QFC Tournament 936 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demetrious Growdy (ranked 2902 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Rose (ranked 4852 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Growdy
vs
Rose

210 cm
21
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
20
189 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Demetrious Growdy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miguel Rose!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rose clinches with his opponent.
Rose is trying to push Growdy away but Growdy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Rose pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Growdy moves in looking to clinch but Rose pushes him off.

Rose rushes Growdy and presses him up against the cage.
Rose has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Growdy after a bit of a struggle.
Growdy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Growdy wants to break the clinch but can't.

Growdy breaks the clinch.
Growdy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Growdy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rose throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Growdy was covering up waiting for the punch and Rose finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Growdy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rose on the ground.
Rose lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Growdy is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rose dives into side control.
Rose works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose advances nicely into full mount.
Rose controlling from mount.
Rose with a couple of short strikes.
Rose content just to control the position here.

Rose wants to finish this one by submission but Growdy is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rose.
Growdy has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Growdy is trying to stand back up.

Growdy won't enjoy being in this position. Rose looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Growdy is tapping - it's over boys! Rose picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Miguel Rose!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cheech Marion (ranked 4705 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Brown (ranked 4678 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Marion
vs
Brown

202 cm
22
290 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

208 cm
22
279 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cheech Marion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leroy Brown!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marion misses with a low kick.
Brown closes the distance but Marion moves to the side
and Marion counters with a three punch combo that has Brown backing up. Brown nods at Marion to acknowledge the strikes.
Marion tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Marion takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Brown misses with a few strikes there.

Brown clinches up with Marion and pushes him back against the cage.
Brown has Marion pushed against the cage.

Marion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marion looks for a takedown but Brown sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is looking to clinch.
Marion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brown as he avoids it easily.
Brown moves in looking to clinch but Marion pushes him off.
Brown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marion manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marion shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cheech Marion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marion tried to counter with a leg kick but Brown avoided it.
Marion circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Brown takes the fight into the clinch.
Marion has Brown pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brown manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Marion decides to pull guard.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marion on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marion tries to get out of the position.
Marion working a defensive guard here.
Brown lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marion keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marion has Brown pulled in close to control his posture.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Marion is keeping the position.
Brown is stalling in the full guard.
Brown would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Marion keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to clinch but Marion moves away
and Marion counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Brown moves into the clinch successfully.

Marion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marion slaps away a takedown attempt from Brown, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Brown has managed to clinch.
Marion fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Marion tries to pull guard but Brown holds him up against the cage and eventually Marion drops back down to his feet.

Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leroy Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown avoids the head kick by Marion.

Marion instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is pushing Marion up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Marion is trying to pull guard but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Brown jumps guard but Marion turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Marion content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Brown.
Brown tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marion smiles and moves away.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marion circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Brown closes the distance and pushes Marion back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown tries to work over Marion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leroy Brown will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Marion shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brown sprawls well. Brown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marion gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown throws a counter combo.
Marion circles away from the clinch attempt
and Marion counters with a one-two to the body.
Marion swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
Brown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marion manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown moves in looking to clinch but Marion pushes him off.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marion scores with a shot to the body.
Marion misses with a hook to the body
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Brown clinches up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is looking to control Marion's arms but Marion gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brown has his back to the cage.
Marion is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brown gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marion wants to take the fight to the mat but Brown manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cheech Marion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown is trying to stall.
Marion is trying to pull guard but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Marion has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brown after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown missing with knees to the body.
Marion wants to break free but Brown has control.
Marion blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marion is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

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.
Brown tries to work over Marion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marion takes a shot to the head.

Marion manages to break the clinch.

Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Marion is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brown misses with some punches.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown stalling.
Brown tries to pull guard but Marion won't allow it.
Brown lands with a light punch inside.
Brown is trying to pull guard but Marion has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marion goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brown prevents it.
Brown is looking to take this one to the mat.
Brown misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Brown.
A shot in the inside from Brown.
Marion trying to control the position but instead, Brown has worked for underhooks and has pushed Marion into the cage.
Marion blocks a body shot from Brown.
Brown tries to work over Marion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Marion uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Marion backwards.
Marion stalling in the clinch but Brown improves position.

