GLFC 1: It Begins PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aegon Targaryen (ranked 6157 p4p, 512 weight class) and Blaise Modric (ranked 7818 p4p, 555 weight class). Targaryen comes to the cage accompanied by Game of Thrones Theme Song. This should be fireworks!

Targaryen
vs
Modric

190 cm
25
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
20
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aegon Targaryen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blaise Modric!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Modric throws a predictable looking body shot
and Targaryen counters with a nice uppercut.
Modric checks a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Targaryen as Modric shoots in.
Modric throws a leg kick but Targaryen moved away.
Modric throws a low kick but Targaryen moves out of range easily.

Modric forces Targaryen back against the cage and clinches.
Targaryen digs a right hand into Modric's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Modric's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Targaryen.
Targaryen cracks Modric with a nice body shot.
Modric looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Targaryen.
Targaryen stalling the fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Targaryen.
A short body shot lands from Targaryen as the two fighters clinch.
Targaryen is leaning against Modric and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Targaryen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Targaryen as the two fighters clinch.
Targaryen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Targaryen scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Targaryen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Targaryen.
Targaryen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Targaryen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Targaryen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Targaryen digs a right hand underneath Modric's ribcage. Modric let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Targaryen scores with a shoulder strike.
Targaryen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Modric backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Targaryen.
Targaryen digs a right hand underneath Modric's ribcage. Modric let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Targaryen digs a right hand into Modric's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Modric's gas tank.
Targaryen lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Targaryen.
A short uppercut from Targaryen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen lands with a left to the head.
Targaryen pushes Modric back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Modric is rocked!
Nice body punch from Targaryen.
Modric has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Targaryen lands a body punch.
Targaryen digs a right hand into Modric's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Modric's gas tank.
Targaryen lands a left hand.
Modric is still on wobbly legs! Can Targaryen finish him?
Targaryen scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Targaryen.
A left hand lands to the body for Targaryen.
A left hand lands to the body for Targaryen.
Targaryen lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Targaryen.
Targaryen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Targaryen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Targaryen lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Targaryen as the two fighters clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Modrics head.
A body shot lands from Targaryen.
Targaryen works on Modric's body with a couple of short punches.
Targaryen lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Targaryen.
Targaryen is working Modric over against the cage.
Targaryen lands a body shot.
Targaryen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Modric backwards.
Targaryen lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Modric to his knees! Targaryen keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aegon Targaryen!
A relieved looking Aegon Targaryen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between King Wong (ranked 6113 p4p, 507 weight class) and Mayer Trodjan (ranked 7739 p4p, 552 weight class). Wong comes to the cage accompanied by Aloe Blacc - The Man. Mayer Trodjan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wong
vs
Trodjan

180 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
19
174 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, King Wong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mayer Trodjan!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trodjan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wong misses with a wild body shot.
Wong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wong misses with a leg kick.
Trodjan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Trodjan blocks a low kick nicely.
Trodjan with the counter takedown but Wong avoids it easily.
Trodjan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Trodjan misses the target.
Trodjan moves forwards but Wong connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Trodjan moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trodjan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wong lands a left hand.

Trodjan is rocked!
Wong creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Trodjan with a big uppercut! Trodjan tries to clinch up but Wong pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Trodjan to the mat! Trodjan covers up and Wong unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). King Wong!
Our winner, King Wong, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaymz Hetfield (ranked 6035 p4p, 432 weight class) and Leon Gregoritsch (ranked 7799 p4p, 482 weight class). Hetfield's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Metallica - Fight Fire with Fire. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Hetfield
vs
Gregoritsch

