Ryze 17 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nic Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistar Ubeerem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ryan
vs
Ubeerem

170 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

168 cm
25
156 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nic Ryan!
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, Alistar Ubeerem!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Ryan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Ubeerem scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ryan taking a bit of punishment here - Ubeerem scoring with strikes.
Ryan is looking to regain half guard here but Ubeerem keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Ubeerem politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ubeerem prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ubeerem working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ubeerem lands an elbow.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ryan gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ubeerem lands a big elbow.
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!
Ryan is working to get back to half guard.
Ubeerem content just to control the position here.
Ubeerem won't let Ryan get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ubeerem dominating with strikes here.
Ubeerem raining down shots from the mount!

Ubeerem has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Ryan is forced to tap!

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

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clay Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco Ferrari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferrari has chosen Eminem - Im Back as his entrance music. Clay Morrow could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rocco Ferrari's chin.

Morrow
vs
Ferrari

181 cm
26
180 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

178 cm
19
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clay Morrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocco Ferrari!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrow misses with a hook. Ferrari ducked under it nicely.
No joy there for Morrow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morrow scores with a hook to the body. Ferrari takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ferrari takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrow. Ferrari does a little dance to reset his feet.

Morrow moves into the clinch.
Ferrari tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ferrari lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Clay Morrow has been cut.
Morrow is trying to push Ferrari away but Ferrari has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Morrow dodges an elbow strike from Ferrari.
Ferrari landing knees to the head.
Ferrari with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Morrow can't break the clinch.
Ferrari's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Morrow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrari scores with a knee to the head.
Morrow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ferrari's elbow.
Morrow is looking to break free of the clinch but Ferrari has double underhooks.
Ferrari throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ferrari manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Morrow's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ferrari connects with a nasty looking knee right to Morrow's face.
Ferrari tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Morrow avoids it.
Ferrari will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Morrow up against the cage.
Morrow wants to stall.
Ferrari lands a knee to the head.
Ferrari scores with a knee to the head.
Morrow stalling in the clinch but Ferrari improves position.
Ferrari lands a good knee to the midsection. Morrow won't want to take too many of those.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari pressing his opponent against the cage.
Morrow wants to break free but Ferrari has control.
Ferrari has Morrow pressed against the cage, preventing Morrow from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ferrari tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Morrow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morrow is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ferrari is keeping busy.
Ferrari throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrow wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Morrow takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ferrari landing knees to the head.

Morrow is rocked!
Morrow takes a knee to the side of the body.
Oh Morrow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ferrari landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Morrow is breathing heavily.
Morrow takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ferrari is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ferrari using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Morrow seems to have got his legs back now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ferrari misses with a knee strike.
Ferrari lands a nice knee to the body.
Ferrari lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees to the body from Ferrari.
Morrow swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferrari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferrari landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ferrari scores with a knee to the head.
Ferrari crunches a lovely knee into Morrow's ribcage.
Morrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferrari putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Morrow in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ferrari takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferrari connects with a knee to the head.
Ferrari lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ferrari unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ferrari lands a knee to the head.
Ferrari throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morrow blocks it with crossed arms.
Ferrari content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ferrari landing knees to the head.
Ferrari with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ferrari lands a knee to the head.
Ferrari has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Morrow - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Ferrari, and another! Morrow is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Rocco Ferrari!
Our winner, Rocco Ferrari, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Clay
vs
Rua

190 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wanderlei Clay!
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, Mauricio Rua!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rua lands a left and a right that sends Clay crashing to the canvas! Rua dives into mount looking to finish!

Clay is rocked!

It looks like Wanderlei Clay has been cut.
Clay looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rua has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Clay's face.
Oh Clay is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clay wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Rua.
Rua landing punches.
Rua postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Clay badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Rua around the waist but Rua pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Rua is the winner by TKO! Rua jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauricio Rua!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Conan Harrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thracian Spartacus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spartacus has chosen let the bodies hit the floor as his entrance music. Conan Harrington has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Harrington
vs
Spartacus

