INY 39 Blake v Huchkov PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daquan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elekid Battery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jones
vs
Battery

180 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Solid chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daquan Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Elekid Battery!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Battery throws a lazy head kick
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Battery swivels and escapes.
Battery throws a head kick that Jones semi-blocks.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Battery looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Battery avoids the head kick by Jones.
Battery goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Battery blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Battery takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Battery fakes the leg kick and cracks Jones in the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Battery feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Battery cracks the inside of Jones's front leg.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Battery swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Battery throws a fast counter high kick but Jones manages to duck under it in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daquan Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Battery lands with a slapping head kick.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Battery swivels and escapes.
Battery misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Battery throws a quick inside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Battery!
Jones is breathing heavily.
Battery avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

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

Jones is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Battery throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Jones is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Elekid Battery!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Junior Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbo Audi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Robbo Audi enters the cage!

Harris
vs
Audi

174 cm
20
168 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

170 cm
27
150 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Junior Harris!
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, Robbo Audi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Audi has his takedown stuffed

so Harris counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Harris postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Audi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Harris, into his guard.

Audi wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Harris pulls Audi in close to his closed guard and prevents Audi from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Audi prevents Harris from getting back to his feet.
Harris tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Audi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Audi prevents Harris from getting back to his feet.
Audi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Harris is adopting a defensive guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Harris has managed to clinch.
Audi wants to break the clinch but can't.

Harris manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Audi trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Harris's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Harris has control of Audi's left arm, preventing Audi from doing any damage.
Audi won't allow Harris to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Audi is fighting to break Harris's control of his arms but Harris is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Harris 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.
Harris bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Audi's guard.

Audi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harris is one step ahead there.
Audi keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Harris wants to control from the top but Audi keeps moving.
Harris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Audi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Harris controls the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Audi trying to control the position here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Harris shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harris looking to pass the guard.
Harris is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Harris dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Harris scores with a shot to the body.
Harris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Audi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Audi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harris drops down looking for a counter takedown but Audi sprawls and moves away.

Harris gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Harris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Harris dives in and scores a takedown into Audi's guard.
Audi working a defensive guard here.
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Audi is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris is working hard here to advance position.
Harris sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris looking to sit in guard and control but Audi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Harris is looking to stand up but Audi isn't so interested in that idea.
Harris has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Audi has passed into side control.
Audi staying calm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Audi wants to control but Harris is keeping him busy.
Audi laying and praying for a moment but Harris takes advantage and regains half guard.
Audi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Harris does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Harris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Audi can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris is looking for a sweep. Audi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Audi is keen to just control but Harris is a slippery customer.
Harris wants to get back to full guard.
Audi is pressing down on Harris's thigh, looking to free his foot. Harris is holding on for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Audi's coach down at Morbid Conditioning School $1000 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Audi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

Harris closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Audi quickly recovers to half guard.

Harris looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Harris trying to control from Audi's half guard. Audi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris wants to pass the guard but Audi is keeping the position.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Audi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Audi working a defensive guard here.
Audi wants to stand but Harris is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Harris dominated that second round.
That's time! Harris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Harris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Harris moves into range and clinches up with Audi.
A bit of stalling here from Harris.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Harris as Audi tries to tie him up.
Audi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Harris after a bit of a struggle.

Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harris swinging wildly here.

Harris has Audi up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Audi being controlled against the cage.
Audi is trying to maintain a safe position but Harris gets an underhook and turns Audi into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Harris as Audi tries to tie him up.

Audi breaks the clinch.
Audi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Audi dives in and grabs Harris's left leg, looking for a takedown. Harris pushes down on Audi's head and hops out.

Harris looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Audi tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Harris manages to move to mount!
Audi trying desperately to get to his feet.

