader's head to control him but Bader postures up.
Liddell moves into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bader in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Bader has gone for a leg lock! Liddell slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bader's guard.
Liddell has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bader is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Charlie Liddell will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bader tries to close the distance and clinch but Liddell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Bader throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Liddell was covering up waiting for the punch and Bader finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Liddell looking to control.
Bader looking to pass the guard.
Bader wants to stand but Liddell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Bader gets to his feet. Liddell looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bader avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader avoids a kick to the body.
Bader shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Liddell counters with a stiff right hand.
Liddell throws a body kick that misses.
Liddell throws a combination. Bader tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Liddell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bader is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Liddell is defending well for now.
Bader is looking to control Liddell's arms but Liddell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bader has his back to the cage.
A short uppercut from Bader.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bader.
Bader is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Liddell pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Bader manages to break the clinch.
Bader ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Liddell tries to clinch there but Bader circles away.
Liddell throws a combination. Bader tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Liddell scores with a one two! Bader had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bader throws a leg kick but Liddell sees it coming and moves out of range.
Liddell throws a head kick but Bader moves out of range.
Liddell misses with a straight right.
Bader tries to clinch but Liddell moves out of range.
Liddell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Liddell throws a hook but Bader avoids it easily.
Bader walks into a jab.
Bader darts in trying to clinch
letting Liddell counter with a right hand.
Bader has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Bader. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liddell throws a chopping leg kick but Bader manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader dodges the punch combination from Liddell.

Bader looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Liddell!
Liddell wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bader.
Bader breaks from Liddell's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liddell is working to get back to half guard.
Bader trying to control but Liddell is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader thowing shots but they're missing.
Bader manages to capitalize on a mistake by Liddell to take his back!
Bader trying to control momentarily.
Liddell is really stuck here.
Bader somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Liddell tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Charlie Liddell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Bader gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Liddell counters with a one-two to the body.
Bader throws a head kick that misses.
Bader shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Liddell pinned against the cage. Liddell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Liddell looks for the body kick but Bader saw that one coming.
Bader has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Bader. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liddell misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liddell connects with a jab.
Bader looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Liddell throws a nice looking combination but Bader bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bader misses with a takedown

and Liddell counters by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell working hard to break the clinch.
Bader throws a knee to the head but misses.
Liddell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bader has Liddell pressed against the cage, preventing Liddell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Liddell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bader lands a body punch.
Bader tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Liddell smiles and moves away.
Liddell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Liddell tries to bum rush Bader with a series of wild strikes but Bader uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Liddell keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice takedown defense from Liddell. No joy for Bader on that attempt.
Liddell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bader tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Liddell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ryan Bader has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell has had enough of the clinch but Bader keeps him there for the moment.
Liddell blocks an uppercut.
Liddell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Liddell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Liddell tries to break the clinch but Bader is controlling the position.
Liddell can't break the clinch.
Liddell tries to break free but Bader pushes him back against the cage.

Bader breaks the clinch.
Bader wants to clinch but Liddell slips to the side
and Liddell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bader tries to clinch but Liddell is having none of it.
Liddell throws a series of punches but Bader moves out of range.
Bader shoots in for a takedown but Liddell shows good takedown defense.

Bader has taken the fight to the clinch.
Liddell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Liddell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bader lands an elbow that stopped Liddell in his tracks for a moment.

Bader escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bader lands a head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Liddell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bader lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bader has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Liddell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Liddell keeping moving, preventing Bader from controlling successfully.
Liddell is trying to keep Bader in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Liddell working a defensive guard here.
Bader working some strikes from top position.
Charlie Liddell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Bader thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Liddell is trying to keep Bader in close.
Bader postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ryan Bader.
I think Liddell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shane Flair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berdo Haaasik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berdo Haaasik will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Flair
vs
Haaasik

150 cm
23
180 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

183 cm
25
185 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Flair!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Berdo Haaasik!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Haaasik shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Flair's guard.
Haaasik slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Haaasik looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Haaasik has hold of Flair's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Flair seems comfortable defending it but Haaasik has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Flair is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Flair is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Haaasik couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Berdo Haaasik!
Berdo Haaasik is the new middleweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

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

Sluce
vs
Andres

183 cm
24
250 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

200 cm
24
265 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keembo Sluce!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lyoto Andres!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sluce shoots in for a takedown but Andres shows good takedown defense.

Sluce moves into the clinch successfully.
Sluce gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Andres.
Sluce drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Andres gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Andres gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sluce.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keembo Sluce. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Sluce has picked Andres up - he's going for a ride! Sluce dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sluce stands up from half guard.

Andres gets caught flat footed, as Sluce shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sluce preventing the sweep.
Sluce's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Andres can do anything to dispel that myth.
Andres preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sluce might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sluce wants to pass the guard but Andres is keeping the position.
Sluce is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andres has a closed guard, preventing Sluce from standing up.
Andres wants to stand and escape but Sluce is having none of it.
Andres trying to control the position.

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

Sluce looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Sluce is looking for a kimura here.
Sluce is breathing heavily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keembo Sluce!
Keembo Sluce retains his heavyweight title!