Marion pulls Brown into guard.
Brown controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marion keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leroy Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Horrible takedown attempt by Marion or perhaps it was just good defense by Brown, which made it look bad.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marion swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brown closes the distance and clinches up with Marion, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes Marion against the cage but Marion circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marion wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Brown dives in for a single leg takedown but Marion sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Brown clinches.
Brown misses with the head strike.

Marion has hold of one of Brown's legs. Brown is fighting the takedown attempt but Marion gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Brown wants to stand and escape but Marion is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marion is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brown throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is trying to keep Marion in close.
Marion is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Marion trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marion shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Brown clinches up against the cage.
The referee calls for Marion to work.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marion's elbow.
Marion blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brown works on Marion's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marion jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brown walks away with a smile on his face. Marion gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cheech Marion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marion keeps the fight on the outside.

Brown clinches with his opponent.
Marion blocking some punches.
Brown tries to work over Marion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown looking for a takedown.
Marion tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brown smiles and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown moves in looking to clinch but Marion pushes him off.
Brown tries to clinch up.

Brown has Marion up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Marion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leroy Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.

Marion gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marion is working away from the top position though.
Marion throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Brown to regain full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marion throws an elbow that misses. Brown uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marion's guard. Nice move by Brown!

Marion wants to get back to his feet but Brown is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Marion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
Brown trying to control but Marion is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leroy Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brown 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight for Leroy Brown!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Leroy Brown!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Leroy Brown!

Leroy Brown wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between King SmerkMurd (ranked 4779 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zac Rogers (ranked 4915 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

SmerkMurd
vs
Rogers

180 cm
18
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
158 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, King SmerkMurd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zac Rogers!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SmerkMurd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown but SmerkMurd shows good takedown defense.
SmerkMurd doesn't manage to clinch there - Rogers circles away.
Rogers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rogers wants it to stay on the feet.
SmerkMurd fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - SmerkMurd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rogers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from SmerkMurd.

SmerkMurd tries to keep at a distance but Rogers has taken the fight into the clinch.

Rogers breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rogers, right into the meat.
SmerkMurd tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rogers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rogers with the counter takedown but SmerkMurd avoids it easily.

Rogers has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rogers tries to throw a body punch but SmerkMurd avoids it by throwing Rogers back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rogers breaks the clinch.
Rogers connects with a single shot there.
Rogers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but SmerkMurd avoids it really well and circles away.
SmerkMurd tries for a takedown but Rogers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Rogers moves into the clinch successfully.

Rogers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
SmerkMurd darts in looking for a takedown but Rogers gets double underhooks and turns SmerkMurd into the cage.
Rogers unleashes a big counter combination but SmerkMurd bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King SmerkMurd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A clash of legs there as Rogers blocks the low kick.
Rogers falls off balance throwing a combination
and SmerkMurd makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rogers really felt that one!
Rogers lands with a slapping head kick.

SmerkMurd is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rogers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
SmerkMurd wants to get back to striking at distance but Rogers won't allow it.
Rogers gets underhooks to prevent SmerkMurd's takedown attempt.

Rogers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice takedown defense from Rogers. No joy for SmerkMurd on that attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
SmerkMurd throws a series of punches but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rogers lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
SmerkMurd leaves Rogers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rogers takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
SmerkMurd fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from SmerkMurd is defended easily by Rogers.
No luck for Rogers with that takedown attempt.
SmerkMurd shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Rogers counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

SmerkMurd successfully pulls guard.
Rogers is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
SmerkMurd can't keep his opponent in guard - Rogers advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
SmerkMurd is in trouble now - Rogers has advanced to mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Rogers there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers looking to finish with strikes here!
The referee warns SmerkMurd that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rogers thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

Rogers is going oldschool here, as he tries to force SmerkMurd to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so SmerkMurd shrugs it off.

Rogers working for a submission but SmerkMurd is keeping him at bay.
SmerkMurd wants to hold on but Rogers pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zac Rogers dominated that round.
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.

SmerkMurd stuffs the takedown attempt from Rogers. Rogers gets slowly back to his feet.