190 cm
25
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

197 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Can Moonwalk

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaymz Hetfield!
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, Leon Gregoritsch!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hetfield swats away the attempt to clinch by Gregoritsch.
Gregoritsch is looking to clinch.
Hetfield wants to slow Gregoritsch down by chopping away at his legs.
Gregoritsch fails with the takedown.
Gregoritsch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hetfield tries to avoid it but Gregoritsch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hetfield to the ground. Hetfield escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hetfield misses with a low kick.
Gregoritsch wants to counter the offense by Hetfield and move into the clinch position.
Hetfield misses with a body kick.
Hetfield walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gregoritsch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hetfield lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gregoritsch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hetfield.
Hetfield throws a chopping leg kick but Gregoritsch manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gregoritsch tries to clinch up but Hetfield circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregoritsch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hetfield can pounce on him.
Gregoritsch tries to close the distance and clinch but Hetfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gregoritsch is looking to clinch.
Hetfield swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hetfield fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gregoritsch is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hetfield. That's going to slow Gregoritsch down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hetfield.
Gregoritsch checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gregoritsch with the counter takedown but Hetfield avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregoritsch misses with a head kick.
Hetfield went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hetfield pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gregoritsch is out of range and Hetfield settles back down.
Gregoritsch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gregoritsch dives in and grabs Hetfield's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hetfield pushes down on Gregoritsch's head and hops out.
Jaymz Hetfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Gregoritsch.

Hetfield darts in and clinches Gregoritsch up against the cage.
Gregoritsch tries for a takedown but Hetfield manages to get underhooks.

Gregoritsch manages to break the clinch.
Gregoritsch closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hetfield circles away.
Hetfield turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gregoritsch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hetfield, right into the meat.
Hetfield scoring well with a low kick there.
Gregoritsch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hetfield lands a head kick. Gregoritsch smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Good work by Gregoritsch as he checks the leg kick.
Hetfield bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jaymz Hetfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gregoritsch tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hetfield counters with a nice leg kick.
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!
Gregoritsch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hetfield.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hetfield darts in and clinches Gregoritsch up against the cage.

Gregoritsch breaks the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hetfield.
Gregoritsch doesn't manage to clinch there - Hetfield circles away.
A head kick from Gregoritsch lands but Hetfield takes it in his stride.
Hetfield defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gregoritsch.
Gregoritsch looks winded!

Hetfield gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gregoritsch trying to land knees to the body.

Hetfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hetfield misses with a low kick.
Gregoritsch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hetfield tries to score with a low kick but Gregoritsch moves his leg out of the way.
Hetfield scores with a leg kick.
Gregoritsch wants to clinch.
Hetfield swats away the attempt to clinch by Gregoritsch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield throws a front kick aimed at Gregoritsch's knee but Gregoritsch avoids it well.
Gregoritsch wants to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Hetfield as Gregoritsch shoots in.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hetfield.
A big right from Hetfield misses.
Hetfield avoids the head kick by Gregoritsch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hetfield. That's going to slow Gregoritsch down.
Gregoritsch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gregoritsch moves out of range of the strikes.
Hetfield circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gregoritsch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hetfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hetfield looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gregoritsch blocks a leg kick.
Hetfield does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gregoritsch is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hetfield moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jaymz Hetfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gregoritsch lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hetfield has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hetfield and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hetfield throws a leg kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hetfield throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hetfield throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gregoritsch avoids the head kick by Hetfield.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hetfield chopping away at his opponent's legs.
No luck for Gregoritsch with that takedown attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hetfield. That's going to slow Gregoritsch down.
Gregoritsch checks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hetfield.
Hetfield throws a solid leg kick but Gregoritsch takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hetfield.
Hetfield thumps Gregoritsch with a low kick.
Hetfield pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hetfield lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gregoritsch has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gregoritsch and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hetfield misses with a low kick.
Gregoritsch checks a low kick from Hetfield.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaymz Hetfield 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.

