WPFC 7 - Apex Predators PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Scott (ranked 6927 p4p, 459 weight class) and Trenton Leon (ranked 24696 p4p, 496 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Scott
vs
Leon

200 cm
19
255 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

195 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyler Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trenton Leon!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott throws a hook to the side of Leon's head but Leon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scott looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Scott is looking to chop away at Leon's legs.
Leon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scott manages to avoid it.
Scott dodges the punch combination from Leon.
Scott misses with a straight left.
Leon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scott.
Scott is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Leon.
Scott throws a sloppy head kick and Leon moves out of range easily.
Leon is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Scott throws a right and a left that Leon avoids nicely.
Scott has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Leon 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.
Leon scores with a hook.
Leon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scott.
Leon lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Leon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott shoots for a double leg takedown but Leon sprawls well. He's pushed Scott's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Scott avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Scott circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scott will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Leon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Scott with a body shot.
Scott keeps the fight on the outside.
Leon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scott throws a series of punches but Leon avoids them all with ease.
Leon slips under a jab.
Leon tries to counter with a clinch but Scott shakes him off and moves away.
Scott blocks a leg kick.
Leon is looking to land body kicks.
The fighters circling - Scott throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leon misses with a wild combination.
Scott works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Leon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Scott misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leon misses with the combination.
Scott throws a head kick that misses.
Leon lands a nice looking body 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!
A telegraphed right hand from Scott misses the target.
Leon moves out of range of the body kick from Scott.
Tyler Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott keeps the fight on the outside.
Leon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Scott feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Scott looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Scott throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leon wants to stand but Scott is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Scott throws a strike but Leon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Leon being controlled here momentarily.
Leon wants to get up but he can't break Scott's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Scott tries to strike from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Scott holds on and takes a little breather.
Scott on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Scott tries to get out of the position.
Leon stopping the sweep attempt from Scott.

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.
Leon is looking to stand up but Scott won't let him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Leon is looking to clinch.

Scott clinches up against the cage.
Scott has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Leon after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Scott is keeping busy.
Scott tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Leon's coach down at The Forge was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Leon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Leon tries to throw a body punch but Scott avoids it by throwing Leon back against the cage.
Leon is trying to break free.
Scott changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Leon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Leon feints a jab promting Scott to slip. Leon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Scott slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

It looks like Tyler Scott has been cut.
Scott takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Trenton Leon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyler Scott'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.

Scott throws a jab when Leon was well out of range.
A nice combination there by Leon.
Scott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leon manages to avoid it.
Leon swinging wildly here.
Scott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leon tries a head kick but it misses.

Scott closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Scott lands in his opponent's guard.
Scott is working Leon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Scott cracks Leon with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott 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.
Leon wants to stand up but Scott is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Scott passes Leon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Scott throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Scott controlling the action here.
Scott throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

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

Scott is working for a submission of some sort.
Well, if Scott is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tyler Scott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Scott is working for a kimura but Leon is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leon is trying to stand.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Scott misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scott lands a nice looking body shot.
Scott attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Scott misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Leon misses its intended target.
Leon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Scott throws out a leg kick but Leon moves out of range and Scott only half commits.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Scott holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Leon has a couple of punches blocked by Scott.
Leon stops a takedown attempt from Scott.
Leon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Leon tries a knee to the head but Scott blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scott.
Scott tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Scott here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Scott is looking to take this one to the mat.
Leon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Scott is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Scott creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leon throws a punch but it's blocked by Scott.
Leon trying to stall but Scott improves his position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Leon is looking to break free of the clinch but Scott has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Scott thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leon wants to counter with a clinch but Scott pushes him away.
Leon throws the kick towards the body but Scott avoids it.
Leon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leon moves out of range of the body kick.
Leon lands a two punch combo.
Scott closes the distance and clinches up with Leon, looking for a takedown. Scott pushes Leon against the cage but Leon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick by Leon misses

and Scott counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Scott.

Scott has clasped his hands together around Leon's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Leon throws Scott to one side and escapes!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott swinging wildly here.
Scott misses with a wild body shot.
Scott closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Scott shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Leon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Scott content to stall in guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Leon for as long as he can get away with.
Scott won't allow Leon to get back to his feet.
Scott slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Scott has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Scott.
Scott postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Leon slips a jab and a cross from Scott.
Leon throws a counter combo.

