EEC 18 Masterson v Nogeira PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tony Keenin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Cotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Keenin
vs
Cotto

150 cm
22
130 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

168 cm
20
138 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Keenin!
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, Hector Cotto!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cotto throws a hook but Keenin blocks it.
Cotto throws the left hand but Keenin avoids the punch easily.
Cotto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cotto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Keenin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Cotto has his foot on Keenin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Keenin works his way back into a safe position though.
Cotto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Keenin trying to control but Cotto is working from the bottom.
Keenin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cotto is looking to stand up but Keenin isn't so interested in that idea.
Keenin looking to pass the guard.
Keenin lands a couple of digs.
Keenin connects with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hector Cotto!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eikichi Onizuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Stinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Onizuka
vs
Stinson

180 cm
18
196 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
21
192 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eikichi Onizuka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barney Stinson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Onizuka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Onizuka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stinson scores with a hook.

Onizuka is rocked!
Stinson fails to land with a series of punches.
Oh Onizuka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Onizuka misses with a double jab
and Stinson counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Onizuka to take - he tumbles to the cavas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Stinson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Barney Stinson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Antoine Doinel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Lahey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Doinel
vs
Lahey

169 cm
22
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

174 cm
18
146 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Malicious Intent Fight Gear

Organic Peak Performance
Hellbent, Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Antoine Doinel!
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, Randy Lahey!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Lahey with that takedown attempt.
Lahey misses with a takedown attempt - Doinel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Doinel drives through with a takedown into guard.
Doinel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doinel preventing the sweep.
Doinel passes Lahey's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Doinel is working for a submission of some sort.
Lahey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Doinel is looking for a kimura but Lahey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Doinel to get the leverage.
Doinel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lahey knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Doinel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lahey tries to roll over but Doinel keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lahey manages to get to full guard.
Lahey trying to control the position.
Doinel is pushing down on Lahey's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lahey is fighting to maintain full guard but Doinel has managed to sneak the leg through.

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

Doinel seems to be looking for submissions.
Doinel is breathing heavily.

Doinel is looking for a kimura but Lahey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Doinel to get the leverage.

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.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Doinel is looking for a kimura but Lahey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Doinel to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doinel prevents Lahey from improving his position.
Lahey slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Doinel won't allow Lahey to sweep him here.
Doinel passes Lahey's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Doinel prevents Lahey from improving his position.

Lahey actively working from the bottom here.
Doinel works his way into full mount!

Doinel is working to isolate an arm here. It's a choreographed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Doinel extends the arm and Lahey is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antoine Doinel!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steve Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Austin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Six Million Dollar Man. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Austin
vs
Cook

175 cm
22
151 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

168 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Hellbent, Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Austin!
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, Anderson Cook!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cook uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Austin.
Austin misses with a series of wild punches.
Austin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Austin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cook slips a jab from Austin.

Austin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Austin showed some decent athleticism there.
Cook is trying to control but can't.
Cook keeping hold of Austin's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cook has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Austin is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Austin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Austin prevents Cook from improving his position.
Austin content to control rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook is trying to get back to full guard.
Austin stalling.
Austin trying to mount his opponent but Cook defends it.
Austin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, if Austin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Cook is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Austin pulls his head out easily.
Austin controlling the pace.
Cook works his way to full guard. Good work.

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.
Cook being controlled here, momentarily.

Cook looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cook looks gassed!
Austin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Austin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cook swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Austin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Steve Austin just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Cook swinging wilding here.
Good shot there by Austin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook tries to clinch up.
Austin slow jab from Cook misses its intended target.
Cook moves out of range as Austin strikes.
Austin lands an overhand right.
A combination from Austin does no damage.
Cook takes one to the chin there.
Austin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cook.
Austin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Austin throws a right and a left that Cook avoids nicely.
No luck for Cook with that takedown attempt.
Austin missing with a left hand there. Cook was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Cook.
Austin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cook fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Austin misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cook fails with the takedown.
Steve Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Cook.

Austin clinches up against the cage.
Austin lands an elbow inside.
Cook takes a shot to the head.
Austin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Austin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cook takes an elbow to the forehead.
Austin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Austin breaks the clinch.
Good work by Cook as he checks the leg kick.
Austin throws a jab but it's blocked by Cook.
Austin looks to land a combination but Cook avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No joy there for Austin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Austin stuffs the takedown.
Austin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Austin throws a shot from downtown. Cook moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Austin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Austin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Austin misses with a kick to the body.
Cook staying out of range there.
Austin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cook works over Austin's head and body with a nice combination.
Cook checks a low kick from Austin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Austin as Cook shoots in.
Steve Austin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cook tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Austin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cook is breathing heavily.
Cook misses with a double jab

and Austin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Austin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Austin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook takes an elbow to the temple.

