Ryze 21 - The Next Step PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Zerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Arona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Zerra
vs
Arona

168 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Zerra!
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, Jason Arona!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arona misses with a wild combination.
Arona looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Arona tries for a takedown but Zerra sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zerra looks for a takedown but Arona sprawls well.
Zerra shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Arona eats them both and turns towards Zerra to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Zerra lands with a good body shot.
Zerra connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice uppercut lands for Zerra. That snapped Arona's head back.
Zerra cracks Arona with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Arona is rocked!
Jason Arona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zerra slips under a jab.
Arona is still on wobbly legs! Can Zerra finish him?
Nice defenses there by Arona.
Zerra bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Arona's head backwards.
Arona stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Arona wants it to stay on the feet.

Zerra is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Arona's half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Zerra working Arona over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zerra landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Arona keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zerra drops an elbow to the side of Arona's head.
Zerra lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zerra thows a huge punch but Arona dodges it nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Arona can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zerra wants to pass to mount but Arona is defending the position.
Arona taking some punishment here, with Zerra in his half guard.
Zerra working Arona over with strikes.
Zerra sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Arona defending well though.
Zerra not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zerra wants to control but Arona is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zerra is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arona is just riding it out for now. Zerra eventually gives up the hold.
Zerra looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Arona with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zerra wants to pass the guard but Arona is defending well.
Arona keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Arona pushes Zerra off looking to stand but Zerra dives back in and keeps control.
Zerra not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Zerra is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Arona has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zerra passes to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zerra connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Arona some visible discomfort.
Zerra working the ground and pound.
Zerra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arona keeps working.
Zerra 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.
Arona seems to have recovered his senses.
Zerra creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Zerra throws an elbow but Arona slips to the side and avoids it well.
Zerra grinds an elbow into Arona's temple.
Arona takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zerra is putting a hurting on Arona here, landing some big shots from side control.
Arona pushes Zerra away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Zerra gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Arona takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd goes nuts as Zerra knocks Arona out cold with a massive hammerfist! Zerra Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Matt Zerra!
During a confident post fight interview, Matt Zerra thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ron Dicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Achilles Leonidas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Dicks
vs
Leonidas

185 cm
20
185 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

180 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Ganja's Warehouse (95% Laundering)

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ron Dicks!
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, Achilles Leonidas!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonidas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dicks's calf.
Leonidas throws a sloppy head kick and Dicks moves out of range easily.
Leonidas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dicks's sensitive parts.

Dicks has closed the distance and engaged Leonidas in a clinch.
Leonidas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Leonidas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dicks has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dicks lands a damaging elbow.
Dicks misses with an elbow over the top.
Dicks managing to block the knees to the body from Leonidas.
Leonidas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dicks lands a damaging elbow.
Dicks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dicks lands an elbow that stopped Leonidas in his tracks for a moment.
Leonidas managing to block the knees to the body from Dicks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dicks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Leonidas's brow.
Leonidas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dicks is defending well for now.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dicks avoids it.
Leonidas blocks an elbow strike from Dicks.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the head but Dicks blocks with his arms.
Dicks throws an elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonidas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dicks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dicks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Leonidas looking to slow down the pace here.

Leonidas breaks from the clinch.
Leonidas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dicks takes a swing at Leonidas's ribcage but misses.
Dicks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Leonidas tries to clinch up.
Dicks throws a head kick that misses.
Dicks blocks the body kick.
Leonidas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dicks counters with a left to the body.
Dicks lands a jab.
Leonidas misses with a low kick as Dicks jumps back.
Leonidas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dicks swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dicks throws a leg kick which misses Leonidas's front leg but catches the back leg as Leonidas tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dicks buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Leonidas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dicks checks a leg kick.

Dicks moves into the clinch successfully.
Leonidas misses with a knee strike.
Dicks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leonidas misses with a knee to the head.
Leonidas looking to throw knees to the head but Dicks is blocking nicely.
Dicks misses with an elbow over the top.
Dicks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Leonidas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dicks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leonidas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dicks looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas landing knees to the head.
Leonidas takes an elbow to the temple.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dicks throws an elbow but misses.
Dicks lands an elbow inside.
Leonidas managing to block the knees to the body from Dicks.
Dicks misses with an elbow over the top.
Dicks throws an elbow that misses.
Dicks lands an elbow that stopped Leonidas in his tracks for a moment.
Dicks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dicks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Leonidas's brow.
Leonidas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dicks blocks it with crossed arms.
Dicks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dicks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dicks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Leonidas's brow.
Leonidas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dicks is defending well for now.
Dicks avoiding damage as Leonidas throws knees to the body.
Dicks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the head but Dicks blocks with his arms.
Dicks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Leonidas is defending well for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dicks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dicks throws an elbow but it misses.
Dicks missing with knees to the body.
Leonidas trying to land knees to the body.
Dicks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dicks.
Leonidas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Leonidas misses with a knee strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonidas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the head but Dicks blocks with his arms.

