NWO NY XVIII PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Gonzales
vs
Gonzales

180 cm
18
266 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

225 cm
18
269 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Gonzales !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacob Gonzales !
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tommy Gonzales closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jacob Gonzales is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jacob Gonzales is staying active underneath Tommy Gonzales , who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Tommy Gonzales is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tommy Gonzales wants to take a breather but Jacob Gonzales is having none of it.
Jacob Gonzales has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tommy Gonzales is working away from the top position though.

Jacob Gonzales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tommy Gonzales wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jacob Gonzales keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tommy Gonzales thows a huge punch but Jacob Gonzales dodges it nicely.
Jacob Gonzales misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jacob Gonzales gets full guard.
Tommy Gonzales might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tommy Gonzales controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tommy Gonzales is looking to stand up but Jacob Gonzales won't let him.
Jacob Gonzales is adopting a defensive guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tommy Gonzales looking to sit in guard and control but Jacob Gonzales gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jacob Gonzales stopping the sweep attempt from Tommy Gonzales .
Tommy Gonzales keeping moving, preventing Jacob Gonzales from controlling successfully.
Tommy Gonzales looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jacob Gonzales tries to free his leg and advance position but Tommy Gonzales is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jacob Gonzales wants to control from the top but Tommy Gonzales keeps moving.
Tommy Gonzales is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jacob Gonzales is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jacob Gonzales wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jacob Gonzales throws out a leg kick but Tommy Gonzales moves out of range and Jacob Gonzales only half commits.
Tommy Gonzales tries to clinch up.
Tommy Gonzales misses with a hook. Jacob Gonzales ducked under it nicely.
Tommy Gonzales shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jacob Gonzales as he avoids it easily.
Jacob Gonzales looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jacob Gonzales moves in looking to clinch but Tommy Gonzales pushes him off.

Tommy Gonzales closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jacob Gonzales did well to prevent Tommy Gonzales getting side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacob Gonzales wants to improve his position but Tommy Gonzales is controlling well.
Tommy Gonzales wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jacob Gonzales keeps working.
Jacob Gonzales tries to kick Tommy Gonzales off but Tommy Gonzales keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tommy Gonzales is keen to just control but Jacob Gonzales is a slippery customer.
Jacob Gonzales punching from the bottom.

Jacob Gonzales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tommy Gonzales pulls his head out easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacob Gonzales is looking to control Tommy Gonzales 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jacob Gonzales avoid being mounted?
Tommy Gonzales tries to pass to full mount but Jacob Gonzales defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tommy Gonzales looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jacob Gonzales is looking to control Tommy Gonzales 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jacob Gonzales avoid being mounted?
Tommy Gonzales overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tommy Gonzales is keen to just control but Jacob Gonzales is a slippery customer.
Jacob Gonzales pushes Tommy Gonzales off looking to stand but Tommy Gonzales dives back in and keeps control.
Jacob Gonzales is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jacob Gonzales pushes Tommy Gonzales off looking to stand but Tommy Gonzales dives back in and keeps control.
Tommy Gonzales content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tommy Gonzales wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Tommy Gonzales shoots in but Jacob Gonzales avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tommy Gonzales fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tommy Gonzales shoots in for a double leg but Jacob Gonzales sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Good exchange - Tommy Gonzales coming out on top.
Jacob Gonzales avoids the body shot from Tommy Gonzales .
Jacob Gonzales throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Tommy Gonzales has been cut.
Tommy Gonzales is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jacob Gonzales tries to bum rush Tommy Gonzales with a series of wild strikes but Tommy Gonzales uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Tommy Gonzales shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jacob Gonzales manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tommy Gonzales loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tommy Gonzales sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacob Gonzales managing to control the position.
Tommy Gonzales trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacob Gonzales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Tommy Gonzales got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jacob Gonzales has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tommy Gonzales has managed to get both his arms back between Jacob Gonzales 's legs - danger averted.
Tommy Gonzales wants to control from the top but Jacob Gonzales keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Tommy Gonzales wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jacob Gonzales throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jacob Gonzales fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tommy Gonzales throws a head kick that half lands.
Tommy Gonzales keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Tommy Gonzales shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jacob Gonzales is trying to defend but Tommy Gonzales finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tommy Gonzales wants to stand up but Jacob Gonzales is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tommy Gonzales throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tommy Gonzales passes to side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tommy Gonzales is looking to take a break and control but Jacob Gonzales is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Tommy Gonzales wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jacob Gonzales , who protects the arm well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jacob Gonzales throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Gonzales dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gonzales 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

No luck for Tommy Gonzales with that takedown attempt.
Tommy Gonzales throws a looping overhand right but Jacob Gonzales ducks down to avoid it.

