Hooligan XC: The Crowning PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Will Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and john fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Anderson
vs
fitch

180 cm
22
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, john fitch!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson takes a swing at fitch's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Anderson misses.
fitch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anderson cracks fitch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Anderson lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends fitch sprawling to the canvas. Anderson follows him down, looking for the kill. Can fitch hang on?

It looks like john fitch has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson trying to pass the guard but fitch defending well.
Anderson stops fitch from getting back to his feet.
Anderson trying to mount his opponent but fitch defends it.
fitch is trying to stand up here but Anderson is controlling him well.
Anderson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for fitch!

Anderson is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Anderson stuffs the takedown attempt from fitch. fitch gets slowly back to his feet.
fitch looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by fitch or perhaps it was just good defense by Anderson which made him look bad.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anderson lands a hook that stumbles fitch back into the cage. Anderson follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping fitch to the canvas! Anderson pounces and lands several unanswered shots - fitch has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Will Anderson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between The pit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The pit has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

pit
vs
Smith

199 cm
19
205 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

187 cm
22
195 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, The pit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Smith!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by pit.
pit throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
pit tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.

pit shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
pit remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
pit misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
pit throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Smith regains half guard there - taking advantage of pit's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

pit stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Smith fails with the takedown

and pit counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
pit has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
pit postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Smith keeping moving, preventing pit from controlling successfully.
pit tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.
Smith is trying to control the position but pit postures up.
pit preventing the sweep.
pit will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
pit throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
pit is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.

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 decides to stand the fighters back up.

pit shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than pit was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smith holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as pit tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
pit controlling the pace for now.
pit throws some wild stikes that Smith manages to avoid easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by pit there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
pit landing shots from mount.
pit 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.

pit is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Smith has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Smith!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
pit wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smith trying to control but pit is working from the bottom.
pit throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
pit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but pit is retaining full guard.
pit wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
pit is breathing heavily.
Smith looking to pass the guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
pit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
pit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as pit shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Smith throws a lazy head kick

and pit counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smith won't be happy with that.

pit tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
pit cracks Smith with a big right hand but Smith just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
pit tries to advance to mount but Smith denies him.
The ground and pound from pit seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

pit tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith is trying to control pit's posture but pit avoids it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

pit goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smith has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for pit but great work by Smith.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
pit is trying to buck Smith off.
Smith trying to control the action but pit is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but pit is retaining full guard.
pit looking to control.
pit looking for a sweep. Not yet pit, not yet.
pit will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
pit wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
pit gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith just leaning against pit, taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
pit tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
pit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith shoots and misses

and pit counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smith won't be happy with that.
pit throwing shots but missing, from side control.
pit cracks Smith with a big right hand but Smith just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
Smith on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by pit.
pit wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
pit cracks Smith with a big elbow.
pit landing strikes.
pit content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
pit working the ground and pound but Smith is defending the strikes.
pit cracks Smith with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The pit dominated that second round.
That's time! pit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

pit fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
pit tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith misses with a double jab.

pit rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Come on pit - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but pit has him pressed against the cage.
Smith wants to break free but pit has control.

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

pit shoots in and bounces Smith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
pit is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

pit has gone for a leg lock! Smith slips out almost immediately though and dives into pit's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
pit wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
pit will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
pit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

pit looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.

pit is looking for a triangle here but Smith uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
pit is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Smith has just dragged him back down to the mat.

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.
Smith working the body and head with strikes.
pit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith is working pit over with some ground and pound from side control.
pit is looking to reverse the position.
pit manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
pit with the ground and pound but Smith uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
pit trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith looking to control.
The pit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
pit throws and elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in pit's guard. Nice move by Smith!

pit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
pit is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
pit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but pit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
pit misses with a kick to the body

and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
pit is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Smith has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
pit tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
pit is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Smith is controlling him well.
pit is looking to reverse the position.
Smith trying to control the action but pit is working from the bottom.
pit tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
pit is working hard here to advance position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smith wants to clinch.
pit tries a head kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think pit 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 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The pit!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Disisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Margez Azula (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.

Disisto
vs
Azula

193 cm
23
235 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

185 cm
19
257 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

SPARTAN FIGHTWARE

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dominic Disisto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Margez Azula!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Azula closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Disisto to the mat! Disisto manages to get full guard.
Azula with a flurry of punches that miss.
Azula preventing the sweep.
Azula must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Azula is fighting to break Disisto's control of his arms but Disisto is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Disisto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Azula manages to get himself to full guard.

Azula looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Azula looks gassed!
Disisto lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Disisto connects with a couple of short punches.
Disisto stands up over Azula, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Disisto postures up and lands a big shot to Azula's brow.
Azula has momentary wrist control but Disisto slips an elbow through the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Disisto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Azula's head.
Disisto distracts Azula with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Disisto lands a couple of digs.

