LFC NY 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny Bova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Patterson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lenny Bova's chin.

Patterson
vs
Bova

180 cm
18
171 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Performance Enhancing Drugs

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, Paul Patterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lenny Bova!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patterson wants to clinch.
Patterson has his takedown stuffed
and Bova counters with a good low kick that Patterson was not able to check.
Patterson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Bova.
Patterson tries to clinch there but Bova circles away.
Bova lands a leg kick that knocks Patterson off balance momentarily.
Patterson has his takedown stuffed
and Bova counters with a good low kick that Patterson was not able to check.
No luck for Patterson with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Patterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bova gets tackled into the cage by Patterson. Patterson maintains the clinch.
Bova throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Patterson blocks it with crossed arms.
Patterson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bova to keep the fight standing.
Patterson missing with knees to the body.
Bova misses with a knee strike.
Bova throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Bova to work.
Patterson fails to pull guard.
Bova lands an elbow that stopped Patterson in his tracks for a moment.
Patterson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bova walks away with a smile on his face. Patterson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bova misses with a low kick.
Patterson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bova cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bova misses with a hook.

Patterson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Patterson trying to control the action but Bova is working from the bottom.
Bova is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bova is controlling Patterson's trapped leg to prevent Patterson from advancing to side control.

Bova looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bova wants to control but Patterson passes into side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bova gets back to half guard.
Patterson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Patterson wants to pass the guard but Bova is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bova has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Patterson is working away from the top position though.
Patterson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bova is refusing to be controlled, as Patterson sits in half guard.
Patterson wants to get back to his feet.
Patterson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bova wants to control but Patterson is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson is keen to just control but Bova is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bova is looking to clinch but Patterson is avoiding it.
Bova displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Patterson.
Bova misses with a hook. Patterson ducked under it nicely.
Patterson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bova manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Patterson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lenny Bova is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bova moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Patterson shoots for a double leg takedown but Bova sprawls well. He's pushed Patterson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bova fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Patterson checks a low kick from Bova.
Bova tries to land a front kick but Patterson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bova throws a solid leg kick but Patterson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bova.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lenny Bova dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bova throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Patterson.
Bova throws a hook to the side of Patterson's head but Patterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Patterson closes the distance and pushes Bova back into the cage.
Bova tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Patterson avoids it.
Bova has Patterson pushed against the cage.
Patterson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bova has him pressed against the cage.
Bova gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Patterson.
Bova keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Patterson's efforts to push away.
Bova tries a knee to the head but Patterson blocks it.
Bova slowing the pace effectively.
Bova misses with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bova prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice elbow from Bova.

It looks like Paul Patterson has been cut.
Patterson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bova gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Patterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bova throws an elbow but it misses.
Bova blocks an elbow strike.
Bova throws an elbow that misses.
Patterson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bova fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Patterson has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bova throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Patterson.
Bova connects with an inside leg kick.
Bova dips to his left and cracks Patterson with an uppercut!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bova looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Paul Patterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bova fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Patterson.
Bova stuffs the takedown.
Lenny Bova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bova circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patterson fails with a takedown attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bova.
An inside leg kick lands from Bova.
Bova connects with a nice looking jab.
Bova throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bova lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Patterson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bova manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bova scoring well with a low kick there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bova avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bova missing with a left hand there. Patterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Patterson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Patterson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bova tries to avoid it but Patterson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bova to the ground. Bova escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Patterson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bova circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Patterson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bova throws a head kick but Patterson moves out of range.
No luck for Patterson with that takedown attempt.
Bova lunges at Patterson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Patterson's hand.
That kick from Bova tenderised Patterson's leg. Patterson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Patterson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Patterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Bova scores with a four punch combination!
Patterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bova throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bova lands a head kick. Patterson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bova throws a lazy right hand but Patterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Patterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Patterson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bova counters with a nice low kick that buckles Patterson's knee momentarily.
Patterson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
An inside leg kick lands from Bova.

Bova gets a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Come on Bova - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bova looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lenny Bova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Patterson's cut.
That's time! Patterson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Bova scores with a one two! Patterson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bova stuffs the takedown attempt from Patterson. Patterson gets slowly back to his feet.

