Heartless PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerpe Purge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Tuphuria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Tuphuria is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Purge
vs
Tuphuria

179 cm
19
250 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
240 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

BioPharm Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerpe Purge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Tuphuria!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuphuria is trying hard to land a takedown here. Purge sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Purge feints and as Tuphuria raises his hands in defense, Purge changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tuphuria wants to stand but Purge is controlling the position.
Tuphuria wants to sweep but no luck.
Purge passes Tuphuria's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Purge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tuphuria doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Purge.
Purge wants to control but Tuphuria is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Purge wants to pass to mount but Tuphuria is defending the position.
Purge throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Purge works his way into side control.

Purge stands up.

Purge darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Purge is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tuphuria sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Purge is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Purge is keen to just control but Tuphuria is a slippery customer.
Tuphuria avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Purge.
Purge thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Purge is controlling the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Purge wants to control but Tuphuria is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jerpe Purge wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Tuphuria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Purge closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tuphuria to the mat! Tuphuria manages to get full guard.
Tuphuria looks gassed!
Purge trying to control but Tuphuria is working from the bottom.
Purge with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Purge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Purge passes Tuphuria's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Purge performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Purge tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Purge seems content to control.

Purge stands up out of the half guard.
Nice takedown defense from Tuphuria. No joy for Purge on that attempt.

Tuphuria tries to keep at a distance but Purge has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuphuria jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Purge walks away with a smile on his face. Tuphuria gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Purge throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tuphuria tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Purge is in Tuphuria's guard.

Purge drops back looking for a leg! Tuphuria is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tuphuria manages to kick Purge off! Purge jumps back into Tuphuria's guard.
Purge looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerpe Purge dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Purge misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tuphuria looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Purge dives in and scores a takedown into Tuphuria's guard.
Purge scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Purge gets to his feet. Tuphuria looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tuphuria defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Purge.
Tuphuria shoots in for a double leg but Purge sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tuphuria shoots in for a double leg but Purge sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jerpe Purge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Tuphuria.
Tuphuria displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Purge.
Tuphuria is breathing heavily.

Purge scores a takedown into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Purge cracks Tuphuria with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Purge controlling from mount.
Purge's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tuphuria is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tuphuria defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Purge.
The referee warns Tuphuria that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Purge content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Purge avoids the attempt from Tuphuria to control.
Tuphuria taking shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Purge is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Jerpe Purge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Tuphuria gets caught flat footed, as Purge shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Purge chips away with some ground and pound.
Purge controlling from the top position.

Purge gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Purge closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Purge working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Purge happy to just control the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerpe Purge dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Purge fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tuphuria sprawls well initially but Purge persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Purge controlling the pace.
Purge frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tuphuria is trying to reverse the position but instead Purge has taken his back - oops!
Purge controlling from the back.
Tuphuria takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Purge's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Purge is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tuphuria is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tuphuria tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Purge is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Purge lands a big shot there that rocks Tuphuria but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Purge lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Purge looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Purge lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Purge in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Purge tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Purge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tuphuria can do to turn this around?
Purge with good strikes from the mount here!
Purge lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Purge looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Purge controlling the pace for now.
Purge lands with some strikes.
Purge landing strikes from the mount and Tuphuria is in trouble!
Purge landing shots from mount.
Purge looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Purge punishing his opponent with strikes.
Purge controlling his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tuphuria is in a horrible position here. Purge smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jerpe Purge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Purge 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 Roberts scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerpe Purge!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ford Prefect (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Defying Gravity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prefect kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mos Def - Mathematics. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Prefect
vs
Gravity