176 cm
26
165 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

178 cm
26
164 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conan Harrington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thracian Spartacus!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Harrington darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Harrington 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 Spartacus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Spartacus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Spartacus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Harrington feints a jab promting Spartacus to slip. Harrington then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Spartacus slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Harrington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Spartacus shoots in and gets a takedown into Harrington's guard.
Spartacus throws a big elbow that misses.
Spartacus advances position into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harrington is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Spartacus sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Harrington is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

Spartacus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Harrington has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartacus throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Harrington avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Spartacus.
An elbow from Spartacus crashes against the mat.
Spartacus remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Harrington knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spartacus on the ground.
Harrington parries the strikes from Spartacus easily there. Spartacus is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Harrington to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Harrington sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Harrington tries to bench press Spartacus off him but Spartacus keeps the position.
Spartacus lands some shots froms side control.
Harrington is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Spartacus's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Harrington is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Spartacus scores with a couple of nice shots.
Spartacus is trying to control the action in half guard but Harrington is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Spartacus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Harrington is looking to improve his position.

Spartacus is working for a submission of some sort.
Harrington on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Harrington tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrington trying to control here.
Spartacus wants to pass to mount but Harrington is defending the position.

Spartacus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Harrington doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Spartacus.
Spartacus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harrington defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus throwing shots but Harrington is blocking nicely.
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. Spartacus connects with a nice short shot to Harrington's temple.
Spartacus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Spartacus tries to pass to full mount but Harrington defends it.
Spartacus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spartacus trying to mount his opponent but Harrington defends it.
Spartacus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thracian Spartacus 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.

Harrington misses with a two punch combination.
Harrington pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Spartacus back to the cage. Harrington follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Spartacus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harrington as he avoids it easily.
Harrington lands with a nice body punch.
Harrington looks to land a combination but Spartacus avoids it well.
Harrington misses with the combination.
Harrington throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Harrington scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Thracian Spartacus has been cut.
Spartacus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harrington swivels and escapes.
Harrington looks to land a combination but Spartacus avoids it well.
Spartacus slips a jab and a cross from Harrington.
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!
Spartacus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spartacus.
Conan Harrington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thracian Spartacus.
Harrington misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrington tries to clinch up.
Conan Harrington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harrington lands a head shot.
Harrington throws a nice looking combination but Spartacus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harrington scores with a three punch combo!

Spartacus feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Harrington seems keen to control Spartacus's posture.
Spartacus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harrington working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spartacus.
Spartacus tries to free his leg and advance position but Harrington is retaining full guard.
Harrington wants to stand but Spartacus is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus throws a strike but Harrington rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Spartacus wants to stand but Harrington is controlling the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Spartacus has his feet on Harrington's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Harrington keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrington dives in and grabs Spartacus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spartacus pushes down on Harrington's head and hops out.
Harrington scores with a sloppy right hand. Spartacus should have avoided that one.
Spartacus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Harrington lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Harrington.
Spartacus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Harrington to counter with a crisp jab.
Spartacus is breathing heavily.
Harrington lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Spartacus backs up against the cage.
Harrington throws a front kick aimed at Spartacus's knee but Spartacus avoids it well.
Spartacus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harrington but Harrington pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Harrington lands a right hook to the body.
Harrington defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spartacus.
Conan Harrington is winning the standup battle so far.
Harrington fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
Harrington connects with a body shot that sends Spartacus's belly button to the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrington throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Harrington lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Harrington stuns Spartacus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Harrington lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Spartacus backs up against the cage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Harrington 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 Spartacus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Spartacus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Harrington ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Harrington.
Harrington lands a two punch combo.
Spartacus slips a jab and a cross from Harrington.
Horrible takedown by Spartacus or perhaps it was just good defense by Harrington which made him look bad.
Harrington scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harrington tries to bum rush Spartacus with a series of wild strikes but Spartacus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spartacus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harrington. Harrington obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conan Harrington dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thracian Spartacus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Spartacus takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thracian Spartacus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spartacus is defended easily by Harrington.
Harrington lands a nice shot that snaps Spartacus's head back.
Spartacus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harrington sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A right-left combo lands from Harrington.
Spartacus shoots and misses
and Harrington counters with a series of strikes. Spartacus will be more careful next time no doubt.
Conan Harrington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thracian Spartacus.
Harrington digs a good hook to Spartacus's body.

Harrington has closed the distance and engaged Spartacus in a clinch.
Spartacus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Harrington takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Harrington prevents a takedown attempt there.