Bova takes the fight into the clinch.
Bova stalls.
Patterson looking to stall.
Patterson misses with a knee to the head.
Patterson tries to pull guard but Bova forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bova throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bova looking to throw knees to the head but Patterson is blocking nicely.
Bova throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson avoiding damage as Bova throws knees to the body.
Patterson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bova pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Patterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bova moves into the clinch successfully.
Bova looking to slow down the pace here.
Patterson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bova lands a knee to the head.
Bova tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Patterson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bova avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Patterson is trying to drag Bova to the mat but Bova just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Patterson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bova misses with a knee to the head.
Bova is pushing Patterson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nice elbow from Bova.
Patterson stalling in the clinch but Bova improves position.
A bit of stalling here from Bova.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bova.

Paul Patterson's cut is getting worse.
Bova leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bova tries a knee to the head but Patterson blocks it.
Bova stalling against the cage.
Bova creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Patterson avoids the elbow strike from Bova, against the cage.
Bova stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lenny Bova.
Nice sprawl there from Bova as Patterson shoots in.
Bova throws an off balance right hand
and Patterson counters with a head kick. That will keep Bova thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bova!
The fight stays on the outside here - Patterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bova takes one on the chin but seems OK.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Patterson.
Patterson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Patterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Bova misses.
Bova scores with a punch to the head.
Bova has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bova lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Patterson blocks a head kick by Bova.
Paul Patterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Patterson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lenny Bova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bova 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lenny Bova!
An out of breath Lenny Bova thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terrence Thornton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Mazzuca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thornton comes to the cage accompanied by The Clipse - Mr. Me Too. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Thornton
vs
Mazzuca

187 cm
19
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes musicals

KAISER
Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160)

Fishy Fighting
KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terrence Thornton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Mazzuca!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thornton connects with an inside leg kick.
Thornton connects with a solid leg kick.
Thornton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thornton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thornton cracks the inside of Mazzuca's front leg.
Thornton staying out of range there.
Mazzuca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thornton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thornton scores with a nice body kick.
Mazzuca scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thornton in his tracks.
Mazzuca throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Thornton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Thornton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mazzuca's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Thornton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mazzuca works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thornton stands and throws Mazzuca's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Thornton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mazzuca is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mazzuca is letting Thornton control him for a moment.

Thornton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mazzuca, who protects the arm well.
Thornton working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzuca is not content to let Thornton control the position.
Thornton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mazzuca is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mazzuca sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzuca controlling the position well.
Mazzuca moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazzuca 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.
Thornton trying to control but Mazzuca is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thornton wants to pass the guard but Mazzuca is keeping the position.
Mazzuca wants to sweep but no luck.
Thornton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mazzuca is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thornton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terrence Thornton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Thornton moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mazzuca pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thornton is out of range and Mazzuca settles back down.
Thornton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Thornton.
Mazzuca on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thornton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazzuca.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Thornton.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thornton.
Mazzuca sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mazzuca is breathing heavily.
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!
Thornton cracks the inside of Mazzuca's front leg.
Thornton shoots in for a double leg but Mazzuca sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Terrence Thornton is winning the standup battle so far.
Thornton pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mazzuca back to the cage. Thornton follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thornton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mazzuca. That did some damage!
Thornton lands a big head kick that sends Mazzuca to the canvas! Thornton follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terrence Thornton!
Terrence Thornton took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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 Esquiva Falcao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smacky Slappy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Esquiva Falcao has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Falcao
vs
Slappy

182 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

169 cm
19
156 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Esquiva Falcao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Smacky Slappy!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcao shoots in looking for a takedown. Slappy tries to sprawl out of it but Falcao keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Slappy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Falcao fails with the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Slappy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Falcao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esquiva Falcao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slappy wants to clinch but Falcao slips to the side
and Falcao counters with a nice body shot.
Falcao slaps away a takedown attempt from Slappy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Slappy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Falcao's sensitive parts.
Slappy tries to clinch but Falcao is having none of it.
Slappy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Slappy wants it to stay on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slappy darts in trying to clinch

and Falcao counters by clinching up.
Slappy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Falcao just stands there and leans against the cage.
Slappy stalling in the clinch but Falcao improves position.
Slappy can't find room to land a body shot as Falcao controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Falcao drags the fight down to the ground.
Slappy preventing the sweep.

Falcao looking for a guillotine here but Slappy defends easily.
Falcao seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcao wants to sweep but no luck.
Slappy passes Falcao's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Slappy is looking to take a break and control but Falcao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Falcao is doing well to control the position and prevent Slappy from advancing to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Esquiva Falcao has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Slappy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Slappy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Falcao.
Falcao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Falcao shoots in for a takedown but Slappy shows good takedown defense.