177 cm
26
157 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

173 cm
23
170 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ford Prefect!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Defying Gravity!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gravity tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Prefect paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Prefect looks to land a left hand but Gravity moved out of range nicely.
Prefect takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gravity fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prefect manages to avoid it.
Gravity misses with a wild body shot.
Prefect looks to land a combination but Gravity avoids it well.
Prefect gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Prefect misses with the combination.
Gravity throws the kick towards the body but Prefect avoids it.
Gravity lands a head shot.
Prefect keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gravity.
Gravity lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Prefect circles away quickly and effectively.
Gravity lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gravity misses with a series of wild punches.
Gravity looks to land a left hand but Prefect moved out of range nicely.
Prefect drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gravity tries to clinch up.
Prefect throws a leg kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prefect avoids the body shot from Gravity.
Gravity throws a lazy right hand but Prefect sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gravity displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Prefect throws out the jab.
Gravity misses with a hook. Prefect ducked under it nicely.
Gravity misses with a looping right.
Prefect swinging wildly here.
Gravity misses with a straight left.
A right-left combo lands from Gravity.
Prefect takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Prefect takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gravity looks to throw the jab but Prefect is out of range.
Gravity with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Prefect to score with a decent uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Gravity 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gravity fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gravity walks into a left hand.
Prefect bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Prefect, right into the meat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prefect uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gravity.
Gravity lands a lovely overhand right.
Prefect lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gravity throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gravity lands with a hook. Prefect tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gravity scores with a jab to the jaw.
Prefect works Gravity's body with a nice hook.
Gravity throws the left hand but Prefect avoids the punch easily.
Prefect jabs Gravity right on the nose. Gravity blinks but takes it well.
Gravity misses with a body shot.
Gravity staying out of range there.
Gravity scores with a punch to the head.
Nice shot by Gravity.
Gravity walks into a stiff left hand from Prefect.
Prefect takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Prefect has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Prefect there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gravity connects with a looping right hand.
Prefect uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gravity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prefect slips under a jab.
Prefect connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gravity's hands.
Gravity ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gravity looks to score with a jab to the body but Prefect is just out of range.
Defying Gravity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prefect throws a looping overhand right but Gravity ducks down to avoid it.
Prefect lands a body shot.
Prefect looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gravity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Gravity.
Prefect misses the shot to the body.
Prefect misses with a straight left.
A big right from Gravity misses.
Prefect takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gravity throws a jab when Prefect was well out of range.
Prefect connects with the punch.
A swing and a miss from Gravity.
Gravity thuds a left hand into Prefect's body.
Sloppy strikes from Gravity. Those never looked like landing.
Gravity looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prefect closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gravity gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Prefect.
Prefect connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gravity changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Prefect slips under a jab.
Prefect takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice defenses there by Prefect.
Gravity thuds a left hand into Prefect's body.
Gravity misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Prefect defending well as Gravity loads up on a big left hand.
Prefect misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Prefect misses.
Prefect throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gravity.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gravity ducks under a wild hook from Prefect.
Prefect lands a nice shot that snaps Gravity's head back.
Prefect throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Prefect displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gravity throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fighters circling - Gravity throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Defying Gravity seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gravity fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prefect manages to avoid it.
Gravity throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gravity throws a looping overhand right but Prefect ducks down to avoid it.
Prefect throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gravity sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Prefect lands a two punch combo.
Prefect staying out of range there.
Prefect is looking to chop away at Gravity's legs.
Gravity ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Prefect moves away.
Prefect misses with a lunging right hand
and Gravity counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Prefect throws a right and a left that Gravity avoids nicely.
Prefect throws a body punch but Gravity moves out of range.
Gravity dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Prefect slips under a jab from Gravity.
Prefect misses with a looping right.
Prefect misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Gravity misses.
A jab from Prefect misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravity lands with a cross.
Gravity throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gravity connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Prefect misses with the combination.
Gravity throws a series of punches but Prefect avoids them all with ease.
Gravity is breathing heavily.
Gravity misses the shot to the body.
Gravity wants to slow Prefect down by chopping away at his legs.
Prefect scores with a jab to the head.
Gravity misses with a straight left.
Prefect moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gravity lands a nice shot that snaps Prefect's head back.
Gravity throws a big shot that misses.
Gravity steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Prefect.
Gravity misses with a wild body shot.
Prefect throws a body punch but Gravity moves out of range.
