MMM 57: Yama vs. Chulainn PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mateo Velez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clark has chosen Follow Me by Breaking Benjamin as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Danny Clark has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Velez
vs
Clark

190 cm
26
244 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

190 cm
21
223 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Decent knees
Heavy handed

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mateo Velez!
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, Danny Clark!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clark.
Clark lands a body shot.
Clark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clark throws the left hand but Velez avoids the punch easily.
Clark throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Velez counters with a left and a right that stings Clark.
Clark jabs Velez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Clark lands a nice looking body shot.
Velez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Clark misses with a straight right.
Velez throws a series of punches but Clark avoids them all with ease.
Clark throws a jab when Velez was well out of range.
Clark throws a body punch but Velez moves out of range.
Clark is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Velez rather than just go for the knockout.
Velez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clark lands a right hook to the body.
Clark tries to close the distance and clinch but Velez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Velez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Clark wants to clinch up but Velez keeps it at a distance.
Velez slips under a jab from Clark.
Velez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Clark throws a poor cross that misses
and Velez counters with a left and a right that stings Clark.
Velez throws a combination that misses
and Clark counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark looks to throw the jab but Velez is out of range.
Clark misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Velez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clark.
Velez moves out of range of the strikes.
Clark throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Velez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Velez keeps the fight on the outside.
Velez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clark throws a shot from downtown. Velez moves away and avoids it.
Velez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Velez swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clark. Velez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Clark finds it's way through Velez's defenses.
Velez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clark counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Clark digs a good body shot into Velez's ribs.
Velez is breathing heavily.
Clark scores with a nice strike.
Velez avoids the body shot from Clark.
A slow jab from Clark misses its intended target.
Clark connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Velez's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clark misses with an uppercut. Velez saw that one coming.
Clark throws a poor cross that misses
and Velez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Clark misses the target.
Clark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Velez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Clark works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Velez scores with a one two! Clark had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Velez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clark tries to clinch up.
Clark misses with an uppercut
and Velez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clark just misses with a punch to the body.
Velez misses with a double jab.
Clark smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Velez misses with a combination
and Velez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clark misses with a right hand
and Velez counters with a straight right hand.
Velez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clark.
Clark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velez was well out of range. Poor timing from Clark.
Clark misses with a wild body shot.
Velez throws the left hand but Clark avoids the punch easily.
Velez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Velez moves away from the strike by Clark.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velez ducks under a wild hook from Clark.
Velez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Velez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Clark tries to clinch up but Velez circles away and keeps his distance.
Velez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clark counters with a straight right hand.
Clark throws a right hand that misses
and Velez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Velez looks to land a combination but Clark avoids it well.
Clark wants to clinch.
Velez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Velez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clark.
Clark cracks Velez with a right hand to the side of the head.

Velez is rocked!
The fighters circling - Clark throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oh Velez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clark throws a looping overhand right but Velez ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Clark misses.
Clark misses with a looping left.
Clark missing with a left hand there. Velez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Velez staying out of range there.
Clark looks to land a left hand but Velez moved out of range nicely.
Clark throws a big shot that misses.

Clark closes the distance and pushes Velez back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Clark with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Clark with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Clark breaks from the clinch.
Velez slips under a jab from Clark.
Velez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clark.
Velez defending well as Clark loads up on a big left hand.
Clark looks to land a right hand but Velez moved out of range.
Clark is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Velez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Velez blocks a jab.
Clark throws an overhand right that lands on Velez's shoulder, as Velez tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Clark misses.
Velez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clark.
Clark looks to land a left hand but Velez moved out of range nicely.
Clark loads up on a big right hand but Velez slips the punch.
Velez seems to have got his legs back now.
Velez throws a combination that misses
and Clark counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Clark throws a jab when Velez was well out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Velez.
Velez fails to land with a series of punches.
Clark lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Velez at a distance.
Clark misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Clark dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Velez misses with a combination
and Clark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Velez does it's job there.
Velez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Clark throws out a loose jab but Velez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Clark slips a jab and a cross from Velez.
Clark throws the left hand but Velez avoids the punch easily.
Clark takes a swing at Velez's ribcage but misses.
Clark misses with a lunging right hand
and Velez counters with a nice uppercut.
Clark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clark avoids a punch combination nicely.
Velez feints a jab promting Clark to slip. Velez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Clark slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Clark misses with an uppercut. Velez saw that one coming.
Velez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clark scores with a counter punch that sends Velez to the canvas! Clark smells blood - he's punishing Velez with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Velez has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Clark!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Monferrand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joseph Monferrand has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brandon Graves's chin.

