QFC Tournament 980 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Metlock (ranked 5201 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniele Dentice (ranked 5218 p4p, 0 weight class). Dentice has chosen Sono italiano 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.

Metlock
vs
Dentice

183 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Metlock!
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, Daniele Dentice!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metlock blocks a head kick by Dentice.

Metlock gets the takedown into side control.
Dentice struggling a bit here.

Metlock thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dentice is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Metlock slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dentice is looking to regain half guard here but Metlock keeps moving and retains side control.
Metlock moves into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Metlock landing strikes from the mount and Dentice is in trouble!
Metlock cracks Dentice with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Metlock wants to control the pace but Dentice is squirming around nicely.
You get the feeling that Dentice really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Metlock raining down hammerfists from mount.
Metlock scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Dentice is rocked!
Metlock lands a big shot to the head and Dentice winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). George Metlock!
An out of breath George Metlock thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Feyfar (ranked 5396 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tavon Shebu (ranked 5118 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.

Feyfar
vs
Shebu

178 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tobias Feyfar!
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, Tavon Shebu!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shebu throws a series of punches but Feyfar avoids them all with ease.
Shebu takes a swing at Feyfar's ribcage but misses.
Feyfar misses with a two punch combination.
Shebu is looking for the big counter here.
Shebu throws a head kick that misses

and Feyfar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shebu won't be happy with that.
Shebu wants to control but Feyfar postures up.
Shebu tries to buck Feyfar off but Feyfar is having none of it.
Shebu is still trying to improve position.

Feyfar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shebu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shebu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Feyfar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shebu stops Feyfar from passing to mount.
Shebu is trying to improve his position.

Feyfar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shebu tries to buck Feyfar off but Feyfar is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Feyfar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shebu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shebu stops Feyfar from passing to mount.
Shebu is not content to let Feyfar control the position.
Shebu isn't going anywhere.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Feyfar is looking to take a break and control but Shebu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shebu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shebu wants to control but Feyfar postures up.

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.
Feyfar works to advance to full mount. Shebu defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Feyfar wants to take Shebu's back here but Shebu is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Shebu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Feyfar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feyfar is really struggling to control Shebu but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Shebu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Feyfar wants to control the pace but Shebu is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shebu tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Feyfar.
Feyfar wants to control the pace but Shebu is squirming around nicely.

Shebu defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Feyfar.

Shebu somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Feyfar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shebu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Feyfar momentarily.
Shebu scores with a nice right hand.

Shebu moves into the clinch.
Shebu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Feyfar blocks it with crossed arms.
Feyfar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shebu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Feyfar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Feyfar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shebu after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shebu.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Shebu manages to break the clinch.
Shebu throws a series of punches but Feyfar moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shebu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Feyfar avoids a wild elbow strike from Shebu.
Shebu is trying to push Feyfar away but Feyfar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Feyfar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shebu working aggressively here.
Shebu misses with the head strike.
Feyfar avoiding damage.
Feyfar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Feyfar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Feyfar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Feyfar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Feyfar has Shebu pressed against the cage, preventing Shebu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Feyfar has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Shebu is trying to keep an underhook but Feyfar manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Feyfar tries to pass to full mount but Shebu defends it.
Shebu keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Shebu is staying active underneath Feyfar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tobias Feyfar will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Shebu throws a left and a right that both miss

and Feyfar counters with a shoot takedown. Shebu fights it but they end up in guard.

Shebu is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Feyfar presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Shebu blocking some punches.

Feyfar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Feyfar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Shebu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Feyfar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shebu postures up in Feyfar's guard and throws a big left but Feyfar blocks it.

Feyfar has his foot on Shebu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shebu works his way back into a safe position though.
Shebu stopping the sweep attempt from Feyfar.
Feyfar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shebu's guard.

We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shebu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Shebu throws a big elbow that misses.
Shebu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Feyfar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shebu cracks Feyfar with a solid left hand.

Feyfar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shebu postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shebu chips away with some ground and pound.
Shebu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Feyfar keeping full guard, as Shebu tries to pass.

Shebu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Feyfar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shebu has managed to get both his arms back between Feyfar's legs - danger averted.

Feyfar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shebu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Feyfar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shebu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shebu landing with the ground and pound.
Feyfar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Feyfar tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shebu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shebu connects with a couple of short punches.

