UFF 13: No way out PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard Nixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gota Yo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pass Out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Nixon
vs
Yo

225 cm
27
153 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

178 cm
24
150 lbs
5 - 13 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Nixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gota Yo!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nixon with a lazy takedown attempt

and Yo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Yo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nixon's guard.

Nixon is working an open guard so Yo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nixon tries to land a front kick but Yo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Yo shoots in and gets a takedown into Nixon's guard.
Nixon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nixon wants to sweep but no luck.
Nixon trying to control the position.

Yo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon lands a nice looking body shot.
Nixon shoots and misses

and Yo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Yo escapes and gets back to his feet.
Nixon tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Yo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nixon has a closed guard, preventing Yo from standing up.
Yo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Yo stands up and waves to Nixon to follow him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon tries a head kick but it misses.

Yo forces Nixon back against the cage and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Yo has picked Nixon up - he's going for a ride! Yo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Yo looks gassed!
Nixon trying to control but Yo postures up.

Yo postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Nixon to stand up.

Yo feints and as Nixon raises his hands in defense, Yo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nixon thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Nixon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nixon looking to control.
Nixon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yo manages to get himself to full guard.
Nixon passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yo is trying to stand back up but Nixon is controlling him
Yo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nixon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yo won't allow Nixon to pass to mount.
Yo is trying to stand.
Nixon wants to control but Yo is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yo tries to kick Nixon off but Nixon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Nixon is working for a kimura but Yo is defending it quite comfortably.
Nixon trying to control the action but Yo is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A punch combination from Nixon misses.

Yo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Yo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nixon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Yo counters with a takedown into side control.

Yo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Yo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nixon was covering up waiting for the punch and Yo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Yo is breathing heavily.
Nixon has a closed guard, preventing Yo from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yo won't allow Nixon to sweep him here.

Yo gets to his feet - Nixon follows without any prompting.
Richard Nixon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nixon has his takedown stuffed

and Yo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nixon is looking for a sweep. Yo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nixon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nixon trying to control but Yo postures up.

Yo decides to stand up.
Nixon throws a low kick but Yo avoids it.
Nixon takes a swing at Yo's ribcage but misses.

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

and Yo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yo.
Nixon is trying to break free.
Yo crunches a lovely knee into Nixon's ribcage.
Nixon looking to stall.
Nixon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nixon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nixon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yo pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Nixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nixon misses with a takedown attempt

and Yo counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nixon tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Yo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nixon to his feet.
Yo throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nixon tries to clinch

and Yo counters with a shoot takedown. Nixon fights it but they end up in guard.
Nixon is trying to keep Yo in close.
Yo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nixon looking for a sweep. Not yet Nixon, not yet.
Nixon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Yo gets to his feet - Nixon follows without any prompting.
Nixon tries to clinch

and Yo counters with a takedown into side control.

Yo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nixon to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Yo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nixon is trying to control the position but Yo postures up.

Yo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nixon lands a two punch combo.
Nixon misses with a takedown attempt

and Yo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yo.
Nixon throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gota Yo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Yo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nixon throws a left and a right that both miss

and Yo counters with a shoot takedown. Nixon fights it but they end up in guard.
Yo wants to stand but Nixon is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nixon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yo is one step ahead there.
Nixon wants to stand up but Yo is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yo stands up from Nixon's guard - Yo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nixon with a lazy takedown attempt

and Yo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nixon's guard.
Yo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Nixon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Yo stands and steps away. Nixon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Yo moves into range and clinches up with Nixon.
Yo tries for a takedown but Nixon manages to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Yo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nixon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Yo avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
Yo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nixon.
Nixon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yo trying to land knees to the body.

Nixon pulls guard successfully.
Nixon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yo is looking to stand up but Nixon won't let him.
Nixon is trying to keep Yo in close.

Nixon is working an open guard so Yo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nixon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Yo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nixon!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nixon is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yo avoids the attempt from Nixon to control.
Yo controlling his opponent.
Gota Yo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nixon tries to hold on but Yo postures up.
Nixon is looking to get to half guard.

Yo is standing up, even though he is in mount.