Graves
vs
Monferrand

170 cm
19
238 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

170 cm
19
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Graves!
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, Joseph Monferrand!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves misses with a body kick.
A head kick from Graves lands but Monferrand takes it in his stride.

It looks like Joseph Monferrand has been cut.
Graves throws an off balance right hand

so Monferrand counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Monferrand drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Graves dives on top into guard.
Monferrand tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Monferrand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graves knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Monferrand on the ground.

Graves drops back looking for a leg! Monferrand is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Monferrand manages to kick Graves off! Graves jumps back into Monferrand's guard.
Monferrand is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Graves is controlling him.

Monferrand has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Graves doesn't defend quickly enough and Monferrand has managed to lock this one up! Can Graves escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Monferrand on a fantastic submission victory.

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilya Murometz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Trouble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ilya Murometz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Big Trouble's chin.

Murometz
vs
Trouble

195 cm
19
280 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ilya Murometz!
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, Big Trouble!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trouble shoots in but no luck this time.
Murometz with a poor takedown

so Trouble counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Trouble won't allow Murometz to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trouble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murometz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trouble working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Trouble working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murometz's head.
Trouble lands a couple of elbows.
Trouble wants to control from the top but Murometz keeps moving.
Trouble's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Trouble tries to free his leg and advance position but Murometz is retaining full guard.
Trouble throwing strikes but missing.
Trouble wants to control from the top but Murometz keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murometz has control of Trouble's left arm, preventing Trouble from doing any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Big Trouble wasn't active enough on the ground.
Trouble shoots in looking for a takedown but Murometz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Trouble's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Trouble shoots in and bounces Murometz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Trouble postures up in Murometz's guard and throws a big left but Murometz blocks it.
Trouble is stalling in the full guard.
Murometz trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Murometz is trying to control the position but Trouble postures up.
Trouble slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Murometz trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Murometz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trouble.

Trouble feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Trouble sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Trouble postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murometz is trying to keep Trouble in close.

Trouble 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.
Trouble advances to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murometz tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Trouble not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Trouble looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Trouble uses his free foot to push down on Murometz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Murometz.
Murometz is looking to get to half guard.
Trouble scoring with strikes but Murometz is staying in there.
Trouble lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Trouble unloading with bombs!

Trouble has control of Murometz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Murometz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Trouble with a couple of short strikes.
Murometz is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Trouble! Murometz is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Big Trouble!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jurgen Wutend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Nestle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Wutend
vs
Nestle

165 cm
19
148 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
145 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Knockout power

FNF Energy & Stamina - Sale!
FNF Energy & Stamina - Sale!

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jurgen Wutend!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Nestle!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nestle shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wutend is trying to defend but Nestle finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wutend might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Nestle seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Wutend is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Joe Nestle!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damien Sanders is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Tucker
vs
Sanders

188 cm
25
215 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

196 cm
19
265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

Milwaukee's Best 160 - $89

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Tucker!
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, Damien Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sanders takes the fight into the clinch.
Sanders makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanders avoiding damage.

Sanders breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Tucker.

Sanders closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sanders lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sanders scores with a hook to the body.

Sanders breaks from the clinch.
Tucker falls off balance throwing a combination

and Sanders counters by clinching up.
Tucker is breathing heavily.

Sanders breaks from the clinch.
Tucker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanders moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tucker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanders scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Sanders has managed to clinch.
Tucker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tucker is trying to break the clinch but Sanders is controlling him.
Tucker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanders has Tucker pressed against the cage, preventing Tucker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sanders holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Sanders.
Sanders lands a body punch.
Sanders stalls.

