New York RD 5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba SparXXX (ranked 24791 p4p, 213 weight class) and Prince Thick (ranked 25093 p4p, 228 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

SparXXX
vs
Thick

200 cm
18
277 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

225 cm
18
300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bubba SparXXX!
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, Prince Thick!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
SparXXX uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thick.
SparXXX misses with a right hand
and Thick counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Thick cracks SparXXX with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! SparXXX looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Thick finish him?

It looks like Bubba SparXXX has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but SparXXX manages to avoid it.
SparXXX misses with a looping left.
Thick sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through SparXXX's defenses. It connects perfectly with SparXXX's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Prince Thick!
Prince Thick thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Legend Broly (ranked 7716 p4p, 202 weight class) and Abdufatto Zamanov (ranked 25096 p4p, 211 weight class). Broly kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Unbreakable. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Broly
vs
Zamanov

155 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

225 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Drunken Hobo Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Legend Broly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abdufatto Zamanov!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zamanov connects with a nice looking jab.
Broly tries to clinch
and Zamanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Broly clinches.
Zamanov is trying to pull guard but Broly turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zamanov is trying to pull guard but Broly has him pressed against the cage.
Zamanov avoiding damage as Broly throws knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zamanov jumps guard but Broly stands there with Zamanov around his waist. Zamanov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Legend Broly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdufatto Zamanov.
Broly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Broly tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Broly with a knee to the head.
Zamanov managing to block the knees to the body from Broly.
Zamanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zamanov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zamanov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Broly to keep the fight standing.
Broly tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Broly is trying to maintain a safe position but Zamanov gets an underhook and turns Broly into the cage.
Zamanov blocks an elbow strike.
Zamanov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Broly just stands there and leans against the cage.
Broly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Broly with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Broly is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zamanov is keeping busy.
Broly missing with knees to the body.
Broly is trying to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zamanov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Broly smiles and moves away.
Broly wants to clinch but Zamanov slips to the side
and Zamanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Legend Broly has been cut.

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

Broly is rocked!
Broly walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Zamanov! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abdufatto Zamanov!
Abdufatto Zamanov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roar Dinosuar Jr (ranked 25037 p4p, 217 weight class) and Johannes Boe (ranked 6203 p4p, 165 weight class). Boe has chosen Agnes - Release Me as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Johannes Boe will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Dinosuar Jr
vs
Boe

150 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

202 cm
18
275 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roar Dinosuar Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johannes Boe!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dinosuar Jr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Boe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dinosuar Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dinosuar Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dinosuar Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dinosuar Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Boe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Dinosuar Jr really is a fat lump.

Dinosuar Jr looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Boe is defending well. Dinosuar Jr quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Boe has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Dinosuar Jr celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roar Dinosuar Jr!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amadeo Camara (ranked 5462 p4p, 139 weight class) and Bishop Heahmund (ranked 7237 p4p, 190 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Camara
vs
Heahmund

188 cm
18
265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

193 cm
18
265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

Drunken Hobo Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Amadeo Camara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bishop Heahmund!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Heahmund closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Camara quickly recovers to half guard.

Heahmund is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Camara is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heahmund wants to control but Camara is keeping him busy.

Heahmund is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Heahmund is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Camara is just riding it out for now. Heahmund eventually gives up the hold.
Camara is looking for a sweep. Heahmund is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Camara wants to control but Heahmund is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara is looking to improve his position.
Camara is trying to control but can't.

Heahmund is working for a kimura but Camara is defending it quite comfortably.

Heahmund is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Camara is defending against the submission attempts here by Heahmund.
Camara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Heahmund trying to control the action but Camara is working from the bottom.
Camara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Heahmund is keen to just control but Camara is a slippery customer.

Heahmund is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Camara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Heahmund.

Camara is defending against the submission attempts here by Heahmund.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Heahmund should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Camara trying to hold on to Heahmund's head to control him but Heahmund postures up.
Camara tries to get to full guard but Heahmund has control of the leg.

Heahmund is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Heahmund trying to control the action but Camara is working from the bottom.
Heahmund prevents Camara from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Heahmund is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Camara has managed to free his arm - good work.

