V.F.C: Sunday Slaughter I PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luke Warm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teras Nyrkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warm comes to the cage accompanied by Walk like an Egyptian. Nyrkki has chosen Metallica Fade to Black as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Warm
vs
Nyrkki

195 cm
21
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

177 cm
19
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luke Warm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Teras Nyrkki!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nyrkki lands a really nice looking cross but Warm seems unphased.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Warm shoots in looking for a takedown but Nyrkki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Warm's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Warm needs to keep his hands up - Nyrkki had a free shot at his head there.
Warm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki throws a body punch but Warm moves out of range.
Warm slips under a jab from Nyrkki.
Warm lands with a nice body punch.
Warm slips under a jab from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki moves out of range of the strikes.
Warm misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyrkki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Warm.
Nyrkki takes a swing at Warm's ribcage but misses.
Warm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Teras Nyrkki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nyrkki misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Warm.
Warm tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Warm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Warm circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki throws a poor cross that misses
and Warm counters with a nice leg kick.
Warm on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A shot to the body from Nyrkki misses
and Warm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice body punch from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nyrkki tries to close the distance and clinch but Warm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nyrkki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Warm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warm will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nyrkki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warm was well out of range. Poor timing from Nyrkki.

Nyrkki pushes Warm up against the cage in a clinch.
Nyrkki lands an elbow that stopped Warm in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Luke Warm has been cut.
Nyrkki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Warm blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The referee calls for Nyrkki to work.
Warm is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Warm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nyrkki slows down the pace here.
Nyrkki misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warm fails to pull guard.

Warm jumps guard.
Nyrkki trying to control the position from guard on top but Warm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warm is controlling Nyrkki's posture.

Warm looking for a guillotine here but Nyrkki defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Warm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nyrkki defends it easily.
Warm really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Warm is looking for a triangle but Nyrkki pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Luke Warm will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luke Warm's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Warm tries to work over Nyrkki's front leg with a kick but Nyrkki checks it.
Warm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nyrkki.
Nyrkki moves out of range of the leg kick from Warm.
Warm scores with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Warm. Those never looked like landing.
Warm avoids the body shot from Nyrkki.
Warm shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nyrkki as he avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyrkki avoids the body shot from Warm.
Nyrkki stuffs the takedown attempt from Warm. Warm gets slowly back to his feet.
Nyrkki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Warm.
Warm shoots and misses

and Nyrkki counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Warm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warm avoiding damage as Nyrkki throws knees to the body.
Nyrkki misses with a body punch.
Warm blocks an elbow strike.
Warm goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nyrkki prevents it.
Warm has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nyrkki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warm jumps guard but Nyrkki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Warm tries to break free but Nyrkki pushes him back against the cage.
Nyrkki gets underhooks to prevent Warm's takedown attempt.
Nyrkki can't find room to land a body shot as Warm controls the action.
Nyrkki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Warm avoids it.
Nyrkki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nyrkki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nyrkki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Warm backwards.
Nyrkki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nyrkki slows down the pace here.
Warm tries for a takedown but Nyrkki manages to get underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warm blocks an elbow strike from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki scores with a shot to the side of Warm's head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nyrkki lands a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Nyrkki - that landed with a thud.
Warm managing to block the knees to the body from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki can't find room to land a body shot as Warm controls the action.
Warm blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Warm takes a knee right on the jaw!
Warm blocks a body shot from Nyrkki.
Warm is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nyrkki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nyrkki missing with knees to the body.
Nyrkki just leaning against Warm, taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki lands a nice uppercut.
Nyrkki misses with a body punch.
Nyrkki gets through Warm's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warm leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nyrkki leaning his opponent against the cage.
Teras Nyrkki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Warm avoiding damage as Nyrkki throws knees to the body.
Nyrkki missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A hook to the body from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nyrkki misses with an elbow strike.
Nyrkki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teras Nyrkki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luke Warm's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Nyrkki tries to clinch but Warm is having none of it.
Nyrkki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Warm misses with a looping right.
Warm keeps the fight on the outside.
Nyrkki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nyrkki tries to clinch there but Warm circles away.
Nyrkki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Warm is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nyrkki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Warm swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nyrkki checks a leg kick nicely.
Warm shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nyrkki as he jumps to the side.
Teras Nyrkki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nyrkki tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Warm counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nyrkki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Nyrkki. Beautiful body shot.
Nyrkki lunges at Warm with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Warm's hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nyrkki tries to clinch but Warm moves out of range.
Warm on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Warm fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nyrkki sprawls well initially but Warm persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Warm is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warm takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki is looking to escape.
Warm not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Warm is controlling the pace.