Harris is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Audi has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Audi!
Harris keeping moving, preventing Audi from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Harris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Audi is aware though and is defending well.
Harris wants to stand but Audi is controlling the position.
Audi trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Audi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Audi is stalling in the full guard.
Harris wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Harris on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Harris tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Audi trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Robbo Audi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Audi.
Junior Harris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Horrible takedown attempt by Audi or perhaps it was just good defense by Harris, which made it look bad.
Junior Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbo Audi.
Audi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Harris bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Audi tries to strike but it doesn't land.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Harris!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Durham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Wobinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Durham is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Durham
vs
Wobinson

190 cm
25
212 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
24
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Durham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Wobinson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Wobinson with that takedown attempt.
Durham drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wobinson sprawls and moves away.
Durham misses with a looping left.
Wobinson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A left lands for Wobinson.
Wobinson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Durham defends it nicely.
Durham changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durham stuffs the takedown.
Durham appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Joe Durham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Wobinson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wobinson.
Wobinson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Durham tries to avoid it but Wobinson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Durham to the ground. Durham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wobinson tries for a takedown but Durham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Durham tries to counter with a takedown but Wobinson is quick to defend against it.
Jake Wobinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Durham closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Durham working away.
Wobinson defending against the ground and pound.
Wobinson taking a bit of punishment here - Durham scoring with strikes.
Wobinson tries to improve position but can't.
Durham in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wobinson is trying to control Durham's posture but Durham avoids it.
Wobinson is looking to reverse the position.
Wobinson prevents Durham from moving into mount.
Wobinson wants to control but Durham postures up.
Wobinson stops Durham from passing to mount.
Durham wants to control but Wobinson is keeping him busy.
Wobinson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wobinson can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wobinson is trying to improve his position.
Durham cracks Wobinson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Durham working the body and head with strikes.
Durham postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
You can see the frustration on Wobinson's face as Durham controls the position.
Wobinson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Durham has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Wobinson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Durham yanks on the arm and Wobinson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Durham.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Durham!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

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

Carliano
vs
Barca

185 cm
23
170 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

185 cm
17
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

V-Mask Clothing + 10% laundry

The Knot

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guseppe Carliano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hannibal Barca!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barca takes one on the button.
Barca connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Barca moves into range and clinches up with Carliano.
Barca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carliano lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Hannibal Barca has been cut.
Carliano comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Barca lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carliano backwards.
Carliano tries to land knees in the clinch but Barca avoids the damage to the body.
A short uppercut from Barca.
Carliano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carliano blocking some punches.
Carliano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barca has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barca as Carliano tries to tie him up.
A right handed body shot lands from Barca.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barca softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
I was talking to Carliano's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Carliano blocking some punches.
Barca scores with a shot to the side of Carliano's head.
Barca blocks an elbow strike from Carliano.
Barca managing to block the knees to the body from Carliano.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barca lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carliano backwards.
Barca working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barca works on Carliano's body with a couple of short punches.
Carliano slowing the pace effectively.
Carliano throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Carliano tries to land knees in the clinch but Barca avoids the damage to the body.
Carliano misses with a knee to the head.
Barca lands with a light punch inside.
Barca lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barca makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Carliano is rocked!
Barca scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Carliano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barca creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Carliano's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Carliano drops to his knees and Barca pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hannibal Barca!
Hannibal Barca bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gavin Durham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santos Godino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Gavin Durham has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gavin Durham seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Durham
vs
Godino

177 cm
25
170 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
26
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Big heart

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Kangaroo Punch (Formally Happy Pills) - Laundry 90

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gavin Durham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Santos Godino!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Godino gets the takedown into side control.
Godino lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Durham down.
Durham looks to move to half guard but instead Godino has passed into mount! Damn!
Durham is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Godino raining down shots from the mount!
Durham is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Pahuyuth Muay Thai 12 elite coaches, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Godino with shots to the head and body - Durham looks very uncomfortable down there.
Godino controlling his opponent.
Durham is working to get back to half guard.
Godino with good strikes from the mount here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Godino wants to control the pace but Durham is squirming around nicely.
Godino blocks Durham's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Durham tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Godino lands a nice shot to the head.
Godino with the ground and pound from mount.
Godino looking to control but Durham is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Durham tries to lock up and control but Godino gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Godino has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Durham's face.
Godino punishing his opponent with strikes.
Godino with shots to the head and body - Durham looks very uncomfortable down there.