Harrington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Harrington as he connects with a hook.
Harrington leaves Spartacus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Harrington works over Spartacus's head and body with a nice combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spartacus is defended easily by Harrington.
Harrington scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Spartacus is rocked!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Harrington is stalling here.

Harrington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrington throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spartacus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Harrington.
Spartacus shoots in and drives through. Harrington sprawls well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from Harrington.
Harrington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spartacus pinned against the cage. Spartacus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Spartacus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Harrington throws a combination. Spartacus tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Spartacus misses with a takedown
and Harrington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spartacus shoots in for a double leg but Harrington sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Harrington scores with a one two! Spartacus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Spartacus is still on wobbly legs! Can Harrington finish him?
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Harrington!
Harrington lands with a big left! Spartacus is wobbled badly! Harrington comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Spartacus to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Conan Harrington!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Happy Sack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Glenn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Robert Glenn enters the cage!

Sack
vs
Glenn

180 cm
18
181 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Happy Sack!
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, Robert Glenn!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glenn misses with a takedown
and Sack counters with a left to the body.
A head kick misses from Sack.
Sack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sack misses with a head kick.
Glenn has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sack.
Sack scores with a head kick.

Sack gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Glenn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sack's guard.
Glenn trying to mount his opponent but Sack defends it.
Glenn is looking to take a break and control but Sack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sack wants to get back to full guard.

Glenn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sack is just riding it out for now. Glenn eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sack is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Glenn is working for a submission of some sort.
Sack is not content to let Glenn control the position.
Glenn passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sack!
Sack knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Glenn on the ground.

Glenn is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sack has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Glenn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sack knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sack can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sack prevents Glenn from improving position.
A lull in the action here.

Glenn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sack is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Glenn has knee on belly and moves into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Robert Glenn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sack tries to close the distance and clinch up but Glenn swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Sack closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Glenn blocks the elbow strike.
Glenn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sack lands an elbow inside.
Glenn takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sack using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Glenn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sack throws an elbow but it misses.
Glenn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sack is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Glenn shoots in but Sack avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Glenn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sack.

Sack moves into the clinch.
Sack manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Sack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glenn misses with a takedown attempt
letting Sack counter with a right hand.
Happy Sack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Glenn.
Glenn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Glenn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sack counters with a big head kick but Glenn shrugs it off.
Glenn shoots in for a double leg but Sack sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Sack clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sack pushes off an throws an elbow but Glenn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glenn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice elbow from Sack.
Sack misses with a knee to the head.
Sack lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sack throws an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sack.

It looks like Robert Glenn has been cut.
Glenn goes for a takedown attempt but Sack pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Glenn tries for a takedown but Sack circles away easily

and Sack moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glenn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sack lands an elbow inside.
Sack working Glenn over with knees to the body.

Sack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Sack lands a big head kick that sends Glenn tumbling to the mat! Sack takes a step backwards and waves Glenn back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Glenn is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glenn with a poor takedown
and Sack counters with a nice body kick.
Glenn is still on wobbly legs! Can Sack finish him?
Happy Sack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Glenn is breathing heavily.

Sack gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Glenn seems to have recovered his senses.
Sack with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice elbow from Sack.
Sack manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sack comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Happy Sack dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robert Glenn's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Sack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Glenn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sack finds it's way round the side to connect with Glenn's head.
A solid body kick from Sack.
Glenn fails to land the takedown.
Glenn misses with a takedown attempt - Sack sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Glenn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Glenn lands in his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sack holds on and takes a little breather.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glenn trying to control the position from guard on top but Sack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sack has his hands on Glenn's head, controlling the position.
Glenn passes Sack's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Glenn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sack doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Glenn.
Glenn wants to pass to mount but Sack is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glenn stops Sack from getting back to his feet.
Sack wants to get back to full guard.

Glenn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sack has managed to free his arm - good work.
Glenn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glenn throwing shots but Sack is blocking nicely.
Glenn moves into full mount! Sack won't be happy about that!
Glenn pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Robert Glenn has got the better of the ground game so far.

Glenn has control of Sack's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sack regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glenn throwing strikes here but Sack is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Glenn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Glenn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Glenn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bunter (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.