Gregoritsch wants to clinch up but Hetfield keeps it at a distance.
Hetfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gregoritsch can do to turn this around?
A clash of legs there as Gregoritsch blocks the low kick.
Hetfield circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch combination from Gregoritsch misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hetfield.
Hetfield is looking to chop away at Gregoritsch's legs.
Gregoritsch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gregoritsch on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gregoritsch wants to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hetfield.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregoritsch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gregoritsch checks a leg kick.
Hetfield lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gregoritsch will feel that in the morning.
Jaymz Hetfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Gregoritsch blocks a head kick by Hetfield.
Hetfield throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gregoritsch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregoritsch checks a leg kick nicely.
Hetfield swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hetfield attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hetfield misses with a head kick.
Hetfield throws a leg kick but Gregoritsch moved away.
Hetfield lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gregoritsch's sensitive parts.
Hetfield attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gregoritsch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hetfield.
Hetfield throws a leg kick but Gregoritsch moved away.
Gregoritsch steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hetfield.
Hetfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hetfield throws a front kick aimed at Gregoritsch's knee but Gregoritsch avoids it well.
And Gregoritsch tries to counter it with a takedown but Hetfield pushes his down on his head and steps out.

Gregoritsch closes the distance and clinches.
Gregoritsch blocks the elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Gregoritsch.
Gregoritsch dodges an elbow strike from Hetfield.
Gregoritsch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gregoritsch blocks an elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gregoritsch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A clash of legs there as Gregoritsch blocks the low kick.
Gregoritsch tries to clinch up but Hetfield circles away and keeps his distance.

Gregoritsch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hetfield, pushing him back against the cage.
Hetfield missing with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gregoritsch avoiding damage as Hetfield throws knees to the body.

Gregoritsch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hetfield throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gregoritsch tries to clinch but Hetfield moves out of range.
Hetfield feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hetfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Gregoritsch blocks the low kick.
Hetfield thows a leg kick but Gregoritsch checks it
and Gregoritsch counters with a straight right hand.
Hetfield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gregoritsch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hetfield throws a lazy head kick
and Gregoritsch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hetfield tried to score with a low kick but Gregoritsch checks it.
Gregoritsch wants to counter the offense by Hetfield and move into the clinch position.
Gregoritsch is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gregoritsch clinches up against the cage.
Gregoritsch is working for takedown but Hetfield is calmly controlling the position for now.

Hetfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hetfield throws a low kick, looking for Gregoritsch's leg but Gregoritsch calmly moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Hetfield. No joy for Gregoritsch on that attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hetfield. That's going to slow Gregoritsch down.
Hetfield fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gregoritsch is out of range.
Gregoritsch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hetfield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hetfield throws a leg kick but Gregoritsch checks it.
Hetfield tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hetfield throws a low kick, looking for Gregoritsch's leg but Gregoritsch calmly moves out of range.
Gregoritsch tries to clinch but Hetfield moves out of range.
Crunch! Hetfield slams his shin into Gregoritsch's torso.
Hetfield goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gregoritsch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gregoritsch wants to clinch up but Hetfield keeps it at a distance.
Hetfield circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregoritsch tries to close the distance and clinch but Hetfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hetfield tried to counter with a leg kick but Gregoritsch avoided it.
No luck for Gregoritsch with that takedown attempt.
Jaymz Hetfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Gregoritsch.
Gregoritsch is breathing heavily.
Gregoritsch avoids the head kick by Hetfield.
Hetfield moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hetfield is looking to land body kicks.
Gregoritsch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hetfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hetfield.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gregoritsch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hetfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hetfield buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gregoritsch has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hetfield.
Hetfield throws a head kick that misses.
Hetfield avoids the head kick by Gregoritsch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gregoritsch tries to score a body lock takedown but Hetfield shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Hetfield manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaymz Hetfield dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Hetfield throws a front kick aimed at Gregoritsch's knee but Gregoritsch avoids it well.
Hetfield throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gregoritsch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hetfield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gregoritsch ducks under a wild hook from Hetfield.
Gregoritsch is looking for the big counter here.
Gregoritsch checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gregoritsch blocks a jab.
Gregoritsch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hetfield avoids it really well and circles away.
Hetfield missing with a left hand there. Gregoritsch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hetfield looks for the body kick but Gregoritsch saw that one coming.
Gregoritsch checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hetfield clinches with his opponent.
Hetfield creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gregoritsch has Hetfield pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hetfield manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hetfield looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hetfield stalling the fight.