Tommy Gonzales feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Jacob Gonzales uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Jacob Gonzales shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tommy Gonzales manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tommy Gonzales keeping moving, preventing Jacob Gonzales from controlling successfully.

Jacob Gonzales stands up from Tommy Gonzales 's guard - Jacob Gonzales perhaps looking for a knockout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tommy Gonzales looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tommy Gonzales has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Jacob Gonzales looking for subs off his back but Tommy Gonzales has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tommy Gonzales takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tommy Gonzales wants to control but Jacob Gonzales is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tommy Gonzales with the ground and pound but Jacob Gonzales uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Tommy Gonzales wanted to stand there but Jacob Gonzales had control of the position.
Tommy Gonzales throws a strike but Jacob Gonzales rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tommy Gonzales is trying to control the position but Jacob Gonzales postures up.
Jacob Gonzales is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tommy Gonzales looking for a sweep. Not yet Tommy Gonzales , not yet.
Tommy Gonzales doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Tommy Gonzales looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jacob Gonzales is one step ahead there.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jacob Gonzales pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tommy Gonzales is out of range and Jacob Gonzales settles back down.
Jacob Gonzales shoots for a double leg takedown but Tommy Gonzales sprawls well. He's pushed Jacob Gonzales 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tommy Gonzales closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jacob Gonzales circles away.
Tommy Gonzales shoots in and drives through. Jacob Gonzales sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Gonzales . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacob Gonzales fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tommy Gonzales shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jacob Gonzales pinned against the cage. Jacob Gonzales gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Jacob Gonzales moves into the clinch.
Jacob Gonzales is trying to drag Tommy Gonzales to the mat but Tommy Gonzales just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jacob Gonzales is trying to break the clinch but Tommy Gonzales is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tommy Gonzales tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jacob Gonzales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tommy Gonzales is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jacob Gonzales tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tommy Gonzales just stands there and leans against the cage.

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 Tommy Gonzales .
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tommy Gonzales , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Gonzales !

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devin Hurdle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isheet Medrawers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Isheet Medrawers will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Hurdle
vs
Medrawers

180 cm
23
240 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
26
245 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Heavy handed

New World Order Clothing

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devin Hurdle!
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, Isheet Medrawers!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medrawers closes the distance looking to clinch

and Hurdle moves into the clinch.
Medrawers misses with the head strike.

Hurdle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hurdle really is a fat lump.
Medrawers wants to clinch

and Hurdle counters by moving into the clinch.

Medrawers is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hurdle is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Medrawers to the mat. Medrawers regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Hurdle is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Medrawers has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hurdle is looking to defend but Medrawers has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hurdle! Medrawers pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hurdle taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Isheet Medrawers!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzales has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Gonzales
vs
Powell

200 cm
18
266 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

225 cm
19
300 lbs
0 - 11 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Michael Gonzales !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Powell !
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gonzales scores with a takedown into Powell 's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gonzales postures up.
Gonzales is breathing heavily.
Powell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonzales is one step ahead there.
Powell trying to control the position.
Gonzales loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gonzales 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.
Powell is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Gonzales drops back looking for a leg! Powell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Powell manages to kick Gonzales off! Gonzales jumps back into Powell 's guard.
Powell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gonzales . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gonzales trying to control but Powell is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales postures up.
Gonzales wants to pass the guard but Powell is keeping the position.
Gonzales wants to control from the top but Powell keeps moving.

Daniel Powell has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Powell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gonzales .
Powell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gonzales swivels and escapes.

Powell clinches up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales tries to break free but Powell pushes him back against the cage.
Powell working hard to break the clinch.
Powell taking a breather.
Powell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Powell prevents Gonzales from breaking the clinch.

Powell pulls guard.
Powell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Powell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzales trying to control the position from guard on top but Powell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonzales is one step ahead there.
Gonzales postures up in Powell 's guard and throws a big left but Powell blocks it.