Scott shoots in and bounces Leon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Scott is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Scott in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Scott is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott throws a big right hand that misses.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leon swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Scott postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Leon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Scott, into his guard.

Scott looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Scott looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leon is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Leon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Scott pulls Leon in close to prevent any damage.
Leon wants to get up but he can't break Scott's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott is pulling down on Leon's head to control his posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Trenton Leon.
I think Leon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Halliday (ranked 6776 p4p, 553 weight class) and Stockton Yard (ranked 7031 p4p, 562 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Halliday
vs
Yard

194 cm
18
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stephen Halliday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stockton Yard!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Halliday.

It looks like Stockton Yard has been cut.
Halliday lands a high kick!
Yard lands with an uppercut that bounces Halliday off the cage and back into range.
Yard throws a right hand that Halliday ducks under and follows up with a left that Halliday also avoids with ease.
Nice defenses there by Yard.
Halliday swinging wildly here.
The fighters circle, before Halliday throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Yard's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Halliday lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Stephen Halliday!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Gomez (ranked 6076 p4p, 533 weight class) and Gabrielius Nieves (ranked 24555 p4p, 613 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Gabrielius Nieves was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Gomez
vs
Nieves

185 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlos Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabrielius Nieves!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez misses with a series of wild punches.

Nieves clinches up against the cage.
Nieves throws a punch but it's blocked by Gomez.
A head punch on the inside from Nieves fails to land.
Nieves misses with a knee to the head.
Nieves misses with a knee strike.
Nieves has Gomez pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nieves with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Gomez pulls guard effortlessly.

Gomez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nieves gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nieves must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Nieves avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gomez is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Nieves rolls with it to try and escape but Gomez cranks on the arm and Nieves is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlos Gomez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Giuseppe Cuccureddu (ranked 7282 p4p, 569 weight class) and Justice Carter (ranked 7265 p4p, 567 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cuccureddu
vs
Carter

195 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Giuseppe Cuccureddu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justice Carter!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter throws a lazy head kick

so Cuccureddu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cuccureddu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Carter looking for subs off his back but Cuccureddu has passed one foot through into half guard.

Carter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter is not content to let Cuccureddu control the position.
Still in half guard, Cuccureddu seems content to control.
Cuccureddu throwing shots but Carter is blocking nicely.
Cuccureddu is keen to just control but Carter is a slippery customer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Carter regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cuccureddu.

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.
Carter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cuccureddu controls the pace.
Cuccureddu passes Carter's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Carter landing a few short strikes.
Cuccureddu trying to control the pace.
Cuccureddu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Carter wants to get back to full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuccureddu dives in for a single leg takedown but Carter sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Carter misses with a low kick.
Cuccureddu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Carter, right into the meat.
Carter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cuccureddu feinted with a counter takedown.
Cuccureddu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Justice Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter falls off balance throwing a combination

and Cuccureddu counters with a single leg into guard. Carter didn't expect that.
Carter wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter has his hands on Cuccureddu's head, controlling the position.
Cuccureddu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carter trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Cuccureddu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Carter fails with a takedown attempt.
Carter throws a lazy right hand but Cuccureddu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cuccureddu feinted with a counter takedown.

Carter darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Carter is keen to just control but Cuccureddu is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cuccureddu is defending against the submission attempts here by Carter.
Cuccureddu is holding on to half guard well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuccureddu trying to control here.
Cuccureddu is pressing down on Carter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cuccureddu is pulling down on Carter's head to control his posture.
Carter pushing down on Cuccureddu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Carter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cuccureddu is trying to get back to full guard.
Carter wants to take a breather but Cuccureddu is having none of it.

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.