Gravity lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prefect lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gravity misses with a double jab
and Prefect counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Prefect throws a combination that misses
letting Gravity counter with a right hand.
Gravity checks a low kick from Prefect.
Prefect ducks under a wild hook from Gravity.
Gravity jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Prefect takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Prefect fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gravity manages to avoid it.
Gravity misses with an uppercut. Prefect saw that one coming.
Gravity defending well as Prefect loads up on a big left hand.
Gravity throws a jab but it's blocked by Prefect.
Prefect slips under a jab.
Prefect swings for the body but Gravity moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Gravity - just one landing.
Prefect steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gravity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gravity darts in and clinches Prefect up against the cage.
Gravity misses with the head strike.
Prefect throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Prefect on the inside.
Prefect's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gravity misses with some punches.
Gravity misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Prefect scores with a nice short uppercut.
Prefect lands with a short shot to the head.
Gravity misses with some punches.
Gravity taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gravity stalling in the clinch.
Prefect misses with a punch to the body.
Prefect lands an uppercut.
Prefect working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Prefect misses with the head strike.
Gravity swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravity tries to stall but Prefect uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gravity blocks an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Prefect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Gravity on the inside.
Prefect looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gravity swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prefect dodges an elbow strike from Gravity.
Prefect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gravity looking to stall.
Gravity lands with a short shot to the head.
Gravity takes a shot to the head.
Prefect lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Prefect misses with some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Prefect misses with a punch to the body.
Gravity lands a shoulder strike.
Prefect can't break the clinch.
Gravity blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Defying Gravity will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Prefect displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gravity throws out the jab.
Nice shot lands for Gravity.
Prefect gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gravity.
Prefect connects with a nice looking jab.
Gravity uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prefect.
Gravity ducks under a wild hook from Prefect.
Gravity throws a series of punches but Prefect avoids them all with ease.
Gravity misses with a wild combination.
Prefect will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Prefect thows a body shot but no joy.
Prefect smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gravity scores with a shot to the body.
Gravity lands with a nice body punch.
Prefect loads up on a big right hand but Gravity slips the punch.
Gravity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Prefect.
Gravity lands a right hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Prefect.
Gravity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Prefect.
Gravity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prefect.
Gravity takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gravity misses with a hook.
Gravity tries to bum rush Prefect with a series of wild strikes but Prefect uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Prefect throws the left hand but Gravity avoids the punch easily.
Prefect misses with a leg kick.
Prefect moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Prefect misses the target.
Gravity throws a shot from downtown. Prefect moves away and avoids it.
Gravity lands a slapping body shot.
Prefect lands a slapping body shot.
Gravity throws a hook but Prefect avoids it easily.
Gravity moves away from the strike by Prefect.
Prefect takes a swing at Gravity's ribcage but misses.
Gravity throws a shot from downtown. Prefect moves away and avoids it.
Defying Gravity is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravity misses with a double jab.
Prefect throws an overhand right that lands on Gravity's shoulder, as Gravity tries to avoid the shot.
Prefect slips under a jab.
Prefect throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gravity jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gravity looks to land a left hand but Prefect moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Prefect does no damage.
Gravity scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gravity throws a body punch but Prefect moves out of range.
Prefect lands with a right hand.
Prefect blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prefect lands a jab.
A big left from Gravity misses.
A big right from Prefect misses.
Gravity takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Prefect feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gravitys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prefect uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gravity.
Decent striking displayed by Gravity there.
Prefect rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Prefect takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Prefect bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gravity takes a swing at Prefect's ribcage but misses.
Prefect will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gravity on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gravity just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Prefect does no damage.
Gravity misses with a left hand
and Prefect connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Prefect scores with a jab.
Prefect throws a shot to the body.
Prefect missing with a left hand there. Gravity was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Prefect swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Prefect.
Prefect on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prefect bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Prefect looks to throw the jab but Gravity is out of range.
Gravity misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Gravity.
Gravity misses with a wild body shot.
Gravity misses the shot to the body.
Ford Prefect has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gravity throws a lazy right hand but Prefect sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Prefect throws a right hand that Gravity ducks under and follows up with a left that Gravity also avoids with ease.
Gravity steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Prefect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prefect ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gravity moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gravity defending well as Prefect loads up on a big left hand.
Gravity moves out of range of the strikes.
Prefect dips to his left and cracks Gravity with an uppercut!
Prefect throws a lazy right hand but Gravity sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