Heahmund is working for a kimura but Camara is defending it quite comfortably.

Heahmund is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Camara is looking for a sweep. Heahmund is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Heahmund is trying to control. Camara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Heahmund is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Camara has managed to free his arm - good work.
Camara tries to get to full guard but Heahmund has control of the leg.
Camara trying to hold on to Heahmund's head to control him but Heahmund postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camara gets back to full guard.

Heahmund drops back looking for a leg! Camara is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Camara manages to kick Heahmund off! Heahmund jumps back into Camara's guard.
Camara is trying to keep Heahmund in close.
Camara looking for a sweep. Not yet Camara, not yet.
Camara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Heahmund on the ground.
Heahmund wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Heahmund stopping the sweep attempt from Camara.

Heahmund thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Camara controls Heahmund momentarily but Heahmund frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Heahmund drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Heahmund jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Camara definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Camara has Heahmund pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Camara fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Heahmund sprawls well initially but Camara persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Heahmund is staying active underneath Camara, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Camara landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Heahmund looking for submissions off his back.
Heahmund won't allow Camara to pass to mount.
Camara wants to take a breather but Heahmund is having none of it.
Heahmund works his way to full guard. Good work.
Camara connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heahmund utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Camara throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Heahmund works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Heahmund looking for a triangle here. Camara is fighting it but it looks tight! Heahmund pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Camara is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bishop Heahmund!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bishop Heahmund thanked Drunken Hobo Fightwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Odrobny (ranked 7356 p4p, 193 weight class) and Marcus St Stone (ranked 5570 p4p, 141 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Odrobny
vs
St Stone

193 cm
18
280 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

196 cm
18
282 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alan Odrobny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus St Stone!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Odrobny rushes St Stone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
St Stone throws an elbow that misses.
St Stone is trying to stall.
Odrobny scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Odrobny.
Odrobny presses St Stone against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Odrobny lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Odrobny scores with a shot to the side of St Stone's head.
Odrobny avoids the elbow strike from St Stone, against the cage.
Odrobny lands an uppercut.
St Stone throws an elbow but it misses.
Odrobny lands a nice uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Odrobny lands a body punch in the clinch.
St Stone pushes off an throws an elbow but Odrobny leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Odrobny lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Odrobny lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, St Stone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Odrobny's brow.
St Stone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Odrobny working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Odrobny blocks the elbow strike.
Odrobny lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Odrobny lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Odrobny lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Odrobny lands a left hand.
St Stone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Odrobny lands a body shot in the clinch.
St Stone throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Odrobny lands a left hand that snaps the head of St Stone backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Odrobny lands a body shot.
Odrobny lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of St Stone backwards.
Odrobny lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Odrobny could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
St Stone creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Odrobny is leaning against St Stone and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Stone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Odrobny.
Odrobny lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Odrobny working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Odrobny.
St Stone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Odrobny avoids the elbow strike from St Stone, against the cage.
Odrobny blocks the elbow strike.
A short left from Odrobny.
St Stone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Odrobny lands a body shot.
Odrobny lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Odrobny working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Odrobny.
Odrobny throws a blind hook that connects with the side of St Stones head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, St Stone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Odrobny's brow.
St Stone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Odrobny blocks it with crossed arms.
Odrobny lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Odrobny lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
St Stone looks winded!
Odrobny avoids the elbow strike from St Stone, against the cage.
Odrobny lands an uppercut.
St Stone is trying to stall.
A hook to the body from Odrobny.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odrobny pushes St Stone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Odrobny.
Odrobny throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Odrobny is leaning against St Stone and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Odrobny lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Odrobny.
Odrobny lands with a short shot to the head.

It looks like Marcus St Stone has been cut.
A hook to the body from Odrobny.
Odrobny lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Odrobny pushes St Stone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

St Stone is rocked!
Odrobny fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
St Stone is still on wobbly legs! Can Odrobny finish him?
St Stone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Odrobny swings wildly with an uppercut but St Stone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Odrobny tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
St Stone seems to have recovered his senses.
Odrobny scores with a hook to the body.
Odrobny lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Odrobny.
Odrobny lands a big right hand that drops St Stone! The killer instinct kicks in and Odrobny finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Odrobny!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alan Odrobny!