Leonidas manages to break the clinch.

Dicks forces Leonidas back against the cage and clinches.
Leonidas misses with a knee strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dicks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Achilles Leonidas has been cut.
Leonidas avoids a wild elbow strike from Dicks.

Leonidas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dicks throws a leg kick that misses.
Dicks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Leonidas checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ron Dicks will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Achilles Leonidas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dicks has Leonidas up against the cage in a clinch.
Leonidas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leonidas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Leonidas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ron Dicks has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Dicks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leonidas tries to clinch up but Dicks circles away and keeps his distance.
Achilles Leonidas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Dicks closes the distance and pushes Leonidas back into the cage.
Dicks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Leonidas blocks an elbow strike from Dicks.
Dicks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Leonidas avoids a wild elbow strike from Dicks.
Leonidas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dicks lands an elbow inside that Leonidas shrugs off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dicks misses with an elbow strike.
Dicks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Leonidas is defending well for now.
Leonidas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dicks.
Leonidas takes an elbow to the temple.
Dicks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Leonidas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dicks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Leonidas's defenses.
Leonidas lands a nice knee to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dicks as Leonidas tries to tie him up.
Dicks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Leonidas avoids it.
Dicks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dicks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leonidas tries to land knees in the clinch but Dicks avoids the damage to the body.
Leonidas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dicks blocks it with crossed arms.
Leonidas tries to stall but Dicks uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dicks managing to block the knees to the body from Leonidas.
Dicks lands an elbow inside.
Leonidas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leonidas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dicks managing to block the knees to the body from Leonidas.
Dicks lands an elbow that stopped Leonidas in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonidas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Leonidas missing with knees to the body.
Dicks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dicks lands a damaging elbow.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the head but Dicks blocks with his arms.
Dicks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dicks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dicks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dicks missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dicks throws an elbow but misses.
Leonidas avoiding damage as Dicks throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dicks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dicks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dicks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Leonidas's efforts to push away.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dicks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Leonidas's brow.
Leonidas avoids a wild elbow strike from Dicks.
Dicks misses with an elbow strike.
Leonidas avoids the elbow strike from Dicks, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dicks.

That has opened up Achilles Leonidas's cut even more.
Leonidas wants to stall.
Leonidas dodges an elbow strike from Dicks.
Dicks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dicks lands an elbow inside.
Dicks lands a damaging elbow.
Dicks pushes off an throws an elbow but Leonidas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dicks throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dicks avoids it.
Dicks misses with an elbow strike.
Leonidas stalling in the clinch but Dicks improves position.
Dicks throws an elbow that misses.
Dicks tries to land knees in the clinch but Leonidas avoids the damage to the body.
Dicks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dicks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Leonidas's defenses.
Dicks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dicks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dicks avoids it.
Leonidas blocks an elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dicks avoids it.
Dicks managing to block the knees to the body from Leonidas.
Nice elbow from Dicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dicks throws an elbow that misses.
Leonidas blocks an elbow strike.
Leonidas stalling the fight.
Leonidas avoids a wild elbow strike from Dicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Dicks dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Achilles Leonidas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Dicks thuds his shin into the meat of Leonidas's side.
Leonidas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Leonidas throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice body punch from Dicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dicks.
Dicks tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dicks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dicks throws a hook but Leonidas avoids it easily.
Leonidas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dicks connects with a leg kick. Leonidas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ron Dicks is winning the standup battle so far.
Leonidas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Leonidas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leonidas thows a body shot but no joy.
Dicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Dicks closes the distance and clinches.
Leonidas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Leonidas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Leonidas is looking to control Dicks's arms but Dicks gets an underhook and turns him. Now Leonidas has his back to the cage.
Dicks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leonidas blocks an elbow strike.
Leonidas blocks an elbow strike from Dicks.
Dicks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dicks throws an elbow but misses.
Dicks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Leonidas avoids it.
Leonidas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dicks in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dicks avoiding damage as Leonidas throws knees to the body.
Leonidas is looking to control Dicks's arms but Dicks gets an underhook and turns him. Now Leonidas has his back to the cage.