Azula looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Disisto lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Disisto wants to control from the top but Azula keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Disisto's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azula has momentary wrist control but Disisto slips an elbow through the middle.
Disisto landing with the ground and pound.
Disisto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Disisto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Disisto lands a couple of digs.
Disisto postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Disisto postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Disisto is in close to Azula's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Azula can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Disisto works over Azula with some ground and pound from guard.
Disisto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Disisto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Disisto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Disisto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Disisto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Disisto is working Azula over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Disisto working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Azula is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Disisto is aware though and is defending well.
Disisto landing with the ground and pound.
Disisto working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Azula scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Disisto can't do much from the bottom here.
Disisto 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.
Disisto regains half guard there - taking advantage of Azula's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Disisto looks like he's trying to stand up.

Azula is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Disisto defends it well.
Disisto preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

Azula decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's four 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.

Disisto scores with a takedown into Azula's guard.

Azula escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Disisto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Azula wants to sweep but no luck.
Disisto is working Azula over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Disisto postures up and lands a big shot to Azula's brow.
Disisto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Azula is looking for a triangle but Disisto pushes his legs off easily.
Disisto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Azula swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Disisto working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominic Disisto 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.

Azula shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Azula won't let Disisto get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Disisto is looking to improve his position but Azula isn't that keen on the idea.
Disisto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Azula throws a strike but Disisto avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Disisto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Azula manages to get himself to full guard.

Azula working for a triangle but Disisto defends it easily.
Azula working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Disisto.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Azula throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Disisto chips away with some ground and pound.
Azula utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Disisto postures up in Azula's guard and throws a big left but Azula blocks it.
Disisto thows a big elbow that misses.

Azula escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Disisto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Azula with a lazy takedown attempt
and Disisto counters with a two punch combo.
Azula fails with the takedown
and Disisto counters with a left to the body.
Azula with a poor takedown
and Disisto counters with a two punch combo.
Dominic Disisto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Margez Azula.
Disisto looks to land a combination. Azula sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Azula gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azula trying to keep a closed guard but Disisto is proving a slippery customer.
Disisto trying to control the position from guard on top but Azula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azula 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.
Azula has momentary wrist control but Disisto slips an elbow through the middle.

Azula is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Disisto chips away with some ground and pound.
Azula is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Azula escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Disisto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Disisto throws a leg kick which misses Azula's front leg but catches the back leg as Azula tries to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Azula shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Azula showed some decent athleticism there.
Azula is controlling the pace.
Disisto is staying active underneath Azula, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Azula is working for a submission of some sort.
Disisto preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Disisto wants to control but Azula is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Disisto tries to get to full guard but Azula has control of the leg.
Azula is nestled in close to Disisto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dominic Disisto will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Azula gets the takedown into side control.
Disisto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Azula off and has taken his back!
Disisto is working the ground and pound. Can Azula escape?
Disisto has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Azula.
Azula trying to control the action but Disisto just sinks the hooks in.
Azula is taking damage to the body and head.
Disisto softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Disisto. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Azula is in bad spot here.
Disisto lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
I really don't envy Azula right now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Disisto. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Azula controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dominic Disisto!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between jared wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerel Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). jared wagner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

wagner
vs
Johnson

180 cm
23
156 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

184 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Determined

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, jared wagner!
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, Jerel Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
wagner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Johnson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
No luck with that takedown attempt from wagner.
wagner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from wagner.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jared wagner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
wagner looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
wagner shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson swinging wilding here.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
wagner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson with a jab.
wagner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
wagner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

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.
Johnson throws a right hand that wagner ducks under and follows up with a left that wagner also avoids with ease.
wagner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
wagner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
wagner slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but wagner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
wagner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from wagner.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
wagner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from wagner is defended easily by Johnson.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's four 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.
wagner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
wagner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
wagner fails with a takedown attempt.
wagner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing wagner off to one side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
wagner shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but wagner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

wagner tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
wagner moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Johnson leaves wagner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
jared wagner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson misses with a combination

and wagner moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to circle away but wagner has him pinned against the cage.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.

wagner ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. wagner no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to get up but he can't break wagner's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). jared wagner!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
22%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ern McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and vince Disisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

McCracken
vs
Disisto

199 cm
18
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
230 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ern McCracken !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, vince Disisto!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Disisto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCracken swivels and escapes.
McCracken swinging wilding here.
McCracken connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Disisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCracken manages to avoid it.
Disisto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCracken .
McCracken wants to land a leg kick but Disisto is out of range.
Disisto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCracken moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A leg kick checked by Disisto.
McCracken throws a one two combo.