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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between JT Rolli (ranked 23570 p4p, 218 weight class) and Amanda Nunes (ranked 3517 p4p, 102 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rolli
vs
Nunes

200 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

200 cm
18
275 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, JT Rolli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Amanda Nunes!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rolli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nunes pinned against the cage. Nunes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rolli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

JT Rolli's cut is getting worse.
Rolli is looking to clinch.
Nunes connects with the punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rolli.
Rolli wants to clinch but Nunes slips to the side

and Nunes counters with a nice right hand that sends Rolli toppling to the canvas! Rolli scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Nunes finish him?!
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!
Horrible takedown attempt by Rolli or perhaps it was just good defense by Nunes, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JT Rolli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Rolli.
Rolli tries to clinch up.
Nunes throws a hook to the side of Rolli's head but Rolli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rolli tries to clinch there but Nunes circles away.
Rolli moves away from the strike by Nunes.
Rolli is looking to counter punch.

Rolli forces Nunes back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

JT Rolli's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nunes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nunes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nunes lands a nice shot to the body.
Rolli is breathing heavily.
Nunes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rolli letting Nunes take a breather here.
Rolli prevents Nunes from breaking the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Nunes as the two fighters clinch.
Nunes lands a body shot.
Nunes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A frustrated look appears on Nunes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nunes avoids the elbow strike from Rolli, against the cage.
Nunes lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nunes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Nunes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nunes.
Nunes tries to break the clinch but Rolli is controlling the position.

Nunes breaks the clinch.
Nunes lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Rolli up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Nunes from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Rolli's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Amanda Nunes!

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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Bradshaw (ranked 5340 p4p, 137 weight class) and Heitor Machado (ranked 4412 p4p, 119 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Bradshaw
vs
Machado

185 cm
18
280 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

225 cm
18
300 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big right hand

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Rogue Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Bradshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heitor Machado!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bradshaw clinches up against the cage.
A short left from Bradshaw.
A short right from Bradshaw on the inside.

It looks like Heitor Machado has been cut.
Bradshaw lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bradshaw - that landed with a thud.

Bradshaw drops Machado onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Machado is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Machado is rocked!
Machado looks winded!
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!
Bradshaw dips a shoulder and cracks Machado with a mighty uppercut! Machado falls back against the cage and Bradshaw unloads with a barrage of strikes! Machado is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Bradshaw screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Bradshaw!
After the fight, Daniel Bradshaw was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tank Yu (ranked 3695 p4p, 294 weight class) and Donatello Giovanni (ranked 4876 p4p, 351 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Yu
vs
Giovanni

173 cm
25
149 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
26
150 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Big right hand

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tank Yu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donatello Giovanni!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Giovanni.
A quick step to the side and Yu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Giovanni connects with the punch.

It looks like Tank Yu has been cut.
Giovanni throws a body punch but Yu moves out of range.
Giovanni scores with a body shot.

Yu closes the distance and clinches.
Yu prevents Giovanni from breaking the clinch.
Yu lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yu.
Yu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yu has Giovanni pushed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Yu fails to land.
Yu swings wildly with an uppercut but Giovanni uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Yu.
Yu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Giovanni.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yu lands a shot to the body.
Yu is struggling to control the position.
Yu misses with a punch on the inside.
Giovanni looking for a takedown.
Yu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Giovanni up against the cage.
The referee calls for Yu to work.
Yu seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Yu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Giovannis head.
A short right from Yu.
A short uppercut from Yu.
Giovanni tries to score a body lock takedown but Yu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Giovanni gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Yu regains guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yu doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Giovanni trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Giovanni is in close to Yu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yu is pulling down on Giovanni's head to control his posture.

Yu has his foot on Giovanni's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Giovanni works his way back into a safe position though.

Yu looking for subs off his back but Giovanni has passed one foot through into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yu tries to roll over but Giovanni keeps him under control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Giovanni connects with a nice short shot to Yu's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giovanni slips a nice elbow through Yu's hands, connecting with Yu's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giovanni takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Yu looking for submissions off his back.