Dicks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Leonidas misses.
Dicks throws a low kick but Leonidas moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dicks.
Dicks throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dicks throws a head kick that Leonidas semi-blocks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Leonidas checks a low kick from Dicks.
Dicks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Leonidas throws out a leg kick but Dicks moves out of range and Leonidas only half commits.
The fighters circling - Dicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Dicks rushes Leonidas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dicks avoiding damage as Leonidas throws knees to the body.
Dicks misses with an elbow over the top.

Dicks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leonidas misses with a low kick.
Dicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Leonidas is just out of range.
Dicks checks a leg kick.
Dicks misses with a body kick.
Leonidas throws a sloppy head kick and Dicks moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Leonidas as he checks the leg kick.
Leonidas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dicks tries to score with a low kick but Leonidas moves his leg out of the way.
Leonidas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dicks can pounce on him.
Dicks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Dicks rushes Leonidas and presses him up against the cage.
Dicks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leonidas with a knee to the head.
Leonidas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dicks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Leonidas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leonidas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dicks is keeping busy.
Dicks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dicks lands an elbow that stopped Leonidas in his tracks for a moment.
Dicks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leonidas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ron Dicks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Leonidas breaks from the clinch.
Leonidas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dicks!
Leonidas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dicks is looking to wear down Leonidas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Dicks moves into the clinch.
Leonidas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Leonidas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dicks is defending well for now.
Leonidas blocks an elbow strike.
Leonidas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Leonidas tries to break the clinch but Dicks is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leonidas managing to block the knees to the body from Dicks.
Dicks avoiding damage as Leonidas throws knees to the body.
Achilles Leonidas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonidas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Dicks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dicks has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Dicks!
Ron Dicks very nearly forgot to thank Ganja's Warehouse (95% Laundering) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Conan Harrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Service (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Harrington
vs
Service

176 cm
26
165 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

184 cm
27
160 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
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 4 - 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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Service!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Service shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harrington as he avoids it easily.

Service shoots in and gets a takedown into Harrington's guard.
Service tries to free his leg and advance position but Harrington is retaining full guard.
Service trying to control but Harrington is working from the bottom.
Harrington looking for a sweep. Not yet Harrington, not yet.
Service trying to control but Harrington is working from the bottom.
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.
Harrington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Service looking to pass the guard.
Service trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bob Service wasn't active enough on the ground.

Service scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrington prevents Service from improving position.
Service just content to control the position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Service swings around for an armbar but Harrington sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Service's guard.

Harrington got a little sloppy there for a moment and Service has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harrington has managed to get both his arms back between Service's legs - danger averted.
Service looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harrington is one step ahead there.
Service is trying to keep Harrington in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Service is looking for a triangle here but Harrington uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Service tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Harrington knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Service on the ground.
Service is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Service gets back to half guard.
Harrington is taking a breather. Service says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Service gets full guard.
Service wants to sweep here but Harrington controlling him for the moment.

Service is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harrington is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Harrington avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Service wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Service 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.

Harrington throws a head kick that Service semi-blocks.
Bob Service seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrington fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Service looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Service closes the distance and clinches up with Harrington, looking for a takedown. Service pushes Harrington against the cage but Harrington circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Service on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Service takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Harrington tries to bum rush Service with a series of wild strikes but Service uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Service shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Harrington counters with a nice low kick that buckles Service's knee momentarily.
Conan Harrington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Service fails with a takedown attempt.
Conan Harrington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Service.
Harrington lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrington jabs at Service's body.
Harrington goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Harrington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Service moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harrington misses with the combination.
Service has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Service misses with a takedown attempt - Harrington sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Service misses with a takedown attempt - Harrington sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Service is breathing heavily.
Service takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Harrington throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Service.
Harrington stuns Service with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Service with a lazy takedown attempt
and Harrington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Service is rocked!
Harrington is looking to wear down Service with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Harrington throws a quick inside leg kick.
Harrington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Service takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Service is still on wobbly legs! Can Harrington finish him?