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.

Feyfar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shebu is aware though and is defending well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shebu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shebu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Feyfar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Shebu pushes Feyfar up against the cage in a clinch.
Shebu misses with a punch to the body.
Feyfar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shebu's efforts to push away.
A short right from Shebu.
Feyfar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shebu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shebu misses with a combination

and Feyfar moves into the clinch.

Shebu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Shebu has closed the distance and engaged Feyfar in a clinch.
Shebu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Feyfar tries to score a body lock takedown but Shebu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shebu blocking some punches.
Feyfar managing to block the knees to the body from Shebu.

Feyfar lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Feyfar wants to work for an arm triangle but Shebu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Feyfar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shebu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Feyfar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shebu tries to roll over but Feyfar keeps him under control.
Feyfar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shebu keeps working.
Shebu wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shebu trying to control here.
Feyfar wants to take a breather but Shebu is having none of it.

Feyfar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shebu wants to get back to full guard.
Shebu is not content to let Feyfar control the position.

Feyfar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shebu sees it coming and defends easily.
Shebu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shebu has his hands on Feyfar's head, controlling the position.
Feyfar chips away with some ground and pound.
Shebu wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tavon Shebu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Shebu closes the distance and clinches.
Feyfar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Feyfar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shebu working hard to break the clinch.

Feyfar successfully pulls guard.

Shebu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Feyfar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shebu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tobias Feyfar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shebu throws an elbow that misses. Feyfar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shebu's guard. Nice move by Feyfar!

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feyfar lands a couple of digs.
Shebu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shebu seems keen to control Feyfar's posture.
Feyfar wants to pass the guard but Shebu is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shebu wants to stand and escape but Feyfar is having none of it.
Feyfar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shebu is keeping the position for now.
Shebu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Feyfar tries to free his leg and advance position but Shebu is retaining full guard.
Shebu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Shebu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shebu is trying to keep Feyfar in close.
Feyfar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shebu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shebu wants to stand and escape but Feyfar is having none of it.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick from Shebu lands but Feyfar takes it in his stride.

Shebu rushes Feyfar and presses him up against the cage.
Feyfar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Feyfar manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Feyfar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shebu.
Shebu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Feyfar has him pressed against the cage.
Tavon Shebu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shebu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Feyfar.
The referee calls for Feyfar to work.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Feyfar takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Feyfar for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Feyfar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shebu's efforts to push away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Feyfar.
Shebu tries to throw a body punch but Feyfar avoids it by throwing Shebu back against the cage.
Feyfar blocks a body shot from Shebu.
Feyfar leaning against his opponent.
Shebu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Feyfar has him pressed against the cage.
Shebu misses with a knee strike.
Shebu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Feyfar has him pressed against the cage.
Feyfar is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shebu is trying to break the clinch but Feyfar is controlling him.
Shebu misses with the head strike.
Feyfar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shebu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shebu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shebu throws an elbow but it misses.
Feyfar avoids the elbow strike from Shebu, against the cage.
Feyfar swings wildly with an uppercut but Shebu uses good head movement to avoid it.

Shebu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feyfar misses with some punches.
Feyfar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shebu's efforts to push away.
Feyfar misses with the head strike.
Feyfar keeps control of Shebu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Feyfar stalling the fight.
Shebu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Shebu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shebu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Feyfar closes the distance and pushes Shebu back into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Shebu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Shebu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shebu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shebu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shebu trying to land knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tavon Shebu.
I think Shebu 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Tavon Shebu!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Tavon Shebu!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Tavon Shebu!

Tavon Shebu wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between oz Schneid (ranked 4667 p4p, 0 weight class) and Farl Tas (ranked 5405 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.

Schneid
vs
Tas

169 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, oz Schneid!
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, Farl Tas!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Schneid.
Tas unleashes a big counter combination but Schneid bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Tas as Schneid shoots in.

Tas drives through with a takedown into guard.
Schneid looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Tas might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Schneid looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tas is one step ahead there.
Schneid being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

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

Tas shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tas controlling the action here.
Tas is continuing to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schneid trying to control but Tas postures up.
Schneid wants to get back to full guard but Tas has passed into side control.
Schneid is looking to reverse the position.
Tas controls the position.
Schneid is looking to regain half guard here but Tas keeps moving and retains side control.
Tas scoring with punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tas happy to just control the position for now.