Austin manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Austin misses.
Austin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Austin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Austin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Austin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cook looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Steve Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Cook.
Austin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Austin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cook keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cook slips under a jab.
Cook doesn't manage to clinch there - Austin circles away.
Austin throws a nice looking combination but Cook bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice shot lands for Austin.

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.
Austin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cook fails to land the takedown.
Cook swinging wilding here.
Cook on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Austin throws a solid leg kick but Cook takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Austin.
Cook tries to move into range but Austin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Austin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cook.
Cook misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Austin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cook tries to clinch but Austin moves out of range.
Austin stuffs the takedown attempt from Cook. Cook gets slowly back to his feet.
Austin lands a right hook to the body.
Cook steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Austin.
Cook shoots in for a takedown but Austin shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin moves out of range of the body kick.
Cook tries for a takedown but Austin circles away easily
enabling Austin to counter with a crisp jab.
Cook takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cook tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Austin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Austin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steve Austin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cook shoots in but no luck this time.
Cook slips under a jab from Austin.
Some wild striking there from Cook.
Cook fails with a takedown attempt.
Cook looks to land a combination but Austin avoids it well.
Cook wants to clinch but Austin slips to the side
and Austin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Austin closes the distance and clinches.

Austin breaks from the clinch.
Cook moves away from the strike by Austin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook darts in trying to clinch
and Austin counters with a leg kick.
Cook circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cook avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cook shoots for a double leg takedown but Austin sprawls well. He's pushed Cook's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cook fails to land with a series of punches.
Austin takes a swing at Cook's ribcage but misses.
Cook displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Austin throws out the jab.
A choreographed right hand from Austin misses the target.
Austin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cook tries to clinch up but Austin circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - Austin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cook tries to clinch but Austin moves out of range.
Austin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cook uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Austin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Austin dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Austin throws a hook but Cook blocks it.
Austin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cook with a lazy takedown attempt

and Austin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Austin lands a nice elbow.
Austin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cook or not.
Austin lands an elbow inside.
Austin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Austin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cook up against the cage.
Austin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Austin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Austin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Austin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Austin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cook looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin throws out a loose jab but Cook uses good head movement to avoid it.
Austin throws a lazy right hand but Cook sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Austin.
Nice sprawl there from Austin as Cook shoots in.
Austin throws a jab but it's blocked by Cook.
Cook shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Austin but Austin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Steve Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Cook.
Austin throws a right and a left that Cook avoids nicely.
Austin misses with a straight right.
Austin misses with an uppercut.
Cook shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Austin but Austin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cook slips a jab from Austin.
Cook misses with a body kick.
Austin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cook fails in his attempt to clinch.

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 fighters circling - Austin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Austin misses with a wild combination.
Austin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cook backs up against the cage.
No luck for Cook with that takedown attempt.
Good work by Cook as he checks the leg kick.
Cook fails with the takedown
and Austin counters with a thumping low kick.
Austin throws a head kick that half lands.
Cook has his takedown stuffed
and Austin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cook throws a series of punches but Austin moves out of range.
Cook avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cook changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Austin tries to avoid it but Cook manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Austin to the ground. Austin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Austin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cook tries to keep at a distance but Austin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Austin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Anderson Cook has been cut.
Austin lands with a short shot to the head.
Austin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice elbow from Austin.
Cook is trying desperately to land a takedown but Austin is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Cook.
Austin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Austin lands an elbow inside that Cook shrugs off.
Cook takes an elbow to the temple.
Austin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cook's face.
Austin lands a damaging elbow.
Austin leaning his opponent against the cage.

Austin breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook moves away from the strike by Austin.
Anderson Cook has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice uppercut there from Austin.
A swing and a miss from Austin.
Cook moves out of range as Austin strikes.
Austin misses the jab.
Austin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cook ducks under a wild hook from Austin.
Austin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cook looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Austin clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Austin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Austin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Austin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Austin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cook tries to pull guard but Austin holds him up against the cage and eventually Cook drops back down to his feet.
Cook is working for takedown but Austin is calmly controlling the position for now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Austin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Austin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Austin 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 Steve Austin!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Steve Austin!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Steve Austin!