Harrington has Service up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrington pressing his opponent against the cage.
Harrington lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Service has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Harrington avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Harrington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harrington throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harrington connects with a single shot there.
Harrington connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Service fails with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Harrington. Those never looked like landing.
Harrington throws a right hand that Service ducks under and follows up with a left that Service also avoids with ease.
Harrington misses with a wild combination.
Harrington stuffs the takedown attempt from Service. Service gets slowly back to his feet.
Harrington circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Service drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Harrington follows Service to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alistar Ubeerem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen All the above by Maino as his entrance music. Joshua Jackson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Ubeerem
vs
Jackson

168 cm
25
156 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
20
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alistar Ubeerem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joshua Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Ubeerem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ubeerem moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Ubeerem lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Jackson misses with the combination.

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

Ubeerem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ubeerem blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Ubeerem's ribs.
Jackson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Ubeerem counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Ubeerem moves into the clinch.

Ubeerem has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jackson uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ubeerem wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
Ubeerem wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
Ubeerem utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Ubeerem is keeping the position.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson prevents Ubeerem from getting back to his feet.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Ubeerem gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ubeerem can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ubeerem prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.

Ubeerem stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Ubeerem throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Ubeerem pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.

Ubeerem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ubeerem tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Ubeerem.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ubeerem wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ubeerem trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ubeerem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ubeerem wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.

Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ubeerem manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Ubeerem in his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ubeerem wants to stand but Jackson is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joshua Jackson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!

Jackson gets caught flat footed, as Ubeerem shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ubeerem postures up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Joshua Jackson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ubeerem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Jackson thows a leg kick but Ubeerem checks it

and Ubeerem counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that.
Ubeerem preventing the sweep.
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ubeerem has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackson is proving hard to escape from.
Jackson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Alistar Ubeerem overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick.

Jackson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ubeerem is trying to defend but Jackson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson content to control rather than advance.
Jackson wants to control but Ubeerem is keeping him busy.
Jackson throwing shots but Ubeerem is blocking nicely.

Ubeerem makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Ubeerem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ubeerem takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.

Ubeerem closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jackson did well to prevent Ubeerem getting side control.
Ubeerem wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson wants to control but Ubeerem is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.

Ubeerem escapes and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ubeerem is just out of range.
Ubeerem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ubeerem looks to clinch
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Joshua Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joshua Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Ubeerem misses with a body punch
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Ubeerem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ubeerem tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Ubeerem blocks a head kick by Jackson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ubeerem.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Ubeerem sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Ubeerem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alistar Ubeerem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Ubeerem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ubeerem displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Ubeerem counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jackson!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Ubeerem isn't that keen on the idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ubeerem is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Ubeerem lands with a good body shot.
Ubeerem stuffs the takedown.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Ubeerem to counter with a crisp jab.
Alistar Ubeerem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Jackson.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ubeerem tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Ubeerem moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Jackson punishes Ubeerem's body with a nice straight punch.

Ubeerem has managed to clinch.
Jackson is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ubeerem jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Ubeerem around his waist. Ubeerem gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ubeerem throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Ubeerem unloads a knee to the mid-section.

Ubeerem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ubeerem throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ubeerem wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Ubeerem tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ubeerem managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jackson.

Ubeerem throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Jackson thuds his right hand into Ubeerem's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ubeerem is looking to clinch.
Ubeerem misses with a head kick.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Ubeerem shakes it off.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ubeerem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Ubeerem.
Jackson motions for Ubeerem to come forward. Jackson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Joshua Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ubeerem defends it nicely.
Ubeerem throws a head kick that misses.
Alistar Ubeerem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jackson.
Ubeerem seems a little lost for a moment, as Jackson dominates the positioning.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Ubeerem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joshua Jackson.
I've got Jackson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mahavir Ramanujam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teddy Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramanujam kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Shiva in Exile - Ha'nadi. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ramanujam
vs
Jackson