Cuccureddu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carter looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Carter is looking to take a break and control but Cuccureddu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Carter is trying to work for a kimura but Cuccureddu is defending well.
Carter wants to advance to full mount but Cuccureddu doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Cuccureddu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter throws a big right hand that misses.
Giuseppe Cuccureddu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Cuccureddu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Cuccureddu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carter looking to pass the guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Carter darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cuccureddu tries to roll over but Carter keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter passes the guard and advances to mount!
Cuccureddu is trying desperately to improve position.
Cuccureddu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Carter lands a big elbow.
Carter trying to control but Cuccureddu is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Carter goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cuccureddu turns into him and now he's in Carter's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justice Carter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Carter throws a combination that misses

and Cuccureddu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Carter manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Carter goes for a double leg but Cuccureddu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cuccureddu continues to drive forward.
Cuccureddu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Carter sprawls and moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Carter. That's going to slow Cuccureddu down.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch but Cuccureddu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cuccureddu misses with a takedown attempt - Carter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Carter shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Carter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuccureddu missing with punches from the bottom.
Carter uses his free foot to push down on Cuccureddu's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cuccureddu.
Cuccureddu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Carter wants to pass the guard but Cuccureddu is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuccureddu is trying to get back to full guard.
Carter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cuccureddu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Carter wants to take a breather but Cuccureddu is having none of it.

Carter is working for a kimura but Cuccureddu is defending it quite comfortably.
Cuccureddu gets back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Carter drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cuccureddu looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cuccureddu looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cuccureddu!

Carter tries to bench press Cuccureddu off him but Cuccureddu keeps the position.
Carter gets back to half guard.
Carter has a hand on Cuccureddu's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cuccureddu takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Carter keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carter regains half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justice Carter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Carter has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justice Carter!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Beast Bleeder (ranked 24771 p4p, 587 weight class) and Ralph Luncheon (ranked 7375 p4p, 573 weight class). Ralph Luncheon acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Bleeder
vs
Luncheon

190 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

188 cm
18
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Beast Bleeder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ralph Luncheon!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luncheon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bleeder's waist but Bleeder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Luncheon off to one side.
Bleeder went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bleeder misses with a series of wild punches.

Luncheon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Luncheon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Luncheon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bleeder's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luncheon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Luncheon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Luncheon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luncheon cracks Bleeder with a solid left hand.
Luncheon content to stall in guard here.
Luncheon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Luncheon shoots in for a takedown but Bleeder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Luncheon tries to work over Bleeder's front leg with a kick but Bleeder checks it.
Bleeder went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bleeder slaps away a takedown attempt from Luncheon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Beast Bleeder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Luncheon.
Bleeder stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bleeder wants it to stay on the feet.
Bleeder is looking for a counter combo.
Luncheon shoots in for a takedown but Bleeder shows good takedown defense.
Luncheon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bleeder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Luncheon looks winded!
Bleeder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Luncheon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Luncheon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bleeder as he jumps to the side.
Bleeder thinks about countering with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ralph Luncheon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bleeder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Luncheon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bleeder as he jumps to the side.
Bleeder went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

Luncheon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bleeder to the ground. Luncheon is now in Bleeder's guard.
Luncheon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luncheon postures up.
Luncheon 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.
Bleeder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bleeder controls Luncheon momentarily but Luncheon frees himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Luncheon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Luncheon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bleeder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Luncheon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Luncheon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Beast Bleeder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Luncheon.

Luncheon drives through with a takedown into guard.
Luncheon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bleeder wants to stand and escape but Luncheon is having none of it.
Luncheon landing with the ground and pound.
Luncheon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luncheon content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
More stalling from Luncheon.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Let's hope that Luncheon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Luncheon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Luncheon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bleeder as he avoids it easily.
Bleeder went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Luncheon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bleeder circles away.

Luncheon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bleeder is pushing Luncheon's head away, looking to escape. Luncheon manages to hold on to the position though.
Luncheon slows the pace down.
Luncheon looks up at the clock and then as Bleeder takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Luncheon smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luncheon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph Luncheon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bleeder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Bleeder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Luncheon throws a counter combo.
Bleeder defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Luncheon.

Luncheon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bleeder to the ground. Luncheon is now in Bleeder's guard.
Luncheon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bleeder's head.
Luncheon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Luncheon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luncheon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Bleeder gets caught napping as Luncheon dives in and scores a takedown. Bleeder manages to retain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luncheon 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.
Luncheon is continuing to stall.
Luncheon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ralph Luncheon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Luncheon pushes down on Bleeder's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Luncheon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Luncheon is taking a breather. Bleeder says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Luncheon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Luncheon is defended easily by Bleeder.
Beast Bleeder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Luncheon.
Bleeder leaves Luncheon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bleeder misses with a two punch combination.
Beast Bleeder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ralph Luncheon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Luncheon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bleeder napping and manages to drive through into side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ralph Luncheon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Luncheon 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralph Luncheon!
Ralph Luncheon thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brady Hill (ranked 6855 p4p, 533 weight class) and Ivar Lothbrok (ranked 24681 p4p, 556 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hill
vs
Lothbrok

