UCF: Redemption PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trever Bernard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiro Sanchei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bernard
vs
Sanchei

178 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
176 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trever Bernard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hiro Sanchei!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchei throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanchei.
Sanchei tries to close the distance and clinch but Bernard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Bernard gets the takedown into side control.
Bernard controls the position.
Bernard misses with the ground and pound.
Sanchei seems a little lost for a moment, as Bernard dominates the positioning.
Bernard 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.
Sanchei is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bernard asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernard working away.
Sanchei is looking for a sweep.
Bernard is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Sanchei's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bernard controlling the position.
Sanchei tries to improve position but can't.
Bernard is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

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

The referee stands the fighters back up. Trever Bernard just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Bernard misses with a few strikes there.
Bernard misses with a double jab

so Sanchei counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bernard pulls Sanchei in close to prevent any damage.
Bernard keeping full guard, as Sanchei tries to pass.
Bernard wants to sweep but no luck.
Bernard pulls Sanchei in close to his closed guard and prevents Sanchei from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bernard trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
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 Trever Bernard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bernard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sanchei lands a slapping body shot.
Sanchei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Bernard drives through and clinches with Sanchei against the cage.

Bernard gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bernard trying to pass the guard but Sanchei defending well.
Bernard content to control rather than advance.
Sanchei gets full guard.
Sanchei pulls Bernard in close to prevent any damage.
Bernard trying to control but Sanchei is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchei trying to strike off his back.
Bernard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bernard is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanchei has wrist control.

Bernard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sanchei looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchei, not yet.
Bernard controls from within his opponent's guard.

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.
Sanchei keeping moving, preventing Bernard from controlling successfully.
Bernard won't allow Sanchei to get back to his feet.
Bernard trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Bernard has managed to clinch.
Sanchei is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sanchei is trying to break free.
Bernard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bernard stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trever Bernard dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Sanchei blocks a head kick by Bernard.
Sanchei clinches but Bernard breaks the clinch
and Bernard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Sanchei drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sanchei must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bernard controlling the position.
Bernard keeping moving, preventing Sanchei from controlling successfully.
Bernard lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sanchei!
Bernard looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sanchei really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchei manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sanchei wants to improve his position but Bernard is controlling well.
Sanchei keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bernard sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sanchei wants to improve his position but Bernard is controlling well.
Sanchei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bernard controlling the action here.
Sanchei is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sanchei holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bernard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bernard passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sanchei!
Sanchei working to try and regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Trever Bernard.
Well Bernard 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Trever Bernard!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Trever Bernard!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Trever Bernard!

Trever Bernard wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jodeate Chupapinga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alejanrdo Cordoba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alejanrdo Cordoba acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Chupapinga
vs
Cordoba

200 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
22
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jodeate Chupapinga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alejanrdo Cordoba!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chupapinga misses with a takedown attempt - Cordoba sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cordoba misses with a body kick.
No luck for Chupapinga with that takedown attempt.
Chupapinga shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cordoba but Cordoba pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jodeate Chupapinga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cordoba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chupapinga.
Chupapinga closes the distance and clinches up with Cordoba, looking for a takedown. Chupapinga pushes Cordoba against the cage but Cordoba circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cordoba bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chupapinga's head.
Cordoba displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Jodeate Chupapinga has been cut.

Cordoba darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cordoba sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chupapinga defending well though.

Cordoba is working for a kimura but Chupapinga is defending it quite comfortably.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cordoba is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Chupapinga keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cordoba fails to move to back control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cordoba is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Chupapinga can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Chupapinga is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cordoba trying to control but Chupapinga is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Cordoba is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Chupapinga is surviving well by controlling Cordoba's body position as best he can.

Cordoba looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Cordoba looks gassed!
Cordoba moves to back control.

Cordoba has his arm under Chupapinga's chin here. Game over son! Cordoba squeezes tightly and Chupapinga is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alejanrdo Cordoba!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Nolan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Dees (ranked 0 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.

Nolan
vs
Dees

190 cm
22
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mitch Nolan!
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, Bill Dees!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nolan shoots in but Dees avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Nolan has Dees up against the cage in a clinch.

Nolan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dees goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Nolan rushes Dees and presses him up against the cage.
Dees can't get the takedown.
Dees tries to pull guard but Nolan won't allow it.

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

Dees shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dees throws a strike but Nolan avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nolan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dees wanted to stand there but Nolan had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nolan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Nolan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dees has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nolan is proving hard to escape from.
Nolan keeping full guard, as Dees tries to pass.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dees shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nolan counters with a three punch combo that has Dees backing up. Dees nods at Nolan to acknowledge the strikes.
Mitch Nolan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Dees.
A low kick from Dees is predictable there
and Nolan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nolan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice jab there from Nolan.

Nolan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nolan showed some decent athleticism there.

Nolan stands up and beckons Dees to join him on the feet.
Dees clinches but Nolan breaks the clinch

and Nolan counters with a shoot takedown. Dees fights it but they end up in guard.
Dees working a defensive guard here.
Nolan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dees swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nolan pushing down on Dees's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dees tries to get to full guard but Nolan has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitch Nolan 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.

Nolan throws a right and a left that Dees avoids nicely.
Dees has his takedown stuffed
and Nolan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dees has his takedown stuffed

and Nolan counters by clinching up.
Dees is trying to stall.

Nolan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nolan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nolan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nolan throws a nice looking combination but Dees bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dees on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nolan. Nolan obviously looking to wear him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nolan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nolan scores with a one two! Dees had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dees dodges the punch combination from Nolan.
Dees shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Nolan moves into the clinch.
Mitch Nolan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Dees.