Sanders's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Sanders! Tucker is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Sanders!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Legate Lanius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank McMurdoch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Legate Lanius has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Lanius
vs
McMurdoch

200 cm
20
144 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

170 cm
20
148 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Legate Lanius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank McMurdoch!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMurdoch misses with a straight left.
Lanius tries to clinch but McMurdoch moves away
and McMurdoch counters with a right hand to the body.
Lanius tries to clinch there but McMurdoch circles away.
Lanius closes the distance but McMurdoch moves to the side
and McMurdoch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McMurdoch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lanius was well out of range. Poor timing from McMurdoch.
McMurdoch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lanius works McMurdoch's body with a nice hook.
Lanius is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McMurdoch throws a right hand that misses

and Lanius moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lanius.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McMurdoch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McMurdoch looking to slow down the pace here.
McMurdoch is trying to force a seperation but Lanius has the dominant position.
McMurdoch blocks the elbow strike.
Lanius taking a breather.
McMurdoch tries to throw a body punch but Lanius avoids it by throwing McMurdoch back against the cage.
McMurdoch looking to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lanius throws an elbow but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on McMurdoch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lanius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lanius really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McMurdoch is trying to stall.
McMurdoch pressing his opponent against the cage.
McMurdoch blocks the elbow strike.
Lanius prevents a body shot from McMurdoch.
McMurdoch is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McMurdoch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McMurdoch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McMurdoch is looking to break free of the clinch but Lanius has double underhooks.
McMurdoch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McMurdoch tries a body shot but Lanius blocks it.
McMurdoch tries to break the clinch but Lanius is controlling the position.
McMurdoch dodges an elbow strike from Lanius.
McMurdoch can't break the clinch.

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.
McMurdoch struggles to land a body shot inside as Lanius controls his hands.
McMurdoch throws a head punch that misses.
Lanius prevents a body shot from McMurdoch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lanius.
McMurdoch wants to get back to striking at distance but Lanius won't allow it.
McMurdoch lands a hook that snaps the head of Lanius backwards.
McMurdoch avoids the elbow strike from Lanius, against the cage.
Lanius is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McMurdoch avoids a wild elbow strike from Lanius.
Lanius on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lanius misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McMurdoch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lanius throws an elbow but misses.
Lanius creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McMurdoch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lanius keeps control of McMurdoch as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McMurdoch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lanius prevents a body shot from McMurdoch.
McMurdoch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMurdoch struggles to land a body shot inside as Lanius controls his hands.
McMurdoch misses with a hook from the clinch.
McMurdoch tries to throw a body punch but Lanius avoids it by throwing McMurdoch back against the cage.
McMurdoch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lanius looking to throw knees to the head but McMurdoch is blocking nicely.
McMurdoch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McMurdoch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lanius lands a left hand that snaps the head of McMurdoch backwards.
McMurdoch wants to stall.
McMurdoch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lanius throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McMurdoch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McMurdoch misses with some punches.
McMurdoch avoids a wild elbow strike from Lanius.
McMurdoch wants to stall.
McMurdoch is trying to push Lanius away but Lanius has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lanius takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Lanius breaks the clinch.
Lanius wants to clinch.
McMurdoch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lanius tries to clinch up but McMurdoch circles away and keeps his distance.
McMurdoch jabs Lanius to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lanius tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McMurdoch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McMurdoch swats away the attempt to clinch by Lanius.
McMurdoch missing with a left hand there. Lanius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McMurdoch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lanius tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McMurdoch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McMurdoch misses with a body shot.

McMurdoch gets tackled into the cage by Lanius. Lanius maintains the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lanius looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McMurdoch tries a body shot but Lanius blocks it.
McMurdoch tries to work over Lanius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McMurdoch works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank McMurdoch dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Lanius doesn't manage to clinch there - McMurdoch circles away.