174 cm
20
164 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

170 cm
20
166 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mahavir Ramanujam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Teddy Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramanujam misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ramanujam, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Ramanujam in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Mahavir Ramanujam has been cut.
Jackson prevents Ramanujam from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ramanujam fails to land.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
Ramanujam has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ramanujam dodges an elbow strike from Jackson.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramanujam blocks the elbow strike.
Ramanujam avoids a wild elbow strike from Jackson.
Ramanujam blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ramanujam is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jackson is defending well.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jackson throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jackson throws an elbow but misses.
Ramanujam blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jackson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ramanujam's brow.
Ramanujam effectively controlling the action here.
Ramanujam managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses.
Jackson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramanujam swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses.
Jackson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Ramanujam avoids the damage to the body.
Ramanujam blocks an elbow strike from Jackson.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jackson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ramanujam's brow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ramanujam avoids the elbow strike from Jackson, against the cage.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jackson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ramanujam blocks an elbow strike from Jackson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramanujam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
Ramanujam lands with a left to the head.
Ramanujam avoids the elbow strike from Jackson, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson.
Ramanujam blocks the elbow strike.
Ramanujam dodges an elbow strike from Jackson.
Ramanujam takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ramanujam on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramanujam.
Ramanujam blocks the elbow strike.
Ramanujam dodges an elbow strike from Jackson.
Ramanujam blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ramanujam is defending well for now.
Jackson misses with an elbow strike.
Ramanujam avoids the elbow strike from Jackson, against the cage.
Jackson pushes off an throws an elbow but Ramanujam leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jackson throws an elbow but it misses.
Ramanujam avoids a wild elbow strike from Jackson.
Ramanujam changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Ramanujam looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ramanujam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ramanujam manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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 Mahavir Ramanujam's cut.
That's time! Ramanujam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ramanujam tries a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Ramanujam tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ramanujam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Ramanujam throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Ramanujam throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ramanujam shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ramanujam misses with a hook
and Jackson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jackson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jackson is looking to chop away at Ramanujam's legs.
Jackson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ramanujam is out of range.
Ramanujam shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Ramanujam keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mahavir Ramanujam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramanujam lands a jab.
Jackson lands a lovely overhand right.
Ramanujam will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson is looking to slow Ramanujam down with leg kicks.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ramanujam swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.

Jackson closes the distance and pushes Ramanujam back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ramanujam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramanujam wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Ramanujam in his tracks for a moment.
Ramanujam wants to stall.
Ramanujam using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ramanujam tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Ramanujam changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mahavir Ramanujam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramanujam misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ramanujam lands a head shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jackson.
Ramanujam on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jackson. Jackson obviously looking to wear him down.
Jackson checks a low kick from Ramanujam.
Crunch! Jackson slams his shin into Ramanujam's torso.
No luck for Ramanujam with that takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Ramanujam.
Ramanujam scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Ramanujam keeps it at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Ramanujam.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Jackson blocks the low kick.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Ramanujam.
Ramanujam scores with a nice body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jackson 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 Ramanujam has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ramanujam and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramanujam misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson swings for the body but Ramanujam moves out of range.
Ramanujam misses with an uppercut
and Jackson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ramanujam throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ramanujam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Ramanujam.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Ramanujam will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Teddy Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mahavir Ramanujam'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackson throws a head kick but Ramanujam moves out of range.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Jackson tries to sprawl but Ramanujam drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jackson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Ramanujam from controlling successfully.
Ramanujam postures up.
Ramanujam controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ramanujam trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ramanujam looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ramanujam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.
Jackson prevents Ramanujam from improving his position.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Ramanujam is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ramanujam is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Ramanujam trying to control from the bottom.
Jackson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ramanujam controls his leg.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ramanujam does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramanujam slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ramanujam is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Ramanujam lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jackson!
Teddy Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jackson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mahavir Ramanujam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to hold on but Ramanujam pushes him away.

Ramanujam looking to secure an arm triangle but Jackson defends it well.
Jackson is desperately trying to improve his position but Ramanujam has a good base and remains in mount.

Ramanujam jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jackson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jackson and Ramanujam has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Check out the look on Ramanujam's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson struggling a bit here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mahavir Ramanujam showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teddy Jackson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Teddy Jackson thanked Ganja's Warehouse (95% Laundering) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Romeo Bellanca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bellanca comes into the arena with Nightmare - Avenged Sevenfold blaring out of the sound system. Jake Coleman is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Bellanca
vs
Coleman

180 cm
21
195 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

184 cm
27
193 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter striker
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 4 - 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 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellanca throws a hook but Coleman blocks it.
Bellanca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coleman was well out of range. Poor timing from Bellanca.

Bellanca rushes Coleman and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bellanca fails to land.
Bellanca prevents the takedown attempt.
Coleman tries to pull guard but Bellanca won't allow it.
Bellanca'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.
Bellanca lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coleman backwards.

Coleman has picked Bellanca up - he's going for a ride! Coleman dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Bellanca looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Coleman prevents Bellanca from improving his position.
Bellanca is looking to control Coleman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bellanca avoid being mounted?
Coleman wants to take a breather but Bellanca is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman winds up and cracks Bellanca with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bellanca gets full guard.
Coleman lands a couple of digs.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Romeo Bellanca!
Romeo Bellanca spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.