Hetfield breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hetfield finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gregoritsch lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gregoritsch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hetfield.
Hetfield connects with an inside leg kick.
Hetfield throws a low kick, looking for Gregoritsch's leg but Gregoritsch calmly moves out of range.
Hetfield takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hetfield.
Gregoritsch looks for a takedown but Hetfield sprawls well.
Jaymz Hetfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Gregoritsch.
Hetfield tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gregoritsch is able to avoid easily.
Hetfield wants to slow Gregoritsch down by chopping away at his legs.
Hetfield dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gregoritsch. That did some damage!
Hetfield is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Gregoritsch's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Gregoritsch darts in looking for a takedown but Hetfield gets double underhooks and turns Gregoritsch into the cage.
Gregoritsch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Gregoritsch moves into the clinch.
Hetfield tries to land knees in the clinch but Gregoritsch avoids the damage to the body.
Gregoritsch is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hetfield is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gregoritsch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Hetfield breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregoritsch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hetfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hetfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gregoritsch.
Gregoritsch blocks a head kick by Hetfield.
Gregoritsch unleashes a big counter combination but Hetfield bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hetfield thumps Gregoritsch with a low kick.
Hetfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gregoritsch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hetfield.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hetfield thumps Gregoritsch with a low kick.
Hetfield lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hetfield scoring well with a low kick there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hetfield lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gregoritsch has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gregoritsch and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gregoritsch tries to clinch there but Hetfield circles away.
Gregoritsch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gregoritsch lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gregoritsch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hetfield circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hetfield fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gregoritsch just manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hetfield.
That kick from Hetfield tenderised Gregoritsch's leg. Gregoritsch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gregoritsch avoids the head kick by Hetfield.
Gregoritsch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hetfield but Hetfield pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gregoritsch throws the kick towards the body but Hetfield avoids it.
Hetfield dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gregoritsch. That did some damage!
Hetfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jaymz Hetfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gregoritsch has a takedown stuffed.
Gregoritsch takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hetfield attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Gregoritsch with that takedown attempt.
Hetfield throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hetfield feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gregoritsch's calf.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregoritsch checks a leg kick.
Hetfield throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hetfield moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGregoritsch.
Gregoritsch takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gregoritsch has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hetfield.
Gregoritsch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hetfield's waist but Hetfield gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gregoritsch off to one side.
Hetfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hetfield throws a low kick but Gregoritsch moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gregoritsch checks a low kick from Hetfield.
Hetfield chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gregoritsch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hetfield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gregoritsch tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hetfield sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gregoritsch somewhat.
Hetfield throws a solid leg kick but Gregoritsch takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hetfield.
Leon Gregoritsch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gregoritsch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaymz Hetfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hetfield 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaymz Hetfield!
During a confident post fight interview, Jaymz Hetfield thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Jos Ricci (ranked 6031 p4p, 431 weight class) and Roman Reigns (ranked 6829 p4p, 452 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jos Ricci
vs
Reigns

186 cm
25
213 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

213 cm
20
245 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Likes comics

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlos Jos Ricci !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roman Reigns!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Reigns instigates a clinch.
Jos Ricci tries for a takedown but Reigns manages to get underhooks.
Jos Ricci changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reigns fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jos Ricci fails in his attempt to clinch.