Yu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Giovanni is trying to work for a kimura but Yu is defending well.
Yu wants to control but Giovanni is keeping busy.
Yu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Yu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giovanni winds up and cracks Yu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Giovanni scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Yu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Giovanni wants to work for an arm triangle but Yu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Giovanni landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Giovanni tries to stand and escape but Yu actually recovers to full guard.
Giovanni has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Giovanni is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Yu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Giovanni doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Giovanni manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yu has a closed guard, preventing Giovanni from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Donatello Giovanni will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tank Yu's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Giovanni shoots in for a double leg but Yu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Giovanni throws a right and a left that Yu avoids nicely.
Giovanni misses with a few strikes there.
Yu is looking for a counter combo.

Yu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Giovanni tries to pull guard but Yu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Giovanni has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yu after a bit of a struggle.
Tank Yu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donatello Giovanni.
Yu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Giovannis head.
Yu stalling in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Yu for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Yu gets underhooks to prevent Giovanni's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee calls for Yu to work.
Giovanni can't get the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yu stalls.
Yu lands an uppercut.
Yu lands a shot to the body.
Yu is stalling here.
Giovanni wants to take the fight to the mat but Yu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Giovanni is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Yu scores with a shot to the side of Giovanni's head.
Giovanni jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yu walks away with a smile on his face. Giovanni gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Yu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giovanni wants to take the fight to the mat but Yu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yu lands with a light punch inside.
Yu lands a nice uppercut.
Giovanni takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Giovanni tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Giovanni is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yu is defending well.
Yu stalling.
Giovanni fails to pull guard.
Giovanni is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Giovanni is breathing heavily.
Giovanni wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Giovanni tries for a takedown but Yu manages to get underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Yu.
Yu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Yu scores with a shot to the side of Giovanni's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yu lands a right hand.
The referee calls for Yu to work.
Yu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Giovanni can do to turn this around?
Yu pushes Giovanni back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yu slowing the pace effectively.
Yu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yu is pressed up against the cage. Giovanni has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yu down to the mat. Yu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Giovanni gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Yu darts in and clinches Giovanni up against the cage.
Giovanni wants to break free but Yu has control.
Giovanni takes a shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yu lands a body shot.
Yu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Giovanni backwards.
Yu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Giovanni has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Yu as the two fighters clinch.
Yu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tank Yu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Giovanni is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yu digs a right hand underneath Giovanni's ribcage. Giovanni let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yu pushes Giovanni back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yu lands with a left to the head.
Giovanni tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yu smiles and moves away.

Yu rushes Giovanni and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tank Yu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tank Yu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Yu drives through and clinches with Giovanni against the cage.
Yu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yu tries to work over Giovanni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Giovanni has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yu is pushing Giovanni up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Giovanni is trying to pull guard but Yu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Yu lands a nice shot to the body.
Yu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu tries to throw a body punch but Giovanni avoids it by throwing Yu back against the cage.
Yu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Giovanni is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Yu scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Giovanni is trying to break the clinch but Yu is controlling him.
Yu has Giovanni pushed against the cage.
Yu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Giovanni manages to break the clinch.

Yu rushes Giovanni and presses him up against the cage.
Yu gets underhooks to prevent Giovanni's takedown attempt.
Tank Yu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donatello Giovanni.
Yu is leaning against Giovanni and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yu misses with an elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Yu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Giovanni tries for a takedown but Yu manages to get underhooks.
Yu lands a left hand.
Yu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yu.
Yu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yu lands a body shot.
Yu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yu throws an elbow but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Giovanni backwards.
Yu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yu lands a nice uppercut.
Yu gets through Giovanni's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yu just leaning against Giovanni, taking a breather.
A short left from Yu.
Yu lands an elbow just above Giovanni 's eye.
A nice left hand lands by Yu.
Yu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Giovanni has had enough of the clinch but Yu keeps him there for the moment.
Yu lands a nice uppercut.
Yu lands a right hand.
Giovanni drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yu pulls his leg out and moves away.