Durham is rocked!
Godino scoring with strikes but Durham is staying in there.
Oh Durham is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Godino! Durham is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Santos Godino!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grarlock Bronus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giraldo Costanzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bronus
vs
Costanzo

193 cm
27
288 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

192 cm
18
262 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grarlock Bronus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Giraldo Costanzo!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costanzo misses with a wild combination.
Bronus tries to counter with a takedown but Costanzo is quick to defend against it.
Costanzo shoots in but no luck this time.
Bronus feinted with a counter takedown.
Costanzo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bronus feinted with a counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Costanzo.
Grarlock Bronus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giraldo Costanzo.
Costanzo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bronus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bronus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costanzo closes the distance and clinches up with Bronus, looking for a takedown. Costanzo pushes Bronus against the cage but Bronus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bronus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Costanzo tries to clinch but Bronus is having none of it.
Costanzo throws a leg kick but Bronus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bronus attempts a counter takedown but Costanzo avoids it well and moves away.
Bronus stuffs the takedown.
Bronus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bronus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bowsers Gym in the buildup to the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Costanzo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bronus changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Costanzo tries to clinch but Bronus is having none of it.
Bronus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Costanzo.
Bronus tries to counter with a takedown but Costanzo is quick to defend against it.
Bronus misses with a hook to the body
and Costanzo counters with a left and a right that stings Bronus.
Costanzo closes the distance and clinches up with Bronus, looking for a takedown. Costanzo pushes Bronus against the cage but Bronus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bronus changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Costanzo has a takedown stuffed.
Bronus feinted with a counter takedown.
Costanzo has his takedown stuffed

and Bronus counters with a takedown into side control.
Bronus landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronus wants to control but Costanzo is keeping him busy.
Bronus 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.
Bronus in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Costanzo can do anything to dispel that myth.
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!
Costanzo struggling a bit here.
Bronus grinds an elbow into Costanzo's temple.
Bronus scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Costanzo to see if he's OK.
Bronus misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Costanzo is looking to reverse the position.
Bronus trying to control the position but Costanzo is working away.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronus working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bronus tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Costanzo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bronus working away.
Bronus misses with the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Costanzo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bronus trying to control the position but Costanzo is working away.
Bronus cracks Costanzo with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costanzo is trying to buck Bronus off.
Costanzo regains half guard.
Bronus is pressing down on Costanzo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Costanzo is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bronus wants to control but Costanzo is keeping him busy.
Bronus slows the pace down in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bronus tries to pass to full mount but Costanzo defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Costanzo wants to get back to full guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grarlock Bronus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Costanzo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Costanzo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Costanzo is looking to break free of the clinch but Bronus has double underhooks.

Costanzo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Costanzo shoots and misses

and Bronus counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Costanzo!
Bronus has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bronus working the ground and pound effectively.
Costanzo wants to hold on but Bronus pushes him away.
Costanzo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bronus trying to control but Costanzo is having none of it.
Grarlock Bronus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronus dominating with strikes here.
Costanzo is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Costanzo is looking to improve his position but Bronus isn't that keen on the idea.
Bronus unloading with bombs!
Bronus scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Costanzo?

It looks like Giraldo Costanzo has been cut.
Bronus raining down shots from the mount!

Costanzo is rocked!

That has opened up Giraldo Costanzo's cut even more.
Bronus postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Costanzo bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Bronus and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grarlock Bronus!
Grarlock Bronus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Manolito Damhuis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Southland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Damhuis
vs
Southland

184 cm
19
182 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
27
190 lbs
8 - 1 - 1

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manolito Damhuis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sammy Southland!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Southland shoots for a double leg takedown but Damhuis sprawls well. He's pushed Southland's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Damhuis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Damhuis scores with a push kick.
Southland steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Damhuis.
Damhuis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Southland tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A slow jab from Damhuis misses its intended target.
Southland avoids a kick to the body.

Damhuis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Southland's guard.
Southland being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damhuis tries to free his leg and advance position but Southland is retaining full guard.
Damhuis won't allow Southland to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Damhuis looking to pass the guard.
Southland wants to sweep here but Damhuis controlling him for the moment.
Damhuis works over Southland with some ground and pound from guard.
Southland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Damhuis manages to get himself to full guard.

