MMM 10: Rise of the Machine PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Richards Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanley Oakley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Richards Jr
vs
Oakley

190 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

193 cm
19
208 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Purple 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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donnie Richards Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hanley Oakley!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oakley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Richards Jr.
Oakley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Richards Jr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Oakley's guard.
Oakley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oakley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Richards Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Oakley.
Oakley trying to control the position.
Richards Jr wants to stand but Oakley is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards Jr wants to control from the top but Oakley keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Richards Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Richards Jr sizes up Oakley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Oakley scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Richards Jr won't allow Oakley to pass to mount.
Oakley is thwarting Richards Jr's attempts to control the position.
Oakley slows the pace down in half guard.
Richards Jr is not content to let Oakley control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards Jr is trying to stand.
Oakley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Richards Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oakley wants to get back to his feet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Oakley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Richards Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Oakley counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oakley looking to pass the guard.
Richards Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oakley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Richards Jr's guard.
Richards Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Richards Jr, not yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Richards Jr trying to control the position.
Oakley wants to control from the top but Richards Jr keeps moving.

That's four 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.
Richards Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Richards Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Richards Jr dives in and grabs Oakley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Oakley pushes down on Richards Jr's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnie Richards Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Richards Jr gets caught flat footed, as Oakley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Richards Jr wants to control but Oakley passes easily into half guard.
Oakley trying to control the pace.
Oakley wants to pass the guard but Richards Jr is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hanley Oakley dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Oakley is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Richards Jr's half guard.
Richards Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Richards Jr trying to control from the bottom.

Richards Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Oakley.
Oakley is thwarting Richards Jr's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oakley passes the guard and advances to mount!
Richards Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Richards Jr is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Oakley trying to control but he's not successful this time.

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.
Richards Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Richards Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Oakley is thwarting Richards Jr's attempts to control the position.
Richards Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Richards Jr.
Richards Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Richards Jr uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Oakley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Richards Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oakley is breathing heavily.
Richards Jr tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Richards Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oakley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Richards Jr throws a left and a right that both miss

so Oakley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Richards Jr is trying to control the position but Oakley postures up.
Oakley wants to control from the top but Richards Jr keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oakley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Richards Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oakley passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Oakley stands up and beckons Richards Jr to his feet.
Donnie Richards Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oakley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Hanley Oakley has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richards Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Richards Jr drives through and clinches with Oakley against the cage.
Richards Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oakleys head.
Oakley tries for a takedown. No joy.
Still in the clinch, Richards Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.

Richards Jr jumps guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richards Jr wants to sweep here but Oakley controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Donnie Richards Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hanley Oakley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Richards Jr lands with a nice combination. Oakley backs away looking to recover.

Richards Jr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Oakley did well to prevent Richards Jr getting side control.

Richards Jr decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Richards Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Richards Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Oakley lets loose with a powerful body kick. Richards Jr will feel that in the morning.
Oakley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Donnie Richards Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oakley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Richards Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Richards Jr shoots and misses

and Oakley counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Richards Jr's guard now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Oakley trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanley Oakley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Richards Jr wants to sweep here but Oakley controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oakley wanted to stand there but Richards Jr had control of the position.

Richards Jr manages to escape and get back to his feet.
No joy there for Richards Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Richards Jr drives through and clinches with Oakley against the cage.
Richards Jr is pushing Oakley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Oakley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Richards Jr prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Richards Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Richards Jr just misses with a punch to the body.

Richards Jr darts in and clinches Oakley up against the cage.
Oakley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Richards Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Donnie Richards Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanley Oakley.
Oakley tries to clinch up
and Richards Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Oakley.
Richards Jr cracks the inside of Oakley's front leg.
Oakley checks a leg kick nicely.
Oakley stuffs the takedown.

Oakley scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Richards Jr is looking to improve his position.
Richards Jr misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Oakley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Richards Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
Richards Jr wants to improve his position but Oakley is controlling well.
Richards Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Richards Jr keeping moving, preventing Oakley from controlling successfully.
Richards Jr wants to stand but Oakley is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Richards Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Oakley throws a strike but Richards Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Richards Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Richards Jr drops back looking for a leg! Oakley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oakley manages to kick Richards Jr off! Richards Jr jumps back into Oakley's guard.
Richards Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Oakley's brow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie Richards Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Richards Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hanley Oakley!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Dow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Dow
vs
Jackson