Yo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Yo stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Yo rushes Nixon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nixon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gota Yo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nixon tries to break free but Yo pushes him back against the cage.
Nixon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nixon.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Nixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nixon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Yo tightens his grip and picks Nixon up, before dumping him to the ground. Nixon manages to land in guard.
Richard Nixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yo is looking to stand up but Nixon won't let him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gota Yo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Roberts scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gota Yo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabe Holter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ohad Everett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Everett is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dont Monkey With Another Mans Monkey. The key to victory for Gabe Holter has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Holter
vs
Everett

176 cm
26
176 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

178 cm
26
175 lbs
7 - 10 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabe Holter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ohad Everett!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Everett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Holter.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Holter, right into the meat.
Everett doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Everett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Everett gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Holter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Everett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holter tries to avoid it but Everett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holter to the ground. Holter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Holter tries to sprawl but Everett drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Everett controlling the action here.
Holter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Holter tries to get out of the position.

Everett seems to be looking for submissions.
Everett is controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Everett wants to free his trapped foot but Holter is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Everett trying to control the pace.

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.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Ohad Everett hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Everett throws a left and a right that both miss
and Holter finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

Everett gets tackled into the cage by Holter. Holter maintains the clinch.

Holter breaks from the clinch.
Everett fails to land the takedown.
Gabe Holter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ohad Everett.
Holter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Everett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Everett looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holter is fending him off so far but Everett persists. Nope, Holter circles away and we're back to standing.
Everett misses with a right hand

and Holter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Holter.

Holter breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Everett.
Everett looks gassed!
Holter tries to clinch but Everett is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Everett shoots in and drives through. Holter sprawls well.
A jab from Holter finds it's way through Everett's defenses.
Everett takes one to the side of the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Everett shoots in for a takedown but Holter shows good takedown defense.

Holter rushes Everett and presses him up against the cage.
Everett stalling in the clinch but Holter improves position.
Everett jumps guard but Holter stands there with Everett around his waist. Everett gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Holter breaks from the clinch.
Holter lands a jab to the head.
Holter scores with a one two! Everett had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Ohad Everett has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Everett takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Holter lands a jab.

Holter closes the distance and pushes Everett back into the cage.
Holter lands an elbow inside that Everett shrugs off.
Everett swings wildly with an uppercut but Holter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holter lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Holter breaks from the clinch.
Everett swats away the attempt to clinch by Holter.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick lands from Holter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Everett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabe Holter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ohad Everett's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Holter moves in looking to clinch but Everett pushes him off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Holter.
Everett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Holter.
Holter scores with a decent looking hook.
Everett takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Everett misses with a takedown attempt - Holter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Holter.
Everett is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Holter moves into the clinch.
Everett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Holter is defending well for now.

Holter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holter lands a jab-cross combination.

Holter drives through and clinches with Everett against the cage.
Everett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holter using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Holter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gabe Holter is winning the standup battle so far.
Holter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Holter lands a head kick. Everett smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Everett sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Holter leaves Everett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holter moves in looking to clinch but Everett pushes him off.
Holter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Everett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Holter. Holter obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holter scores with a hook.
Holter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Everett. That did some damage!
Holter tries to close the distance and clinch but Everett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Everett throws a right hand that misses
and Holter counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Holter connects with a high kick.

Everett is rocked!

That has opened up Ohad Everett's cut even more.

Holter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Everett is still on wobbly legs! Can Holter finish him?
Holter lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Holter breaks the clinch.
BOOM! Holter lands a beautiful left hook that drops Everett. Everett tries to recover but Holter is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Everett lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabe Holter!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Owen Camas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Franks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Camas kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qG1sZhO74A. This should be fireworks!

Camas
vs
Franks

175 cm
25
151 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

170 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Renegade Fight Gear ALL PRODUCTS UNDER $10

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 - 1, fighting out of New York, Owen Camas!
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, Fred Franks!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Franks.

It looks like Owen Camas has been cut.
Franks shoots and misses

and Camas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franks wants to get back to his feet.
Franks is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camas is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Camas has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

We're going to have a standup here because Owen Camas wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
The fighters circle momentarily. Camas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Franks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Camas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Franks to the mat! Franks manages to get full guard.