Disisto clinches up against the cage.
Disisto prevents McCracken from breaking the clinch.
McCracken wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McCracken tries to break free but Disisto pushes him back against the cage.

Disisto drags the fight down to the ground.
McCracken postures up.
McCracken won't allow Disisto to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCracken pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Disisto is keeping the position for now.
Disisto wants to sweep but no luck.
McCracken trying to control the position from guard on top but Disisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Disisto trying to keep a closed guard but McCracken is proving a slippery customer.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Disisto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McCracken lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Disisto circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Disisto doesn't manage to clinch there - McCracken circles away.
A combination from McCracken does no damage.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Disisto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Disisto stalls.

McCracken manages to break the clinch.

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

Disisto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McCracken has escaped the position, nice work there.
Disisto looks gassed!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Disisto is trying to get an arm triangle but McCracken is defending well.
McCracken tries to escape but Disisto is in control.

That's four 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.
McCracken stops Disisto from passing to mount.
Disisto staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ern McCracken dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Disisto dodges the punch combination from McCracken .
McCracken tries to score with a low kick but Disisto moves his leg out of the way.
McCracken throws a combination that misses

and Disisto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Disisto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCracken is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Disisto wants to control from the top but McCracken keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Disisto postures up in McCracken 's guard and throws a big left but McCracken blocks it.

Disisto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Disisto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Disisto is breathing heavily.
McCracken wants to stand and escape but Disisto is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from McCracken does it's job there.
McCracken works over Disisto's head and body with a nice combination.
McCracken fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for McCracken , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCracken falls off balance throwing a combination

and Disisto counters by clinching up.
Disisto keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCracken 's efforts to push away.
McCracken tries to break free but Disisto pushes him back against the cage.
McCracken wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Disisto prevents McCracken from breaking the clinch.
Disisto has McCracken pressed against the cage, preventing McCracken from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McCracken tries to circle away but Disisto has him pinned against the cage.
McCracken tries to break the clinch but Disisto is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCracken wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McCracken working hard to break the clinch.
Disisto fails to pull guard.
McCracken wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Disisto has him pressed against the cage.
Disisto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McCracken just stands there and leans against the cage.
Disisto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ern McCracken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of vince Disisto.
Disisto stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Disisto continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.

McCracken manages to break the clinch.
Disisto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Disisto closes the distance and clinches.

Disisto pulls McCracken into guard.
Disisto throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
McCracken slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Disisto looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Disisto trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but vince Disisto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

McCracken comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Disisto wants to clinch.
McCracken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ern McCracken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCracken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Disisto fails to land with a series of punches.
Disisto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McCracken jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
McCracken throws a combination that misses

and Disisto counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McCracken utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McCracken knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Disisto on the ground.
McCracken keeping moving, preventing Disisto from controlling successfully.
McCracken is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Disisto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Disisto throwing strikes but missing.
McCracken working a defensive guard here.
Disisto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCracken is keeping the position for now.

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.
Disisto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Disisto looking to sit in guard and control but McCracken gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Disisto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McCracken controls the pace.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Disisto scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Disisto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McCracken wants to get back to his feet.
McCracken works his way to full guard. Good work.
Disisto wants to pass the guard but McCracken is keeping the position.

Disisto drops back looking for a leg! McCracken is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McCracken manages to kick Disisto off! Disisto jumps back into McCracken 's guard.

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.
Disisto trying to control but McCracken is working from the bottom.
Disisto stopping the sweep attempt from McCracken .

And that's the end of the fight!
vince Disisto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Disisto 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... vince Disisto!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cody Klein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Whoop Rico as his entrance music. Chris Jackson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Klein
vs
Jackson

189 cm
23
204 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

SPARTAN FIGHTWARE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cody Klein!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Jackson!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Klein.
A head kick misses from Klein.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
Cody Klein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Jackson.
Jackson connects with a high kick.

Klein bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jackson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Klein wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Klein tries for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.

Klein wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackson, who protects the arm well.

Klein is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jackson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jackson is trying to improve his position.
Klein trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klein working the ground and pound.
Jackson tries to bench press Klein off him but Klein keeps the position.
Jackson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Klein tries for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klein is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jackson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Klein trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Klein is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Klein trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.

Jackson wriggles free and stands up.
Jackson looks gassed!
Klein scores with a head kick.

It looks like Chris Jackson has been cut.
Klein throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Klein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson shoots and misses

and Klein counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Klein is controlling him.
Klein working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Klein chips away with some ground and pound.
Klein slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Klein can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Klein advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jackson is looking to escape.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.

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.

Klein is trying for a kimura here. Jackson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Klein wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cody Klein!
Cody Klein is the new light heavyweight champion!