184 cm
19
249 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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, John Dow!
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, Bubba Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dow really is a fat lump.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like John Dow has been cut.
Dow is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dow circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Dow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson throws a right hand that Dow ducks under and follows up with a left that Dow also avoids with ease.
Jackson tries to bum rush Dow with a series of wild strikes but Dow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Dow avoids it well.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dow takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Dow avoids nicely.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dow fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Dow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson tries to bum rush Dow with a series of wild strikes but Dow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Bubba Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dow takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dow.
Bubba Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Dow looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jackson!
Jackson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jackson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Jackson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dow scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jackson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dow lands a heavy elbow.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound.
Jackson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson really wants to buck Dow off and get back to his feet.
Dow is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dow tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jackson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dow can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jackson is looking to escape.
Jackson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dow.
Jackson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Jackson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Dow lands a nice shot to the head.
Jackson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Jackson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dow lands a big elbow.
Jackson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Dow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dow trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson scores with a few weak punches.
Jackson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jackson is staying active underneath Dow, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson missing with punches from the bottom.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Dow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Dow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dow misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Dow's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Dow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Dow closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Dow pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson scores with a three punch combo!
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dow dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Dow fails with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Dow moves out of range.
Dow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Dow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Dow avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dow fails to land the takedown.
Dow slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Dow shoots in.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Dow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dow somewhat.
Jackson throws a one two combo.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dow gets slowly back to his feet.
Dow shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Jackson misses with the combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
John Dow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Dow shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Dow avoids them all with ease.

Dow shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jackson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
Jackson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dow is controlling him well.
Dow working the head and body with strikes.
Dow postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dow fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jackson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dow wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dow in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dow 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.
Dow takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Jackson to pass into mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Dow landing strikes from the mount.
Dow putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jackson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jackson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Dow. What's that going to do exactly?
Dow lands a nice shot to the head.
Jackson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Jackson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Dow working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Dow maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jackson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Jackson is trying to escape the mount.
Jackson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.
Dow pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Dow postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jackson looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Dow's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Jackson misses with a double jab.
Bubba Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Dow. Dow gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Dow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Dow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Dow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Dow shoots in.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dow has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination!
Dow shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Dow dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson works over Dow's head and body with a nice combination.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Dow dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Dow's head and hops out.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Dow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dow somewhat.
Dow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Dow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Dow avoids them all with ease.

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.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Dow avoids nicely.
Dow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Dow drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jackson striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Dow is chipping away with strikes.
Jackson dodges the ground and pound from Dow.
Jackson tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Dow postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson misses with a strike from the bottom.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dow.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dow.
Dow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.

Dow has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dow tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dow has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Dow tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Dow shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dow will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
John Dow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Dow moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a double jab.

Dow 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.
Dow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jackson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dow throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jackson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jackson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dow slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Dow dodges the punch combination from Jackson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Jackson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geoffry Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Lyman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Lyman has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Geoffry Adams's chin.

Adams
vs
Lyman

195 cm
25
280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
23
255 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Geoffry Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Lyman!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lyman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Lyman moves into the clinch successfully.

Adams has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lyman clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Lyman is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Adams misses with punches from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams struggling to land strikes to the head as Lyman covers up.
Adams lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Adams 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.
The referee is taking a good look at Lyman as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Adams!
Lyman trying to get back to his feet but Adams is in full control for now.
Adams landing with strikes.
Adams has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Lyman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams throwing strikes and Lyman squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Lyman avoids a series of strikes thrown by Adams.
Adams lands with some strikes.
Adams throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Adams looking to ground and pound but Lyman is blocking nicely.
Adams throws some wild stikes that Lyman manages to avoid easily.
Adams throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lyman because Adams loaded up on that one.
Adams thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Lyman is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Lyman is in a horrible position here. Adams smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Adams punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Adams lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Adams throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Adams punching from mount but Lyman doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Lyman wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyman wants to get back to his feet.
Adams unloading with bombs!
Adams won't let Lyman get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Adams trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Adams fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lyman can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lyman is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Lyman holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Adams tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Adams lands a nice shot to the head.
Adams throwing strikes here but Lyman is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

Adams has control of Lyman's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lyman regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Adams is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adams misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Adams keeps the fight on the outside.
Lyman tries to clinch but Adams moves out of range.
Adams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lyman tries to close the distance and clinch but Adams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lyman is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lyman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Josh Lyman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams swats away the attempt to clinch by Lyman.
Lyman tries to clinch but Adams is having none of it.
Adams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lyman circles away.
Adams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lyman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but Lyman shows good takedown defense.
Lyman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adams looks for a takedown but Lyman sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geoffry Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lyman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lyman tries to clinch but Adams is having none of it.
Adams keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Lyman moves into range and clinches up with Adams.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lyman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lyman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Adams smiles and moves away.
Lyman doesn't manage to clinch there - Adams circles away.
Lyman tries to close the distance and clinch but Adams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lyman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lyman tries to clinch but Adams moves out of range.
Adams fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lyman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lyman tries to clinch but Adams moves out of range.
Lyman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lyman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Lyman instigates a clinch.
Lyman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Geoffry Adams has been cut.
Lyman lands a good knee to the midsection. Adams won't want to take too many of those.
Lyman landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lyman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Adams uses from the top position.
Lyman wants to stand up but Adams is controlling him.
Adams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Lyman scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lyman moves in looking to clinch but Adams pushes him off.
Adams keeps the fight on the outside.
Adams shoots in but no luck this time.
Lyman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lyman tries to clinch up but Adams circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Geoffry Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lyman moves in looking to clinch but Adams pushes him off.
Lyman tries to clinch but Adams is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lyman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Lyman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lyman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adams.