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 Ford Prefect.
I think Gravity 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Defying Gravity!
Defying Gravity took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Just want to tell everyone, that Im going to take off, the past is the past, but I am a bad son of a bitch and you will all find out.'.

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 James Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Sorrentino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davies's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, W Nienawiści. James Davies has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Davies
vs
Sorrentino

210 cm
19
260 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

195 cm
20
255 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

BioPharm Nutrition

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, James Davies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Sorrentino!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davies blocks a head kick by Sorrentino.
Davies throws a right hand that Sorrentino ducks under and follows up with a left that Sorrentino also avoids with ease.
Davies scores with a decent looking hook.

Sorrentino fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Davies, pushing him back against the cage.
Sorrentino has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Davies avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sorrentino tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Davies smiles and moves away.

Sorrentino moves into range and clinches up with Davies.

Sorrentino jumps guard and drags Davies to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sorrentino wants to stand but Davies is controlling the position.
Sorrentino is striking but Davies is not phased and passes to half guard.
Davies slows the pace down in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorrentino is trying to get back to full guard.
Davies seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Davies prevents Sorrentino from improving his position.

Davies is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Davies is trying to work for a kimura but Sorrentino is defending well.
Davies is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Davies wants to finish this one by submission but Sorrentino is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Davies.
Sorrentino is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sorrentino to take his back!
Good control from Davies.
Davies's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Davies is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Sorrentino won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Davies off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Davies!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Vieira Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moreira comes to the cage accompanied by Voodoo People - Prodigy. Daniel Vieira Moreira had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Vieira Moreira
vs
Howard

193 cm
20
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
28
218 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

BioPharm Nutrition

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Vieira Moreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Howard!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreira lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like John Howard has been cut.
Moreira misses with a looping right.
Moreira lands a really nice looking cross but Howard seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Howard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moreira as he jumps to the side.
Moreira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Howard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moreira tries to avoid it but Howard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moreira to the ground. Moreira escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Moreira.
Moreira misses with a looping right.
Howard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moreira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Daniel Vieira Moreira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Howard.
Moreira lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Howard moves in looking to clinch but Moreira pushes him off.
A lazy left from Moreira finds it's target.
Howard throws a series of punches but Moreira moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Moreira.
John Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moreira connects with a leg kick. Howard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Howard looks gassed!

Moreira sends Howard crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Moreira is motioning to the referee to let Howard up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Howard is rocked!
Moreira pounces like a tiger and cracks Howard with a vicious hook! Howard is down but not out! Moreira follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Daniel Vieira Moreira!
During a confident post fight interview, Daniel Vieira Moreira thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Jamison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oisin O Conghaile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Conghaile is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Deer's Cry by Angelina. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jamison
vs
O Conghaile

183 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
19
201 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

BioPharm Nutrition
BioPharm Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Jamison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oisin O Conghaile!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Conghaile throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Conghaile lands a head kick. Jamison smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jamison takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
O Conghaile connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Jamison scores a takedown into full mount!
O Conghaile is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jamison lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jamison throws some wild stikes that O Conghaile manages to avoid easily.
O Conghaile really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jamison controlling the pace for now.
Jamison punching from mount but O Conghaile doing a good job of avoiding damage.
O Conghaile is trying desperately to improve position.
Poor strikes thrown by Jamison there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jamison punching from mount but O Conghaile doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Conghaile is working to get back to half guard.
Jamison tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jamison trying to control but he's not successful this time.
O Conghaile really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jamison controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Conghaile is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jamison controlling the position easily from mount.
O Conghaile is looking to get to half guard.
Jamison tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
O Conghaile is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamison trying to control but O Conghaile is having none of it.
O Conghaile is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jamison controlling from mount.
Jamison looking to control but O Conghaile is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jamison tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jamison thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
O Conghaile tries to hold on but Jamison postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamison working the ground and pound effectively.
Jamison looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jamison lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jamison scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish O Conghaile?
Jamison controlling from the full mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jamison has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
O Conghaile can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Jamison 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.

Jamison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Conghaile.
A punch combination from Jamison misses.
Jamison blocks a head kick by O Conghaile.
Jamison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Conghaile was well out of range. Poor timing from Jamison.
Jamison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Conghaile misses with a head kick.
Jamison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jamison misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jamison finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
O Conghaile walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jamison swinging wildly here.
O Conghaile throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Conghaile lands a head kick. Jamison smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Peter Jamison has been cut.
Jamison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Conghaile manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Jamison misses its intended target.
O Conghaile lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Conghaile ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That kick from O Conghaile tenderised Jamison's leg. Jamison is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick misses from O Conghaile.
Jamison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jamison looks to land a right hand but O Conghaile moved out of range.
Jamison's corner calls for a 1-2. Jamison obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
O Conghaile throws a sloppy head kick and Jamison moves out of range easily.
O Conghaile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
O Conghaile showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jamison.
O Conghaile lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jamison's sensitive parts.
O Conghaile lands a brutal head kick. Jamison looks out on his feet and O Conghaile throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Oisin O Conghaile!
An out of breath and clearly excited Oisin O Conghaile thanked BioPharm Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cyril Kivel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klas Ondahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Cyril Kivel has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Cyril Kivel seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Kivel
vs
Ondahl

188 cm
26
188 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

193 cm
24
197 lbs
4 - 4 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

BioPharm Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cyril Kivel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Klas Ondahl!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ondahl catches Kivel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kivel throws a head kick that half lands.