Jos Ricci gets caught flat footed, as Reigns shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Reigns trying to control but Jos Ricci is working from the bottom.
Reigns won't allow Jos Ricci to sweep him here.
Reigns sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jos Ricci 's guard.
Jos Ricci on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jos Ricci tries to get out of the position.
Jos Ricci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jos Ricci wants to control but Reigns is keeping busy.
Reigns trying to control from half guard but Jos Ricci is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jos Ricci is looking to improve his position.
Jos Ricci is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jos Ricci gets full guard.
Jos Ricci knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reigns on the ground.
Jos Ricci controls Reigns momentarily but Reigns frees himself.
Jos Ricci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reigns is one step ahead there.
Jos Ricci wants to hit a switch here but Reigns passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jos Ricci there!
Jos Ricci can't escape the position.
Reigns looking to control but Jos Ricci is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jos Ricci wants to control but Reigns is having none of it.
Reigns prevents Jos Ricci from getting the reversal.
Jos Ricci regains half guard.
Reigns trying to control the action but Jos Ricci is working from the bottom.
Reigns wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reigns prevents Jos Ricci from improving his position.

Jos Ricci is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Reigns has latched onto it... Big trouble! Reigns pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Jos Ricci is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Reigns!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roman Reigns!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Gracie (ranked 6120 p4p, 238 weight class) and Daniel Subicic (ranked 5767 p4p, 230 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gracie
vs
Subicic

168 cm
25
146 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Santiago Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daniel Subicic!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Subicic. Those never looked like landing.
Subicic looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Subicic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Subicic.
Subicic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Subicic as he jumps to the side.
Subicic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Subicic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Subicic swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Subicic is quick to defend against it.
Subicic looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Subicic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Subicic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Subicic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Subicic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Subicic throws a leg kick but Gracie checks it.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Subicic misses with a combination

and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Subicic won't be happy with that.

Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Subicic is defending well.
Subicic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie is staying tight to Subicic's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Subicic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie looks up at the clock and then as Subicic takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gracie smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gracie wants to control but Subicic is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling the position from side mount.
Gracie misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Subicic can do anything to dispel that myth.

Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Subicic has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Subicic keeps working.

Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

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.
Gracie looking to control but instead Subicic has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Gracie prevents Subicic from standing back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Subicic sprawls well. Subicic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice takedown defense from Subicic. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
A little jabbing left from Subicic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Subicic defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Subicic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Subicic misses with a series of wild punches.
Subicic misses with the combination.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Subicic takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Subicic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Subicic is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Subicic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Subicic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Subicic misses.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Gracie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Subicic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Subicic to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie prevents Subicic from breaking the clinch.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Subicic can't break the clinch.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Subicic has him pressed against the cage.

Subicic manages to break the clinch.

Subicic tries to sprawl but Gracie drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Subicic pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Subicic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Subicic is having none of it.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Subicic as he jumps to the side.
Subicic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Subicic.
The fighters circling - Subicic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No joy there for Subicic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Subicic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Subicic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.

Gracie moves into the clinch.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Subicic holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Subicic is trying to break free.

Subicic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Subicic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Daniel Subicic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Subicic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Subicic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Subicic misses with a series of wild punches.
Subicic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Subicic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Subicic is breathing heavily.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Subicic.
Gracie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Subicic.
A big right from Subicic misses.
Subicic looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Subicic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Subicic misses with a jab, cross combination.

Gracie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Subicic trying to remain calm as Gracie controls from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Subicic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Subicic is keeping the position.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie trying to control but Subicic is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie stops Subicic from standing up.

Subicic scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Subicic misses with a double jab.
As Subicic tries to get set, Gracie tries to push him back and clinch up but Subicic manages to avoid the attempt.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Daniel Subicic seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Gracie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gracie trying to control the action but Subicic is working from the bottom.

Gracie tries for a kimura but Subicic is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Subicic bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Subicic misses with a wild combination.
Subicic lands the left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subicic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Subicic misses with the combination.
Subicic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Subicic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Subicic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Subicic is trying to stand up here but Gracie is controlling him well.
Subicic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie is keen to just control but Subicic is a slippery customer.
Subicic tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Gracie manages to move to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie trying to control but Subicic is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Subicic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Subicic 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Subicic!