Rogers forces SmerkMurd back against the cage and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Rogers as the two fighters clinch.

Rogers manages to pull guard.

Rogers manages to escape and get back to his feet.
SmerkMurd misses with a takedown attempt - Rogers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Despite the aggression on Rogers's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers shoots for a double leg takedown but SmerkMurd sprawls well. He's pushed Rogers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Rogers closes the distance and pushes SmerkMurd back into the cage.
Rogers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite SmerkMurd's efforts to push away.
Rogers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. SmerkMurd fights it off and pushes away nicely.
King SmerkMurd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zac Rogers.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers is trying hard to land a takedown here. SmerkMurd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Rogers has managed to clinch.
Rogers prevents a takedown attempt there.
SmerkMurd fails to pull guard.

Rogers manages to break the clinch.
SmerkMurd will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rogers throws a head kick but SmerkMurd moves out of range.
SmerkMurd tries for a takedown but Rogers circles away easily
and Rogers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
SmerkMurd wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as SmerkMurd sprawls well. SmerkMurd wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rogers gets slowly back to his feet.
Rogers is breathing heavily.

SmerkMurd gets tackled into the cage by Rogers. Rogers maintains the clinch.
SmerkMurd tries for a takedown. No joy.
SmerkMurd tries to pull guard but Rogers won't allow it.
SmerkMurd looking for a takedown.
Rogers goes for a takedown attempt but SmerkMurd pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SmerkMurd avoids the head kick by Rogers.
King SmerkMurd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
SmerkMurd tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rogers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten SmerkMurd somewhat.
SmerkMurd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rogers with the counter takedown but SmerkMurd avoids it easily.
Rogers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Rogers scores with a takedown into SmerkMurd's guard.
SmerkMurd not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

SmerkMurd working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rogers has passed into half guard!
Rogers content to control rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
SmerkMurd is looking to improve his position.
Rogers stops SmerkMurd from getting back to his feet.
Rogers passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for SmerkMurd!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
SmerkMurd is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zac Rogers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Rogers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
SmerkMurd swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rogers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rogers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? SmerkMurd is fending him off so far but Rogers persists. Nope, SmerkMurd circles away and we're back to standing.
SmerkMurd appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from SmerkMurd.

Rogers closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SmerkMurd is trying to maintain a safe position but Rogers gets an underhook and turns SmerkMurd into the cage.

Rogers drags the fight down to the ground.
SmerkMurd looking to sit in guard and control but Rogers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rogers stands up and waves to SmerkMurd to follow him.
SmerkMurd fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King SmerkMurd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rogers is defended easily by SmerkMurd.
SmerkMurd shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rogers pinned against the cage. Rogers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Rogers moves into the clinch successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rogers as SmerkMurd tries to tie him up.
Rogers has SmerkMurd pressed against the cage, preventing SmerkMurd from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rogers prevents SmerkMurd from breaking the clinch.
SmerkMurd is pressed up against the cage. Rogers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag SmerkMurd down to the mat. SmerkMurd avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Rogers has taken the fight to the clinch.
SmerkMurd tries to pull guard but Rogers forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Rogers drags the fight down to the ground.
Rogers is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Rogers prevents SmerkMurd from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SmerkMurd looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rogers keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rogers takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's four 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers passes into side control, despite SmerkMurd's attempt to control the position.
Rogers working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Zac Rogers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
SmerkMurd is trying to get back to half guard.
King SmerkMurd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zac Rogers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
SmerkMurd knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rogers on the ground.
Rogers in side control, just content to control the action for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zac Rogers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rogers 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight for Zac Rogers!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Zac Rogers!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Zac Rogers!

Zac Rogers wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Big B (ranked 4771 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Jones (ranked 4831 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Big B
vs
Jones

183 cm
18
279 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
198 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Big B!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joseph Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Big B tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

Jones gets caught flat footed, as Big B shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jones wants to stand up but Big B is controlling him.
Jones is trying to keep Big B in close.
Big B trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones controlling the position.
Big B trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Big B pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big B landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Big B.
Big B working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Big B scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Big B postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Big B postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Big B is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Big B scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big B throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones working a defensive guard but Big B passes into half guard.
Big B trying to control from Jones's half guard. Jones has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

Big B drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jones manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Big B has Jones in his guard.

Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Big B.
Big B controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Big B is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Big B is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.

Big B looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jones passes into half guard.
Big B could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Big B is looking to improve his position.
Big B pushes Jones off looking to stand but Jones dives back in and keeps control.
Jones is thwarting Big B's attempts to control the position.

Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Big B is defending well.
Big B on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Big B tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Big B is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Big B tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Big B gets back to full guard.
Big B trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Big B looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Big B dominated that round.
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.

Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Big B paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Big B is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?

Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Big B to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jones trying to control the position.
Big B content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones wants to stand but Big B is controlling the position.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Big B from controlling successfully.
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.
Big B looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big B tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Big B not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones won't allow Big B to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Big B keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Big B controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Big B.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jones wants to control from the top but Big B keeps moving.
Big B is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt

and Big B counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jones!
Jones is breathing heavily.
Big B landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Big B working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Big B working the body and head with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Big B wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
Big B tries to stand but Jones is controlling his head.
Big B tries to advance to mount but can't.

Big B is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
Big B lands a nice forearm strike.
Jones is working to avoid the ground and pound but Big B connects with a decent elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Big B is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Big B's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Big B trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Big B controlling the action here.
Big B working Jones over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Big B dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Big B looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.

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

Jones explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Big B tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Big B manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Big B drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big B scoring with punches to the head and body.
Big B pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Big B connects with a couple of short punches.
Big B trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Big B passes into half guard.
Big B takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Big B sits in half guard.
Big B lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Big B seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Big B is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Big B trying to work for an americana but Jones has managed to regain full guard.
Big B trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big B is really struggling to control Jones but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Big B works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Big B tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Big B scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Big B trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Big B bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jones tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Big B looking to break Jones's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jones remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Big B will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Big B's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Big B is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Christian Big B is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones trying to control but not successfully.
Joseph Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones is keeping busy.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Christian Big B!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Christian Big B!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Christian Big B!

Christian Big B wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Gowdy (ranked 4653 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tall Order (ranked 4815 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Gowdy
vs
Order

200 cm
19
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
22
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anderson Gowdy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tall Order!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Order throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gowdy throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Order holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Order wants a takedown but no success here.
Order wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gowdy has him pressed against the cage.
Order slowing the pace effectively.
Gowdy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Order tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gowdy smiles and moves away.

Gowdy has Order up against the cage in a clinch.
Gowdy tries to stall but Order uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Order dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Order changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gowdy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Anderson Gowdy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tall Order.
Gowdy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Order paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gowdy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Order.
Order avoids the head kick by Gowdy.
Gowdy tries to clinch but Order moves out of range.
Order avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gowdy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gowdy has a takedown stuffed.
Gowdy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gowdy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gowdy wants to clinch up but Order keeps it at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Gowdy.
Order throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gowdy's waist but Gowdy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Order off to one side.
Gowdy lands with a slapping head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Order leaves Gowdy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gowdy wants to clinch but Order slips to the side
and Order counters with a series of strikes. Gowdy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Order lands a body shot.
Gowdy is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Order lands a left and a right that send Gowdy crashing to the mat, dazed. Order thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Anderson Gowdy has been cut.
Gowdy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Order sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Order closes the distance and pushes Gowdy back into the cage.
Gowdy misses with a punch to the body.
Order wants to get back to striking at distance but Gowdy won't allow it.

Order has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gowdy uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Order preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Order is looking for a triangle but Gowdy pushes his legs off easily.
Order controls Gowdy momentarily but Gowdy frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gowdy throws a big right hand that misses.
Gowdy postures up in Order's guard and throws a big left but Order blocks it.
Gowdy wanted to stand there but Order had control of the position.
Order tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Order looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Order darts in and clinches Gowdy up against the cage.
Gowdy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Order is defending well for now.
Gowdy scores with a knee to the head.
Order prevents a body shot from Gowdy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gowdy misses with a body punch.
Gowdy tries to land knees in the clinch but Order avoids the damage to the body.

