DPEF- End Of the Road PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Suneet Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chandler's entrance music is Trendy. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Patterson's choice of entrance music: Invincible by Machine Gun Kelly. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Chandler
vs
Patterson

170 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Suneet Chandler!
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, Andrew Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patterson misses with a takedown
and Chandler counters with a slapping leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chandler.
Patterson throws a head kick that misses.
Patterson tries to close the distance and clinch but Chandler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Chandler. Those never looked like landing.
Chandler swinging wildly here.

Patterson feints and as Chandler raises his hands in defense, Patterson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Chandler working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Patterson has passed into half guard!
Patterson is taking a breather. Chandler says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler punching from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Chandler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Patterson thows a huge punch but Chandler dodges it nicely.
Patterson wants to take a breather but Chandler is having none of it.

Chandler actively working from the bottom here.
Patterson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chandler is looking to improve his position.
Patterson thows a huge punch but Chandler dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson wants to take a breather but Chandler is having none of it.
Chandler is trying to control but can't.
Patterson is pressing down on Chandler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chandler is holding on for now.

Chandler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Patterson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chandler keeps working.

Chandler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Patterson pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Chandler is squirming around, avoiding Patterson's attempts to control the action.
Chandler is working to get back to half guard.
Chandler is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler wants to hold on but Patterson pushes him away.
Chandler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chandler tries to hold on but Patterson pushes him away.
Chandler can't escape the position.
Patterson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Patterson landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Patterson lands a nice shot to the head.
Patterson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Patterson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patterson with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No luck with that takedown attempt from Patterson.
Suneet Chandler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chandler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Patterson.
Chandler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chandler pivots, looking for a leg kick but Patterson is out of range and Chandler settles back down.
Patterson fails with a takedown attempt.
Suneet Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Patterson.
Patterson checks a low kick from Chandler.
Patterson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chandler counters with an inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Chandler misses.
Chandler misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Chandler. Those never looked like landing.
Patterson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chandler counters with a one-two to the body.
Patterson is breathing heavily.
Chandler throws a series of punches but Patterson moves out of range.
No joy there for Chandler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Patterson avoids a kick to the body.
No joy there for Chandler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chandler misses with a low kick.
Patterson dodges the punch combination from Chandler.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler misses with a head kick.
Patterson tries for a takedown but Chandler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Patterson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chandler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Patterson closes the distance but Chandler moves to the side
and Chandler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Patterson misses with the combination.
Nice takedown defense from Chandler. No joy for Patterson on that attempt.
Chandler is looking to score with low kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chandler throws a low kick but Patterson moves out of range easily.
Patterson blocks a head kick by Chandler.
Patterson loads up on a big right hand but Chandler slips the punch.
Patterson moves out of range of the strikes.
Suneet Chandler is winning the standup battle so far.
Patterson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chandler throws a nice looking combination but Patterson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Patterson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Suneet Chandler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chandler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Patterson circles away quickly and effectively.
Chandler misses with a straight left.
Chandler misses with a combination

and Patterson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chandler working for a triangle but Patterson defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Patterson is one step ahead there.

Chandler looking for a guillotine here but Patterson defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Chandler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Patterson defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Suneet Chandler dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Patterson blocks a leg kick.
Patterson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chandler tries to avoid it but Patterson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chandler to the ground. Chandler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Patterson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chandler but Chandler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chandler throws a series of strikes that have Patterson backpedaling.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chandler.
Patterson throws a chopping leg kick but Chandler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Patterson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Patterson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chandler counters with a stiff right hand.
Suneet Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Patterson.
Patterson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chandler keeps the fight on the outside.
Patterson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chandler counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Patterson tries to clinch there but Chandler circles away.
Patterson dodges the punch combination from Chandler.
Chandler swinging wildly here.
A combination from Chandler does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson shoots in but Chandler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chandler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chandler misses with a double jab.
Patterson fails to land the takedown.
Patterson shoots and misses
and Chandler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chandler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chandler throws a right and a left that Patterson avoids nicely.
Chandler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chandler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chandler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chandler misses with a few strikes there.
Patterson misses with a takedown attempt

so Chandler counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chandler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Patterson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chandler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chandler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Patterson keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
Chandler scoring with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Patterson's head.
Chandler controlling from the top position.
Chandler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chandler passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler is keen to just control but Patterson is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chandler stalling away here and it's allowed Patterson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Chandler lands a couple of digs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Suneet Chandler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chandler 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suneet Chandler!
A very excited looking Suneet Chandler made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wade Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Belcher (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!

Jackson
vs
Belcher

150 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wade Jackson!
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, Ryan Belcher!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Belcher. Belcher gets slowly back to his feet.
Belcher defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.