Lanius forces McMurdoch back against the cage and clinches.
Lanius working McMurdoch over with knees to the body.
McMurdoch blocks an elbow strike.
McMurdoch misses with a short punch on the inside.
McMurdoch stalling in the clinch but Lanius improves position.
Lanius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McMurdoch avoiding damage as Lanius throws knees to the body.
McMurdoch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lanius's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lanius.
McMurdoch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lanius prevents McMurdoch from breaking the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McMurdoch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lanius looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McMurdoch misses with a punch on the inside.
McMurdoch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lanius pressing his opponent against the cage.
McMurdoch tries a body shot but Lanius blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lanius misses with a knee to the head.
McMurdoch misses with a punch on the inside.
McMurdoch tries a body shot but Lanius blocks it.
McMurdoch is looking to break free of the clinch but Lanius has double underhooks.
Lanius blocks a body shot from McMurdoch.
McMurdoch tries a body shot but Lanius blocks it.
McMurdoch misses with a short punch on the inside.
McMurdoch dodges an elbow strike from Lanius.
McMurdoch tries to work over Lanius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from McMurdoch.
Lanius misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from McMurdoch fails to land.
McMurdoch misses with a short punch on the inside.
McMurdoch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lanius's elbow.
McMurdoch misses with a hook from the clinch.
McMurdoch tries to throw a body punch but Lanius avoids it by throwing McMurdoch back against the cage.
McMurdoch tries to throw a body punch but Lanius avoids it by throwing McMurdoch back against the cage.
McMurdoch blocks the elbow strike.

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.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McMurdoch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McMurdoch dodges an elbow strike from Lanius.
McMurdoch blocks an elbow strike.
McMurdoch has a couple of punches blocked by Lanius.
McMurdoch tries to stall but Lanius uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lanius looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McMurdoch throws a head punch that misses.
Lanius throws an elbow but it misses.
McMurdoch tries to throw a body punch but Lanius avoids it by throwing McMurdoch back against the cage.
Lanius throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McMurdoch avoids the elbow strike from Lanius, against the cage.
Lanius throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McMurdoch.
McMurdoch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McMurdoch is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A hook to the body from McMurdoch.
McMurdoch tries to throw a body punch but Lanius avoids it by throwing McMurdoch back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lanius blocking some punches.
McMurdoch is trying to push Lanius away but Lanius has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from McMurdoch fails to land.
McMurdoch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McMurdoch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McMurdoch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lanius misses with a knee to the head.
McMurdoch misses with a body punch.
McMurdoch misses with a hook from the clinch.
McMurdoch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McMurdoch misses with a hook to the ribs.
McMurdoch is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McMurdoch is breathing heavily.
Lanius throws an elbow but it misses.
Lanius blocks an uppercut.
Lanius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lanius prevents McMurdoch from breaking the clinch.
Lanius looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's four 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.
Lanius blocks a body shot from McMurdoch.
Lanius pushes off an throws an elbow but McMurdoch leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McMurdoch wants to break free but Lanius has control.
McMurdoch tries a body shot but Lanius blocks it.
McMurdoch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lanius comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McMurdoch blocks an elbow strike from Lanius.
McMurdoch wants to break free but Lanius has control.
McMurdoch avoids the elbow strike from Lanius, against the cage.
McMurdoch working aggressively here.
Lanius misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McMurdoch.
McMurdoch misses with some punches.
McMurdoch misses with a hook from the clinch.
McMurdoch misses with a body punch.
McMurdoch blocks the elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lanius blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McMurdoch can't break the clinch.
Lanius throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lanius looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Frank McMurdoch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Lanius tries to clinch but McMurdoch is having none of it.
McMurdoch throws a lazy uppercut

and Lanius counters by clinching up.
Lanius misses with an elbow strike.
McMurdoch avoids a wild elbow strike from Lanius.
Lanius pushes off an throws an elbow but McMurdoch leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lanius misses with an elbow over the top.
McMurdoch dodges an elbow strike from Lanius.
McMurdoch tries to throw a body punch but Lanius avoids it by throwing McMurdoch back against the cage.
McMurdoch misses with the head strike.
McMurdoch struggles to land a body shot inside as Lanius controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, McMurdoch scores with a nice short uppercut.
McMurdoch lands a body punch.
McMurdoch tries to circle away but Lanius has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lanius lands an elbow inside.
Lanius holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McMurdoch trying to stall but Lanius improves his position.
McMurdoch misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurdoch trying to control the position but instead, Lanius has worked for underhooks and has pushed McMurdoch into the cage.
McMurdoch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McMurdoch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McMurdoch blocks an elbow strike.
McMurdoch managing to block the knees to the body from Lanius.
Lanius content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lanius tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McMurdoch is trying to maintain a safe position but Lanius gets an underhook and turns McMurdoch into the cage.
McMurdoch misses with a body punch.
McMurdoch throws a punch but it's blocked by Lanius.
McMurdoch wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McMurdoch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McMurdoch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lanius has him pressed against the cage.
McMurdoch is trying to break the clinch but Lanius is controlling him.
Lanius blocks an uppercut.
McMurdoch dodges an elbow strike from Lanius.