Jackson
vs
Bunter

170 cm
20
166 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

179 cm
21
158 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ganja's Warehouse (95% Laundering)

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Teddy Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Bunter!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for Bunter.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jackson checks the leg kick.
Jackson keeps Bunter at a distance using the push kick.
Bunter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bunter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bunter misses with a looping left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bunter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Bunter swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Bunter throws a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jackson works Bunter's body with a nice hook.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bunter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson scores with a decent looking hook.
Bunter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jackson. Jackson obviously looking to wear him down.

Jackson forces Bunter back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bunter managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Bunter tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
Bunter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Billy Bunter has been cut.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bunter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bunter working hard to break the clinch.
Bunter looking to stall.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bunter wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has Bunter pressed against the cage, preventing Bunter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bunter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bunter takes an elbow to the temple.
Bunter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Bunter in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bunter's defenses.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bunter's efforts to push away.
Bunter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bunter is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Bunter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson landing knees to the body.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Bunter shrugs off.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bunter lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Bunter in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Bunter tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Bunter in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Bunter shrugs off.
Bunter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Jackson landing knees to the body.
Bunter tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson has Bunter pressed against the cage, preventing Bunter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Jackson landing knees to the body.
Bunter looks winded!
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunter is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Bunter 's eye.
Bunter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson.

Bunter is rocked!

That has opened up Billy Bunter's cut even more.
Nice elbow from Jackson.
Bunter is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson lands a nice knee to the body.
Bunter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bunter seems to have recovered his senses.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Bunter in his tracks for a moment.
Bunter takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jackson is pushing Bunter up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jackson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bunter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Bunter avoids the damage to the body.
Bunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jackson lands a leg kick that knocks Bunter off balance momentarily.
Teddy Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bunter throws a wild body kick that Jackson sees coming a mile off.

Jackson darts in and clinches Bunter up against the cage.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bunter's defenses.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Bunter is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Teddy Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bunter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Bunter shrugs off.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bunter is trying to break free.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bunter's efforts to push away.
Bunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bunter tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunter can't break the clinch.
Bunter has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bunter takes an elbow to the temple.
Jackson is pushing Bunter up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jackson has Bunter pressed against the cage, preventing Bunter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.

The cut above Billy Bunter's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jackson pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Bunter! Jackson unloads with more strikes and Bunter sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teddy Jackson!
Teddy Jackson gave a mention to Ganja's Warehouse (95% Laundering) 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
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Romeo Bellanca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omtea Sailo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bellanca comes to the cage accompanied by Nightmare - Avenged Sevenfold. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bellanca
vs
Sailo

180 cm
20
195 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

188 cm
24
190 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Romeo Bellanca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Omtea Sailo!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Sailo misses.
Sailo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sailo tries for a takedown but Bellanca circles away easily
and Bellanca counters with a straight right hand.
Sailo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bellanca moves away.

Bellanca clinches with his opponent.

Sailo pulls guard successfully.
Bellanca won't allow Sailo to get back to his feet.
Bellanca throws a big right hand that misses.
Bellanca wants to control from the top but Sailo keeps moving.
Bellanca controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sailo wants to get back to his feet but Bellanca is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bellanca sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Romeo Bellanca.
Bellanca circles away from the clinch attempt.

Sailo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sailo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bellanca 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.
Bellanca is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bellanca regains half guard.
Bellanca is trying to get back to full guard.
Sailo seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Sailo is thwarting Bellanca's attempts to control the position.

Bellanca actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sailo winds up and cracks Bellanca with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bellanca keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

Bellanca actively working from the bottom here.
Sailo is thwarting Bellanca's attempts to control the position.
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!
Nice strikes from Sailo there.
Bellanca is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bellanca is trying to maintain the position but Sailo is very close to passing his half guard.
Bellanca avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sailo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellanca on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sailo thows a huge punch but Bellanca dodges it nicely.
Bellanca controlling the position for now.
Bellanca is trying to get back to full guard.
Sailo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sailo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bellanca keeps working.

Sailo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bellanca wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sailo lands a nice short elbow.
Sailo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bellanca. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bellanca holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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. Sailo connects with a nice short shot to Bellanca's temple.
Bellanca manages to get to full guard.
Sailo stands up over Bellanca, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Bellanca looking for a guillotine here but Sailo defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sailo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bellanca's guard.
Sailo wants to control from the top but Bellanca keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bellanca has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sailo 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 Bellanca.
Bellanca tries to bench press Sailo off him but Sailo keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sailo wants to clinch.

