Troid - Kill or be Killed PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Bennet
vs
Lannister

191 cm
20
219 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
214 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

BioPharm Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scotty Bennet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamie Lannister!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Bennet.
Bennet lands with a straight right. Lannister didn't see that one coming.

It looks like Jamie Lannister has been cut.
Jamie Lannister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lannister on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Bennet lands a big uppercut and Lannister crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lannister looks OK. Bennet waves Lannister back to his feet!

Lannister is rocked!
Bennet looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lannister is still on wobbly legs! Can Bennet finish him?
Lannister tries to clinch up
and Bennet counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Lannister out cold! What a finish! Bennet is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scotty Bennet!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Tysinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clarence Costello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clarence Costello looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Tysinger
vs
Costello

185 cm
22
188 lbs
2 - 2 - 1

190 cm
20
183 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 - 1, fighting out of New York, Marcus Tysinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clarence Costello!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tysinger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

It looks like Clarence Costello has been cut.
Tysinger looks to score with a jab to the body but Costello is just out of range.

Tysinger shoots in and gets a takedown into Costello's guard.
Tysinger stands and throws Costello's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tysinger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Costello keeps working.
Costello can't do much from the bottom here.
Costello is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tysinger connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tysinger trying to control the action but Costello is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tysinger throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tysinger is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Costello will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Costello gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tysinger takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tysinger tries to control but Costello wriggling away.
Costello tries to hold on but Tysinger postures up.
Tysinger sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tysinger tries to control but Costello wriggling away.

We're going to have a standup here because Marcus Tysinger wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Costello fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tysinger sprawls well initially but Costello persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Costello wants to control but Tysinger is keeping him busy.
Tysinger is looking to improve his position.
Tysinger is working hard here to advance position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Costello looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Costello looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Costello is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tysinger defends it well.
Tysinger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tysinger.
Tysinger wants to stand up but Costello is controlling him.
Tysinger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tysinger manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tysinger trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tysinger takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tysinger has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Costello's face.
The referee warns Costello that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Costello tries to hold on but Tysinger postures up.
Tysinger looking to control and managing it successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tysinger with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Tysinger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clarence Costello's cut.
That's time! Tysinger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tysinger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Tysinger closes the distance and pushes Costello back into the cage.
Tysinger lands with a short shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Costello as Tysinger tries to tie him up.
Tysinger misses with the head strike.
Tysinger trying to control the position but instead, Costello has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tysinger into the cage.

Costello turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Tysinger is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Tysinger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tysinger is pressing down on Costello's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tysinger lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Costello!

Tysinger moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Costello has worked his arm free - good work by Costello!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tysinger working away.
Costello is breathing heavily.
Tysinger landing strikes.
Tysinger trying to control the position but Costello is working away.
A lull in the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tysinger stands up.

Tysinger clinches.

Costello lands a takedown into guard.
Tysinger is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Tysinger looking for a guillotine here but Costello defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costello wants to control from the top but Tysinger keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tysinger controlling the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tysinger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tysinger controlling the action here.
Tysinger wants to control but Costello is keeping him busy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tysinger is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Costello is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Marcus Tysinger wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Tysinger bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tysinger is trying to get an arm triangle but Costello is defending well.
The referee asks Tysinger politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tysinger prefers to stall for the moment though.
Marcus Tysinger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Costello wants to control but Tysinger postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee asks Tysinger politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tysinger prefers to stall for the moment though.
Costello is trying to control Tysinger's posture but Tysinger avoids it.
Tysinger is staying tight to Costello's torso, preventing him from escaping.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Tysinger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Tysinger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Clarence Costello's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Tysinger gets a takedown into half guard.
Costello is not content to let Tysinger control the position.
Tysinger slows the pace down in half guard.
Tysinger's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tysinger wants to pass to mount but Costello is defending the position.
Costello takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tysinger is trying to control. Costello wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Marcus Tysinger just wasn't active enough.

Tysinger looking to score a takedown here. Costello is defending well but Tysinger drives through and ends up in Costello's guard.

Costello has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tysinger is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Costello.
Tysinger controlling the position from side mount.
Costello is not content to let Tysinger control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tysinger just content to control the position.
Tysinger seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Costello for as long as he can get away with.