Tas decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Schneid fails with a takedown attempt.
Schneid is breathing heavily.
Tas misses with a series of wild punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Tas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tas lands in his opponent's guard.
Tas pushing down on Schneid's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tas scores with a takedown into Schneid's guard.

Schneid has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tas has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Tas gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Schneid regains guard.
Tas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Schneid had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tas defends it easily.

Tas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Schneid is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Schneid has escaped and now he's on top!

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tas throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Schneid has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schneid is looking to stand up but Tas won't let him.
Tas keeping full guard, as Schneid tries to pass.

Tas pushes a forearm under Schneid's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Schneid is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Farl Tas!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between William Antonio (ranked 4791 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Street (ranked 5005 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.

Antonio
vs
Street

179 cm
18
171 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Antonio!
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, Adam Street!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Street shoots in and bounces Antonio off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Street sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Antonio's guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Street in particular looking to stall.
Street is thwarting Antonio's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Street in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antonio won't allow Street to pass to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Street is thwarting Antonio's attempts to control the position.
Street is taking a breather. Antonio 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.
Antonio trying to control from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Street dives in and grabs Antonio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Antonio pushes down on Street's head and hops out.
Antonio chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Antonio scores with a leg kick.
Antonio throws a sloppy head kick
and Street counters with a good, hard body kick but Antonio shrugs it off.
Street throws a nice head kick!

It looks like William Antonio has been cut.
Street changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Antonio tries to avoid it but Street manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Antonio to the ground. Antonio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Street! Antonio is out on his feet! Street rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Antonio is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Antonio is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Street!
In defeat, William Antonio stepped up to the mic, saying 'I apologize to nobody.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Sinatra (ranked 4940 p4p, 487 weight class) and Conor Mcgered (ranked 4833 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.

Sinatra
vs
Mcgered

200 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sammy Sinatra!
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, Conor Mcgered!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Sinatra goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mcgered rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sinatra's guard! Nice work there by Mcgered!
Sinatra managing to control the position.
Mcgered is pushing down on Sinatra's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sinatra is fighting to maintain full guard but Mcgered has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mcgered throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sinatra wants to get back to full guard.
Mcgered wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sinatra keeps working.
Mcgered thows a huge punch but Sinatra dodges it nicely.
Sinatra trying to control from the bottom.
Mcgered wants to pass to mount but Sinatra is defending the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinatra is looking for a sweep. Mcgered is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sinatra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sinatra trying to hold on to Mcgered's head to control him but Mcgered postures up.
Sinatra keeping hold of Mcgered's head, controlling as best he can.
Sinatra is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mcgered is trying to control. Sinatra wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mcgered wants to stand but Sinatra has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Mcgered trying to control from half guard but Sinatra is working away.

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

Sinatra changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mcgered looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Mcgered sneaks out the side door and pushes Sinatra away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Sinatra moves out of range as Mcgered throws a body kick.
Mcgered tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sinatra sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mcgered somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcgered.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mcgered.
Sammy Sinatra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Mcgered.
Mcgered fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sinatra half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Sinatra shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mcgered's guard.
Mcgered is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Sinatra is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mcgered jumps into side control!
Sinatra is breathing heavily.
Sinatra wants to control but Mcgered postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sinatra tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sinatra on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sinatra tries to get out of the position.
Mcgered misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mcgered trying to control the position but Sinatra is working away.

Mcgered decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Mcgered fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Conor Mcgered seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Mcgered closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mcgered shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sinatra as he avoids it easily.
Sinatra shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcgered but Mcgered pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sinatra shoots in for a double leg but Mcgered sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mcgered shoots in and drives through. Sinatra sprawls well.
Mcgered throws a combination that misses

so Sinatra counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mcgered working a defensive guard here.
Sinatra knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mcgered on the ground.
Sinatra's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgered looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcgered, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sinatra looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgered looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sinatra is one step ahead there.
Sinatra loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sinatra is looking to advance position but Mcgered has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Mcgered takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinatra holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mcgered tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mcgered looking to control but Sinatra is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sinatra is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sinatra is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Mcgered takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sinatra tries to improve his position but instead Mcgered has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.