Order breaks the clinch.
Gowdy tries to clinch there but Order circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Order. No joy for Gowdy on that attempt.
Gowdy avoids the head kick by Order.
Order scores with a hook to the body. Gowdy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Order keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Order fails with the takedown.
Gowdy has his takedown stuffed

and Order holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tall Order dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Gowdy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gowdy throws a head kick that Order semi-blocks.
Order tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gowdy defends well and Order ends up having to push Gowdy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gowdy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Order circles away.
Order dives in for a single leg takedown but Gowdy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tall Order seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gowdy tries to close the distance and clinch but Order swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Order defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gowdy.
Gowdy shoots in for a double leg but Order sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Order throws out a counter right but Gowdy avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Gowdy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Order shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gowdy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gowdy moves out of range of the body kick.
Anderson Gowdy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gowdy avoids a kick to the body.
Gowdy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gowdy darts in looking for a takedown but Order gets double underhooks and turns Gowdy into the cage.

Gowdy gets tackled into the cage by Order. Order maintains the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Order lands a shot to the body.
Order has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gowdy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Order pulls Gowdy into guard.
Order really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gowdy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Gowdy stands and steps away. Order gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gowdy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Order sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Order looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gowdy is fending him off so far but Order persists. Nope, Gowdy circles away and we're back to standing.
Gowdy has a takedown stuffed.
Order looks for a takedown but Gowdy sprawls well.
Order misses with the combination.
Gowdy doesn't manage to clinch there - Order circles away.
Gowdy shoots in but Order avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Order shoots in for a double leg but Gowdy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gowdy fails to land the takedown.

Order darts in and clinches Gowdy up against the cage.
Order pushes Gowdy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Order prevents the takedown attempt.

Order gets control of Gowdy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Order will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gowdy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gowdy preventing the sweep.
Order has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Order is controlling Gowdy's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Order looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gowdy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Order can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gowdy controls the pace.
Gowdy connects with a couple of short punches.

Gowdy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gowdy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Order is fending him off so far but Gowdy persists. Nope, Order circles away and we're back to standing.
Order fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gowdy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Order circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gowdy shoots in looking for a takedown but Order manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gowdy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And Order tries to counter it with a takedown but Gowdy pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Order.
Gowdy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gowdy stuffs the takedown.
Gowdy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gowdy misses with a double jab.
Order throws a low kick, looking for Gowdy's leg but Gowdy calmly moves out of range.
Gowdy leaves Order with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gowdy throws a series of strikes that have Order backpedaling.
Gowdy misses with a takedown

and Order counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tall Order showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anderson Gowdy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Order closes the distance and clinches.
Gowdy is looking to take this one to the mat.

Order pulls guard.
Order looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gowdy is one step ahead there.
Gowdy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gowdy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Order looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gowdy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gowdy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Order takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Order is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Order has control of Gowdy's left arm, preventing Gowdy from doing any damage.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gowdy tries to clinch but Order moves out of range.
Gowdy darts in looking for a takedown but Order gets double underhooks and turns Gowdy into the cage.
Gowdy fails with the takedown

and Order counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Gowdy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Order is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Order avoids a wild elbow strike from Gowdy.
Order throws an elbow but it misses.
Order manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Order is trying to push Gowdy away but Gowdy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Anderson Gowdy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Order jumps guard.
Gowdy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Order looking to control but Gowdy passes into half guard.
Order trying to control but Gowdy postures up.

Order is defending against the submission attempts here by Gowdy.
It looks like Gowdy is going to stand back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Order can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gowdy postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Order to stand up.
Order has a takedown stuffed.
Gowdy is looking to clinch.
Gowdy misses with a head kick.
Gowdy with a poor takedown

and Order counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Order successfully pulls guard.
Gowdy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Order works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tall Order has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gowdy connects with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Order utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Order avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gowdy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Order works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gowdy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gowdy advances to half guard.