Warm seems to be looking for submissions.

Warm seems to be working for a kimura but Nyrkki defends the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warm works his way into full mount!
Nyrkki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Warm. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Warm looking to ground and pound but Nyrkki is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warm thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

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 Luke Warm.
I think Warm 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Warm!
After winning the bout, Luke Warm thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hellman Province (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edo Condologit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Province
vs
Condologit

190 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
21
190 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

[JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q160 Recovery

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hellman Province!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edo Condologit!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Condologit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Condologit with a lazy takedown attempt
and Province cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Province avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Province throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Condologit.
Condologit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Province counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Province closes the distance and pushes Condologit back into the cage.
Condologit can't get the takedown.
Hellman Province has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edo Condologit.
Condologit looking for a takedown.
Province lands a good knee to the midsection. Condologit won't want to take too many of those.
Condologit looks gassed!
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!

Province's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Condologit fails with the takedown
and Province counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Condologit thinking.
Province misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Province lands a left and a right that send Condologit crashing to the mat, dazed. Province thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Condologit is rocked!

It looks like Edo Condologit has been cut.
Hellman Province is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Province lands a brutal uppercut that launches Condologit off his feet! Condologit tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hellman Province!
Hellman Province made sure to mention his sponsor, [JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q160 Recovery in his post fight interview.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Koschek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Brown
vs
Koschek

182 cm
21
172 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Koschek!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown wants to clinch.
Brown avoids a kick to the body.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Koschek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Koschek rushes Brown and presses him up against the cage.
Brown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Koschek pulls Brown into guard.

Brown drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brown jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Brown thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Koschek keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Koschek has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown pushes down on Koschek's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Brown is looking for a kimura but Koschek is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brown to get the leverage.
Brown frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Brown working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Brown looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Brown punching from mount but Koschek doing a good job of avoiding damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koschek wants to hold on but Brown pushes him away.

Brown working for a guillotine from mount but Koschek is in no mood to give up.
Brown thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Brown looking to ground and pound but Koschek is blocking nicely.

Brown has hold of Koschek's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Koschek manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Brown is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Koschek is surviving well by controlling Brown's body position as best he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brown quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Brown but it's paid off an Koschek is forced to tap! Nice work by Brown.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Brown!
An out of breath George Brown thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Vincent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mighty Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vincent comes to the cage accompanied by Boyz Are Gonna Rock. Mighty Joe has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Vincent
vs
Joe

188 cm
19
258 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

183 cm
19
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

[JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q160 Recovery

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinnie Vincent!
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, Mighty Joe!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe avoids the body shot from Vincent.
Vincent slips a jab and a cross from Joe.
Vincent looks to score with a jab to the body but Joe is just out of range.
Vincent takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

It looks like Vinnie Vincent has been cut.
Joe throws an overhand right that lands on Vincent's shoulder, as Vincent tries to avoid the shot.
Joe looks to throw the jab but Vincent is out of range.
Vincent slips under a jab from Joe.
Jab from Vincent.
Vincent is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vinnie Vincent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vincent looks to throw the jab but Joe is out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Joe!
A jab from Joe misses.
Jab from Vincent.
Joe looks to score with a jab to the body but Vincent is just out of range.
Vincent ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Joe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Joe throws a body punch but Vincent moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vincent connects with a looping right hand.
Vincent pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Joe back to the cage. Vincent follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Joe is rocked!
Vincent scores with a hook to the body. Joe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Joe is still on wobbly legs! Can Vincent finish him?
Joe looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vincent lands an uppercut, right on the button! Joe tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vinnie Vincent!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Vinnie Vincent waved his t-shirt featuring [JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q160 Recovery's logo in front of the cameras.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edmundo Edilhson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Edilhson
vs
Bones

175 cm
19
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
176 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

[JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q160 Recovery

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edmundo Edilhson!
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, Joey Bones!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Edilhson's sensitive parts.