Falcao scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcao working away.
Slappy is trying to get back to his feet.
Falcao in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Slappy is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
You can see the frustration on Slappy's face as Falcao controls the position.
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 Esquiva Falcao will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Falcao shoots for a takedown but Slappy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Slappy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Falcao is fending him off so far but Slappy persists. Nope, Falcao circles away and we're back to standing.
Slappy tries to clinch up.
Slappy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick by Falcao misses
letting Slappy counter with a right hand.
Falcao shoots in looking for a takedown but Slappy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Falcao's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Slappy shoots in for a takedown but Falcao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Falcao shoots for a takedown but Slappy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esquiva Falcao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slappy wants to clinch.
Slappy tries to clinch but Falcao is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slappy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Falcao as he avoids it easily.

Falcao has Slappy up against the cage in a clinch.
Slappy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Falcao gets control of Slappy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Falcao will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Falcao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Falcao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slappy is looking to stand up but Falcao won't let him.
Falcao throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Slappy preventing the sweep.

Smacky Slappy has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Falcao misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Slappy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice sprawl there from Slappy as Falcao shoots in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Falcao with that takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Slappy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Falcao shoots for a takedown but Slappy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Slappy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Falcao misses with the body kick
and Slappy counters with a two punch combo.
Slappy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Falcao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Slappy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Falcao but Falcao pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slappy moves to clinch but Falcao breaks away
and Falcao counters with a two punch combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Falcao.
Slappy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Slappy cracks the inside of Falcao's front leg.

Falcao has Slappy up against the cage in a clinch.
Slappy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Falcao walks away with a smile on his face. Slappy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slappy misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falcao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Smacky Slappy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Falcao thows a leg kick but Slappy checks it
and Slappy counters with an outside leg kick.
Falcao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Falcao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Falcao wants it to stay on the feet.
Slappy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Slappy wants it to stay on the feet.
Falcao shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Slappy as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esquiva Falcao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slappy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Falcao rushes Slappy and presses him up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Falcao is trying to break the clinch but Slappy has him pressed against the cage.

Slappy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Falcao uses from the top position.
Slappy wants to stand and escape but Falcao is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slappy keeping full guard, as Falcao tries to pass.
Falcao postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slappy keeping full guard, as Falcao tries to pass.
Slappy trying to keep a closed guard but Falcao is proving a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Smacky Slappy was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Falcao shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slappy pinned against the cage. Slappy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcao fails to land the takedown.
Slappy fails with an attempt to clinch.

Falcao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Slappy missing with knees to the body.

Slappy jumps into guard, dragging Falcao to the mat.
Falcao forces his way into half guard.
Falcao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slappy keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcao is looking to advance position but Slappy won't allow it.
Slappy is trying to stand up here but Falcao is controlling him well.
Falcao is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Falcao is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slappy is pressing down on Falcao's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Falcao wants to control from the top but Slappy keeps moving.
Esquiva Falcao overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Slappy wants to sweep here but Falcao controlling him for the moment.
Slappy looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Esquiva Falcao.
I think Falcao has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esquiva Falcao!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evan Horizon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uncle Murda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Horizon
vs
Murda

197 cm
18
255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
246 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evan Horizon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Uncle Murda!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Horizon. Murda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murda moves forwards but Horizon connects with a nice, crisp jab.

It looks like Uncle Murda has been cut.
Horizon lands a body shot.
Horizon ducks under a wild hook from Murda.
Horizon misses with a body punch
and Murda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horizon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Horizon.
Murda throws a hook but Horizon blocks it.
Murda throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Horizon ducks under a wild hook from Murda.
Murda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murda does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Murda defending well as Horizon loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horizon throws a poor cross that misses

and Murda holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Murda working hard to break the clinch.
Murda wants to get back to striking at distance but Horizon won't allow it.
Horizon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Horizon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Horizon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Horizon struggles to land a body shot inside as Murda controls his hands.
Horizon misses with a punch to the body.