Southland working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Damhuis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Southland.
Southland pushes down on Damhuis's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damhuis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Damhuis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Southland is one step ahead there.
Damhuis is trying to control the position but Southland postures up.
Damhuis controlling the position.
Southland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Damhuis is keeping the position for now.
Damhuis managing to control the position.
Southland wants to control from the top but Damhuis keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Damhuis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
My spies in Bowsers Gym inform me that Southland has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Southland trying to control the position from guard on top but Damhuis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Southland throwing strikes from guard but Damhuis blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Damhuis is on top in guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Southland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Southland keeping moving, preventing Damhuis from controlling successfully.
Southland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Damhuis manages to get himself to full guard.

Southland wants to control from the top but Damhuis keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Damhuis trying to control the position here.
Southland must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Damhuis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Damhuis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Southland.
Damhuis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Southland is fending him off so far but Damhuis persists. Nope, Southland circles away and we're back to standing.
Southland looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Damhuis is fending him off so far but Southland persists. Nope, Damhuis circles away and we're back to standing.
Damhuis ducks under a wild hook from Southland.
A looping hook to the body misses from Southland. Damhuis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Damhuis moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Southland takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Damhuis - that will leave a mark!
Damhuis is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damhuis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Southland misses with a body shot.
Southland throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Southland dives in for a single leg takedown but Damhuis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Manolito Damhuis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Southland.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Damhuis throws out a leg kick but Southland moves out of range and Damhuis only half commits.
Southland darts in looking for a takedown but Damhuis gets double underhooks and turns Southland into the cage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Damhuis.
Nice body kick from Damhuis.
An inside leg kick from Damhuis misses.
A head kick misses from Damhuis.
Damhuis misses with an uppercut.
Southland misses with a body shot.
Damhuis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Southland has his takedown stuffed
and Damhuis counters with a slapping leg kick.
Southland misses the shot to the body.
Southland fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damhuis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Southland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Damhuis was well out of range. Poor timing from Southland.
Damhuis tries to counter with a takedown but Southland is quick to defend against it.
Damhuis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Southland.
Damhuis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Damhuis.
Damhuis stuffs the takedown.
Damhuis tries to score with a low kick but Southland moves his leg out of the way.
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!
Damhuis lands a nice looking body kick.
Southland checks the leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Southland swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Damhuis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Southland won't be happy with that.
Damhuis misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Damhuis wants to control for a moment but Southland uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Southland keeping hold of Damhuis's head, controlling as best he can.
Damhuis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Southland tries to get to full guard but Damhuis has control of the leg.
Southland slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damhuis throws a strike but Southland rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Southland postures up.

Damhuis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Southland tries to free his leg and advance position but Damhuis is retaining full guard.

Damhuis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Southland defends it easily.
Southland trying to control but Damhuis is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manolito Damhuis dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Southland.
Southland just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDamhuis.
Southland is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Damhuis rather than just go for the knockout.
Damhuis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Southland. That did some damage!
Nice sprawl there from Damhuis as Southland shoots in.
Damhuis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Southland. Damhuis does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Southland. Damhuis does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Southland crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Damhuis - the referee stops the clock and Southland gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Damhuis. Southland manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Southland takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damhuis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Southland slips a jab from Damhuis.
Damhuis looks to throw the jab but Southland is out of range.
Southland steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Damhuis. That one must have hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Damhuis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Southland tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Southland looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Southland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Southland is looking to stall here but Damhuis recovers full guard.
Southland working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Damhuis holds on and takes a little breather.
Southland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Southland is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Damhuis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Damhuis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Southland is looking to improve his position.

Damhuis wants to work for an arm triangle but Southland is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Damhuis is stalling here. Southland is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Damhuis seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Southland has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damhuis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Southland off and has taken his back!
Damhuis scores with punches and elbows.
Damhuis lands strikes to the head.
Even with his hooks in, Damhuis manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Southland covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Southland turns into Damhuis and is now in his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damhuis pulls Southland in close to prevent any damage.
Southland wants to control from the top but Damhuis keeps moving.
Damhuis has his hands on Southland's head, controlling the position.