Mcgered is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sinatra defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Sinatra tries to escape the position.
Mcgered controlling the position well here. Sinatra rolled but Mcgered kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

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.
Sinatra is in bad spot here.

Mcgered looking for the RNC.
Mcgered tries to keep control of the position but Sinatra is staying busy.

Sinatra preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mcgered.
Mcgered somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sinatra is keeping busy.
Mcgered is riding his opponent, not letting Sinatra buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor Mcgered 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! This is the final round!

Mcgered fails to land the takedown.
Mcgered tries to clinch up but Sinatra circles away and keeps his distance.
Sinatra wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mcgered tries to clinch but Sinatra is having none of it.
Mcgered throws a nice looking combination but Sinatra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Mcgered tries to get set, Sinatra tries to push him back and clinch up but Mcgered manages to avoid the attempt.
Sinatra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mcgered manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mcgered looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgered lands a jab-cross combination.
Mcgered avoids the head kick by Sinatra.
Mcgered stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mcgered wants it to stay on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgered tries to clinch up

and Sinatra decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mcgered's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcgered tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mcgered working a defensive guard here.

Sinatra drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mcgered dives on top into guard.

Sinatra looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mcgered puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Mcgered stands up out of the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinatra throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mcgered shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sinatra as he avoids it easily.
Sinatra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mcgered shoots in but Sinatra avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sammy Sinatra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Mcgered.
Mcgered scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Sinatra or perhaps it was just good defense by Mcgered, which made it look bad.

Mcgered darts in and clinches Sinatra up against the cage.
Mcgered has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mcgered jumps guard.
Mcgered lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgered trying to control but Sinatra is working from the bottom.
Mcgered throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sinatra works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mcgered controlling from the top position.
Mcgered trying to control the position from guard on top but Sinatra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mcgered stands and steps away. Sinatra gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcgered.

Mcgered rushes Sinatra and presses him up against the cage.
Mcgered throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sinatra on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sammy Sinatra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Conor Mcgered is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sinatra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mcgered.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conor Mcgered comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mcgered 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight for Conor Mcgered!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Conor Mcgered!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Conor Mcgered!

Conor Mcgered wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Rollins (ranked 5117 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Harris (ranked 5010 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.

Rollins
vs
Harris

190 cm
24
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
21
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Rollins!
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, Darius Harris!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris shoots in looking for a takedown. Rollins tries to sprawl out of it but Harris keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rollins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rollins shoots in but no luck this time.
Harris throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rollins's waist but Rollins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harris off to one side.
Rollins went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rollins tries to clinch up but Harris circles away and keeps his distance.
Harris steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rollins.
Harris shoots in looking for a takedown but Rollins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harris's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Anthony Rollins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius Harris.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rollins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rollins throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris blocks a head kick by Rollins.
Harris steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rollins.
Rollins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harris circles away.
Rollins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rollins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rollins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harris defends it nicely.
Rollins sets himself, and Harris steps forward looking for the clinch! Rollins avoids it this time.
Harris scores with a jab to the jaw.
Harris misses with a series of wild punches.
Harris closes the distance and clinches up with Rollins, looking for a takedown. Harris pushes Rollins against the cage but Rollins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rollins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rollins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollins tests Harris's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harris fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Rollins moves into range and clinches up with Harris.
Rollins can't get the takedown.

Harris jumps guard.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Rollins from controlling successfully.
Rollins looking to pass the guard.
Rollins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rollins looking to sit in guard and control but Harris gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Harris is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rollins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harris is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Harris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rollins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harris has managed to get both his arms back between Rollins's legs - danger averted.

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.
Rollins can't keep his opponent in guard - Harris advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rollins is trying to get back to full guard.
Rollins is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Harris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rollins defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris trying to control from half guard but Rollins is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Anthony Rollins will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Harris swats away the attempt to clinch by Rollins.
Harris is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Rollins forces Harris back against the cage and clinches.
Rollins is trying to pull guard but Harris turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Harris is trying to stall.
Rollins tries to pull guard but Harris forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins stalling against the cage.
Harris struggles to land a body shot inside as Rollins controls his hands.

Harris jumps guard and drags Rollins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Harris has Rollins pulled in close to control his posture.
Harris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harris wants to get back to his feet but Rollins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rollins postures up.
Rollins is looking to advance position but Harris has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Rollins is looking to improve his position but Harris isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Rollins tries to hold on but Harris postures up.