Lyman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lyman tries to clinch there but Adams circles away.
Adams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adams keeps the fight on the outside.

Lyman closes the distance and pushes Adams back into the cage.

Lyman jumps guard and drags Adams to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lyman wants to stand and escape but Adams is having none of it.

Lyman pushes Adams off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lyman tries to clinch there but Adams circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyman is looking to clinch but Adams is avoiding it.
Lyman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adams.

Lyman clinches with his opponent.
Adams takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lyman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lyman stalls.

Lyman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lyman keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
Adams prevents Lyman from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adams is looking to work some ground and pound but Lyman has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Lyman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Geoffry Adams's cut.
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!

Lyman closes the distance and clinches.
Lyman lands an elbow inside that Adams shrugs off.
Lyman presses Adams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Lyman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lyman wants to stand up but Adams is controlling him.

Lyman uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Lyman leaves Adams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lyman wants to clinch up but Adams keeps it at a distance.
Lyman tries to close the distance and clinch but Adams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams circles away from the clinch attempt.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lyman. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Adams fails with a takedown attempt.
Adams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lyman tries to clinch there but Adams circles away.
Lyman tries to clinch up but Adams circles away and keeps his distance.
Lyman tries to clinch but Adams moves out of range.
Lyman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lyman is looking to clinch but Adams is avoiding it.

Lyman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Adams to the mat! Adams manages to get full guard.
Lyman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lyman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Adams's guard.

Adams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lyman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lyman is looking to stand up but Adams won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Lyman tries to stand but Adams is controlling from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lyman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lyman moves in looking to clinch but Adams pushes him off.

Adams moves into the clinch.

Lyman breaks from the clinch.
Lyman wants to clinch

and Adams counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Adams.
Adams goes for a takedown attempt but Lyman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geoffry Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lyman tries to clinch up

and Adams counters with a single leg into guard. Lyman didn't expect that.
Lyman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Adams is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Adams trying to control but Lyman is working from the bottom.
Adams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Adams drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lyman dives on top into guard.
Lyman wants to stand but Adams has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Lyman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lyman 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29

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

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FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

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

karalexis
vs
Silva

185 cm
19
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alessio karalexis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kim Silva!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shoots in for a takedown but karalexis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from karalexis. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
karalexis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alessio karalexis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Silva.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as karalexis sprawls well. karalexis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
karalexis wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
karalexis takes a kick to the side of the head.
karalexis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
karalexis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Silva showed some decent athleticism there.
Silva tries to pass the half guard into mount. karalexis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is keen to just control but karalexis is a slippery customer.
karalexis is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
karalexis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva wants to stand up but karalexis has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but karalexis keeps working.
karalexis pushes Silva off but Silva dives into side control.
karalexis is breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on karalexis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Horrible takedown by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by karalexis which made him look bad.
Silva darts in trying to clinch

and karalexis counters with a single leg into guard. Silva didn't expect that.
Silva trying to control the position.
karalexis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
karalexis wants to stand but Silva is controlling his posture from full guard.
karalexis tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. karalexis manages to get himself to full guard.
karalexis looking for a sweep. Not yet karalexis, not yet.
Silva forces his way into half guard.

That's four 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.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silva not doing much here.
karalexis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if karalexis tries to get out of the position.
karalexis wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Silva tries to stand and escape but karalexis is controlling the position.
Silva working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alessio karalexis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
karalexis fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva shoots and misses

and karalexis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.
karalexis wants to get back to his feet but Silva passes into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Silva decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but karalexis was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and karalexis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Alessio karalexis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Silva.
karalexis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silva is pressing down on karalexis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
karalexis postures up and lands a big shot to Silva's brow.
Silva keeping moving, preventing karalexis from controlling successfully.
karalexis is looking to stand up but Silva won't let him.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst karalexis is controlling him.
karalexis trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
karalexis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Silva is trying to control the position but karalexis postures up.
Silva keeping moving, preventing karalexis from controlling successfully.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva has his takedown stuffed

so karalexis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from karalexis.
karalexis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
karalexis trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
karalexis wants to stand but Silva is controlling his posture from full guard.
Silva pulls karalexis in to control the position.

That's four 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.
karalexis wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.

Silva is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but karalexis frees his head nicely. Oh but Silva has switched to an armbar! karalexis is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kim Silva!