Tysinger decides to stand back up. Tysinger steps back and let's Costello get back to his feet.

Tysinger clinches up with Costello and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Costello blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tysinger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tysinger gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.

Costello drags the fight down to the ground.
Tysinger content to stall in guard here.

Tysinger is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tysinger wants to control from the top but Costello keeps moving.

Tysinger drops back looking for a leg! Costello is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Costello manages to kick Tysinger off! Tysinger jumps back into Costello's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tysinger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tysinger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tysinger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Costello is keeping the position for now.
Clarence Costello has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tysinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Costello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Costello being controlled here, momentarily.

We're going to have a standup here because Marcus Tysinger wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Costello tries to keep at a distance but Tysinger has taken the fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Tysinger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tysinger 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Tysinger!
In his post fight interview, Marcus Tysinger started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Suex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiba Hyuga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junior Suex has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Suex
vs
Hyuga

191 cm
18
216 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
20
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Junior Suex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kiba Hyuga!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suex wants to clinch but Hyuga slips to the side

and Hyuga counters with a shoot takedown. Suex fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hyuga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suex is keeping the position for now.
Suex has momentary wrist control but Hyuga slips an elbow through the middle.
Hyuga working some strikes from top position.
Suex has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hyuga has passed into side control.
Hyuga lands a nice forearm strike.
Suex tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suex is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hyuga connects with a decent elbow.
Suex is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hyuga's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hyuga landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hyuga connects with a nice short shot to Suex's temple.
Suex is looking for a sweep. Hyuga is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Hyuga is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyuga is pressing down on Suex's thigh, looking to free his foot. Suex is holding on for now.
Suex is trying to maintain the position but Hyuga is very close to passing his half guard.
Hyuga prevents Suex from improving his position.

Suex actively working from the bottom here.
Hyuga trying to control the pace.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hyuga connects with a nice short shot to Suex's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyuga prevents Suex from improving his position.
Hyuga seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hyuga scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hyuga is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Suex on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Suex flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hyuga is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kiba Hyuga.
Suex fails with a takedown attempt.
Hyuga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suex was well out of range. Poor timing from Hyuga.
Suex shoots and misses
and Suex takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Junior Suex has been cut.
Suex tries to close the distance and clinch but Hyuga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suex gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hyuga counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Suex. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hyuga is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Suex's half guard.
Hyuga is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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!
Hyuga prevents Suex from improving his position.
Hyuga is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
It looks like Hyuga might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Hyuga has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kiba Hyuga wasn't active enough on the ground.
Suex with a poor takedown
and Hyuga counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kiba Hyuga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Junior Suex's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hyuga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Suex.
Hyuga throws a jab when Suex was well out of range.
Suex bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Suex walks into a left hand.
Hyuga lands with a right hand.
Hyuga connects with a right hand. Suex shakes it off.
Hyuga throws a looping overhand right but Suex ducks down to avoid it.
Suex misses with a wild body shot.

Hyuga scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Suex is being controlled here.
Kiba Hyuga has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hyuga creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suex taking a bit of punishment here - Hyuga scoring with strikes.
Hyuga lands a decent elbow from side control.
Suex is trying to improve his position.
Hyuga working the head and body with strikes.
Suex is looking to regain half guard here but Hyuga keeps moving and retains side control.
Hyuga working the head with strikes.
Suex manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hyuga stalling.
Suex has hold of Hyuga's hands but Hyuga slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Hyuga there.
Hyuga is taking a breather. Suex 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ground and pound from Hyuga.
Hyuga is nestled in close to Suex, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hyuga is nestled in close to Suex, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hyuga working over Suex with some ground and pound. Suex looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hyuga sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hyuga works his way into side control.
Suex is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyuga moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Suex is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Suex throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Hyuga in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hyuga working the ground and pound.
Hyuga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hyuga lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Suex down.
Hyuga scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hyuga scores with punches from side control.
Suex is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hyuga is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hyuga is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Suex can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyuga prevents Suex from getting the reversal.
Hyuga lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Suex tries to reverse the position but Hyuga maintains control.
Hyuga lands a heavy elbow.
Suex is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hyuga lands a nice shot to the head.
Hyuga content just to control the position here.
Hyuga working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Suex is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hyuga with the ground and pound from mount.
Hyuga controlling the position easily from mount.
Hyuga working Suex over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kiba Hyuga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Junior Suex's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Hyuga connects with a looping right hand.
Hyuga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Hyuga shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Suex is trying to defend but Hyuga finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Suex is pressing down on Hyuga's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Suex working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hyuga has passed into half guard!
Hyuga landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hyuga stops Suex from getting back to his feet.
Hyuga working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyuga with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Hyuga has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kiba Hyuga.
Suex tries to clinch but Hyuga moves out of range.
Hyuga lands with an overhand left.
Suex takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyuga takes a swing at Suex's ribcage but misses.
Suex throws a low kick, looking for Hyuga's leg but Hyuga calmly moves out of range.
Kiba Hyuga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hyuga jabs at Suex's body.
Hyuga lands an overhand right.
Sloppy strikes from Hyuga. Those never looked like landing.
Hyuga thuds a left hand into Suex's body.
Suex is looking to clinch but Hyuga is avoiding it.
Suex tries to clinch
and Hyuga counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suex misses with a low kick.