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Dolensir (ranked 7732 p4p, 480 weight class) and Mike Johnson (ranked 4732 p4p, 380 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Dolensir
vs
Johnson

190 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Don Dolensir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dolensir sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Dolensir lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Dolensir counters with a lovely shot to the body.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Dolensir enables Johnson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dolensir manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dolensir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dolensir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dolensir is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolensir throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson controlling from the top position.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Dolensir knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Johnson cracks Dolensir with a solid left hand.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dolensir looking for a sweep. Not yet Dolensir, not yet.
Johnson stands up over Dolensir, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson distracts Dolensir with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dolensir's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Dolensir's brow.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.

Dolensir is rocked!
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Oh Dolensir is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dolensir is breathing heavily.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dolensir has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnson arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Dolensir's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mike Johnson!
A determined Mike Johnson didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ireneusz Szpilka (ranked 4018 p4p, 385 weight class) and Butch Coolidge (ranked 6129 p4p, 508 weight class). Coolidge is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by twenty one pilots - Stressed Out. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Szpilka
vs
Coolidge

187 cm
25
177 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

184 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ireneusz Szpilka!
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, Butch Coolidge!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coolidge misses with a right hand
and Szpilka counters with a left and a right that stings Coolidge.

Coolidge takes the fight into the clinch.
Coolidge being controlled against the cage.
Coolidge throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Szpilkas head.
Coolidge misses with some punches.
Coolidge throws a punch but it's blocked by Szpilka.
Szpilka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coolidge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Szpilka backwards.
Coolidge throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coolidge.
Coolidge manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Coolidge stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Come on Coolidge - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Szpilka.
Coolidge throws a punch but it's blocked by Szpilka.
Coolidge has a couple of punches blocked by Szpilka.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Szpilka.
Coolidge misses with a punch on the inside.
Szpilka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Coolidge walks away with a smile on his face. Szpilka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Decent striking displayed by Coolidge there.
Szpilka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Coolidge moves into the clinch.
Coolidge working aggressively here.

Szpilka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Szpilka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coolidge.

Szpilka scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Coolidge bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Szpilka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Szpilka takes a swing at Coolidge's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szpilka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Coolidge moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice left hand lands by Coolidge.
Coolidge lands an uppercut.
Szpilka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Coolidge just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ireneusz Szpilka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Szpilka tries to break the clinch but Coolidge is controlling the position.
Coolidge creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Szpilka blocking some punches.
Coolidge misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Coolidge.
Szpilka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Coolidge pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Szpilka is looking to take this one to the mat.
Coolidge keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Szpilka's efforts to push away.
Szpilka is trying to pull guard but Coolidge turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coolidge misses with some punches.
Szpilka looking for a takedown.
Coolidge pressing his opponent against the cage.
Coolidge is pushing Szpilka up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Coolidge misses with a punch on the inside.
Coolidge stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Coolidge prevents the takedown attempt.
Coolidge just leaning against Szpilka, taking a breather.
Coolidge lands a left hand that snaps the head of Szpilka backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coolidge.
Szpilka is working for takedown but Coolidge is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coolidge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coolidge throws a head punch that misses.
Coolidge pushes Szpilka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Coolidge swings wildly with an uppercut but Szpilka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Szpilka is trying to break the clinch but Coolidge has him pressed against the cage.
Coolidge lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Coolidge.
Coolidge has a couple of punches blocked by Szpilka.
Coolidge misses with some punches.
Coolidge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coolidge misses with the head strike.
Szpilka misses with a punch to the body.
Szpilka has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Coolidge is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Coolidge throws a head punch that misses.
Coolidge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butch Coolidge 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.