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Lancaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kwanzu Mfume (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lancaster
vs
Mfume

179 cm
22
211 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malcolm Lancaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kwanzu Mfume!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mfume dives in and grabs Lancaster's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lancaster pushes down on Mfume's head and hops out.
Mfume tries for a takedown but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mfume shoots in for a takedown but Lancaster shows good takedown defense.
Malcolm Lancaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kwanzu Mfume.
Mfume throws a wild body kick that Lancaster sees coming a mile off.
Lancaster circles away from the clinch attempt.

Mfume scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lancaster gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lancaster is trying is best to control the position here.
Mfume is thwarting Lancaster's attempts to control the position.

Lancaster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mfume not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nice strikes from Mfume there.
Lancaster is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Lancaster looking for submissions off his back.
Mfume trying to control the action but Lancaster is working from the bottom.

Mfume is working for a kimura but Lancaster is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lancaster is pressing down on Mfume's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lancaster manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mfume manages to get himself to full guard.
Lancaster passes Mfume's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lancaster wants to take a breather but Mfume is having none of it.
Mfume wants to control but Lancaster is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lancaster is working for a kimura but Mfume is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Lancaster is looking for a kimura here.
Lancaster working over Mfume with some ground and pound. Mfume looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mfume trying to hold on to Lancaster's head to control him but Lancaster postures up.
Mfume is trying to stand.

That's four 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.
Mfume is staying active underneath Lancaster, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mfume is looking to control Lancaster's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mfume avoid being mounted?

Mfume kicks off Lancaster and gets to his feet.
Mfume shoots in and drives through. Lancaster sprawls well.

Mfume gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lancaster wants to control from the top but Mfume keeps moving.
Lancaster works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mfume moves into full guard.
Lancaster wants to control from the top but Mfume keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm Lancaster dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Mfume tries to clinch there but Lancaster circles away.
Mfume misses with a takedown

and Lancaster counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mfume won't be happy with that.
Lancaster scoring with punches and elbows.

Lancaster thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Mfume's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lancaster grinds an elbow into Mfume's temple.
Lancaster is looking to take a break and control but Mfume is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mfume can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfume tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Lancaster is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mfume is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mfume is pushing Lancaster's head away, looking to escape. Lancaster manages to hold on to the position though.
Lancaster lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mfume tries to buck Lancaster off but Lancaster is having none of it.
Lancaster scores with punches from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mfume looking for a sweep but Lancaster has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Mfume is breathing heavily.
Lancaster wants to control the pace but Mfume is squirming around nicely.

Lancaster is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mfume is surviving well by controlling Lancaster's body position as best he can.
Mfume tries to hold on but Lancaster postures up.
Lancaster putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mfume can't escape the position.
Lancaster unloading with bombs!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Mfume is in real trouble.
Lancaster is trying to stick to Mfume's back but Mfume is turning into Lancaster. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lancaster's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mfume.
Lancaster manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Lancaster goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mfume turns into him and now he's in Lancaster's guard.

Lancaster looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mfume passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mfume seems to be looking for submissions.
Mfume seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lancaster does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lancaster moves into full guard.
Mfume wants to get up but he can't break Lancaster's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Lancaster is looking for a triangle here but Mfume uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm Lancaster dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Mfume closes the distance looking to clinch

and Lancaster counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mfume is trying to get back to full guard.
Mfume is not content to let Lancaster control the position.
Lancaster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lancaster with the ground and pound but Mfume uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lancaster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mfume works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lancaster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mfume looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lancaster is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfume manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lancaster manages to get himself to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mfume trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Mfume wants to stand but Lancaster is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lancaster controlling the position.

Lancaster is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mfume defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mfume loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mfume thows a big elbow that misses.
Mfume trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lancaster managing to control the position.
Lancaster is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster is thwarting Mfume's attempts to control the position.
Lancaster trying to pass the guard but Mfume defending well.
Lancaster is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lancaster is trying to control the action in half guard but Mfume is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mfume trying to hold on to Lancaster's head to control him but Lancaster postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lancaster frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lancaster wants to control the pace but Mfume is squirming around nicely.
Mfume in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mfume is desperately trying to improve his position but Lancaster has a good base and remains in mount.
Lancaster looking to finish Mfume with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mfume!
Lancaster looking to control but Mfume is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mfume is working to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malcolm Lancaster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lancaster has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm Lancaster!

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energy
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hype
A | B

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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dorian Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Walker
vs
Tucker

190 cm
19
214 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

188 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Enjoys gardening

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 3 - 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Walker.

Walker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Walker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Walker with shots to the head and body - Tucker looks very uncomfortable down there.
Walker 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.
Walker punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tucker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Walker postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Tucker in real trouble here! The ref calls for Tucker to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dorian Walker!