193 cm
18
177 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brady Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivar Lothbrok!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hill has closed the distance and engaged Lothbrok in a clinch.
Lothbrok tries to circle away but Hill has him pinned against the cage.
Lothbrok looking to slow down the pace here.
Lothbrok tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hill smiles and moves away.
Nice shot by Hill.
Hill tries a head kick but it misses.
Lothbrok wants to counter the offense by Hill and move into the clinch position.
Hill throws a leg kick

so Lothbrok counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hill trying to keep a closed guard but Lothbrok is proving a slippery customer.
Lothbrok postures up and lands a big shot to Hill's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hill is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lothbrok cracks Hill with a solid left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lothbrok is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lothbrok working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lothbrok wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.
Hill wants to improve his position but instead Lothbrok has moved into half guard.
Lothbrok wants to control but Hill is keeping him busy.
Lothbrok not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lothbrok seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lothbrok has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lothbrok working Hill over with strikes.
Lothbrok prevents Hill from standing back up.

Lothbrok seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hill is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ivar Lothbrok!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Kotkaniemi (ranked 3820 p4p, 415 weight class) and Azrell Bryn Makar (ranked 6980 p4p, 537 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kotkaniemi
vs
Bryn Makar

183 cm
19
181 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesse Kotkaniemi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Azrell Bryn Makar!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bryn Makar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kotkaniemi to the ground. Bryn Makar is now in Kotkaniemi's guard.
Bryn Makar preventing the sweep.
Kotkaniemi striking off his back but it's not causing Bryn Makar any problems.
Bryn Makar throws a big elbow that misses.
Kotkaniemi trying to strike off his back.
Bryn Makar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kotkaniemi is keeping the position for now.
Kotkaniemi controls Bryn Makar momentarily but Bryn Makar frees himself.
Bryn Makar wants to control from the top but Kotkaniemi keeps moving.
Bryn Makar wants to pass the guard but Kotkaniemi is keeping the position.
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.

Bryn Makar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bryn Makar wants to control from the top but Kotkaniemi keeps moving.
Bryn Makar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryn Makar trying to control the position from guard on top but Kotkaniemi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bryn Makar preventing the sweep.
Kotkaniemi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kotkaniemi is on top in guard.

A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kotkaniemi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kotkaniemi wants to control from the top but Bryn Makar keeps moving.
Kotkaniemi postures up in Bryn Makar's guard and throws a big left but Bryn Makar blocks it.
Bryn Makar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kotkaniemi manages to get himself to full guard.

Kotkaniemi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bryn Makar on the ground.
Kotkaniemi wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotkaniemi is adopting a defensive guard.
Bryn Makar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bryn Makar trying to control the position from guard on top but Kotkaniemi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kotkaniemi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bryn Makar.
Kotkaniemi looking for a sweep. Not yet Kotkaniemi, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kotkaniemi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Bryn Makar keeping moving, preventing Kotkaniemi from controlling successfully.
Kotkaniemi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bryn Makar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotkaniemi with a nice head shot there.

Bryn Makar looking for a guillotine here but Kotkaniemi defends easily.
Kotkaniemi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bryn Makar's head.
Kotkaniemi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bryn Makar's head.
Kotkaniemi trying to control but Bryn Makar is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kotkaniemi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kotkaniemi throws a big right hand that misses.

Bryn Makar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kotkaniemi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bryn Makar is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryn Makar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kotkaniemi is looking to improve his position.
Kotkaniemi gets full guard.
Bryn Makar trying to control the position from guard on top but Kotkaniemi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kotkaniemi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kotkaniemi tries to get out of the position.
Kotkaniemi wants to sweep here but Bryn Makar controlling him for the moment.