Yu instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Yu misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yu taking a breather.
Yu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Giovanni's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yu gets through Giovanni's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Giovanni backwards.
Yu effectively controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tank Yu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yu 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:26
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tank Yu!
During a confident post fight interview, Tank Yu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Donatello Giovanni stepped up to the mic, saying 'Really?'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alf Konrad (ranked 6069 p4p, 158 weight class) and Kyle Cruz (ranked 3502 p4p, 101 weight class). The key to victory for Alf Konrad has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Konrad
vs
Cruz

205 cm
18
290 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
18
266 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alf Konrad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kyle Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konrad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

Cruz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cruz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Konrad is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cruz connects with a decent elbow.
Cruz wants to control but Konrad is keeping him busy.
Konrad definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cruz laying and praying for a moment but Konrad takes advantage and regains half guard.
Cruz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Konrad is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Konrad trying to hold on to Cruz's head to control him but Cruz postures up.
Cruz wants to advance to full mount but Konrad doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Cruz pushes down on Konrad's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cruz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Konrad is trying to get back to full guard.
Cruz throwing shots but Konrad is blocking nicely.
Konrad is refusing to be controlled, as Cruz sits in half guard.
Cruz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cruz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Konrad defending well though.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Konrad defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konrad wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy.
Cruz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Konrad defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Konrad's head.
Konrad taking some punishment here, with Cruz in his half guard.
Cruz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cruz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cruz thows a huge punch but Konrad dodges it nicely.
Konrad wants to improve his position but Cruz is controlling well.
Cruz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cruz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cruz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cruz is nestled in close to Konrad, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cruz thows a huge punch but Konrad dodges it nicely.
Cruz working Konrad over with strikes.
Cruz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Konrad is breathing heavily.
Konrad keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cruz slows the pace down in half guard.
Cruz working Konrad over with strikes.
Cruz is looking to advance position but Konrad won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cruz thows a huge punch but Konrad dodges it nicely.
Cruz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cruz slows the pace down in half guard.
Cruz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cruz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Konrad's head.
Cruz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cruz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cruz drives through with a takedown into Konrad's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Konrad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cruz throwing strikes but missing.
Cruz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cruz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kyle Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cruz cracks Konrad with a solid left hand.
Konrad wants to improve his position but instead Cruz has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Konrad avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cruz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cruz scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Konrad is rocked!
Cruz lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Konrad quite badly. Konrad pulls Cruz in close trying to recover. Cruz postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Konrad on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Konrad doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Cruz!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kingsley Brown (ranked 3869 p4p, 381 weight class) and Randall Couture (ranked 3074 p4p, 313 weight class). Kingsley Brown has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Brown
vs
Couture

196 cm
25
245 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

185 cm
31
233 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite 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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kingsley Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randall Couture!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture walks into a left hand.
Couture looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Couture will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Couture fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brown sprawls well initially but Couture persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Couture in particular looking to stall.
Couture is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Couture is nestled in close to Brown, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Couture looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Couture looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nice strikes from Couture there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is looking to escape.
Brown has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Brown on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brown tries to get out of the position.
Couture is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couture scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Couture there.
Couture controlling the pace.
Couture winds up and cracks Brown with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brown pushes Couture off looking to stand but Couture dives back in and keeps control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Couture connects with a nice short shot to Brown's temple.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Couture is very close to passing his half guard.
Brown tries to kick Couture off but Couture keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Couture looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Brown fakes the leg kick and cracks Couture in the body.
A combination from Brown does no damage.
Couture misses with a body shot
and Brown makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Couture misses with an uppercut
and Brown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Couture thinking.
Brown lands with a kick to the temple. Couture shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture dives in for a single leg takedown but Brown sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Brown thows a body kick. Couture tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Couture looks winded!
Brown throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Couture.

Brown lands a big uppercut and Couture crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Couture looks OK. Brown waves Couture back to his feet!

Couture is rocked!
Brown measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Couture! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Kingsley Brown!
As Kingsley Brown got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: "where's Sobchak at,where are you punk lets have a rematch and see who bleeds this time".'.