Belcher drives through with a takedown into Jackson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jackson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belcher is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing Belcher from standing up.
Belcher controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ryan Belcher was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Belcher stalks Jackson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jackson's face. Jackson staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Wade Jackson has been cut.
Jackson really is a fat lump.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Belcher.

Belcher is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jackson's half guard.
Belcher performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Belcher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jackson gets back to full guard.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Belcher tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Belcher controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Belcher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Wade Jackson just wasn't active enough.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Belcher circles away easily

and Belcher counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belcher throws a big elbow that misses.
Belcher postures up.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Belcher prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Belcher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Belcher is stalling in the full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ryan Belcher was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A solid body kick from Belcher.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belcher moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Jackson gets caught flat footed, as Belcher shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Belcher is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Belcher advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Belcher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wade Jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Belcher.
Jackson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Belcher.
Belcher staying calm.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson manages to get back to half guard.
Belcher looks to land a strike but Jackson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Belcher not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Belcher forces his way into half guard.
Belcher with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belcher throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Belcher stalling.
Belcher trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belcher controlling the action here.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ryan Belcher wasn't active enough on the ground.
Belcher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wade Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Belcher shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Belcher is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jackson defends it well.

Belcher stands up from half guard.

Belcher changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jackson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Belcher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face as Belcher controls the position.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Belcher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wade Jackson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Belcher stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson closes the distance but Belcher moves to the side

and Belcher counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Belcher.
Belcher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Belcher is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ryan Belcher has got the better of the ground game so far.

Belcher decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jackson, up you get!

Jackson gets caught napping as Belcher dives in and scores a takedown. Jackson manages to retain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Jackson is working an open guard so Belcher takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Belcher lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Belcher fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jackson sprawls well initially but Belcher persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Belcher passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jackson blocking the ground and pound.
Belcher controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belcher throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jackson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Belcher.
Belcher sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belcher thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Belcher punching from mount but Jackson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Belcher controlling from the full mount.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Belcher sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Belcher jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jackson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jackson is being controlled here.
Jackson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Belcher.
Belcher postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belcher staying calm.
Belcher misses with the ground and pound.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 26:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Belcher!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Stram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Dominick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dominick has chosen ' It's My Life ' by Bon Jovi as his entrance music. Taylor Stram has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Stram
vs
Dominick

185 cm
21
168 lbs
3 - 8 - 0

196 cm
27
170 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Canuck Beavermeat Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Taylor Stram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alan Dominick!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stram shoots in and drives through. Dominick sprawls well.
Dominick slaps away a takedown attempt from Stram, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Dominick shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stram manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Dominick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dominick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dominick trying to control but Stram is working from the bottom.

Stram is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dominick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Stram looking for a guillotine here but Dominick defends easily.
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!
Dominick working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Stram had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dominick defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stram looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dominick working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stram keeping moving, preventing Dominick from controlling successfully.

Stram looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Stram had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dominick defends it easily.
Dominick postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dominick postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stram avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dominick is in close to Stram's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Stram is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stram not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stram works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stram throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Stram escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dominick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dominick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stram swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dominick distracts Stram with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dominick scoring with some ground and pound.
Stram preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Dominick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stram has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dominick has managed to get both his arms back between Stram's legs - danger averted.
Dominick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dominick wants to stand but Stram has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Stram is looking for a triangle but Dominick pushes his legs off easily.
Dominick with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stram looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Stram working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dominick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Stram is tightening it up a little... Dominick has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Dominick reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Dominick taps out! Nice BJJ there by Stram!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Taylor Stram!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Neil Pert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaime Lener (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pert comes into the arena with Tom Sawyer-Rush blaring out of the sound system. Jaime Lener has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pert
vs
Lener

175 cm
24
170 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

196 cm
28
185 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 !

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neil Pert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaime Lener!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lener fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lener misses with a wild body shot.
Pert lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pert is looking to clinch.
Pert looks to clinch

and Lener counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pert swings wildly with an uppercut but Lener uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pert tries to circle away but Lener has him pinned against the cage.
Pert tries to throw a body punch but Lener avoids it by throwing Pert back against the cage.
Pert throws a head punch that misses.
Pert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Lener's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pert shoots in for a takedown but Lener shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pert misses with a double jab
and Lener counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lener 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 Pert has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pert and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pert swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pert rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lener moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Lener has taken the fight to the clinch.