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.
Lanius blocking some punches.
Lanius prevents a body shot from McMurdoch.
McMurdoch looking to stall.
McMurdoch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McMurdoch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lanius's elbow.
McMurdoch misses with a punch on the inside.
McMurdoch lands a body punch in the clinch.

Lanius jumps guard.
McMurdoch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Lanius uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Lanius is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lanius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McMurdoch.
McMurdoch misses with a wild body shot.
Lanius wants to clinch
and McMurdoch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lanius fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lanius looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McMurdoch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lanius looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lanius throws a shot to the body.
Lanius tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McMurdoch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McMurdoch throws a right hand that misses

and Lanius counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lanius.
McMurdoch struggles to land a body shot inside as Lanius controls his hands.
McMurdoch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McMurdoch throws a punch but it's blocked by Lanius.
McMurdoch misses with a hook from the clinch.
McMurdoch can't find room to land a body shot as Lanius controls the action.
McMurdoch swings wildly with an uppercut but Lanius uses good head movement to avoid it.
McMurdoch trying to control the position but instead, Lanius has worked for underhooks and has pushed McMurdoch into the cage.
McMurdoch wants to break free but Lanius has control.
Frank McMurdoch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
McMurdoch throws a punch but it's blocked by Lanius.
McMurdoch blocks an elbow strike from Lanius.
McMurdoch content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McMurdoch tries to break free but Lanius pushes him back against the cage.
McMurdoch struggles to land a body shot inside as Lanius controls his hands.
McMurdoch blocks an elbow strike from Lanius.
McMurdoch is trying to break the clinch but Lanius has him pressed against the cage.
Lanius has McMurdoch pressed against the cage, preventing McMurdoch from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lanius throws a knee to the head but misses.
McMurdoch wants to stall.
Lanius prevents a body shot from McMurdoch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McMurdoch working hard to break the clinch.
McMurdoch misses with some punches.
Legate Lanius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McMurdoch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lanius with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Legate Lanius showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McMurdoch 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank McMurdoch!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
19%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rain The Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jones
vs
The Pain

169 cm
20
140 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

165 cm
18
137 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rain The Pain!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Pain moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like John Jones has been cut.
The Pain wants to clinch.
The Pain misses the body punch

and Jones counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in The Pain's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!

The Pain is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The Pain jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. The Pain gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The Pain misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
The Pain tries to clinch up
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
The Pain misses with a shot to the body

and Jones counters with a takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to stand but The Pain is controlling his arm.
The Pain wants to control but Jones postures up.
The Pain is trying to get back to half guard.
Jones tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The Pain is looking for a sweep.

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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The Pain struggling a bit here.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Rain The Pain hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
The Pain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones misses with the combination.
The Pain tries to clinch but Jones moves away
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The Pain misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. The Pain will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
The Pain misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
John Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rain The Pain.
The Pain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The Pain looks gassed!
The Pain throws a lazy uppercut

and Jones counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jones tries to stand but can't do so whilst The Pain controls his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones prevents The Pain from improving his position.
Jones prevents The Pain from standing back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because John Jones just wasn't active enough.

Jones shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Jones's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has The Pain backing up. The Pain nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
The Pain darts in trying to clinch
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. The Pain will be more careful next time no doubt.
The Pain tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
The Pain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings The Pain.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pain avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Pain takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jones lands a two punch combo.
Jones throws a leg kick but The Pain moved away.
The Pain misses with a combination

and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. The Pain fights it but they end up in guard.
The Pain pulls Jones in to control the position.
Jones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of The Pain is proving hard to escape from.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because John Jones wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The Pain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The Pain misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
The Pain is breathing heavily.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
The Pain throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. The Pain will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pain looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Pain is defended easily by Jones.
John Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rain The Pain.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
The Pain is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The Pain shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Pain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Pain gets slowly back to his feet.