Gowdy has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Order defend it? Gowdy steps over the head and cranks it - Order is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gowdy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anderson Gowdy!
A less than humble Anderson Gowdy misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Donnley (ranked 4832 p4p, 0 weight class) and San Frki (ranked 4849 p4p, 0 weight class). Frki has chosen Pukni puÅ¡kom as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Donnley
vs
Frki

219 cm
21
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

207 cm
21
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Donnley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, San Frki!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frki wants to clinch but Donnley slips to the side

and Donnley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Frki's guard.
Frki keeping moving, preventing Donnley from controlling successfully.
Frki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Donnley trying to control the position from guard on top but Frki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Frki working for a triangle but Donnley defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Frki is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donnley is trying to keep Frki in close.
Donnley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Frki looking to sit in guard and control but Donnley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Donnley gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Donnley slips a jab from Frki.

Donnley looking to score a takedown here. Frki is defending well but Donnley drives through and ends up in Frki's guard.

Frki throws his legs up looking for a submission but Donnley uses it to pass to side control.
The referee asks Donnley politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Donnley prefers to stall for the moment though.
Frki is looking to regain half guard here but Donnley keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donnley scoring with punches and elbows.
Donnley working away.
Frki might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Donnley haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donnley blocks the strikes from Frki.
Donnley controlling from side mount.

Donnley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Frki has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Donnley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Frki can't do much from the bottom here.
Donnley throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Donnley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frki keeps working.
Donnley tries to advance to mount but can't.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Donnley stands up and beckons Frki to his feet.
Donnley lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Donnley shoots in looking for a takedown. Frki tries to sprawl out of it but Donnley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Frki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Frki clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Donnley misses with a takedown attempt - Frki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
San Frki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frki blocks a low kick nicely.

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

Frki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Donnley shoots in and bounces Frki off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Frki pushes Donnley off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mike Donnley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Frki rushes Donnley and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frki is trying to pull guard but Donnley has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frki leaning against his opponent.
Donnley looking to stall.
Donnley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Frki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Donnley stops a takedown attempt from Frki.
Frki tries for a takedown but Donnley manages to get underhooks.
Mike Donnley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of San Frki.

Frki gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Donnley wants to improve his position but Frki is controlling well.
Donnley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Donnley.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Donnley throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donnley has a closed guard, preventing Frki from standing up.
Donnley trying to control the position.
Mike Donnley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Frki lands a couple of digs.
Donnley keeping moving, preventing Frki from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donnley wants to clinch.
Frki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Frki wants to clinch up but Donnley keeps it at a distance.
Donnley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Frki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Donnley sprawls well initially but Frki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Frki wants to stand up but Donnley is controlling the position.
Frki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Frki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Donnley sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donnley tries to get to full guard but Frki has control of the leg.
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. Frki connects with a nice short shot to Donnley's temple.

Frki is looking for a kimura here.
Donnley missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

San Frki 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!

Donnley gets tackled into the cage by Frki. Frki maintains the clinch.
Donnley blocks a body shot from Frki.
Frki is trying to pull guard but Donnley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Donnley tries for a takedown but Frki manages to get underhooks.

Donnley breaks from the clinch.
A head kick from Frki lands but Donnley takes it in his stride.

It looks like Mike Donnley has been cut.
Donnley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donnley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Frki looking to score a takedown here. Donnley is defending well but Frki drives through and ends up in Donnley's guard.

Donnley manages to escape and get back to his feet.
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!

Frki gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donnley flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Frki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Donnley is just riding it out for now. Frki eventually gives up the hold.

Frki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Donnley trying to control from the bottom.

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.
Frki is looking to take a break and control but Donnley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Donnley wants to control but Frki is keeping busy.

Frki is trying to work for a kimura but Donnley is defending well.
Donnley trying to control but Frki postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Frki is trying to work for a kimura but Donnley is defending well.
Donnley is trying to control but can't.
Frki slips a nice elbow through Donnley's hands, connecting with Donnley's forehead.
Frki is keen to just control but Donnley is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nice strikes from Frki there.
Frki lands strikes from half guard.

Frki is working for a submission of some sort.
Donnley trying to hold on to Frki's head to control him but Frki postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donnley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mike Donnley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
San Frki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Frki controlling the action here.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
San Frki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Frki 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight for San Frki!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for San Frki!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for San Frki!

San Frki wins by unanimous decision!