Horizon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murda is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Murda moves away from the strike by Horizon.
Horizon misses with a looping right.
Murda misses with a looping left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murda throws a jab but it's blocked by Horizon.
Horizon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Horizon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Horizon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Horizon.
Horizon stuns Murda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murda looks winded!
Murda misses with a looping right.
Horizon lands a body shot.
Horizon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murda circles away quickly and effectively.
Murda takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horizon lunges at Murda with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murda's hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murda doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Horizon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horizon lands with a good body shot.
Horizon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That has opened up Uncle Murda's cut even more.
Evan Horizon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horizon misses with a body shot.
Horizon connects with a right hand. Murda shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Horizon.
Horizon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horizon is looking to wear down Murda with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Horizon scores with a jab to the body.
Murda walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Horizon throws an overhand right that drops Murda like a sack of potatoes! Horizon dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evan Horizon!
Evan Horizon took some time post fight to say the following; 'This is only the beginning...'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Fern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Fern has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fern
vs
Palmer

195 cm
20
270 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
283 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

Just Fight (Everything 7$)

Just Fight (Everything 7$)
KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Fern!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Palmer!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fern tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Palmer is able to avoid easily.
Fern misses with a leg kick.
Fern tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Palmer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fern's guard now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fern working a defensive guard here.
Fern avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Palmer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fern utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palmer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Palmer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Palmer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Palmer lands a couple of digs.
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!
Fern keeping full guard, as Palmer tries to pass.
Fern is trying to control the position but Palmer postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palmer throwing strikes but missing.
Fern looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Fern is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palmer wants to pass the guard but Fern is keeping the position.
Palmer chips away with some ground and pound.
Palmer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Palmer postures up in Fern's guard and throws a big left but Fern blocks it.
Palmer chips away with some ground and pound.
Palmer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fern not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Palmer lands a couple of digs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palmer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Palmer stands up over Fern, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Fern is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palmer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Palmer landing with the ground and pound.
Fern has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Palmer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fern is striking off his back. Palmer thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Palmer controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Palmer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Palmer winds up and cracks Fern with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Palmer working over Fern with some ground and pound. Fern looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Palmer prevents Fern from improving his position.
Fern blocking the ground and pound attempt from Palmer.
Palmer prevents Fern from improving his position.
Palmer is trying to control the action in half guard but Fern is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Palmer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Palmer throwing shots but Fern 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. Palmer connects with a nice short shot to Fern's temple.
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!
Fern wants to improve his position but Palmer is controlling well.
Palmer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fern with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Palmer tries to pass to full mount but Fern defends it.
Palmer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fern is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fern is looking to control Palmer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fern avoid being mounted?
Fern wants to improve his position but Palmer is controlling well.
Fern is trying to maintain the position but Palmer is very close to passing his half guard.
Palmer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fern knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Palmer trying to control the action but Fern is working from the bottom.
Palmer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fern tries to clinch but Palmer is having none of it.
Fern checks a low kick from Palmer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fern moves in looking to clinch but Palmer pushes him off.
Fern wants to clinch.
Palmer misses with a hook.
Fern tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fern throws a front kick aimed at Palmer's knee but Palmer avoids it well.
Palmer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

It looks like Jimmy Palmer has been cut.
Fern moves forwards but Palmer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slow jab from Palmer misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fern ducks under a wild hook from Palmer.
Palmer throws a wild body kick that Fern sees coming a mile off.
Fern clobbers Palmer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Palmer looks to throw the jab but Fern is out of range.
Fern tries to clinch up

and Palmer counters with a single leg into guard. Fern didn't expect that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fern keeping moving, preventing Palmer from controlling successfully.
Fern pulls Palmer in to control the position.
Jimmy Palmer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Palmer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fern utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Palmer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fern's head.
Palmer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Palmer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Palmer chips away with some ground and pound.
Palmer postures up and lands a big shot to Fern's brow.
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!
Palmer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Palmer trying to control but Fern is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Fern is rocked!
Fern is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Palmer wants to improve his position but Fern is controlling well.
Palmer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Palmer keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Fern wants to control but Palmer is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer gets full guard.
Palmer wants to sweep here but Fern controlling him for the moment.
Fern slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fern trying to control but Palmer is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up because James Fern just wasn't active enough.
Fern fails in his attempt to clinch.
Palmer jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer throws a low kick but Fern avoids it.
Palmer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fern was well out of range. Poor timing from Palmer.
Fern uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palmer.
Fern pivots, looking for a leg kick but Palmer is out of range and Fern settles back down.
Palmer blocks a leg kick.
Palmer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fern.
Fern throws a front kick aimed at Palmer's knee but Palmer avoids it well.