Ondahl scores a takedown into full mount!
Kivel is desperately trying to improve his position but Ondahl has a good base and remains in mount.
Kivel takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kivel tries to hold on but Ondahl postures up.
Ondahl lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ondahl with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ondahl cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kivel can't escape the position.
Ondahl throws some wild stikes that Kivel manages to avoid easily.
Ondahl thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ondahl in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kivel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kivel is squirming around, avoiding Ondahl's attempts to control the action.
Kivel is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivel is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Kivel is breathing heavily.
Ondahl is landing with some decent strikes but Kivel is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

It looks like Cyril Kivel has been cut.
Ondahl lands a big shot to the head and Kivel winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Klas Ondahl!
An out of breath and clearly excited Klas Ondahl thanked BioPharm Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donny Brooke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Feilo Meloy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meloy has chosen Burzum - Hvis Lyset Tar Oss as his entrance music. 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.

Brooke
vs
Meloy

190 cm
23
218 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

180 cm
21
198 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

BioPharm Nutrition

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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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donny Brooke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Feilo Meloy!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooke throws a wild body kick that Meloy sees coming a mile off.
Brooke closes this distance looking for a takedown but Meloy circles away.
A head kick misses from Brooke.
Brooke misses with a shot to the body
and Meloy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brooke changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Meloy tries to avoid it but Brooke manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Meloy to the ground. Meloy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brooke shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Meloy as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donny Brooke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brooke misses with a body shot

and Meloy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Meloy.
Meloy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brookes head.
Still in the clinch, Meloy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Meloy throws a punch but it's blocked by Brooke.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Meloy.
Meloy misses with some punches.
Meloy scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meloy.
Meloy lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meloy prevents the takedown attempt.
Meloy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brooke.
A short right from Meloy.
Meloy misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Meloy.
Brooke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Brooke is rocked!
Meloy slows down the pace here.
Oh Brooke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Meloy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brooke backwards.
Meloy lands a big right hand that drops Brooke! The killer instinct kicks in and Meloy finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Meloy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Feilo Meloy!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Dougles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominick Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dominick Mitchell acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Dougles
vs
Mitchell

193 cm
21
209 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

187 cm
25
214 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

BioPharm Nutrition

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Dougles!
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, Dominick Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mitchell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dougles, pushing him back against the cage.
Mitchell working hard to break the clinch.
Dougles trying to land knees to the body.
Dougles missing with knees to the body.
Dougles creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mitchell stalls.
Dougles comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Dominick Mitchell has been cut.

Mitchell pulls guard successfully.

Dougles drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mitchell looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mitchell looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mitchell!
Mitchell staying calm.
Mitchell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mitchell swings around for an armbar but Dougles sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mitchell's guard.
Dougles slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mitchell manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mitchell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dougles pushes Mitchell off looking to stand but Mitchell dives back in and keeps control.
Mitchell frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mitchell controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell won't let Dougles get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Mitchell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dougles is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mitchell throwing strikes here but Dougles is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Mitchell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dougles wants to hold on but Mitchell pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dougles wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mitchell.
Mitchell punching from mount but Dougles doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mitchell controlling from the full mount.
It looks like Mitchell might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mitchell looking to ground and pound but Dougles is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominick Mitchell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dominick Mitchell's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Mitchell darts in and clinches Dougles up against the cage.
Dougles is stalling here.
Mitchell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dougles trying to control the position but instead, Mitchell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dougles into the cage.
Dougles throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dougles throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mitchell blocks it with crossed arms.
Dougles tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mitchell tries for a takedown but Dougles manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dougles.
Dougles misses with an elbow over the top.