Coolidge gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Coolidge prevents Szpilka from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Szpilka.
Coolidge misses with a punch on the inside.
Szpilka wants a takedown.
Szpilka tries to pull guard but Coolidge holds him up against the cage and eventually Szpilka drops back down to his feet.
Szpilka dodges an elbow strike from Coolidge.
Coolidge has a couple of punches blocked by Szpilka.
Szpilka blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Coolidge misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coolidge.
Coolidge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Szpilka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Coolidge just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ireneusz Szpilka. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Coolidge.
Szpilka blocks an uppercut.
Coolidge prevents a takedown attempt there.
Coolidge working aggressively here.
Coolidge misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Coolidge.
Coolidge working aggressively here.
Coolidge has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Szpilka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coolidge lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Coolidge throws a head punch that misses.
Szpilka trying to control the position but instead, Coolidge has worked for underhooks and has pushed Szpilka into the cage.
Szpilka tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Coolidge throws a punch but it's blocked by Szpilka.
Szpilka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coolidge misses with a hook from the clinch.
Szpilka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Coolidge just stands there and leans against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coolidge.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Coolidge.
Still in the clinch, Coolidge scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coolidge.
Coolidge misses with some punches.
Coolidge lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Szpilka backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Szpilka tries to pull guard but Coolidge forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Coolidge gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Szpilka.
Coolidge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coolidge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Coolidge fails to land.
Coolidge misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szpilka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Coolidge has Szpilka pressed against the cage, preventing Szpilka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Coolidge lands a shoulder strike.
Coolidge working aggressively here.
Coolidge misses with the head strike.
Coolidge misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coolidge lands a left hand that snaps the head of Szpilka backwards.
Szpilka tries to score a body lock takedown but Coolidge shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Coolidge swings wildly with an uppercut but Szpilka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coolidge misses with some punches.
Coolidge has a couple of punches blocked by Szpilka.
Coolidge working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Coolidge in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Szpilka blocks a body shot from Coolidge.
Szpilka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Coolidge walks away with a smile on his face. Szpilka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szpilka lands a lovely overhand right.
Coolidge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the body from Coolidge misses
and Szpilka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Coolidge throws a looping overhand right but Szpilka ducks down to avoid it.
Szpilka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Coolidge drives through and clinches with Szpilka against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Szpilka is trying to drag Coolidge to the mat but Coolidge just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Coolidge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coolidge misses with some punches.
Coolidge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Szpilka tries to break the clinch but Coolidge is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coolidge.
Coolidge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Szpilka drops down looking for an ankle pick but Coolidge pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butch Coolidge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Szpilka gets tackled into the cage by Coolidge. Coolidge maintains the clinch.
Coolidge working aggressively here.
Coolidge pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Coolidge throws an elbow but it misses.
Coolidge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Coolidge scores with a nice short uppercut.
Coolidge misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coolidge misses with the head strike.
Szpilka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coolidge stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Coolidge misses with a punch on the inside.
Coolidge throws a punch but it's blocked by Szpilka.
Coolidge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Szpilka's elbow.
Szpilka looking to slow down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Coolidge.
Coolidge has a couple of punches blocked by Szpilka.
Coolidge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coolidge leaning against his opponent.
Coolidge misses with some punches.
Coolidge makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Coolidge working aggressively here.
Butch Coolidge seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Szpilka.
Szpilka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Coolidge has him pressed against the cage.
Coolidge swings wildly with an uppercut but Szpilka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Szpilka tries for a takedown. No joy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coolidge.
Coolidge throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Szpilkas head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coolidge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Szpilka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Coolidge scores with a nice hook to the head.
Coolidge misses with some punches.
Coolidge throws a punch but it's blocked by Szpilka.
Coolidge misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coolidge lands a right hand.
Coolidge working aggressively here.
Szpilka throws a punch but it's blocked by Coolidge.
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!
Szpilka jumps guard but Coolidge turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short uppercut from Coolidge.
Coolidge swings wildly with an uppercut but Szpilka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coolidge tries to work over Szpilka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coolidge misses with an elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coolidge throws a punch but it's blocked by Szpilka.