Hyuga gets a double leg takedown into Suex's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hyuga's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hyuga is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suex has momentary wrist control but Hyuga slips an elbow through the middle.
Hyuga sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Suex looking for a guillotine here but Hyuga defends easily.

Suex has his foot on Hyuga's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hyuga works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyuga is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Kiba Hyuga has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Hyuga shoots in and bounces Suex off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hyuga engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hyuga is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Junior Suex has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hyuga showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kiba Hyuga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hyuga 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kiba Hyuga!
Kiba Hyuga gave a mention to BioPharm Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz has chosen Genetic Jackhammer as his entrance music. Diego Diaz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Anderson
vs
Diaz

180 cm
19
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

174 cm
19
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reggie Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Diego Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Anderson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz wants to clinch but Anderson slips to the side
and Anderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Nice uppercut lands for Anderson. That snapped Diaz's head back.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Diego Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Diaz wants to clinch but Anderson slips to the side

and Anderson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Diaz!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Anderson wants to free his trapped foot but Diaz is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Anderson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diaz defends it well.
Anderson prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Diaz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anderson is controlling the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Diaz can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control but Anderson postures up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Diaz misses with an uppercut

and Anderson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Diaz!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz tries to hold on but Anderson postures up.

Anderson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Diaz has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz wants to control the action here but instead Anderson manages to pass to full mount!

Anderson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Diaz to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Diaz shrugs it off.

Anderson has control of Diaz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Diaz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Diaz blocking the ground and pound.
BOOM! Anderson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is working to get back to half guard.
Anderson avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is in all sorts of trouble here.

Anderson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
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!
Diaz wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Diaz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Anderson controlling from mount.

Anderson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Diaz can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diaz scores with a nice head shot.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up with Diaz, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes Diaz against the cage but Diaz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anderson slips a straight right by Diaz.
Diaz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Anderson is out of range and Diaz settles back down.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.

Anderson dives in and scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anderson pushing down on Diaz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Anderson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Anderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anderson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Reggie Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Diaz trying to control here.

Anderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anderson.
Diaz trying to control but Anderson postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Anderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anderson.
Diaz is trying to stand.

Anderson seems to be looking for submissions.
Anderson prevents Diaz from improving his position.

Anderson is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to control but Anderson passes into side control!
Anderson working away.
Diaz is trying to improve his position.
Anderson wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Diaz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to control Anderson's posture but Anderson avoids it.
Diaz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anderson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Diaz gets back to half guard.
Anderson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Diaz is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson is keen to just control but Diaz is a slippery customer.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Diaz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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 Reggie Anderson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Diaz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Anderson.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Diaz is looking to land body kicks.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Anderson shoots in for a double leg but Diaz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diaz scores with a spinning back kick!

Diaz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diaz tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson is trying to stall.
Anderson lands a left hand.
Anderson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Anderson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Diaz misses with a knee strike.
Diaz trying to land knees to the body.