Mitchell gets control of Dougles's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mitchell will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dougles wants to control from the top but Mitchell keeps moving.
Dougles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dougles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mitchell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dougles's guard.
Mitchell wants to pass the guard but Dougles is keeping the position.
Mitchell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mitchell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mitchell postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dominick Mitchell.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mitchell tries to circle away but Dougles has him pinned against the cage.
Mitchell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Mitchell successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dougles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dougles is pushing down on Mitchell's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mitchell is fighting to maintain full guard but Dougles has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell trying to hold on to Dougles's head to control him but Dougles postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dougles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mitchell defending well though.
Mitchell looks like he's trying to stand up.

Dougles seems to be working for a kimura but Mitchell defends the submission attempt.
Mitchell wants to control but Dougles is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell is trying to stand up here but Dougles is controlling him well.
Mitchell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dougles.
Mitchell tries to get to full guard but Dougles has control of the leg.

Mitchell makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mitchell is breathing heavily.
Mitchell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dougles counters with a straight right hand.
Dougles misses the shot to the body.
Dougles tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mitchell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mitchell shoots in looking for a takedown but Dougles manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mitchell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ryan Dougles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominick Mitchell.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dougles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dougles tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mitchell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mitchell shoots for a double leg takedown but Dougles sprawls well. He's pushed Mitchell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mitchell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dougles doesn't manage to clinch there - Mitchell circles away.
Dougles tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mitchell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dougles tries to clinch there but Mitchell circles away.

Mitchell moves into the clinch.
Dougles looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dominick Mitchell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dominick Mitchell's cut.
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!

Dougles tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mitchell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mitchell throws a right and a left that both miss.

Mitchell darts in and clinches Dougles up against the cage.
Dougles comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mitchell presses Dougles against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mitchell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dougles tries a knee to the head but Mitchell blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mitchell.
Mitchell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dougles gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mitchell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dougles pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ryan Dougles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominick Mitchell.
Mitchell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dougles wants to clinch up but Mitchell keeps it at a distance.
Mitchell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mitchell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dougles as he avoids it easily.
Dougles is looking to clinch but Mitchell is avoiding it.
Dominick Mitchell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dougles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mitchell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dougles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mitchell fails to land the takedown.
Dougles is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dougles has Mitchell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mitchell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dougles stalling the fight.
Dougles goes for a takedown attempt but Mitchell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mitchell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dougles counters with a straight right hand.
Dougles wants to clinch.
Mitchell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dougles drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mitchell looks to land a combination but Dougles avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dougles tries to clinch there but Mitchell circles away.
Dougles avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ryan Dougles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dougles avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mitchell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dougles lands a glancing blow to the side of Mitchell's head.
Dougles is looking to clinch but Mitchell is avoiding it.

Mitchell pushes Dougles up against the cage in a clinch.
Dougles can't get the takedown.
Mitchell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dougles jumps guard but Mitchell stands there with Dougles around his waist. Dougles gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Mitchell turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mitchell manages to end up in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dougles is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mitchell off and has taken his back!

Mitchell preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dougles.
Dominick Mitchell has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitchell trying to get back to his feet but Dougles is in full control for now.
Dougles throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Ryan Dougles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dougles is not going to allow Mitchell to sit and survive in this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mitchell avoids the strikes from Dougles.
Dominick Mitchell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dougles punches the canvas rather than the man.

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 Ryan Dougles.
I think Mitchell 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominick Mitchell!

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
61%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stig Helmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harvey Holcomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harvey Holcomb has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Helmer
vs
Holcomb

198 cm
21
265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

188 cm
20
245 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

BioPharm Nutrition

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, Stig Helmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harvey Holcomb!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helmer with a poor takedown
and Holcomb counters with a stiff right hand.

It looks like Stig Helmer has been cut.
Helmer shoots and misses
and Holcomb makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Helmer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Helmer is looking for a kimura but Holcomb is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Helmer to get the leverage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Helmer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Holcomb slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Helmer thows a big elbow that misses.
Holcomb utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Helmer stopping the sweep attempt from Holcomb.
Helmer looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holcomb has control of Helmer's left arm, preventing Helmer from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helmer looking to sit in guard and control but Holcomb gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Helmer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Holcomb trying to control but Helmer is working from the bottom.
Holcomb might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Helmer kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Holcomb works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Holcomb is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Helmer is just riding it out for now. Holcomb eventually gives up the hold.
Holcomb tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helmer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Holcomb controlling the action here.
Holcomb is pressing down on Helmer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Helmer is holding on for now.
Helmer is looking for a sweep. Holcomb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Helmer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Helmer looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holcomb wants to take a breather but Helmer is having none of it.