Bones has managed to clinch.
Edilhson controlling the action here for a moment.
Edilhson can't find room to land a body shot as Bones controls the action.

Edilhson jumps guard and drags Bones 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.
Edilhson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Edilhson wants to get back to his feet but Bones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Edilhson is proving hard to escape from.
Edilhson is trying to keep Bones in close.
Edilhson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Edilhson looking for a guillotine here but Bones defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Edilhson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bones tries to stand but Edilhson is controlling from the bottom.

Edilhson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bones is aware though and is defending well.
Bones wants to get up but he can't break Edilhson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Edilhson looking for a sweep. Not yet Edilhson, not yet.
Edilhson is working hard here to advance position.
Edilhson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bones manages to get himself to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edilhson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edilhson won't allow Bones to get back to his feet.
Edilhson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Edilhson throwing strikes but missing.
Edilhson with a flurry of punches that miss.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Edilhson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bones wants to sweep here but Edilhson controlling him for the moment.
Edilhson is in close to Bones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bones keeping moving, preventing Edilhson from controlling successfully.

Edilhson drops back looking for a leg! Bones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bones manages to kick Edilhson off! Edilhson jumps back into Bones's guard.
Edilhson tries to free his leg and advance position but Bones is retaining full guard.
Bones has momentary wrist control but Edilhson slips an elbow through the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edilhson stops Bones from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edilhson passes into half guard.
Edilhson prevents Bones from standing back up.
Bones wants to control but Edilhson is keeping busy.
Bones wants to improve his position but Edilhson is controlling well.
Bones looks gassed!
Edilhson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Edilhson.

Edilhson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bones tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Edilhson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edmundo Edilhson!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Artur Renato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renato comes to the cage accompanied by I'll whip ya head. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Ivan Couture enters the cage!

Renato
vs
Couture

180 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

[JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q160 Recovery

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Artur Renato!
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, Ivan Couture!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture misses with a takedown attempt - Renato sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Couture swats away the attempt to clinch by Renato.
Renato throws a head kick that Couture semi-blocks.
Couture swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Couture closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Renato is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Couture off and has taken his back!
Couture trying to get back to his feet but Renato is in full control for now.
A lull in the action here.
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!
Couture is trying to stand back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Renato misses with a punch to the head.
Couture looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Renato missing with strikes.

Couture preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Renato.
Couture has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Couture prevents Renato from getting a body triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Renato thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.

Renato tightening his grip on Couture, looking for the choke.
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!
Couture is trying to get back to his feet but Renato has full control of the position and if anything, Couture has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Couture really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Renato. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Couture prevents Renato from getting a body triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Couture showing good submission defense here.

Renato working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture holding both Renato 's hands and preventing any damage.

Renato is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Couture defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Couture controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Couture is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture staying busy and making it hard for Renato to control.
Couture is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Renato looking for the RNC.

Couture is trying to shake Renato off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Renato won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Renato is looking to slow Couture down with leg kicks.
Couture looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Renato lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Couture circles away quickly and effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Couture crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Renato - the referee stops the clock and Couture gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Renato. Couture manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Couture walks forward, straight into a front kick from Renato.
Renato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Renato.
Renato misses with a body kick.
Renato tests Couture's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Couture misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Couture lands a slapping body shot.
Renato tries to land a front kick but Couture steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Couture throws a series of strikes that have Renato backpedaling.
Couture takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Renato scores with a head kick.
Renato smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Renato there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Artur Renato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture misses with a takedown attempt - Renato sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Couture is breathing heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Renato.
Renato throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Couture on the side of the head.
Couture takes a kick to the side of the head.
Renato looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Renato ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Renato throws a head kick that misses.
Renato lands with an uppercut that bounces Couture off the cage and back into range.
Renato misses with a two punch combination.
Couture walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Couture is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Renato dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Couture. That did some damage!
Couture is still on wobbly legs! Can Renato finish him?
Couture tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Couture drops his hands for a split second and Renato immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Couture face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Renato follows up with a right hand that knocks Couture into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Artur Renato!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Lebedev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lebedev has chosen Yuri Favourite! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jimmy Rogers could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Yuri Lebedev's chin.