Camas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Camas throws a head kick that half lands.
Franks misses with a takedown

and Camas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Franks is trying to stand.
Franks looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franks pushes Camas off but Camas dives into side control.
Camas cracks Franks with a big right hand but Franks just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Franks gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

Camas looking to isolate an arm here. Franks doesn't see it coming and as Camas extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Camas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Owen Camas!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Belafonte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pinaco Zalutju (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belafonte comes to the cage accompanied by Harry Belafonte - Banana Boat. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Belafonte
vs
Zalutju

185 cm
27
205 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

180 cm
22
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Belafonte!
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, Pinaco Zalutju!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zalutju has his takedown stuffed
and Belafonte counters with an outside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Zalutju.

It looks like Victor Belafonte has been cut.
Belafonte tries to clinch up but Zalutju circles away and keeps his distance.
Belafonte circles away from the clinch attempt
and Belafonte counters with an inside leg kick.
Zalutju circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zalutju shoots and misses
and Belafonte counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zalutju gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Belafonte counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Victor Belafonte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pinaco Zalutju.
The referee calls for Belafonte to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belafonte lands an elbow inside that Zalutju shrugs off.

It looks like Pinaco Zalutju has been cut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Belafonte lands a good knee to the midsection. Zalutju won't want to take too many of those.
Zalutju looks gassed!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Belafonte takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Victor Belafonte.
Belafonte moves in looking to clinch but Zalutju pushes him off.
Belafonte moves in looking to clinch but Zalutju pushes him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zalutju darts in trying to clinch
and Belafonte counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Zalutju swings widly with a right hand
and Belafonte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zalutju shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Belafonte doesn't manage to clinch there - Zalutju circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Belafonte looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Belafonte tries to clinch but Zalutju is having none of it.
Zalutju with a lazy takedown attempt
and Belafonte counters with a thumping low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zalutju fails with the takedown

and Belafonte counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Belafonte comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Belafonte.
Belafonte lands a knee to the body.
Belafonte stalling against the cage.
Belafonte lands an elbow just above Zalutju 's eye.

That has opened up Pinaco Zalutju's cut even more.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Belafonte obliges.
Belafonte stalls.
Belafonte putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zalutju in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Belafonte lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

The cut above Pinaco Zalutju's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Belafonte comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Belafonte dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zalutju takes a knee right on the jaw!

Pinaco Zalutju's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Belafonte to work.
Belafonte scores with a knee to the head.
Belafonte lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Belafonte lands a nice knee to the body.
Belafonte stalls.
Belafonte crunches a lovely knee into Zalutju's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belafonte scores a nice knee to the body.
Belafonte lands an elbow inside that Zalutju shrugs off.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pinaco Zalutju's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Victor Belafonte!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

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

Rowlah
vs
Fisher

184 cm
18
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
180 lbs
9 - 22 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonah Rowlah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rowlah takes one to the side of the head.
Fisher scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

It looks like Jonah Rowlah has been cut.
Rowlah misses with a wild body shot.

Rowlah drives through with a takedown into Fisher's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rowlah pushes down on Fisher's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Fisher is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rowlah pulls his head out easily.
Rowlah frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fisher tries to hold on but Rowlah postures up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonah Rowlah!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Angel Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Rivera
vs
Justice

188 cm
23
179 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

182 cm
18
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Angel Rivera!
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, Markus Justice!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Justice throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rivera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Justice thinking.
Justice has his takedown stuffed
and Rivera counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Justice misses with a double jab
and Rivera counters with a series of strikes. Justice will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Justice scores with a hook to the body. Rivera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rivera misses with a two punch combination.
Justice looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rivera is fending him off so far but Justice persists. Nope, Rivera circles away and we're back to standing.
Justice misses with the combination.
Justice looks gassed!

Justice shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rivera wants to get back to his feet.
Rivera knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Justice on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice wants to pass the guard but Rivera is defending well.
Justice works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rivera is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Justice sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Poor strikes thrown by Justice there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rivera is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

Justice is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rivera is surviving well by controlling Justice's body position as best he can.
Rivera is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Justice has control of Rivera's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rivera regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rivera is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Poor strikes thrown by Justice there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

Rivera defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Justice.