Anderson pulls guard.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diaz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson controlling Diaz's posture.
Diaz postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz throws a wild body kick that Anderson sees coming a mile off.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz scores with a nice strike.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson digs a good body shot into Diaz's ribs.
Diaz misses with a body kick.
Anderson moves out of range as Diaz strikes.

Diaz moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Diaz is trying to stall.

Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diego Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Anderson works Diaz's body with a nice hook.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz needs to keep his hands up - Anderson had a free shot at his head there.
Anderson misses with a hook.
A jab from Anderson misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz stuffs the takedown attempt from Anderson. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Diaz tries to clinch but Anderson is having none of it.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Anderson throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Anderson scores with a body shot.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Diego Diaz.
I think Anderson 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reggie Anderson!

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FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mario Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Simpson
vs
Brandao

190 cm
26
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

176 cm
19
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mario Simpson!
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, Jose Brandao!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandao misses with a hook

so Simpson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Brandao keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brandao can do anything to dispel that myth.
Simpson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brandao is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Brandao wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Simpson preventing the sweep.
Brandao wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

We're going to have a standup here because Mario Simpson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Brandao connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brandao.
Brandao throws an overhand right that lands on Simpson's shoulder, as Simpson tries to avoid the shot.
Brandao misses with a straight left.
Brandao slaps away a takedown attempt from Simpson, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao throws an overhand right that lands on Simpson's shoulder, as Simpson tries to avoid the shot.
Simpson moves away from the strike by Brandao.
Simpson fails with the takedown
and Brandao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brandao throws a shot from downtown. Simpson moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot lands for Brandao.
Simpson tries for a takedown but Brandao circles away easily
and Brandao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Brandao coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Brandao.
Brandao thows a body shot but no joy.
Simpson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Oooooh!!! Brandao has knocked Simpson down with a huge combo! Brandao steps away and waves a wobbly Simpson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Simpson is rocked!
Brandao lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Simpson falls backwards - clearly groggy! Brandao dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Brandao!

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A | B

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FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Peak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takada Inagaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takada Inagaki has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Eddie Peak's chin.

Peak
vs
Inagaki

207 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

194 cm
18
276 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Enjoys gardening

Dynamic Nutrition $25 159 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie Peak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Takada Inagaki!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Peak feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Inagaki sprawling to the canvas! Inagaki rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Peak finish him?!

Inagaki is rocked!

It looks like Takada Inagaki has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Inagaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Peak circles away.
Inagaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Peak finish him?

Peak clinches up against the cage.
Peak is trying to break free.
Inagaki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Inagaki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Peak blocks it with crossed arms.

Inagaki gets control of Peak's arms and successfully pulls guard. Inagaki will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Inagaki seems to have recovered his senses.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Peak won't allow Inagaki to get back to his feet.

Peak gets to his feet - Inagaki follows without any prompting.
Inagaki shoots in looking for a takedown but Peak manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Inagaki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Peak cracks Inagaki with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eddie Peak!
After the fight, Eddie Peak was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Chenchikov
vs
On

193 cm
26
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

177 cm
26
175 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined

Hilo Clothing Co **Laundry 3% fee**

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Artem Chenchikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrei On!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chenchikov misses with a series of wild punches.
On fails in his attempt to clinch.
On tries to clinch but Chenchikov moves out of range.
Chenchikov tries a head kick but it misses.
On tries to clinch up.
Chenchikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chenchikov misses with a series of wild punches.
Chenchikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Chenchikov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
On tries to clinch but Chenchikov moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chenchikov, right into the meat.
On fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chenchikov lands a head kick. On smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