Lener breaks the clinch.
Pert misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lener checks a leg kick nicely.
Lener shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pert as he jumps to the side.
Nice takedown defense from Lener. No joy for Pert on that attempt.
Pert tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lener swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Lener has Pert up against the cage in a clinch.
Pert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lener goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pert prevents it.
Neil Pert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaime Lener.
Pert lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lener blocks an uppercut.
Pert trying to stall but Lener improves his position.
Pert misses with the head strike.
Pert throws a punch but it's blocked by Lener.

Lener pulls guard effortlessly.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lener can do anything to dispel that myth.

Pert stands up and waves to Lener to follow him.
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!
Pert throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lener counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pert looks for a takedown but Lener sprawls well.

Lener rushes Pert and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pert misses with a punch on the inside.
Pert has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lener is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lener can't get the takedown.
Pert misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pert misses with a punch to the body.
Pert throws a head punch that misses.
Pert working aggressively here.

Lener breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pert throws a series of punches but Lener avoids them all with ease.
Lener scores with a nice strike.
Lener wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lener dodges the punch combination from Pert.
Pert throws a leg kick but Lener checks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pert throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lener connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pert throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lener cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pert shoots in looking for a takedown. Lener tries to sprawl out of it but Pert keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lener manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pert throws a right and a left that Lener avoids nicely.
Neil Pert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pert is breathing heavily.
Pert throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lener counters with a nice uppercut.

Pert is rocked!
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!
Lener sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Pert's defenses. It connects perfectly with Pert's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jaime Lener!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Grayson Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams's entrance music is Sevendust - Leech. A fine choice. Grayson Williams has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Williams
vs
White

179 cm
20
164 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

184 cm
19
165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Determined

O'Brannigan's Fightwear

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grayson Williams!
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, Jamal White!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams shoots for a takedown but White saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Williams throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. White tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Williams is in White's guard.
White wants to stand up but Williams is controlling him.
Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but White has wrist control.
Williams scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White tries to land a sweep but no joy.
White not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Williams passes White's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Williams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. White defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Williams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Williams not landing any meaningful shots this time.
White regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Williams.
White really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Williams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
White looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams is one step ahead there.
Williams wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Williams drops back looking for a leg! White is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and White manages to kick Williams off! Williams jumps back into White's guard.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as White works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Williams won't allow White to sweep him here.
Williams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Williams working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is working White over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Williams with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
White not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
White keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but White has wrist control.
White is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Williams wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
White is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
White scores with a jab.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown but White manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Williams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
White keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grayson Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White tries to clinch up.
Williams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Williams is defended easily by White.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says White as he avoids it easily.
Williams takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams looks for a takedown but White sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

White gets in close and instigates a clinch.
White connects with a nasty looking knee right to Williams's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grayson Williams 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.

Williams tries to score a power double leg takedown but White sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Williams somewhat.

Williams shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
White is desperately trying to improve his position but Williams has a good base and remains in mount.
Williams lands a big shot there that rocks White but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Williams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
White is looking to get to half guard.
Williams looking to control and managing it successfully.
Williams lands with some strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Williams looking to finish White with some ground and pound. This is bad for White!

Williams with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Williams wants to control but White has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Williams lands a nice short elbow.
White is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Williams lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
White is in trouble now - Williams has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams cracks White with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Williams lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Williams looking to finish White with some ground and pound. This is bad for White!
White really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Williams is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. White can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams with good strikes from the mount here!
White really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
White tries to lock up and control but Williams gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Williams tries to control but White wriggling away.
White taking shots to the head.
White tries to lock up and control but Williams gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Williams scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White is trying to escape the mount.
Williams raining down shots from the mount!
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!
Williams with the ground and pound from mount.
Williams raining down shots from the mount!
Williams controlling from the full mount.
White in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grayson Williams dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

A jab from White misses.
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by White.

Williams closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. White quickly recovers to half guard.
White tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg.
Williams has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Williams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but White does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
White is in trouble now - Williams has advanced to mount!
The referee warns White that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
BOOM! Williams connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Williams trying to control but White is having none of it.
Williams prevents White from getting the reversal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is landing with some decent strikes but White is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Williams putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Williams cracks White with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Williams lands with some strikes.

White is rocked!
Williams scores with a couple of good head shots there.
White is still in real trouble! Can Williams finish him?
Williams lands with some strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Williams lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Williams lands with some strikes.
Williams cracks White with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grayson Williams!
An out of breath and clearly excited Grayson Williams thanked GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 ! 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
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ad Santel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stark kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Iron Man. Santel has chosen Friday as his entrance music. Ad Santel is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Stark
vs
Santel

207 cm
26
280 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

180 cm
27
265 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 !