Bellanca rushes Sailo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sailo tries to pull guard but Bellanca holds him up against the cage and eventually Sailo drops back down to his feet.
Bellanca pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sailo goes for a takedown attempt but Bellanca pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sailo is looking to clinch.

Sailo drives through with a takedown into Bellanca's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Bellanca looking for a triangle here. Sailo is fighting it but it looks tight! Bellanca pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sailo is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Romeo Bellanca!
After winning the bout, Romeo Bellanca thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thor Hightower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack Sphinx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mack Sphinx acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Hightower
vs
Sphinx

185 cm
26
194 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

180 cm
20
192 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thor Hightower!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mack Sphinx!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hightower takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sphinx digs a good hook to Hightower's body.
Sphinx throws out a loose jab but Hightower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sphinx throws a right hand that Hightower ducks under and follows up with a left that Hightower also avoids with ease.
Sphinx throws a sloppy head kick and Hightower moves out of range easily.
A combination from Sphinx does no damage.
Sphinx throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hightower.
Nice sprawl there from Sphinx as Hightower shoots in.
Hightower fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Hightower. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hightower tries to move into range but Sphinx moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hightower looks to land a left hand but Sphinx moved out of range nicely.
Sphinx lands a lovely overhand right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sphinx stuffs the takedown.
Sphinx lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

It looks like Thor Hightower has been cut.
Hightower looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sphinx is fending him off so far but Hightower persists. Nope, Sphinx circles away and we're back to standing.
Sphinx misses with a wild combination.
Sphinx digs a good body shot into Hightower's ribs.

Hightower moves into the clinch.

Sphinx manages to break the clinch.
A jab lands there for Sphinx.
Hightower shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sphinx pinned against the cage. Sphinx gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Hightower moves into the clinch successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sphinx is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hightower tries to pull guard but Sphinx holds him up against the cage and eventually Hightower drops back down to his feet.

Sphinx's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Sphinx gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sphinx keeping moving, preventing Hightower from controlling successfully.
Hightower showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hightower trying to control but Sphinx is working from the bottom.

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

Hightower looking to score a takedown here. Sphinx is defending well but Hightower drives through and ends up in Sphinx's guard.
Hightower throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hightower passes into half guard.
Hightower is keen to just control but Sphinx is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hightower throwing shots but Sphinx is blocking nicely.
Hightower works his way into full mount!
Sphinx tries to hold on but Hightower postures up.
Sphinx has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sphinx preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hightower.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thor Hightower dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thor Hightower's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hightower misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hightower will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hightower takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hightower doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sphinx lands a really nice looking cross but Hightower seems unphased.

Sphinx gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hightower to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Hightower is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sphinx is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sphinx has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hightower wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sphinx wanted to stand there but Hightower had control of the position.
Sphinx wants to control from the top but Hightower keeps moving.
Sphinx might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hightower kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hightower has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sphinx has passed into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sphinx wants to stand but Hightower has his arm trapped.

Sphinx decides to stand back up. Sphinx steps back and let's Hightower get back to his feet.

Sphinx tries to keep at a distance but Hightower has taken the fight into the clinch.

Sphinx breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sphinx lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hightower at a distance.
Sphinx ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sphinx ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sphinx throws out a powerful jab.
That kick from Sphinx tenderised Hightower's leg. Hightower is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hightower gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sphinx prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hightower wants to take the fight to the mat but Sphinx manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Hightower. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sphinx gets underhooks to prevent Hightower's takedown attempt.
Sphinx prevents the takedown attempt.

Sphinx manages to break the clinch.
Hightower looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sphinx will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Sphinx gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hightower to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hightower slips nicely into half guard.
Sphinx regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hightower.