Helmer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Helmer is trying to control but can't.
Holcomb is keen to just control but Helmer is a slippery customer.
Holcomb is controlling the pace.

Helmer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Helmer trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Helmer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Holcomb missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Holcomb passes to side control.
Helmer prevents Holcomb from improving position.
Holcomb advances nicely into full mount.
Holcomb prevents Helmer from getting the reversal.
Holcomb controlling from the full mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helmer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Helmer gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harvey Holcomb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stig Helmer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Holcomb scores with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Holcomb.
Holcomb scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Holcomb. Those never looked like landing.
Helmer get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Helmer stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Holcomb runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harvey Holcomb!

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tedd Strongham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vincent Morrison could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tedd Strongham's chin.

Morrison
vs
Strongham

186 cm
28
215 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

182 cm
27
205 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
KO power

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

BioPharm Nutrition

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 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincent Morrison!
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, Tedd Strongham!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morrison misses with a wild body shot.
Strongham shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Morrison throws a head kick but Strongham moves out of range.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morrison lands a head kick. Strongham smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Tedd Strongham has been cut.
Strongham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morrison steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Strongham. That one must have hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strongham dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morrison. That did some damage!
Morrison throws out a loose jab but Strongham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strongham throws out a powerful jab.

It looks like Vincent Morrison has been cut.
Strongham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morrison throws a sloppy head kick and Strongham moves out of range easily.
Morrison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strongham counters with a leg kick.
Morrison tries to land a leg kick but Strongham saw it coming and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Strongham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Morrison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Morrison.
Morrison throws a series of punches but Strongham avoids them all with ease.
Morrison misses with a head kick.
Morrison throws a hook to the side of Strongham's head but Strongham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morrison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strongham.
An inside leg kick lands from Strongham.
Strongham works the jab nicely.
Good leg kick by Strongham there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick misses from Morrison.
Morrison stalks Strongham and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Strongham's face. Strongham staggers backwards, shaken.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Morrison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison throws a series of punches but Strongham moves out of range.
Morrison throws a right hand that misses
and Strongham counters with a leg kick.
Morrison is breathing heavily.
Strongham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morrison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Strongham connects with a body shot that sends Morrison's belly button to the back.
Strongham scores with a kick to the midsection.
Strongham fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Morrison takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Strongham fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Morrison looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Strongham scoring well with a low kick there.
Strongham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morrison on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strongham scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Strongham is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Morrison rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice body kick there by Strongham.
An inside leg kick lands from Strongham.
Strongham lands with a thumping leg kick.
Strongham throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrison steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Strongham. That one must have hurt.
Morrison avoids the head kick by Strongham.
Strongham pushes Morrison away with a front kick.
Strongham with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Strongham throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Strongham throws a quick inside leg kick.
Strongham throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice body kick there by Strongham.
Morrison walks forward, straight into a front kick from Strongham.
Strongham feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Morrison's calf.
Strongham lands a nice looking kick to the body. Morrison takes a step back to recover.
Strongham lands with a nice body kick.
Strongham lands a leg kick that knocks Morrison off balance momentarily.
Strongham lands a leg kick that knocks Morrison off balance momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Strongham lands a head kick!
Strongham scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tedd Strongham dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Strongham feints and then cracks Morrison's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Morrison down.
Strongham throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Strongham connects with the punch.
Morrison looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Strongham lands a nice hook to Morrison's body. Morrison takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Morrison on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Strongham. Strongham obviously looking to wear him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strongham.
Strongham throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Vincent Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strongham scores with a body shot.
Morrison moves out of range as Strongham throws a body kick.
Strongham throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Strongham lands a nice looking kick to the body. Morrison takes a step back to recover.
Strongham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strongham lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strongham.
A leg kick checked by Strongham.
Morrison takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Morrison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strongham lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tedd Strongham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morrison tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Strongham comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrison on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Morrison needs to keep his hands up - Strongham had a free shot at his head there.

Morrison is rocked!
Strongham cracks the inside of Morrison's front leg.
Oh Morrison is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Strongham connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Morrison covering up! Strongham comes in with a big uppercut and Morrison goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tedd Strongham!
Tedd Strongham is the new light heavyweight champion!
Tedd Strongham very nearly forgot to thank BioPharm Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.