On gets a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
On tries to land a knee to the head but Chenchikov blocks with his arms.
Chenchikov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
On with an attempt at a knee that misses.
On looking to throw knees to the head but Chenchikov is blocking nicely.
On looking to throw knees to the head but Chenchikov is blocking nicely.
On avoids a wild elbow strike from Chenchikov.
On throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chenchikov blocks it with crossed arms.
Chenchikov pushes off an throws an elbow but On leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
On throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chenchikov blocks it with crossed arms.
Chenchikov trying to control the position but instead, On has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chenchikov into the cage.
Chenchikov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
On misses with a knee strike.
On tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
On looking to throw knees to the head but Chenchikov is blocking nicely.
Chenchikov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
On with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chenchikov looking to throw knees to the head but On is blocking nicely.
On with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chenchikov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. On is defending well for now.
On using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chenchikov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
On blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chenchikov is looking to break free of the clinch but On has double underhooks.
On tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
On misses with a knee strike.
Chenchikov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chenchikov is looking to control On's arms but On gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chenchikov has his back to the cage.
On landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
On using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chenchikov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
On with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
On throws a knee to the head but misses.
On looks gassed!
Chenchikov missing with knees to the body.
On tries to land a knee to the head but Chenchikov blocks with his arms.
On misses with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
On throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chenchikov blocks it with crossed arms.
Chenchikov looking to slow down the pace here.
On looking to throw knees to the head but Chenchikov is blocking nicely.
On blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chenchikov misses with a knee to the head.
On using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chenchikov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chenchikov stalling in the clinch but On improves position.
On working Chenchikov over with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chenchikov is trying to maintain a safe position but On gets an underhook and turns Chenchikov into the cage.
Chenchikov looking to throw knees to the head but On is blocking nicely.
Chenchikov looking to throw knees to the head but On is blocking nicely.
Chenchikov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
On misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chenchikov.
On avoids a wild elbow strike from Chenchikov.
On looking to throw knees to the head but Chenchikov is blocking nicely.
On tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chenchikov avoids it.
Chenchikov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but On has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chenchikov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and On avoids it.
On throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chenchikov blocks it with crossed arms.
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.
Chenchikov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and On avoids it.
On throws a knee to the head but misses.
On lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andrei On will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Chenchikov swats away the attempt to clinch by On.
On takes one on the button.
Artem Chenchikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
On tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chenchikov tries a head kick but it misses.
On misses with an uppercut. Chenchikov saw that one coming.
Chenchikov swats away the attempt to clinch by On.
Chenchikov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
On is looking to clinch but Chenchikov is avoiding it.
Artem Chenchikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chenchikov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
On is looking to clinch.
On slips a jab and a cross from Chenchikov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chenchikov misses with a series of wild punches.
On tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Chenchikov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chenchikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chenchikov throws a nice looking combination but On bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chenchikov lands with a hook. On tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chenchikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chenchikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
On throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chenchikov.
Chenchikov tries a head kick but it misses.
On blocks a jab.
On tries to clinch up.
On moves in looking to clinch but Chenchikov pushes him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chenchikov throws a head kick but On moves out of range.
On lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chenchikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Chenchikov misses with a two punch combination.
Chenchikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chenchikov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Chenchikov misses with a double jab
and On counters with a straight right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - On looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
On is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Chenchikov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chenchikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Chenchikov slips a jab and a cross from On.
On tries to clinch but Chenchikov is having none of it.
Chenchikov throws a nice head kick!
On tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Chenchikov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
On tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chenchikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
On tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chenchikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chenchikov.
Chenchikov misses with a looping right.
On is looking to clinch but Chenchikov is avoiding it.
Chenchikov lands with a slapping head kick.
Artem Chenchikov is winning the standup battle so far.
On tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chenchikov misses with a wild combination.
Chenchikov misses with a low kick as On jumps back.
Chenchikov misses with an uppercut.
Chenchikov throws a head kick that misses.
Chenchikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chenchikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but On circles away quickly and effectively.
On wants to clinch up but Chenchikov keeps it at a distance.
Chenchikov misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chenchikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chenchikov keeps the fight on the outside.
Chenchikov circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artem Chenchikov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

On tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chenchikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
On is looking to clinch.
Chenchikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
On blocks a head kick by Chenchikov.
Chenchikov keeps the fight on the outside.
On fails with an attempt to clinch.
On avoids the head kick by Chenchikov.
On is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
On tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Chenchikov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chenchikov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed On momentarily.
On fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chenchikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
On takes one on the button.
Chenchikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by On.
Chenchikov lands a slapping body shot.
On is looking to clinch but Chenchikov is avoiding it.
On closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chenchikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Chenchikov swinging wildly here.
Chenchikov slips a jab and a cross from On.
On wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - On looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chenchikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
On fails with an attempt to clinch.
On tries to close the distance and clinch but Chenchikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
On is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
On is looking to clinch but Chenchikov is avoiding it.
On wants to clinch.
Chenchikov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Chenchikov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Chenchikov scores with a four punch combination!
Chenchikov misses with the combination.
On is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - On looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
On is looking to clinch.
Chenchikov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
On wants to clinch up but Chenchikov keeps it at a distance.
Chenchikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
On takes one on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
On tries to clinch but Chenchikov moves out of range.
Chenchikov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from On.
Chenchikov throws a combination that misses
and On counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Chenchikov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
On tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chenchikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
On doesn't manage to clinch there - Chenchikov circles away.
Chenchikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
On fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chenchikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chenchikov misses with a two punch combination.
Chenchikov tries a head kick but it misses.