Justice is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rivera has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rivera!
Rivera is looking to work some ground and pound but Justice has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rivera!

Justice wants to finish this one by submission but Rivera is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Justice.
Justice throws some wild stikes that Rivera manages to avoid easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Justice looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Justice unloads with some shots from mount but Rivera bucks and avoids them well.

Justice jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rivera manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Justice is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rivera is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rivera sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Justice throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Justice throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Justice works to advance to full mount. Rivera defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The referee warns Rivera that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rivera is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

Justice is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rivera has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Justice looking to finish with strikes here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Justice lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Markus Justice will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Rivera moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice shot lands for Justice.
Rivera scores with a body shot.
Rivera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Justice connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rivera's hands.
Rivera dodges the punch combination from Justice.
Rivera blocks a head kick by Justice.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Justice.
Justice throws a right hand that Rivera ducks under and follows up with a left that Rivera also avoids with ease.
Justice is breathing heavily.
Rivera misses with a two punch combination.
Justice feints a jab promting Rivera to slip. Justice then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rivera slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Justice misses with a double jab
letting Rivera counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rivera gets a clinch.

Rivera breaks from the clinch.
Rivera avoids the head kick by Justice.
Rivera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Justice counters with a nice body shot.
Justice shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rivera but Rivera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Justice will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Justice misses with a takedown attempt - Rivera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Angel Rivera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Markus Justice.
Rivera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Angel Rivera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera tries to clinch but Justice moves out of range.
Justice swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rivera counters with a two punch combo.
Rivera wants to clinch.
Justice tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rivera sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Justice somewhat.
Justice looks for a takedown but Rivera sprawls well.
Justice fails with the takedown
and Rivera counters with a left to the body.
Rivera is looking to clinch.
Justice tries for a takedown but Rivera circles away easily
and Rivera counters with a left and a right that stings Justice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rivera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Justice is pressed up against the cage. Rivera has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Justice down to the mat. Justice avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rivera's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rivera duly obliges.
Left hook, right uppercut from Justice.
A head kick misses from Justice.
No luck for Justice with that takedown attempt.
Rivera with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rivera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Justice swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Justice throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rivera counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
No joy there for Rivera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Justice swats away the attempt to clinch by Rivera.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice throws the left hand but Rivera avoids the punch easily.
Justice scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rivera wants to clinch up but Justice keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Justice.
Justice shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rivera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Justice circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rivera tries to clinch but Justice moves out of range.
Justice works Rivera's body with a nice hook.
Justice pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A left lands for Justice.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rivera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angel Rivera dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A shot to the body from Justice misses

and Rivera counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rivera is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Justice pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Justice goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rivera prevents it.
Justice is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Justice has Rivera pressed against the cage, preventing Rivera from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rivera changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Justice fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Justice clobbers Rivera with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justice chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Justice lands a high kick!
Markus Justice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Justice.
Justice misses with a takedown attempt - Rivera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Angel Rivera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Markus Justice.
Justice lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rivera drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Justice misses with a two punch combination.
Angel Rivera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Justice lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Justice swats away the attempt to clinch by Rivera.
Rivera is looking to clinch.
Justice circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Justice to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rivera has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rivera is looking to clinch.
Justice fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rivera lands with a good body shot.
Justice avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Justice keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Justice tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rivera swivels and escapes.

Rivera has managed to clinch.
Justice is trying to break the clinch but Rivera is controlling him.
Justice is trying to force a seperation but Rivera has the dominant position.
Rivera goes for a takedown attempt but Justice pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice with a poor takedown
and Rivera counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rivera moves in looking to clinch but Justice pushes him off.
Justice tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rivera sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Justice somewhat.
A lazy left from Rivera finds it's target.
Justice tries for a takedown but Rivera circles away easily
and Rivera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Justice thinking.
Justice scores with a one two! Rivera had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A combination from Rivera does no damage.
Angel Rivera is winning the standup battle so far.
Justice tries to work over Rivera's front leg with a kick but Rivera checks it.
Justice lands a lovely overhand right.
Justice swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rivera counters with a left and a right that stings Justice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Justice shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rivera counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rivera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Justice scores with a one two! Rivera had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Donk. Justice catches Rivera right on the button with a cross.
Justice fails with a takedown attempt.
Rivera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Justice misses with a double jab
and Rivera counters with a left and a right that stings Justice.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Angel Rivera.
I think Rivera 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Maritn Boudreaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boudreaux comes into the arena with The Prince blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Morgan's choice of entrance music: No Easy Way Out. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Boudreaux
vs
Morgan