Rogers
vs
Lebedev

194 cm
18
286 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

224 cm
22
285 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

[JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q160 Recovery

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Rogers!
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, Yuri Lebedev!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lebedev swings for the body but Rogers moves out of range.
Lebedev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Lebedev moves into the clinch successfully.
Lebedev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lebedev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Lebedev.
Lebedev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Lebedev.
Lebedev creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rogers's defenses.
Lebedev lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Jimmy Rogers has been cut.
Rogers avoiding damage as Lebedev throws knees to the body.
Lebedev tries to land knees in the clinch but Rogers avoids the damage to the body.
Lebedev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rogers is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebedev trying to land knees to the body.
Rogers avoiding damage as Lebedev throws knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Lebedev.
Lebedev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rogers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lebedev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lebedev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rogers up against the cage.
Lebedev trying to land knees to the body.
Lebedev lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebedev lands a nice elbow.
Lebedev lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lebedev pushes off an throws an elbow but Rogers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lebedev creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rogers's defenses.
Lebedev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lebedev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lebedev just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rogers's brow.
Lebedev keeps control of Rogers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lebedev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rogers up against the cage.
Rogers dodges an elbow strike from Lebedev.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Rogers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rogers wants to stall.
Lebedev lands an elbow just above Rogers 's eye.
Rogers working hard to break the clinch.
Rogers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lebedev missing with knees to the body.
Rogers wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lebedev lands a nice elbow.
A hook to the body from Lebedev.
Lebedev crunches a lovely knee into Rogers's ribcage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Lebedev.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lebedev.
Lebedev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Lebedev.
Rogers is breathing heavily.
Rogers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rogers takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lebedev lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Jimmy Rogers's cut is getting worse.
Lebedev creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rogers's defenses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lebedev tries to land knees in the clinch but Rogers avoids the damage to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lebedev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lebedev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri Lebedev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Rogers's cut.
That's time! Rogers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lebedev has Rogers up against the cage in a clinch.
Lebedev lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lebedev.
Lebedev lands an elbow just above Rogers 's eye.
Lebedev misses with an elbow over the top.

Lebedev lands a vicious elbow to the side of Rogers's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Lebedev tries to finish him with strikes but Rogers still seems able to defend himself so Lebedev steps back and lets Rogers get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.

Rogers is rocked!
Lebedev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oh Rogers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lebedev throws a body punch but Rogers moves out of range.
Lebedev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rogers.
Rogers seems to have got his legs back now.
Crunch! Lebedev slams his shin into Rogers's torso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Lebedev! Rogers is out on his feet! Lebedev rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Rogers is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Rogers is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Lebedev!
Yuri Lebedev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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C
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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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Tabs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Cornegy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jesus Tabs has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jesus Tabs seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Tabs
vs
Cornegy

190 cm
24
175 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

185 cm
26
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesus Tabs!
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, James Cornegy!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Cornegy coming out on top.
Tabs looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tabs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tabs is defended easily by Cornegy.

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

Tabs looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Tabs thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tabs trying to control the position but Cornegy is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornegy tries to escape but Tabs is in control.

Tabs thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Tabs is trying to get an arm triangle but Cornegy is defending well.

Tabs working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Tabs tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cornegy is not content to let Tabs control the position.

Tabs tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tabs has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Tabs thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tabs has an Americana. Cornegy didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Tabs is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Tabs hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jesus Tabs!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Dodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Dodson
vs
Oliveira

162 cm
26
157 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

172 cm
22
165 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power

Adrenaline

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Curtis Dodson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dustin Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira tries to clinch up but Dodson circles away and keeps his distance.