Harris wants to finish this one by submission but Rollins is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Harris.
Harris looking to control but Rollins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rollins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris wants to control the pace but Rollins is squirming around nicely.
Rollins sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rollins tries to roll over but Harris keeps him under control.
Darius Harris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harris works his foot free and advances to mount.

Harris goes for an armbar but Rollins turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rollins.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now.
Harris is looking to stand up but Rollins isn't so interested in that idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harris striking off his back but it's not causing Rollins any problems.
Rollins is fighting to break Harris's control of his arms but Harris is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Darius Harris will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Rollins tries to clinch up but Harris circles away and keeps his distance.
Harris fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rollins appears to be looking for a big counter.
Harris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harris closes the distance and clinches up with Rollins, looking for a takedown. Harris pushes Rollins against the cage but Rollins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rollins appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Rollins clinches.
Harris taking a breather.
Rollins looking for a takedown.
Harris prevents a body shot from Rollins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rollins prevents it.
Anthony Rollins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius Harris.

Rollins pulls guard.
Rollins pulls Harris in to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris postures up.
Harris controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Harris decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rollins, up you get!
Harris has a takedown stuffed.
Harris tries for a takedown but Rollins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rollins is looking to counter the offense by Harris and move into the clinch.
Harris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Rollins moves into the clinch.

Rollins breaks the clinch.

Rollins forces Harris back against the cage and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rollins has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Harris uses from the top position.
Rollins looking for a sweep. Not yet Rollins, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rollins pulls Harris in close to prevent any damage.
Rollins being controlled here, momentarily.
Rollins will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Harris wants to control from the top but Rollins keeps moving.
Rollins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Harris must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins pulls Harris in to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harris shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rollins but Rollins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Harris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harris wants to counter the offense by Rollins and move into the clinch position.
No luck for Rollins with that takedown attempt.
Harris shoots for a takedown but Rollins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Harris closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rollins circles away.
Harris pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris takes one to the chin there.
Harris doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rollins counters with a big head kick but Harris shrugs it off.

Rollins closes the distance and clinches.

Rollins breaks the clinch.

Rollins closes the distance and pushes Harris back into the cage.
Rollins stalling against the cage.
Harris is trying to pull guard but Rollins has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rollins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Harris lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rollins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Harris smiles and moves away.
Darius Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anthony Rollins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harris misses with a body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Anthony Rollins!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Anthony Rollins!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Anthony Rollins!

Anthony Rollins wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Hagel (ranked 4670 p4p, 0 weight class) and Byran Fernandez (ranked 4592 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.

Hagel
vs
Fernandez

182 cm
23
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Hagel!
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, Byran Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hagel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hagel throws a right hand that misses
and Fernandez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hagel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Fernandez tries to sprawl but Hagel drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fernandez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hagel.
Hagel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hagel lands with a punch from half guard.
Hagel thows a huge punch but Fernandez dodges it nicely.
Hagel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hagel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Hagel decides to stand and escape the position.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fernandez. Hagel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donk. Fernandez catches Hagel right on the button with a cross.

Hagel rushes Fernandez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Hagel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Fernandez there.

Hagel moves into range and clinches up with Fernandez.

Hagel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fernandez moves out of range as Hagel strikes.
Fernandez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hagel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fernandez manages to avoid it.

Hagel clinches.

Hagel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fernandez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hagel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Hagel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hagel throwing shots but Fernandez is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Fernandez is rocked!
Hagel winds up and cracks Fernandez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fernandez is still in real trouble! Can Hagel finish him?
Hagel scores with a big shot! Fernandez's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Fernandez! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Ward (ranked 4621 p4p, 0 weight class) and Punchy Palooka (ranked 4740 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.

Ward
vs
Palooka

190 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Ward!
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, Punchy Palooka!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward shoots in for a double leg but Palooka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ward on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ward walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Palooka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ward gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Palooka lands a head shot.
Palooka scores with a jab to the head.

Ward is rocked!
Palooka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ward's head backwards.
Oh Ward is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ward closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Palooka drops Ward with a beautiful combination! Ward stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Palooka is looking for the KO!
Palooka steps in with a hook that catches Ward right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Palooka follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Ward looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Punchy Palooka!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

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