Gonzales decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Powell is looking to clinch.
Powell fails with a takedown attempt.
Michael Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Powell .
Powell tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Powell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gonzales counters with a series of strikes. Powell will be more careful next time no doubt.

Gonzales drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gonzales trying to control the position from guard on top but Powell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powell looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Powell keeping full guard, as Gonzales tries to pass.

Powell working for a triangle but Gonzales defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Powell tries to close the distance and clinch but Gonzales swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gonzales throws a wild body kick that Powell sees coming a mile off.
Powell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gonzales circles away quickly and effectively.

Gonzales looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Powell wants to get back to his feet but Gonzales is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Powell 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales prevents Powell from getting back to his feet.
Powell keeping full guard, as Gonzales tries to pass.
Powell is trying to keep Gonzales in close.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gonzales pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Powell is keeping the position for now.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Powell is looking to chop away at Gonzales 's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powell shoots in looking for a takedown. Gonzales tries to sprawl out of it but Powell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gonzales manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Powell swinging wildly here.
Powell tries to clinch but Gonzales moves out of range.
Powell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Powell throws a head kick but Gonzales moves out of range.
Powell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gonzales fails to land the takedown.
Gonzales misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powell is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Powell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circling - Gonzales throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Powell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gonzales is fending him off so far but Powell persists. Nope, Gonzales circles away and we're back to standing.

Gonzales decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Gonzales is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Powell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gonzales .
Gonzales is trying to control the action in half guard but Powell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gonzales seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Powell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Powell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gonzales is working away from the top position though.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Michael Gonzales just wasn't active enough.
Powell shoots in looking for a takedown but Gonzales manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Powell 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Gonzales dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Powell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gonzales manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Powell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gonzales as he avoids it easily.
Powell tries to clinch but Gonzales is having none of it.
Powell has a takedown stuffed.
Powell avoids the head kick by Gonzales .
Gonzales blocks a head kick by Powell .
Gonzales keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Powell shoots in and drives through. Gonzales sprawls well.
Michael Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Powell .

Gonzales clinches up with Powell and pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Gonzales gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Powell is not content to let Gonzales control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gonzales connects with a nice short shot to Powell 's temple.

Gonzales seems to be looking for submissions.

Gonzales is working for a submission of some sort.

Gonzales seems to be looking for submissions.
Michael Gonzales overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powell is refusing to be controlled, as Gonzales sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzales looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gonzales is keen to just control but Powell is a slippery customer.

Michael Gonzales has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Powell fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Powell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gonzales has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Powell has managed to get both his arms back between Gonzales 's legs - danger averted.
Powell postures up.

Gonzales escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Powell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Powell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Powell is looking to stand up but Gonzales won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales striking off his back but it's not causing Powell any problems.
Powell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Powell trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powell postures up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gonzales stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gonzales wants it to stay on the feet.
Powell fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gonzales shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzales is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Daniel Powell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Gonzales is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gonzales seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Powell for as long as he can get away with.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Gonzales showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gonzales , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Gonzales !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cabbage Patch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patch comes to the cage accompanied by Stormtrooper-Pepper. Joe Powell will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Patch
vs
Powell

189 cm
25
281 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

200 cm
18
300 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Red Hand Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cabbage Patch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Powell!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.

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

It looks like Joe Powell has been cut.
Patch circles away from the clinch attempt
and Patch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Powell tries to clinch there but Patch circles away.
Patch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Patch misses with a double jab.
Patch closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Powell out cold! Powell corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cabbage Patch!
Cabbage Patch thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cheeseburger Martins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott Powell will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Martins
vs
Powell

178 cm
25
309 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
19
270 lbs
3 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cheeseburger Martins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scott Powell !
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powell with a lazy takedown attempt

and Martins counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Powell looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Martins passes the guard and advances to mount!

Martins is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Martins extends the arm and Powell is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cheeseburger Martins!

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48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pickle Snatch McDigglepuss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mee Thafa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pickle Snatch McDigglepuss had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Snatch McDigglepuss
vs
Thafa

186 cm
23
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
164 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pickle Snatch McDigglepuss!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mee Thafa!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from McDigglepuss does no damage.
Thafa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thafa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McDigglepuss sprawls well. McDigglepuss wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thafa gets slowly back to his feet.

Thafa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McDigglepuss looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McDigglepuss is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Thafa has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Thafa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McDigglepuss, who protects the arm well.