Oliveira clinches up against the cage.
Dodson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Oliveira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oliveira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dodson is trying to drag Oliveira to the mat but Oliveira just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Oliveira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oliveira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dodson's efforts to push away.
Dodson is trying to break the clinch but Oliveira is controlling him.
Dodson wants to break free but Oliveira has control.
Oliveira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oliveira stalling in the clinch but Dodson improves position.
A short uppercut from Oliveira.
Oliveira lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dodson wants a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodson is trying to break the clinch but Oliveira is controlling him.
Oliveira has Dodson pushed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Oliveira.
Oliveira has Dodson pushed against the cage.
Dodson wants to take the fight to the mat but Oliveira manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Dodson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dodson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Oliveira is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Oliveira has a couple of punches blocked by Dodson.
Dodson tries to score a body lock takedown but Oliveira shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Oliveira stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Oliveira misses with the head strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Oliveira.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on Oliveira's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dustin Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dodson.
Oliveira looks to land a combination but Dodson avoids it well.
Oliveira looks to land a combination but Dodson avoids it well.
Dodson misses with a lunging right hand
and Oliveira counters with a three punch combo that has Dodson backing up. Dodson nods at Oliveira to acknowledge the strikes.
Dustin Oliveira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oliveira slips a jab and a cross from Dodson.
Dodson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dodson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dodson tries to land a leg kick but Oliveira saw it coming and moves away.
Dodson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oliveira.
Oliveira moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dodson.
Dodson loads up on a big right hand but Oliveira slips the punch.
Oliveira tries to bum rush Dodson with a series of wild strikes but Dodson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dodson misses with a wild body shot.
Oliveira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oliveira throws a looping overhand right but Dodson ducks down to avoid it.
Oliveira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dodson throws a leg kick but Oliveira checks it.
Dodson throws a low kick but Oliveira moves out of range easily.
Oliveira tries to bum rush Dodson with a series of wild strikes but Dodson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Oliveira gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dodson trying to move into half guard but instead Oliveira has managed to sweep!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dodson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oliveira is fighting to break Dodson's control of his arms but Dodson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dodson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dodson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Curtis Dodson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dodson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dodson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliveira was well out of range. Poor timing from Dodson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dustin Oliveira will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dodson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dodson shoots in and drives through. Oliveira sprawls well.
Oliveira misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oliveira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oliveira misses the jab.
Oliveira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dustin Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira blocks a leg kick.
Oliveira throws a series of punches but Dodson moves out of range.
Dodson dives in and grabs Oliveira's left leg, looking for a takedown. Oliveira pushes down on Dodson's head and hops out.
Dodson dodges the punch combination from Oliveira.
Dodson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Oliveira tries to avoid it but Dodson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Oliveira to the ground. Oliveira escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Dodson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dodson.
Dodson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oliveira thows a body shot but no joy.
Oliveira wants to clinch.
Oliveira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dodson misses with a head kick.
Dodson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dodson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliveira.
Dodson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Oliveira lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dodson misses with the combination.

Oliveira gets caught napping as Dodson dives in and scores a takedown. Oliveira manages to retain guard.
Dodson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dodson wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dodson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dodson throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dodson sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Curtis Dodson.
Nice defenses there by Oliveira.
Oliveira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oliveira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Dodson.
Dodson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oliveira.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dodson counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Dodson.
Oliveira lands with a hook. Dodson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dodson manages to avoid it.
Dodson dodges the punch combination from Oliveira.
Oliveira is looking to clinch.
Oliveira wants to clinch up but Dodson keeps it at a distance.
Dodson swings widly with a right hand
and Oliveira counters with a right hand to the body.
Dodson lands a jab to Oliveira's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Dodson gets tackled into the cage by Oliveira. Oliveira maintains the clinch.
Dodson is looking to take this one to the mat.
A bit of stalling here from Oliveira.
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 Curtis Dodson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Oliveira closes the distance and clinches.
Dodson can't break the clinch.
Oliveira prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dodson blocks a body shot from Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with a punch on the inside.
Oliveira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dodson backwards.
Dodson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Oliveira's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Dodson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oliveira lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dodson wants a takedown but no success here.
Dodson is trying to drag Oliveira to the mat but Oliveira just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Dodson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dodson wants a takedown.
Oliveira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oliveira lands a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira tries a body shot but Dodson blocks it.
Dodson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oliveira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dodson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Come on Oliveira - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dodson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Oliveira.
Oliveira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dodson backwards.
Oliveira's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Oliveira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Oliveira.
Dodson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oliveira lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dodson is trying to break free.
Dodson is looking to break free of the clinch but Oliveira has double underhooks.
Dodson can't break the clinch.
Dodson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oliveira stalling.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Oliveira as Dodson tries to tie him up.
Oliveira has Dodson pressed against the cage.
Oliveira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oliveira dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dodson's elbow.
Oliveira tries a body shot but Dodson blocks it.
Dodson is working for takedown but Oliveira is calmly controlling the position for now.
Oliveira is stalling here.
Oliveira taking a breather.
Oliveira is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dustin Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with a double jab.
Dodson looks to throw the jab but Oliveira is out of range.
Oliveira tries to clinch there but Dodson circles away.
Dodson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dodson shoots for a takedown but Oliveira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dodson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good exchange - Oliveira coming out on top.
Dodson lands a glancing blow to the side of Oliveira's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oliveira. Dodson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dodson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with a double jab.
Oliveira's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Oliveira duly obliges.
Dustin Oliveira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dodson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oliveira.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dodson misses with a head kick.
Oliveira misses with the combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dustin Oliveira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Oliveira 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dustin Oliveira!
A pretty intense looking Dustin Oliveira took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Commodore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harques Wolfwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Commodore
vs
Wolfwood