Damhuis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Southland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sammy Southland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Damhuis being controlled here, momentarily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manolito Damhuis!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between The Unforgiven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Unforgiven's entrance music is Im Unforgiven. A fine choice. The Unforgiven is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Unforgiven
vs
Bane

162 cm
20
144 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

170 cm
19
140 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Solid chin

The Knot

LOPS 160q $149

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, The Unforgiven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Bane!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bane tries for a takedown but Unforgiven circles away easily
and Unforgiven counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bane misses the jab.
Bane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Unforgiven appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bane fails with a takedown attempt.
Unforgiven definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Unforgiven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bane moves away.
Unforgiven throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bane.
Bane misses with a takedown
and Unforgiven counters with a big head kick but Bane shrugs it off.
The Unforgiven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Bane.
Bane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bane drops his hands momentarily and Unforgiven takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
An inside leg kick from Bane misses.
Bane scores with a nice strike.
Unforgiven throws a good cross that connects.
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!
Bane connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Unforgiven lands an overhand right.
Unforgiven scores with a hook to the body. Bane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Unforgiven displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bane throws out the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Unforgiven.
Unforgiven tries a low kick but Bane avoids it.
Bane on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bane throws a leg kick but Unforgiven moved away.
A jab from Bane misses.
Unforgiven cracks Bane with an open hand slap.
Unforgiven throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bane throws a leg kick that misses.
Bane bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Unforgiven's head.
The Unforgiven is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Bane gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bane tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bane is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Unforgiven knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bane has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Unforgiven!
Unforgiven is controlling an arm, preventing Bane from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Bane is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unforgiven has given up his back. Will we see Bane going for some submissions?

Bane is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Bane is looking for the choke from the back position but Unforgiven is controlling his hands well.
Unforgiven looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Bane working for the choke.
Bane has the hooks in. Unforgiven is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Bane looking to break Unforgiven's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Unforgiven remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bane will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Unforgiven fending off the submission attempt from Bane.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bane working for a choke but Unforgiven is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Billy Bane will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bane 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.
Bane looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unforgiven is controlling Bane's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Unforgiven keeping full guard, as Bane tries to pass.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Billy Bane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Unforgiven fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bane lands with a cross.
Bane ducks under a wild hook from Unforgiven.
Unforgiven checks a leg kick.
Bane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Unforgiven is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Unforgiven.
Bane takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Unforgiven thuds a left hand into Bane's body.
Bane throws a jab when Unforgiven was well out of range.
Good leg kick by Unforgiven there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Unforgiven throws a head kick that misses.
Bane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bane throws an overhand right that lands on Unforgiven's shoulder, as Unforgiven tries to avoid the shot.
Unforgiven lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bane throws a series of punches but Unforgiven avoids them all with ease.
Bane misses with a jab to the body
and Unforgiven counters with a nice leg kick.
Bane darts in looking for a takedown but Unforgiven gets double underhooks and turns Bane into the cage.
Unforgiven scores with a jab to the head.
Unforgiven moves out of range as Bane strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unforgiven thows a leg kick but Bane checks it

and Bane counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Unforgiven pulls Bane in to control the position.
Unforgiven keeping full guard, as Bane tries to pass.
Unforgiven is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Bane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Unforgiven has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unforgiven wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Bane regains half guard.
Bane works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Billy Bane 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!

Unforgiven walks into a stiff left hand from Bane.
Bane cracks the inside of Unforgiven's front leg.
Bane doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Unforgiven counters with a good low kick that Bane was not able to check.
Unforgiven listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Unforgiven takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bane.
Unforgiven slaps away a takedown attempt from Bane, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Unforgiven connects with a solid leg kick.
Unforgiven blocks a leg kick.
Bane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Unforgiven lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice takedown defense from Unforgiven. No joy for Bane on that attempt.
The Unforgiven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Bane.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Unforgiven is looking to slow Bane down with leg kicks.
Bane misses with a body shot.
Bane is looking to chop away at Unforgiven's legs.
Unforgiven looks to score with a jab to the body but Bane is just out of range.
Bane shoots for a takedown but Unforgiven saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bane shoots for a double leg takedown but Unforgiven sprawls well. He's pushed Bane's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little feinted left hand from Unforgiven on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bane punishes Unforgiven's body with a nice straight punch.
Unforgiven scores with a spinning back kick!
Bane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bane throws a head kick that misses.
A lazy left from Unforgiven finds it's target.
Unforgiven lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bane's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Unforgiven slips under a jab from Bane.
Bane is trying hard to land a takedown here. Unforgiven sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Unforgiven displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bane.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unforgiven is looking to slow Bane down with leg kicks.
Bane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Unforgiven throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bane misses with a body kick.
Unforgiven scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bane misses the jab.
Unforgiven looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Unforgiven moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Billy Bane has been cut.
Bane throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Unforgiven to counter with a crisp jab.