Steve Austin wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
22%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Muse - Knights of Cydonia. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Thomas
vs
Butler

190 cm
18
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

169 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

NCC: Nemesis Cage Clothing
Lightning Fight Gear

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Thomas!
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, David Butler!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butler fails with the takedown.
Butler closes the distance and clinches up with Thomas, looking for a takedown. Butler pushes Thomas against the cage but Thomas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Butler shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense.
Ryan Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Butler.
Thomas with a poor takedown

and Butler counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thomas won't be happy with that.
Butler working the ground and pound but Thomas is defending the strikes.
Thomas regains half guard.
Thomas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Butler scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thomas is trying to get back to full guard.
Butler trying to pass the guard but Thomas defending well.
Butler is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thomas!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Butler scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butler postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Thomas looks a forlorn figure.
Butler landing strikes from the mount.
Butler misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Butler with shots to the head and body - Thomas looks very uncomfortable down there.
Thomas holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Butler tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Butler scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Thomas?
Thomas slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas won't allow Butler to pass to mount.
Thomas regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Butler.
Thomas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Butler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Butler looks gassed!

Thomas isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Butler stacks Thomas on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Butler!
Butler is trying to ground and pound but Thomas uses the momentary lack of control by Butler to regain half guard.
Thomas regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Butler.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butler scoring with some ground and pound.

Thomas is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Butler frees his head nicely. Oh but Thomas has switched to an armbar! Butler is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ryan Thomas!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nino Balducci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Gamble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gamble has chosen Parasitic by Psyclon Nine as his entrance music. Nino Balducci had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Balducci
vs
Gamble

196 cm
19
275 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

192 cm
18
255 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nino Balducci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick Gamble!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Balducci feints and as Gamble raises his hands in defense, Balducci changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Balducci with a flurry of punches that miss.

Gamble looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Balducci controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gamble is on top in guard.
Balducci is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gamble throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gamble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gamble is working Balducci over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gamble is pushing down on Balducci's leg trying to pass to half guard. Balducci is fighting to maintain full guard but Gamble has managed to sneak the leg through.

Gamble is trying to work for a kimura but Balducci is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamble wants to control but Balducci is keeping him busy.
Gamble passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Balducci!
Balducci is trying to stand up.
Gamble has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Gamble working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Balducci has given up his back. Will we see Gamble going for some submissions?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balducci wants to get back to his feet.
Balducci is breathing heavily.
Balducci covering up well and avoiding damage.
Balducci holding both Gamble 's hands and preventing any damage.
Balducci trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Balducci is covering up but some of the strikes from Gamble are getting through and doing damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamble scores with strikes from the back.

Balducci is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gamble gets his way!

Gamble working for the choke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balducci has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Patrick Gamble!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Weller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JT Deck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deck is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tupac: ambitions as a rider. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Weller
vs
Deck

183 cm
18
151 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

170 cm
19
149 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Cage Side Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Weller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, JT Deck!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Deck drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deck wants to pass the guard but Weller is keeping the position.

Weller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Weller is looking for a triangle but Deck pushes his legs off easily.
Deck wants to pass the guard but Weller is keeping the position.
Deck passes into half guard.

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

Weller is defending against the submission attempts here by Deck.
Weller is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weller regains full guard. Nicely done.
Weller manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Weller punishing his opponent with strikes.

Weller is working for a guillotine from mount but Deck frees his head quite easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deck really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Weller is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Weller really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Weller landing strikes from the mount.
Deck is squirming around, avoiding Weller's attempts to control the action.
Weller prevents Deck from getting the reversal.
Deck bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Weller is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deck looking to pass the guard.
Deck is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Deck pushing down on Weller's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Weller won't allow Deck to pass to mount.

Deck is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Weller is just riding it out for now. Deck eventually gives up the hold.
Deck is pressing down on Weller's thigh, looking to free his foot. Weller is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Deck seems to be looking for submissions.
Weller works his way to full guard. Good work.

Deck drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Deck jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Deck wants to pass the guard but Weller is keeping the position.

Deck 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.

Deck drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Weller dives on top into guard.
Weller wants to pass the guard but Deck is keeping the position.
Weller won't allow Deck to sweep him here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). JT Deck!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Masterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Minotauro Nogeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masterson's entrance music is Stinkfist. A fine choice. Nogeira is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gimme Shelter - The Rolling Stones. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Masterson
vs
Nogeira

185 cm
22
238 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

191 cm
22
241 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

BioPharm Nutrition
muscle health

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruno Masterson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Minotauro Nogeira!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogeira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Masterson tries to avoid it but Nogeira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Masterson to the ground. Masterson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Masterson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Masterson lands some shots froms side control.