191 cm
27
244 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

190 cm
27
279 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Commodore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harques Wolfwood!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Commodore darts in trying to clinch
and Wolfwood makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Commodore shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wolfwood misses with a body kick.
Wolfwood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Commodore.
Wolfwood connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Commodore momentarily.
Commodore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wolfwood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Wolfwood misses.
Wolfwood lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Commodore lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wolfwood has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wolfwood and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Commodore thumps Wolfwood with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Commodore throws a sloppy head kick and Wolfwood moves out of range easily.
Wolfwood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Commodore connects with an inside leg kick.
Wolfwood loads up on a big right hand but Commodore slips the punch.
Commodore tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Wolfwood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wolfwood scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wolfwood swats away the attempt to clinch by Commodore.
Wolfwood scores with a jab to the body.
Wolfwood ducks under a wild hook from Commodore.
Harques Wolfwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolfwood digs a good hook to Commodore's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Commodore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Commodore lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wolfwood has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wolfwood and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Commodore tries to bum rush Wolfwood with a series of wild strikes but Wolfwood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wolfwood stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolfwood scores with the left hand. Commodore knows he should have avoided that one.
Wolfwood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice leg kick lands there from Commodore.
Wolfwood scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Commodore doesn't seem bothered though.
Wolfwood throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Commodore throws a low kick but Wolfwood avoids it.
Wolfwood circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Wolfwood to counter with a crisp jab.
Commodore tries to clinch up
and Wolfwood counters with a one-two to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Wolfwood misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wolfwood!
A jab from Wolfwood misses.
Wolfwood misses with a two punch combination.
Wolfwood connects with a nice looking jab.
Commodore looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Commodore throws a body kick that misses.
Wolfwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Commodore moves in looking to clinch but Wolfwood pushes him off.
Commodore circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Commodore, right into the meat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolfwood fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Commodore on the side of the head.
Commodore looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wolfwood misses with a series of wild punches.
Commodore slips under a jab.
Wolfwood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Commodore lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wolfwood's sensitive parts.
Sloppy strikes from Wolfwood. Those never looked like landing.
Commodore throws a low kick, looking for Wolfwood's leg but Wolfwood calmly moves out of range.
Wolfwood is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Commodore had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Commodore takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wolfwood throws a hook but Commodore blocks it.
Commodore looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolfwood is just out of range.
Wolfwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wolfwood throws a hook but Commodore blocks it.
Wolfwood misses with a body shot.
Wolfwood moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Mike Commodore has been cut.
Commodore misses with a low kick.
Wolfwood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Commodore.
Wolfwood lands a head shot.
Mike Commodore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Commodore is looking to clinch.
Commodore moves out of range as Wolfwood strikes.
Wolfwood thuds a left hand into Commodore's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Commodore with a hook.
Wolfwood walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Commodore checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Harques Wolfwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Commodore takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wolfwood throws a hook but Commodore blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Commodore misses with a low kick.
Commodore throws a body kick that misses.
Commodore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolfwood.
Commodore tries to move into range but Wolfwood moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Commodore throws a combination that misses
and Commodore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wolfwood missing with a left hand there. Commodore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Commodore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Commodore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wolfwood fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Commodore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Commodore slips under a jab.
Commodore throws a big shot that misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Commodore might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Commodore throws a leg kick which misses Wolfwood's front leg but catches the back leg as Wolfwood tries to avoid it.
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!