175 cm
28
153 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

170 cm
26
141 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maritn Boudreaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henry Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Boudreaux moves into the clinch.
Morgan is trying to break the clinch but Boudreaux is controlling him.
Morgan working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Morgan - that landed with a thud.
Morgan wants to get back to striking at distance but Boudreaux won't allow it.
Boudreaux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Morgan.

Boudreaux gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Morgan regains guard.
Boudreaux throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morgan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Morgan wants to sweep but no luck.

Morgan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Boudreaux is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Morgan.
Morgan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boudreaux wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Morgan gets back to half guard.

Boudreaux is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Morgan tries to get to full guard but Boudreaux has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boudreaux is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Morgan trying to control from the bottom.
Morgan is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Boudreaux is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morgan sees it coming and defends easily.
Boudreaux prevents Morgan from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boudreaux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Boudreaux is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boudreaux looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Morgan wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Morgan gets back to full guard.
Morgan looking for a sweep. Not yet Morgan, not yet.
Boudreaux tries to free his leg and advance position but Morgan is retaining full guard.
Morgan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boudreaux looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Maritn Boudreaux just wasn't active enough.

Boudreaux 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.
Boudreaux postures up.
Boudreaux is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Morgan wants to sweep but no luck.
Morgan has a closed guard, preventing Boudreaux from standing up.
Morgan controls Boudreaux momentarily but Boudreaux frees himself.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boudreaux slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Maritn Boudreaux has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A head kick misses from Boudreaux.
Morgan keeps Boudreaux at a distance using the push kick.
Boudreaux doesn't manage to clinch there - Morgan circles away.
Morgan connects with a body shot.
Morgan doesn't manage to clinch there - Boudreaux circles away.
Morgan tries to bum rush Boudreaux with a series of wild strikes but Boudreaux uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morgan shoots for a double leg takedown but Boudreaux sprawls well. He's pushed Morgan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Morgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boudreaux manages to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Boudreaux.
Morgan looks gassed!
Morgan blocks a head kick by Boudreaux.
Morgan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morgan circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maritn Boudreaux dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Boudreaux misses with a head kick.

Morgan shoots in and bounces Boudreaux off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Morgan pushes down on Boudreaux's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Morgan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Boudreaux!
Morgan trying to control but Boudreaux is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Morgan swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Boudreaux is now in Morgan's guard. A big mistake from Morgan there, giving up the dominant position!
Boudreaux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boudreaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boudreaux preventing the sweep.
Boudreaux wanted to stand there but Morgan had control of the position.
Boudreaux wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boudreaux has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Morgan tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Maritn Boudreaux just wasn't active enough.
Boudreaux lands with a right hand.

It looks like Henry Morgan has been cut.

Morgan has managed to clinch.
Morgan tries to break free but Boudreaux pushes him back against the cage.
Morgan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Boudreaux prevents it.
Morgan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boudreaux lands a damaging elbow.

Morgan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morgan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Morgan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Morgan tries to free his leg and advance position but Boudreaux is retaining full guard.

Boudreaux wriggles free and stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boudreaux tries to close the distance and clinch but Morgan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morgan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morgan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morgan shoots for a takedown but Boudreaux saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boudreaux circles away from the clinch attempt