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Stark!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ad Santel!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stark gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Santel to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Santel working some strikes from top position.
Stark knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santel on the ground.
Santel throwing strikes but missing.
Santel postures up in Stark's guard and throws a big left but Stark blocks it.
Santel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stark will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Santel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Santel.
Santel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Santel lands a couple of elbows.
Santel postures up in Stark's guard and throws a big left but Stark blocks it.
Santel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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!
Santel wants to pass the guard but Stark is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santel wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
Santel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stark controls Santel momentarily but Santel frees himself.
Santel throws a big right hand that misses.
Santel is looking to work some ground and pound but Stark has wrist control.
Santel is looking to work some ground and pound but Stark has wrist control.
Santel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Santel chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santel throwing strikes from guard but Stark blocks nicely.
Santel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Santel throws an elbow that misses. Stark uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Santel's guard. Nice move by Stark!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Santel is on top in guard.
Santel throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Santel throws a big elbow that misses.
Santel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Santel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Santel from controlling successfully.
Santel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Santel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stark utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stark avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Santel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stark works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Santel throwing strikes but missing.
Santel trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
Santel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Santel chips away with some ground and pound.
Santel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Santel advances position into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santel trying to control the position but Stark is working away.
Stark taking punishment in the form of punches.
Santel throws an elbow but Stark slips to the side and avoids it well.
Santel works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stark is holding Santel down, trying to stall.
Santel looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Stark is avoiding damage well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santel lands a nice forearm strike.
Santel is looking to take a break and control but Stark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stark on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stark tries to get out of the position.
Santel is putting a hurting on Stark here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Santel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stark checks it well.
Stark moves out of range of the leg kick from Santel.
Some wild striking there from Stark.
Stark wants to clinch.
Santel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stark defends it nicely.
Santel thows a body shot but no joy.
Santel shoots for a takedown but Stark saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Santel throws a low kick but Stark moves out of range easily.
Santel misses with an uppercut. Stark saw that one coming.
Stark connects with a crisp jab.
Santel swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Santel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stark is out of range.
Ad Santel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Santel.
Stark checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Santel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stark tries to avoid it but Santel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stark to the ground. Stark escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tony Stark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ad Santel.
Santel misses with a combination
letting Stark counter with a right hand.

It looks like Ad Santel has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A left lands for Stark.

Santel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Santel is breathing heavily.
Santel working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Santel in side control, throwing shots but Stark defends.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark taking punishment in the form of punches.
Santel lands a decent elbow from side control.
Santel landing a few strikes.
Santel cracks Stark with a big right hand but Stark just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Santel postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Santel throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Santel fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Santel just content to control the position.
Santel scores with a couple of short elbows.
Santel working the ground and pound.
Santel connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Stark some visible discomfort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santel throws a strike aimed at the side of Stark's head but Stark avoids it well.
Stark defending against the ground and pound.
Stark managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Santel.
Stark is working to avoid the ground and pound but Santel connects with a decent elbow.
The ground and pound from Santel seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Santel trying to control the position but Stark is working away.
Santel working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Santel cracks Stark with a big elbow.
Santel lands a nice forearm strike.
Santel looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Stark is avoiding damage well.
Ad Santel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santel throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The strikes coming from Santel are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Santel in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The strikes coming from Santel are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Santel scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Stark to see if he's OK.

Stark is rocked!
Santel cracks Stark with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Santel immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Stark is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Santel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ad Santel!
Ad Santel is the new heavyweight champion!
Ad Santel gave a mention to GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 ! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Mint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Young is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Young
vs
Mint

175 cm
20
158 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

167 cm
25
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Young!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Mint!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young misses with a straight left.
Young misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Mint misses.
The fighters circling - Young throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donk. Young catches Mint right on the button with a cross.
Young jabs Mint to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Young uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mint.
Young misses with a wild body shot.
Young loads up on a big right hand but Mint slips the punch.
Mint slips under a jab from Young.
Mint takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jimmy Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mint throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mint was well out of range. Poor timing from Young.
Young swings for the body but Mint moves out of range.
Young loads up on a big right hand but Mint slips the punch.
Mint defending well as Young loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Young misses.
Young takes a swing at Mint's ribcage but misses.
Mint slips under a jab from Young.
Young throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but Mint is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mint throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mint takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Young throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mint takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Young misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mint.
Mint throws a hook to the side of Young's head but Young sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mint takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mint will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Young. Mint does a little dance to reset his feet.
Young thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Young finds it's way through Mint's defenses.
A swing and a miss from Young.
A swing and a miss from Young.
Mint throws a sloppy head kick and Young moves out of range easily.
Young swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mint uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Young.
Mint steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Young.
Mint pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Young lands a right hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young misses with a hook.
A cross from Young lands.
Mint moves out of range as Young strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Young misses the target.
Young lands a nice shot to the body.
Young paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mint manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Young connects with a body shot.
Young comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Young throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mint with a poor takedown
and Young counters with a nice uppercut.
Young with a hook.
Young misses the shot to the body.
Young swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Young looks to land a left hand but Mint moved out of range nicely.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mint moves away.
Young fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Young swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Young throws a body punch but Mint moves out of range.
Young digs a good body shot into Mint's ribs.
Jimmy Young is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mint takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mint doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Young to counter with a crisp jab.
Mint uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Young.
Young lands with an overhand left.
Young jabs Mint to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Young throws a hook but Mint avoids it easily.