Fern moves into range and clinches up with Palmer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fern swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palmer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fern has a couple of punches blocked by Palmer.
Palmer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fern's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Palmer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Palmer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A cross from Fern lands.

Palmer looking to score a takedown here. Fern is defending well but Palmer drives through and ends up in Fern's guard.
Palmer postures up in Fern's guard and throws a big left but Fern blocks it.
Palmer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fern's head.
Palmer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fern looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Palmer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palmer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fern manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Palmer manages to get himself to full guard.
Palmer seems keen to control Fern's posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Palmer can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fern won't allow Palmer to sweep him here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fern is stalling in the full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A bone on bone clash there as Palmer blocks the leg kick.
Fern tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Palmer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James Fern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fern throws a leg kick but Palmer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Palmer looks for a takedown but Fern sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer checks a leg kick nicely.
Fern fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Palmer checks it well.
Palmer with a jab.
Palmer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
James Fern is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Palmer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!

Palmer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fern's guard.
Fern is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Palmer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Palmer with a nice head shot there.
Oh Fern is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Palmer trying to control but Fern is working from the bottom.
Fern seems to have got his legs back now.
Palmer throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Palmer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Palmer stays in close to Fern's body and controls the position.
Palmer wants to control from the top but Fern keeps moving.
Palmer chips away with some ground and pound.
Jimmy Palmer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Palmer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jimmy Palmer has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Palmer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fern checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fern pivots, looking for a leg kick but Palmer is out of range and Fern settles back down.
Fern throws a leg kick

and Palmer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fern's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palmer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jimmy Palmer.
Palmer checks a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Palmer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Palmer 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Palmer!
Jimmy Palmer really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Just Fight (Everything 7$) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Best Ever (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Marston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Ever
vs
Marston

179 cm
24
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

167 cm
24
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Best Ever!
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, John Marston!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marston fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ever avoids it really well and circles away.

Ever scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ever will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Marston tries to roll over but Ever keeps him under control.
Ever looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Marston with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Marston slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ever is looking to work some ground and pound but Marston has wrist control.
Marston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Marston working for a triangle but Ever defends it easily.
Ever makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ever lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ever scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ever is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ever with a nice head shot there.
Ever stopping the sweep attempt from Marston.
Marston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ever postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ever throws a big right hand that misses.
Marston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ever.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ever's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Marston trying to control the position.
Ever is in close to Marston's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ever lands a couple of elbows.
Ever postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Marston is rocked!
Ever loads up on a big left hand. Marston felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Ever looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Marston can't hide his disappointment, as Ever celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Best Ever!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osiris Loveladdy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wagner is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Broken Out in Love by Mark Crozer. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Loveladdy
vs
Wagner

205 cm
19
265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Osiris Loveladdy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wayne Wagner!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loveladdy lands a nice shot that snaps Wagner's head back.

It looks like Wayne Wagner has been cut.

Loveladdy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wagner to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Loveladdy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Loveladdy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Loveladdy tries to get out of the position.
Loveladdy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wagner is one step ahead there.
Loveladdy keeping full guard, as Wagner tries to pass.
Loveladdy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wagner manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loveladdy wanted to stand there but Wagner had control of the position.
Loveladdy stays in close to Wagner's body and controls the position.
Loveladdy is pushing down on Wagner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wagner is fighting to maintain full guard but Loveladdy has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loveladdy slows the pace down in half guard.

Loveladdy stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Loveladdy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Loveladdy digs a good body shot into Wagner's ribs.
Loveladdy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loveladdy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Loveladdy lands a lovely overhand right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Loveladdy closes the distance and clinches.

Loveladdy manages to break the clinch.

Oooooh!!! Loveladdy has knocked Wagner down with a huge combo! Loveladdy steps away and waves a wobbly Wagner back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Loveladdy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

The cut above Wayne Wagner's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Osiris Loveladdy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Loveladdy, right into the meat.
Wagner looks winded!
Wagner needs to keep his hands up - Loveladdy had a free shot at his head there.
Loveladdy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wagner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Loveladdy thuds a left hand into Wagner's body.
Loveladdy lands with a shot to the body.

Loveladdy drops Wagner with a beautiful combination! Wagner stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Loveladdy is looking for the KO!

Wagner is rocked!

Wayne Wagner's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Wayne Wagner's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Osiris Loveladdy!
After winning the bout, Osiris Loveladdy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.