Coolidge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coolidge swings for the body but Szpilka moves out of range.

Szpilka tries to keep at a distance but Coolidge has taken the fight into the clinch.
Coolidge is struggling to control the position.
Coolidge working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Butch Coolidge is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Coolidge has a couple of punches blocked by Szpilka.
Szpilka blocks an uppercut.

Szpilka drags the fight down to the ground.

Coolidge stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Coolidge moves into the clinch.
Coolidge pushes Szpilka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Szpilka tries to pull guard but Coolidge won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ireneusz Szpilka. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coolidge scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Coolidge working aggressively here.
Coolidge pushes Szpilka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Coolidge misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Coolidge.
Szpilka wants a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Szpilka is trying to break the clinch but Coolidge has him pressed against the cage.
Szpilka tries to pull guard but Coolidge forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Szpilka struggles to land a body shot inside as Coolidge controls his hands.
Coolidge gets underhooks to prevent Szpilka's takedown attempt.
Coolidge gets through Szpilka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Coolidge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coolidge throws a punch but it's blocked by Szpilka.
Coolidge tries a body shot but Szpilka blocks it.
Ireneusz Szpilka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coolidge swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Butch Coolidge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Coolidge 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Butch Coolidge!
Butch Coolidge seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eobard Thawne (ranked 3743 p4p, 318 weight class) and Jungle Lord (ranked 6088 p4p, 434 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Thawne might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Professor Zoom Theme Song. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Thawne
vs
Lord

193 cm
25
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eobard Thawne!
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, Jungle Lord!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Lord does no damage.

Lord pushes Thawne up against the cage in a clinch.
Thawne wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lord has him pressed against the cage.
Lord is working Thawne over against the cage.
Lord lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lord lands a nice uppercut.
Lord lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Eobard Thawne has been cut.
A short left from Lord.
Thawne wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lord lands with a short shot to the head.
Lord lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lord presses Thawne against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thawne is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lord working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Lord.
Lord lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thawne backwards.
Thawne takes an elbow to the forehead.

Lord manages to break the clinch.
Lord misses the shot to the body.
Lord throws a looping overhand right but Thawne ducks down to avoid it.
Lord ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thawne moves out of range as Lord strikes.
Lord misses with a series of wild punches.
Thawne thinks about countering with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thawne throws a body punch but Lord moves out of range.
Lord with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Lord gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thawne wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lord lands a damaging elbow.
Lord lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thawne backwards.
Lord lands a damaging elbow.
Lord cracks Thawne with a nice body shot.
Lord creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thawne's defenses.
A body shot lands from Lord.
A right hook to the body lands for Lord.
Lord gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Eobard Thawne's cut is getting worse.
Lord creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thawne's defenses.

Thawne is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lord lands an elbow inside that Thawne shrugs off.
Oh Thawne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lord lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thawne backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Lord.

Lord lands a vicious elbow to the side of Thawne's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Lord tries to finish him with strikes but Thawne still seems able to defend himself so Lord steps back and lets Thawne get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.

Eobard Thawne's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lord misses with a wild body shot.
Thawne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lord.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lord misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thawne.
Lord misses with a wild body shot.
Thawne throws a front kick aimed at Lord's knee but Lord avoids it well.
Lord steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thawne.
Thawne seems to have got his legs back now.

Lord clinches up with Thawne and pushes him back against the cage.
Lord works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lord comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lord lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lord lands an elbow inside that Thawne shrugs off.
Lord keeps control of Thawne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lord gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Jeez, Eobard Thawne's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Lord creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thawne's defenses.
Lord lands an elbow inside that Thawne shrugs off.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jungle Lord!
A very excited looking Jungle Lord made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Eobard Thawne had this to say: 'Well you obviously had some assistance from Mr. Allen. And Any friend of The Flash is an enemy of mine! '.