Bryn Makar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bryn Makar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bryn Makar preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bryn Makar throws a big elbow that misses.
Kotkaniemi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Azrell Bryn Makar will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kotkaniemi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bryn Makar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Kotkaniemi is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bryn Makar has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kotkaniemi is looking to defend but Bryn Makar has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kotkaniemi! Bryn Makar pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kotkaniemi taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Azrell Bryn Makar!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Todd Maxon (ranked 24301 p4p, 530 weight class) and Jrayden Tomlinson (ranked 3914 p4p, 392 weight class). Maxon comes to the cage accompanied by Everything is Awesome. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Maxon
vs
Tomlinson

180 cm
26
154 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

178 cm
25
157 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Todd Maxon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jrayden Tomlinson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tomlinson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maxon looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Maxon breaks the clinch.

Tomlinson moves into the clinch.
Tomlinson fails to pull guard.
Maxon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tomlinson.
Maxon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tomlinson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tomlinson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Maxon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Todd Maxon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jrayden Tomlinson.
Tomlinson tries for a takedown but Maxon manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tomlinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maxon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomlinson is taking a breather. Maxon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Tomlinson seems to be looking for submissions.
Tomlinson trying to pass the guard but Maxon defending well.
Tomlinson stalling.
Tomlinson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tomlinson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Tomlinson decides to stand and escape the position.

Maxon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Maxon is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tomlinson dives into side control.

Maxon tries to bench press Tomlinson off him but Tomlinson keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maxon is being controlled here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tomlinson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Maxon to his feet.

Tomlinson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maxon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tomlinson is in Maxon's guard.
Tomlinson slips nicely into half guard.
Tomlinson content to control rather than advance.

Tomlinson stands up from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Tomlinson.

Tomlinson stands up.

Tomlinson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maxon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tomlinson is in Maxon's guard.
Maxon is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tomlinson dives into side control.

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!
Maxon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tomlinson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Maxon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tomlinson grinds an elbow into Maxon's temple.
Tomlinson staying calm.

Tomlinson stands up and beckons Maxon to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tomlinson shoots in and gets a takedown into Maxon's guard.
Maxon wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Tomlinson manages to pass to side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tomlinson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Tomlinson lands a couple of good shots and Maxon has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA New York inform us that Tomlinson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Tomlinson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Maxon showing good submission defense here.
Tomlinson lands shots from the back.
Tomlinson controlling from the back.
Tomlinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tomlinson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Tomlinson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Tomlinson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Maxon can't escape the position.
Tomlinson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Maxon doesn't escape.

Tomlinson looking for the choke but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomlinson biding his time, looking for the opening.

Tomlinson looking for the choke from the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Tomlinson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Maxon fending off the submission attempt from Tomlinson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jrayden Tomlinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A big right from Maxon misses.
Tomlinson tries to clinch there but Maxon circles away.

Tomlinson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Maxon scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Tomlinson manages to mount him!
Jrayden Tomlinson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tomlinson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomlinson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Maxon is in a horrible position here. Tomlinson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Maxon tries to reverse the position but Tomlinson maintains control.
Tomlinson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Maxon srikes from the bottom but he's lost position and has given up his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tomlinson is persistently looking for the submission but Maxon is defending it well.
Tomlinson biding his time, looking for the opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Tomlinson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Tomlinson lands punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Tomlinson throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Maxon!

Maxon is rocked!
Tomlinson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Oh Maxon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Tomlinson sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Maxon taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jrayden Tomlinson!

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 Clark Kent (ranked 4125 p4p, 345 weight class) and Kryzstof Zmuda (ranked 6721 p4p, 455 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kent
vs
Zmuda

193 cm
25
235 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

199 cm
18
270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clark Kent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kryzstof Zmuda!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kent pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zmuda is out of range and Kent settles back down.
Kent misses with a hook

and Zmuda holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Zmuda ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zmuda no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Zmuda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kent defends it easily.
Kent is looking to stand up but Zmuda won't let him.
Kent knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zmuda on the ground.
Zmuda working a defensive guard here.

Zmuda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kent would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zmuda looking for a sweep. Not yet Zmuda, not yet.
Zmuda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Zmuda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Zmuda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zmuda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kent is one step ahead there.
Kent would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Zmuda trying to keep a closed guard but Kent is proving a slippery customer.
Kent trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zmuda's guard.

Kent gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Zmuda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zmuda throws a combination that misses
and Kent cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Kryzstof Zmuda has been cut.
Kent misses with a double jab.

Kent lands a left and a right that send Zmuda crashing to the mat, dazed. Kent thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kent circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Zmuda to the canvas! Zmuda doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Kent keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clark Kent!
A victorious Clark Kent thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.