Hightower has gone for a leg lock! Sphinx slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hightower's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hightower keeping moving, preventing Sphinx from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mack Sphinx showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thor Hightower's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Hightower shoots for a takedown but Sphinx saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thor Hightower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sphinx keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sphinx fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hightower looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hightower has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hightower there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sphinx moves into range and connects with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sphinx.
Thor Hightower is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hightower has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Hightower is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hightower on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oh Hightower is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sphinx throws an overhand right that drops Hightower like a sack of potatoes! Sphinx dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mack Sphinx!
A very excited looking Mack Sphinx 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.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bolt Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sudo Ku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morris comes to the cage accompanied by MMMBop. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Morris
vs
Ku

185 cm
20
220 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Conviction
Convicted Trap House

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bolt Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sudo Ku!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Morris.
Ku misses the shot to the body.
Ku throws a chopping leg kick but Morris manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A swing and a miss from Ku.

Ku is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Morris's half guard.
Ku throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Morris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ku on the ground.
Ku works his way into full mount!
Ku landing punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morris wants to control but Ku is having none of it.
Ku looking to finish with strikes here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ku looking to control and managing it successfully.
Morris can't escape the position.
Ku trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ku should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ku controlling his opponent.
Morris in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ku breaks from Morris's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ku tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Morris is desperately trying to improve his position but Ku has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ku lands with some strikes.
Morris takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morris can't escape the position.
Poor strikes thrown by Ku there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ku trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Morris squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ku trying to control but Morris is having none of it.
Ku pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
You get the feeling that Morris really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Ku lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ku trying to control but Morris is having none of it.
Morris tries to hold on but Ku postures up.
Ku controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ku punishing his opponent with strikes.
Morris is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ku looking to control but Morris is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ku looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ku lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morris is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ku tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sudo Ku dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Morris takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ku misses with a body shot.
Ku misses with a low kick.
Morris misses the shot to the body.
Ku shoots and misses
and Morris counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ku thinking.
Morris misses the shot to the body.
Ku shoots in looking for a takedown. Morris tries to sprawl out of it but Ku keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Morris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Morris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ku shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morris but Morris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bolt Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sudo Ku.
Morris comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ku throws a leg kick
and Morris counters with a stiff right hand.

Morris closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Morris lands in his opponent's guard.
Morris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ku works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ku looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morris is one step ahead there.
Morris is stalling in the full guard.
Ku has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris looking to pass the guard.
Morris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morris trying to control but Ku is working from the bottom.
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!
Morris stopping the sweep attempt from Ku.
Ku pulls Morris in close to prevent any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Morris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ku.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Morris enables Ku to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Morris manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Morris controls Ku momentarily but Ku frees himself.
Morris manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Morris looking to finish with strikes here!
Morris landing punches.
Morris pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morris looking to control and managing it successfully.
Morris sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Morris looking to control but Ku is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ku 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.
Morris is trying to control the action in half guard but Ku is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Morris is thwarting Ku's attempts to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morris is looking to stall here but Ku recovers full guard.
Morris won't allow Ku to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bolt Morris 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!

A slapping leg kick lands for Morris.
Morris takes a swing at Ku's ribcage but misses.
Ku shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morris pinned against the cage. Morris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Ku drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ku prevents Morris from getting back to his feet.
Morris looking for a sweep. Not yet Morris, not yet.
Morris on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Morris tries to get out of the position.
Morris is working hard here to advance position.
Ku wants to pass the guard but Morris is keeping the position.
Morris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ku throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ku trying to control the position from guard on top but Morris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Morris stuffs the takedown attempt from Ku. Ku gets slowly back to his feet.
Morris cracks the inside of Ku's front leg.
Ku blocks the body kick.
Ku drops his hands momentarily and Morris takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ku 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 Morris has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Morris and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ku goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ku misses with a leg kick
and Morris counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ku's knee momentarily.
Ku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ku pivots, looking for a leg kick but Morris is out of range and Ku settles back down.
Ku throws a push kick but Morris slaps the foot to one side.
Ku misses with a low kick.
Ku shoots in for a takedown but Morris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bolt Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sudo Ku.
Morris ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Morris - that will leave a mark!
Morris is looking to wear down Ku with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice sprawl there from Morris as Ku shoots in.
Morris moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Sudo Ku has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Morris.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ku takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Morris.

Ku is rocked!
Morris drops Ku with a naaaaasty hook - Ku is in real trouble here! Morris dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bolt Morris!
After winning the bout, Bolt Morris thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.