A momentary lapse in concentration from The Pain enables Jones to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. The Pain manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jones wants to stand but The Pain has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Jones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Jones throws a front kick aimed at The Pain's knee but The Pain avoids it well.
The Pain falls off balance throwing a combination

and Jones counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in The Pain's guard now.

Jones decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on The Pain, up you get!
The Pain throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Pain throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a good low kick that The Pain was not able to check.
The Pain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Pain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rain The Pain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The Pain darts in trying to clinch
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.

The Pain gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from The Pain's guard.
Jones 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to stand and escape but instead The Pain has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The Pain sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.
Jones is trying to stand up here but The Pain is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pain is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The Pain not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The Pain not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The Pain not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones is looking to escape.
The Pain sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Jones makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The Pain wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. The Pain will be more careful next time no doubt.
The Pain doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. The Pain will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Pain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings The Pain.
Jones scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The Pain has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The Pain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but The Pain persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
John Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rain The Pain.
The Pain avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Pain dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones is working the combinations to good effect here.
The Pain wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side

and Jones counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in The Pain's guard now.
Rain The Pain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones wants to get up but he can't break The Pain's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Jones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kasahiro Yama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cu Chulainn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yama kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Yatta. Chulainn has chosen The Blood of Cu Chulainn as his entrance music. Cu Chulainn will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Yama
vs
Chulainn

172 cm
20
216 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

192 cm
20
220 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160 - $89

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SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI

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 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kasahiro Yama!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cu Chulainn!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yama ducks under a wild hook from Chulainn.
Chulainn misses with an uppercut

and Yama counters with a shoot takedown. Chulainn fights it but they end up in guard.
Chulainn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yama.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chulainn holds on and takes a little breather.
Chulainn keeping moving, preventing Yama from controlling successfully.
Yama might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chulainn wants to stand but Yama is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yama throwing strikes from guard but Chulainn blocks nicely.
Yama advances position into side control!
Chulainn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yama. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yama creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Chulainn sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Chulainn regains half guard there - taking advantage of Yama's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Chulainn manages to get to full guard.
Yama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chulainn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

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.
Yama is looking to work some ground and pound but Chulainn has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chulainn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chulainn keeping moving, preventing Yama from controlling successfully.
Yama is fighting to break Chulainn's control of his arms but Chulainn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chulainn keeping moving, preventing Yama from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yama postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yama is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Yama trying to control the position from guard on top but Chulainn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yama wants to control from the top but Chulainn keeps moving.
Chulainn is trying to keep Yama in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Yama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chulainn throws out the jab.
Yama shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chulainn counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kasahiro Yama dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Chulainn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Yama moves into the clinch.
Chulainn is trying to break the clinch but Yama is controlling him.

Chulainn manages to break the clinch.
Chulainn throws a hook but Yama avoids it easily.
Yama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chulainn.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulainn dodges the punch combination from Yama.
Cu Chulainn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chulainn throws a right hand that misses

and Yama decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chulainn's guard.
Yama 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.
Yama lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yama throws a big right hand that misses.
Chulainn keeping moving, preventing Yama from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yama looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chulainn is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Kasahiro Yama just wasn't active enough.
A swing and a miss from Chulainn.
Yama throws a jab when Chulainn was well out of range.
Yama gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chulainn.

It looks like Kasahiro Yama has been cut.
Chulainn is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn keeps the fight on the outside.
Chulainn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yama.
Yama thows a body shot but no joy.
Chulainn throws a jab when Yama was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cu Chulainn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kasahiro Yama's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A big right from Chulainn misses.
Chulainn might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Chulainn misses the shot to the body.
Chulainn throws a hook but Yama blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yama darts in trying to clinch
and Chulainn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yama shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice uppercut there from Chulainn.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yama.
Yama is looking to clinch but Chulainn is avoiding it.
Chulainn throws a shot from downtown. Yama moves away and avoids it.
Yama thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Chulainn to counter with a crisp jab.
Yama with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chulainn counters with a straight right hand.
Yama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chulainn was well out of range. Poor timing from Yama.
Yama darts in trying to clinch
and Chulainn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yama swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chulainn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cu Chulainn really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kasahiro Yama's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Yama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chulainn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yama misses with a takedown
and Chulainn counters with a right hand to the body.
Yama fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chulainn.
Kasahiro Yama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chulainn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yama wants to clinch
letting Chulainn counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yama tries to clinch up