Nolan manages to break the clinch.
Dees gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nolan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dees's knee momentarily.
Mitch Nolan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dees tries to clinch up

and Nolan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nolan.
A short right from Nolan on the inside.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dees with a poor takedown

and Nolan counters by clinching up.

Nolan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dees tries to grapple but his opponent circles

so Nolan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nolan postures up.
Nolan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dees on the ground.
Nolan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Nolan gets to his feet. Dees looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dees has his takedown stuffed
and Nolan counters with a left and a right that stings Dees.
Dees is breathing heavily.
Nolan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dees with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nolan counters with a one-two to the body.
Nolan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dees moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitch Nolan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Nolan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nolan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nolan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Nolan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dees looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Nolan stands up.
Nolan tries to bum rush Dees with a series of wild strikes but Dees uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nolan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nolan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dees fails to land with a series of punches.
Nolan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dees counters with a straight right hand.

Dees gets taken down but at least he's managed to land 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.
Dees wants to stand up but Nolan is controlling him.
Nolan stands and throws Dees's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dees defending against the ground and pound.

Nolan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nolan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Nolan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Nolan takes a little break here. Dees wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Nolan is trying to ground and pound but Dees uses the momentary lack of control by Nolan to regain half guard.

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.
Nolan is thwarting Dees's attempts to control the position.
Dees wants to improve his position but Nolan is controlling well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dees has his takedown stuffed
and Nolan counters with a straight right hand.

Nolan moves into the clinch.
Dees wants to break the clinch but can't.

Nolan manages to break the clinch.
Nolan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nolan misses with a hook. Dees ducked under it nicely.
Bill Dees has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dees tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nolan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dees really felt that one!

And that's the end of the fight!
Mitch Nolan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nolan 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 Dean Styles scores the fight for Mitch Nolan!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Mitch Nolan!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Mitch Nolan!

Mitch Nolan wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jean The Dinosaur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sonny Black struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 187.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. On his way into the cage it seems that Jean The Dinosaur has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jean The Dinosaur seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

The Dinosaur
vs
Black

187 cm
22
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
20
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean The Dinosaur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sonny Black!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Dinosaur's waist but The Dinosaur gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Black off to one side.
Black looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nice takedown defense from The Dinosaur. No joy for Black on that attempt.
The Dinosaur will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Dinosaur looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Dinosaur moves in looking to clinch but Black pushes him off.
The Dinosaur misses with a double jab.

The Dinosaur drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

The Dinosaur is working to tighten is grip on Black's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Black has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but The Dinosaur is really squeezing tight and eventually Black passes out! The Dinosaur breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jean The Dinosaur!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe LeGrand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yacoub Qura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Qura has chosen The Finest - MF Doom as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

LeGrand
vs
Qura

180 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Mundi Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe LeGrand!
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, Yacoub Qura!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Qura shoots in looking for a takedown. LeGrand tries to sprawl out of it but Qura keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. LeGrand manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Qura thows a body shot but no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Qura.
Qura connects with a stiff jab that staggers LeGrand - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yacoub Qura!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Hardknock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Kraylen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kraylen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Me Against the World - Tupac. Jimmy Kraylen struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Hardknock
vs
Kraylen

180 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Hulk Supplementz

South Side Swagger

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlos Hardknock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Kraylen!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardknock tries for a takedown but Kraylen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hardknock.
Hardknock fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Hardknock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardknock tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kraylen swivels and escapes.
Hardknock shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kraylen with a poor takedown

and Hardknock counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hardknock.
Kraylen wants to stand up but Hardknock is controlling him.

Kraylen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kraylen is trying to control the position but Hardknock postures up.
Hardknock passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardknock is tying to control. Kraylen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Hardknock is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hardknock is breathing heavily.
Hardknock wants to free his trapped foot but Kraylen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kraylen is refusing to be controlled, as Hardknock sits in half guard.
Hardknock tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

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.
Kraylen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Kraylen has Hardknock up against the cage in a clinch.
Kraylen slows down the pace here.
Hardknock goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kraylen prevents it.

Kraylen gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Kraylen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kraylen scores with a spinning back kick!
Hardknock with a poor takedown
and Kraylen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hardknock's knee momentarily.

Hardknock closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hardknock lands in his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardknock lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kraylen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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 Carlos Hardknock will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hardknock shoots and misses

and Kraylen counters with a shoot takedown. Hardknock fights it but they end up in guard.

Hardknock looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kraylen has picked Hardknock up and slammed him! Hardknock can't keep hold of the triangle and Kraylen manages to pass to side control!
Hardknock is looking for a sweep.
Kraylen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardknock keeps working.
Hardknock is looking to reverse the position.
Kraylen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hardknock some visible discomfort.

Hardknock is rocked!
Kraylen controlling the position from side mount.
Oh Hardknock is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Kraylen is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Hardknock is trying to escape and Kraylen transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Hardknock is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kraylen! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy Kraylen!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
98%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jay Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Luikku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson's entrance music is Aerials. A fine choice. The key to victory for Jay Jackson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Jackson
vs
Luikku

180 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Timo Luikku!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson wants to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson is looking to clinch.

Luikku changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jackson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jackson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Luikku is controlling him well.

Luikku wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackson, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luikku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Jackson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Luikku is controlling him well.

Luikku is working to tighten is grip on Jackson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Jackson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Luikku is really squeezing tight and eventually Jackson passes out! Luikku breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Timo Luikku!