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 Artem Chenchikov.
I think Chenchikov 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artem Chenchikov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

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

Vengeance
vs
DArcangeli

178 cm
28
144 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

166 cm
20
157 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, True Vengeance!
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, Derek DArcangeli!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Vengeance misses.
Vengeance throws a right and a left that both miss.
DArcangeli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vengeance.
DArcangeli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vengeance is fending him off so far but DArcangeli persists. Nope, Vengeance circles away and we're back to standing.

DArcangeli closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - DArcangeli lands in his opponent's guard.
DArcangeli landing with the ground and pound.
Vengeance keeping full guard, as DArcangeli tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as DArcangeli accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vengeance wants to stand but DArcangeli is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as DArcangeli accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DArcangeli throwing strikes from guard but Vengeance blocks nicely.
DArcangeli missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
DArcangeli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vengeance works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DArcangeli with a nice head shot there.
DArcangeli throws a big elbow that misses.
DArcangeli throws an elbow that misses. Vengeance uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in DArcangeli's guard. Nice move by Vengeance!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vengeance working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
DArcangeli is pulling down on Vengeance's head to control his posture.
DArcangeli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vengeance is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

DArcangeli has his feet on Vengeance's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

DArcangeli shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than DArcangeli was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vengeance avoids a series of strikes thrown by DArcangeli.
DArcangeli throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
DArcangeli looking to finish with strikes here!
DArcangeli misses with a head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vengeance avoids a series of strikes thrown by DArcangeli.
DArcangeli lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
DArcangeli thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
DArcangeli lands with some strikes.
DArcangeli unloads with some shots from mount but Vengeance bucks and avoids them well.
Vengeance is in a horrible position here. DArcangeli smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
DArcangeli throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Vengeance is breathing heavily.
DArcangeli raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DArcangeli throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Vengeance because DArcangeli loaded up on that one.
DArcangeli lands a big elbow.

Vengeance is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DArcangeli working the ground and pound effectively.
Oh Vengeance is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vengeance blocking the ground and pound.
DArcangeli scoring with strikes but Vengeance is staying in there.
BOOM! DArcangeli connects with a massive shot to the dome!
DArcangeli lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Vengeance manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Vengeance, under a barage of strikes from DArcangeli.
DArcangeli tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vengeance knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DArcangeli looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
DArcangeli thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vengeance's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

DArcangeli changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vengeance looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vengeance seems to have got his legs back now.
DArcangeli looks up at the clock and then as Vengeance takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, DArcangeli smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
DArcangeli throwing strikes but Vengeance manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
DArcangeli manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
DArcangeli uses his free foot to push down on Vengeance's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vengeance.
DArcangeli dominating with strikes here.
DArcangeli throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
DArcangeli with a couple of short strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DArcangeli throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DArcangeli throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Vengeance is in a horrible position here. DArcangeli smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DArcangeli throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Vengeance because DArcangeli loaded up on that one.
DArcangeli punishing his opponent with strikes.
DArcangeli misses with a head shot.
Vengeance is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
BOOM! DArcangeli connects with a massive shot to the dome!
DArcangeli landing strikes from the mount and Vengeance is in trouble!
DArcangeli pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
DArcangeli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DArcangeli putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vengeance holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as DArcangeli tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
DArcangeli thowing shots but they're missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DArcangeli thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
DArcangeli lands a nice shot to the head.
A big strike lands for DArcangeli! That's really hurt Vengeance and he's turned his back - DArcangeli keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! DArcangeli jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek DArcangeli!