Mint shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Young manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mint won't allow Young to sweep him here.
Young on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Young tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mint trying to control the position from guard on top but Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mint landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mint looking to pass the guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mint stopping the sweep attempt from Young.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mint has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mint in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mint throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Young is on top in guard.
Young tries to free his leg and advance position but Mint is retaining full guard.
Mint is trying to control the position but Young postures up.
Mint might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Young kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mint wants to sweep here but Young controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mint keeping full guard, as Young tries to pass.
Young trying to control the position from guard on top but Mint is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Young controls from within his opponent's guard.

Jimmy Young has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mint. Young does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Young tries for a takedown but Mint circles away easily

and Mint counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mint missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mint thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Young is looking to improve his position.
Young moves into full guard.
Mint throws an elbow that misses. Young uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mint's guard. Nice move by Young!
Mint trying to control the position.
Mint avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mint keeping moving, preventing Young from controlling successfully.

Mint working for a triangle but Young defends it easily.
Young is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Young slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mint is trying to control Young's posture but Young avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Young wants to stand but Mint is controlling his arm.
Mint can't do much from the bottom here.
Young is looking to take a break and control but Mint is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Young connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mint some visible discomfort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mint is looking to regain half guard here but Young keeps moving and retains side control.
Mint sneaks back into half guard.
Mint is staying active underneath Young, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mint wants to control but Young is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Young trying to mount his opponent but Mint defends it.
Young wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young working the head and body with strikes.
Mint is refusing to be controlled, as Young sits in half guard.
Mint flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mint won't allow Young to pass to mount.
Young wants to take a breather but Mint is having none of it.
Jimmy Young overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Young is looking to advance position but Mint won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jimmy Young did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Mint takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jab by Young.
Mint slips a straight right by Young.
Young throws a body punch but Mint moves out of range.
Young bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mint's head.
Young thows a body shot but no joy.

Young gets the takedown into side control.
Mint tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Young wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mint parries the strikes from Young easily there. Young is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mint to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Young are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mint tries to buck Young off but Young is having none of it.
Young throws an elbow but Mint slips to the side and avoids it well.
Young trying to control the position but Mint is working away.
Young in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mint wants to control but Young postures up.
Young looks up at the clock and then as Mint takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Young smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Young wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mint keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young slows the pace down.
Young misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Young advances to mount.
Young trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Young lands a heavy elbow.
Mint sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young wants to pass to mount but Mint is defending the position.
Mint is not content to let Young control the position.
Young throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Young is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mint is refusing to be controlled, as Young sits in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mint's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Young had his way with Michael Mint in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice straight punches there by Young. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Young.
Good exchange - Young coming out on top.
Young jabs at Mint's body.
Young throws a big shot that misses.
Mint steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Young.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mint drops his hands momentarily and Young takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Young thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mint misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Young. Mint does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Mint.
Young catches Mint with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Young lands a jab to Mint's midsection.
Young scores with a jab.
Young comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Young is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mint can do to turn this around?
Young getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Mint is rocked!
Young misses with a looping left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young misses the shot to the body.
Young misses with a body shot.
Young uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mint has time to react.
Mint takes one to the side of the head.
Mint uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Young.
Good standup being displayed there by Young as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mint.
Young thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mint uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Young.
Young swings for the body but Mint moves out of range.

Mint fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Young sprawls well initially but Mint persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mint thows a huge punch but Young dodges it nicely.
Young makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Young.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mint accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Young looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mint working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mint is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Young wants to sweep but no luck.
Jimmy Young is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mint wants to pass the guard but Young is keeping the position.
Young is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mint postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mint trying to control the position from guard on top but Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Young scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Young showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Young 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Young!
Jimmy Young retains his featherweight title!
Jimmy Young gave a mention to Rebel Pride Clothing. Everything in STOCK $5 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).