and Boudreaux decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Morgan's guard.
Morgan is breathing heavily.
Morgan wants to sweep here but Boudreaux controlling him for the moment.
Boudreaux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morgan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maritn Boudreaux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Morgan trying to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Boudreaux is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Maritn Boudreaux.
Boudreaux is looking to clinch.
Boudreaux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boudreaux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morgan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morgan lunges at Boudreaux with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boudreaux's hand.
Boudreaux circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morgan avoids a kick to the body.
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 Maritn Boudreaux will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Henry Morgan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Boudreaux tries to clinch up but Morgan circles away and keeps his distance.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boudreaux sprawls well. Boudreaux wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morgan gets slowly back to his feet.
Boudreaux throws a sloppy head kick and Morgan moves out of range easily.
Morgan lands a leg kick that knocks Boudreaux off balance momentarily.
Boudreaux takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Morgan throws a lazy uppercut
and Boudreaux makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Morgan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boudreaux counters with a head kick. That will keep Morgan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Morgan keeps the fight on the outside.
Boudreaux lands a high kick!
Morgan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boudreaux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morgan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boudreaux.
Morgan is looking to clinch but Boudreaux is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudreaux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morgan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Morgan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boudreaux's sensitive parts.
Boudreaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Morgan throws a nice looking combination but Boudreaux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boudreaux tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Morgan counters with a single leg into guard. Boudreaux didn't expect that.

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

Boudreaux stands and steps away. Morgan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Morgan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boudreaux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morgan misses with a few strikes there.
Morgan fails to land the takedown.
Maritn Boudreaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Morgan.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses
and Boudreaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morgan is looking to clinch but Boudreaux is avoiding it.
Boudreaux tries to clinch there but Morgan circles away.
Boudreaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses
and Boudreaux counters with a crisp right that sends Morgan to the canvas! Boudreaux follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maritn Boudreaux!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Linford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saul Rubenstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Tyrone Linford has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Linford
vs
Rubenstein

183 cm
18
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
26
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Linford!
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, Saul Rubenstein!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Linford throws a nice looking combination but Rubenstein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Linford scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Linford misses with a few strikes there.
Linford listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rubenstein with a poor takedown
and Linford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Linford throws a nice looking combination but Rubenstein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Linford throws a body punch but Rubenstein moves out of range.
Rubenstein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Linford.
Rubenstein dives in and grabs Linford's left leg, looking for a takedown. Linford pushes down on Rubenstein's head and hops out.
Tyrone Linford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rubenstein has a takedown stuffed.
Tyrone Linford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Rubenstein.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubenstein misses with a takedown attempt - Linford sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Linford throws a shot from downtown. Rubenstein moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Linford misses.
Linford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rubenstein.
Linford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Linford throws a right and a left that Rubenstein avoids nicely.
Linford displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rubenstein.

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.
Rubenstein tries for a takedown but Linford circles away easily
and Linford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Linford leaves Rubenstein with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Linford throws a right and a left that Rubenstein avoids nicely.
Linford tries a head kick but it misses.
Linford throws a head kick that misses.
Linford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rubenstein.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubenstein is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Linford.

It looks like Saul Rubenstein has been cut.
Linford throws a nice looking combination but Rubenstein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Linford tries a head kick but it misses.
Linford misses with a leg kick

and Rubenstein counters with a nice double leg into side control. Linford won't be happy with that.
Rubenstein working away.

Rubenstein has hold of Linford's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Linford tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Rubenstein cranks the arm and Linford screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Linford, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Saul Rubenstein!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Pedroseli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hessu Hopo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hopo has chosen Bodies as his entrance music. Nathan Pedroseli had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Pedroseli
vs
Hopo

180 cm
22
288 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

200 cm
29
275 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Powerful

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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, Nathan Pedroseli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hessu Hopo!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopo. Pedroseli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pedroseli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hopo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pedroseli swings widly with a right hand

and Hopo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pedroseli avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hopo.
Hopo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hopo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pedroseli's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopo working over Pedroseli with some ground and pound. Pedroseli looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopo is pressing down on Pedroseli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pedroseli is holding on for now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hessu Hopo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Guinness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Paterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guinness comes to the cage accompanied by Ev Christr` Ta, Laou! . Paterson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Guerilla Radio by Rage Against The Machine. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Guinness
vs
Paterson

188 cm
20
272 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

213 cm
19
280 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arthur Guinness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Paterson!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Guinness misses.
Guinness misses with a few strikes there.
Guinness takes a swing at Paterson's ribcage but misses.
Paterson has his takedown stuffed

and Guinness holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Paterson fails to pull guard.

Paterson pulls guard.

Paterson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Guinness gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Guinness tries to free his leg and advance position but Paterson is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Paterson!