Thafa is trying to get an arm triangle but McDigglepuss is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDigglepuss is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Thafa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDigglepuss is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Thafa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thafa prevents McDigglepuss from escaping the position.

Thafa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thafa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Thafa tries for a kimura but McDigglepuss is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDigglepuss is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Thafa has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Thafa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McDigglepuss knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thafa on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDigglepuss is pushing Thafa's head away, looking to escape. Thafa manages to hold on to the position though.
McDigglepuss really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDigglepuss is breathing heavily.

Thafa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Thafa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

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

Thafa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDigglepuss wants to get back to his feet but Thafa drags him back down.
Thafa tries to stand but McDigglepuss is controlling his head.
McDigglepuss is trying to get back to his feet.

Thafa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thafa wants to stand but McDigglepuss has his arm trapped.

Thafa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McDigglepuss knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Thafa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McDigglepuss pushes Thafa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Thafa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Thafa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

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

Thafa is trying to get an arm triangle but McDigglepuss is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDigglepuss tries to escape but Thafa is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mee Thafa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McDigglepuss misses with a two punch combination.
McDigglepuss misses with a jab, cross combination.
McDigglepuss swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thafa.
A decent looking cross lands there for McDigglepuss.

Thafa gets a double leg takedown into McDigglepuss's guard.

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

Thafa drops back looking for a leg! McDigglepuss is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McDigglepuss manages to kick Thafa off! Thafa jumps back into McDigglepuss's guard.
Mee Thafa has got the better of the ground game so far.
McDigglepuss wants to stand but Thafa is controlling the position.

Thafa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thafa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McDigglepuss is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDigglepuss 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.

Thafa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Thafa wants to pass the guard but McDigglepuss is keeping the position.
Thafa prevents McDigglepuss from getting back to his feet.
Thafa wants to stand but McDigglepuss is controlling his posture from full guard.
Thafa wants to pass the guard but McDigglepuss is keeping the position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thafa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Thafa stops McDigglepuss from standing up.

Thafa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Thafa won't allow McDigglepuss to get back to his feet.
Thafa wanted to stand there but McDigglepuss had control of the position.
Thafa wants to pass the guard but McDigglepuss is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thafa drops back looking for a leg! McDigglepuss is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McDigglepuss manages to kick Thafa off! Thafa jumps back into McDigglepuss's guard.
McDigglepuss wants to stand and escape but Thafa is having none of it.

Thafa drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Thafa seems to have locked his on tight now - McDigglepuss screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Thafa, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mee Thafa!
Mee Thafa is the new lightweight champion!
A less than humble Mee Thafa misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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FIGHT
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77%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Schankelies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Trade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Schankelies
vs
Trade

182 cm
26
191 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

182 cm
26
190 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

New World Order Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Klaus Schankelies !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Trade!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schankelies just misses with a punch to the body.
Schankelies misses the shot to the body.
Schankelies throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Trade takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Trade misses with a hook. Schankelies ducked under it nicely.
Schankelies swings for the body but Trade moves out of range.
Trade throws a leg kick but Schankelies moved away.
Schankelies misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Trade counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Schankelies 's guard now.
Trade missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Trade working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Schankelies pushes a forearm under Trade's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Trade is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Klaus Schankelies !

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FIGHT
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52%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenny McCormick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshi Suzuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCormick comes to the cage accompanied by YOLO by Lonely Island. The key to victory for Kenny McCormick has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

McCormick
vs
Suzuki

191 cm
19
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

174 cm
27
184 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Pirates Powder

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenny McCormick!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yoshi Suzuki!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCormick throws a sloppy head kick and Suzuki moves out of range easily.
McCormick connects with a high kick.

Suzuki dives in and scores a takedown into McCormick's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Suzuki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCormick is keeping the position for now.
Suzuki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McCormick is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Suzuki is controlling him.

Suzuki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Suzuki advances position into side control!

Suzuki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McCormick is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzuki working away.

Suzuki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McCormick trying to remain calm as Suzuki controls from the top position.
McCormick is trying to get back to half guard.

Suzuki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McCormick has escaped the position, nice work there.
McCormick wants to get back to his feet but Suzuki drags him back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Suzuki has hold of McCormick's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! McCormick tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Suzuki cranks the arm and McCormick screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from McCormick, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Yoshi Suzuki!
Yoshi Suzuki is the new middleweight champion!
Yoshi Suzuki decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.