Masterson stands up and beckons Nogeira to his feet.
Nogeira walks into a stiff left hand from Masterson.
Masterson misses with a few strikes there.
Masterson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Nogeira is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Masterson.
Nogeira is still on wobbly legs! Can Masterson finish him?
Nogeira fails with the takedown

and Masterson lands a stunning uppercut that sends Nogeira to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masterson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nogeira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Nogeira has one foot on Masterson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Masterson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Nogeira tries to lock up and control but Masterson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Masterson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nogeira seems to have recovered his senses.
Nogeira really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson wants to control the pace but Nogeira is squirming around nicely.
Nogeira is desperately trying to improve his position but Masterson has a good base and remains in mount.
Masterson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Masterson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nogeira is looking to get to half guard.
Masterson wants to control the pace but Nogeira is squirming around nicely.
Masterson controlling the position easily from mount.

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.
Masterson trying to control but Nogeira is having none of it.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Bruno Masterson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Masterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Masterson clinches up against the cage.

Masterson breaks the clinch.
Bruno Masterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Masterson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nogeira takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nogeira is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Masterson off and has taken his back!
Masterson holding both Nogeira 's hands and preventing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogeira doesn't have the hooks in and Masterson manages to turn into his guard.
Nogeira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Masterson is one step ahead there.
Masterson content to stall in guard here.

Masterson stands up from Nogeira's guard - Masterson perhaps looking for a knockout.

Masterson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nogeira sprawls well initially but Masterson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nogeira trying to hold on to Masterson's head to control him but Masterson postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogeira pushes Masterson off looking to stand but Masterson dives back in and keeps control.
Nogeira looks gassed!
Nogeira missing with punches from the bottom.
Masterson is taking a breather. Nogeira 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.
Nogeira is looking to improve his position.
Nogeira pushes Masterson off looking to stand but Masterson dives back in and keeps control.
It looks like Masterson is going to stand back up.
Masterson is looking to take a break and control but Nogeira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Masterson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Nogeira!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Masterson 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.

Masterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nogeira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Masterson moves in looking to clinch but Nogeira pushes him off.
Masterson scores with a body shot.
Nogeira has his takedown stuffed

and Masterson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Masterson.

Masterson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nogeira is looking to slow Masterson down with leg kicks.
Nogeira doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Masterson is looking to clinch.
Masterson swinging wilding here.
Masterson tries to clinch but Nogeira is having none of it.
Some wild striking there from Masterson.
Nogeira is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Masterson.
Masterson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Masterson drives through and clinches with Nogeira against the cage.

Masterson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Masterson decides to stand up.
Nogeira drops his hands momentarily and Masterson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nogeira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Masterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Masterson throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Masterson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogeira tries to clinch but Masterson is having none of it.

Masterson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Masterson lands a nice forearm strike.
Nogeira is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Masterson off and has taken his back!

Masterson is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.

Masterson clinches up with Nogeira and pushes him back against the cage.
Masterson stops a takedown attempt from Nogeira.
Bruno Masterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minotauro Nogeira.
Nogeira misses with some punches.
Masterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nogeira can do to turn this around?
Masterson wants to get back to striking at distance but Nogeira won't allow it.
Nogeira goes for a takedown attempt but Masterson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Masterson lands a jab-cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson misses with the combination.
Nogeira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Masterson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nogeira misses with an uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nogeira.
Masterson misses with a few strikes there.
Masterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Masterson throws a leg kick
and Nogeira counters with a slapping leg kick.

Masterson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nogeira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Masterson manages to get himself to full guard.
Nogeira sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Masterson's guard.
Nogeira takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nogeira works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masterson is trying to escape the mount.

Nogeira get's back to his feet.
Masterson shoots for a double leg takedown but Nogeira sprawls well. He's pushed Masterson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Masterson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Nogeira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nogeira lands strikes from half guard.
Masterson is trying to stand back up but Nogeira is controlling him
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Masterson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A nice combination there by Masterson.
Nogeira circles away from the clinch attempt

and Nogeira counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Masterson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Masterson tries to clinch but Nogeira moves out of range.
Masterson looks to land a combination but Nogeira avoids it well.
Nogeira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nogeira tries for a takedown but Masterson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A combination from Masterson does no damage.
Masterson throws a right hand that Nogeira ducks under and follows up with a left that Nogeira also avoids with ease.
Bruno Masterson is winning the standup battle so far.

Masterson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nogeira looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nogeira is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nogeira wants to get back to his feet but Masterson drags him back down.
Nogeira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Masterson cracks Nogeira with a big elbow.
Masterson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nogeira on the ground.
Masterson wants to control but Nogeira is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nogeira regains half guard.
Nogeira has a hand on Masterson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Masterson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogeira slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Masterson stops Nogeira from getting back to his feet.
Masterson trying to control the action but Nogeira is working from the bottom.
Nogeira trying to control from the bottom.
Masterson is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Nogeira manages to get to full guard.
Nogeira seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bruno Masterson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nogeira keeping full guard, as Masterson tries to pass.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Minotauro Nogeira!
Minotauro Nogeira is the new heavyweight champion!