Wolfwood gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wolfwood pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wolfwood blocks an elbow strike from Commodore.
Commodore pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Commodore looking to stall.
Commodore using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wolfwood has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Commodore throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Commodore misses with an elbow over the top.
Commodore wants to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Commodore misses with a punch on the inside.
Wolfwood wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Commodore has him pressed against the cage.
Commodore tries to land knees in the clinch but Wolfwood avoids the damage to the body.
Wolfwood's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Commodore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wolfwood takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Harques Wolfwood has been cut.
Commodore is looking to control Wolfwood's arms but Wolfwood gets an underhook and turns him. Now Commodore has his back to the cage.
Commodore throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wolfwood blocks it with crossed arms.
Wolfwood takes an elbow to the temple.
Commodore pushes off an throws an elbow but Wolfwood leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Commodore pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wolfwood blocking some punches.
Commodore misses with an elbow strike.
Wolfwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfwood wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Commodore has him pressed against the cage.
Commodore tries to land a knee to the head but Wolfwood blocks with his arms.
Wolfwood blocks the elbow strike.
Wolfwood tries to break free but Commodore pushes him back against the cage.
Wolfwood avoids a wild elbow strike from Commodore.
Commodore prevents Wolfwood from breaking the clinch.
Wolfwood managing to block the knees to the body from Commodore.
Commodore pushes off an throws an elbow but Wolfwood leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wolfwood has had enough of the clinch but Commodore keeps him there for the moment.
Wolfwood is trying to push Commodore away but Commodore has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wolfwood displaying some good clinch control by pressing Commodore up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wolfwood is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harques Wolfwood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Commodore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Wolfwood misses with a few strikes there.
A good leg kick by Commodore.
Commodore throws a quick inside leg kick.
Commodore slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Wolfwood.
Commodore getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wolfwood throws a leg kick that misses.
Wolfwood goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wolfwood checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Commodore drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Commodore looks to land a combination but Wolfwood avoids it well.
Wolfwood misses with a body shot.
Commodore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Commodore takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wolfwood lands with an overhand left.
Commodore slips under a jab.
Jab by Wolfwood.
Commodore tries to bum rush Wolfwood with a series of wild strikes but Wolfwood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A cross from Wolfwood lands.
Wolfwood throws a leg kick
and Commodore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wolfwood checks a leg kick.
Wolfwood smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Commodore looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolfwood misses with a wild body shot.
Commodore throws a big shot that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfwood with a hook.
Wolfwood misses with a looping left.
A cross from Commodore lands.
Wolfwood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Commodore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wolfwood misses with a wild combination.
Wolfwood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Commodore on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wolfwood keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wolfwood moves out of range of the body kick.
Commodore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wolfwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfwood connects with the punch.
Commodore throws a wild body kick that Wolfwood sees coming a mile off.
Commodore moves out of range as Wolfwood strikes.
Wolfwood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Commodore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wolfwood jabs at Commodore's body.
Wolfwood checks a leg kick.
Commodore lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A lazy left from Wolfwood finds it's target.
Wolfwood tests Commodore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolfwood throws a left and a right that both miss
and Commodore counters with a nice leg kick.
Wolfwood fails to land with a series of punches.
Commodore wants to land a leg kick but Wolfwood is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Commodore slips a jab and a cross from Wolfwood.
Wolfwood misses with a double jab.
Wolfwood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Commodore.
Wolfwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Commodore moves away.
Commodore cracks the inside of Wolfwood's front leg.
Wolfwood does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Commodore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mike Commodore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Commodore swats away the attempt to clinch by Wolfwood.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Commodore on the wrong end of a nice jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harques Wolfwood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wolfwood 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harques Wolfwood!
Harques Wolfwood really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that [JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q160 Recovery logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.