and Chulainn counters with a crisp right hand that drops Yama! Chulainn lets Yama back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yama tries to clinch up.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's four 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.
Yama slips under a jab from Chulainn.
Chulainn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yama moves away.

Yama scores a takedown into full mount!

Yama looking for a guillotine from mount but Chulainn is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cu Chulainn dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Kasahiro Yama's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Yama closes the distance but Chulainn moves to the side
enabling Chulainn to counter with a crisp jab.

Yama looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Chulainn!

Yama goes for an armbar but Chulainn turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Chulainn.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yama looking for a sweep. Not yet Yama, not yet.
Yama bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chulainn's guard.
Yama trying to control but Chulainn is working from the bottom.
Yama throws and elbow that misses. Chulainn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yama's guard. Nice move by Chulainn!
Yama is trying to keep Chulainn in close.

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.
Yama wants to sweep here but Chulainn controlling him for the moment.
Yama is working hard here to advance position.
Yama trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Yama 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.
Chulainn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Yama controlling Chulainn's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chulainn missing with a left hand there. Yama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chulainn throws a jab when Yama was well out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yama fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yama shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chulainn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cu Chulainn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chulainn 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 45:49
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 45:49
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 45:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cu Chulainn!
Cu Chulainn is the new light heavyweight champion!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
47%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shep Olsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack McClusky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McClusky comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I Stand Alone kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! McClusky has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Olsen
vs
McClusky

177 cm
19
192 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

195 cm
25
254 lbs
15 - 4 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Milwaukee's Best 160 - $89

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shep Olsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jack McClusky!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olsen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McClusky moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McClusky looks gassed!
Olsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Olsen misses with a two punch combination.
Olsen misses with a few strikes there.
Olsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McClusky works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Olsen misses with a wild combination.
Olsen throws a series of punches but McClusky moves out of range.
Olsen misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Olsen. Those never looked like landing.
Olsen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Olsen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Olsen throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Olsen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McClusky connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McClusky uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McClusky dodges the punch combination from Olsen.
McClusky misses with a head kick.
Olsen throws a right and a left that McClusky avoids nicely.
McClusky dodges the punch combination from Olsen.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Olsen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen throws a right and a left that both miss.
McClusky throws a series of punches but Olsen moves out of range.
A combination from Olsen does no damage.
Olsen moves away from the strike by McClusky.
Olsen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McClusky.
McClusky thows a body shot but no joy.
Olsen looks to land a combination but McClusky avoids it well.
Olsen misses with a two punch combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by McClusky. That's going to slow Olsen down.
McClusky is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McClusky throws a leg kick but Olsen sees it coming and moves out of range.
McClusky scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Olsen misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice cross by McClusky.
McClusky lands a nice shot that snaps Olsen's head back.
Olsen misses with a two punch combination.
McClusky has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McClusky avoids a punch combination nicely.
McClusky connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
No joy there for Olsen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Olsen fails to land with a series of punches.
McClusky moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Olsen swinging wildly here.
McClusky uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Olsen has time to react.
A leg kick checked by Olsen.
Olsen misses with a jab, cross combination.
McClusky misses with a hook. Olsen ducked under it nicely.
A punch combination from Olsen misses.
Nice uppercut lands for McClusky. That snapped Olsen's head back.
McClusky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Olsen.
Olsen misses with a series of wild punches.
McClusky with a hook.
McClusky takes a swing at Olsen's ribcage but misses.
Olsen tries to bum rush McClusky with a series of wild strikes but McClusky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Olsen misses.
McClusky fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Olsen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Olsen misses with a wild combination.
McClusky jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A combination from Olsen does no damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack McClusky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McClusky has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 9:10
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 9:10
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack McClusky!