Bane is rocked!
Both fighters circling a little - Unforgiven finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bane is still on wobbly legs! Can Unforgiven finish him?
Bane tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bane tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Unforgiven with a hook.
Unforgiven misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Unforgiven is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bane can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Unforgiven.
Unforgiven lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Unforgiven scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A punch combination from Bane misses.
Unforgiven lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Unforgiven, right into the meat.
Unforgiven turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bane misses with an uppercut
and Unforgiven connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bane fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Unforgiven checks it well.
Bane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bane looks to throw the jab but Unforgiven is out of range.
Bane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Unforgiven.
A little feinted left hand from Unforgiven on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Unforgiven lands a slapping body shot.
Unforgiven thumps Bane with a low kick.
Bane goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Unforgiven's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bane under the eye.
A solid leg kick lands there for Unforgiven.
Unforgiven drops Bane with a straight right hand, right on the button! Unforgiven follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Unforgiven!
A very excited looking The Unforgiven made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Billy Bane had this to say: 'I should have bought my supplements from LOPS! http://www.mmatycoon.com/nutritionpublic.php?ncid=2458'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Money Papers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pyotr Korobeikin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Papers
vs
Korobeikin

185 cm
27
214 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

182 cm
26
203 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

The Knot

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Money Papers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pyotr Korobeikin!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korobeikin throws a poor cross that misses
and Papers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Korobeikin fails with the takedown
and Papers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Korobeikin misses with a jab to the body
and Papers counters with a straight right hand.
Korobeikin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Korobeikin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Papers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Korobeikin throws a series of punches but Papers moves out of range.
Papers is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Korobeikin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Papers quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Korobeikin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jab from Papers.
Korobeikin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Papers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Money Papers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyotr Korobeikin.
Korobeikin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Papers tries to avoid it but Korobeikin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Papers to the ground. Papers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Korobeikin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Papers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A quick step to the side and Papers tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pyotr Korobeikin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korobeikin looks to land a left hand but Papers moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Papers. No joy for Korobeikin on that attempt.
Papers looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Korobeikin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Papers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Korobeikin.
Papers's corner calls for a 1-2. Papers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

It looks like Pyotr Korobeikin has been cut.
Papers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Korobeikin misses.
Korobeikin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Korobeikin dives in and grabs Papers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Papers pushes down on Korobeikin's head and hops out.
Korobeikin throws a body punch but Papers moves out of range.
Papers misses with an uppercut.
Korobeikin shoots in but no luck this time.

Papers lands a big right hand that sends Korobeikin crashing to the mat! Papers stays standing though and waves Korobeikin back to his feet!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice takedown defense from Papers. No joy for Korobeikin on that attempt.
Korobeikin fails with a takedown attempt.
Korobeikin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Korobeikin tries to clinch up.
Korobeikin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Papers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Papers enables Korobeikin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Papers manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Korobeikin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Papers is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korobeikin passes into half guard.
Papers won't allow Korobeikin to pass to mount.
Papers is trying to stand.

Korobeikin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Papers sees it coming and defends easily.

Korobeikin wants to work for an arm triangle but Papers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Papers is pressing down on Korobeikin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Papers controls Korobeikin momentarily but Korobeikin frees himself.
Papers is wriggling around but Korobeikin manages to pass to half guard.

Korobeikin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Papers is just riding it out for now. Korobeikin eventually gives up the hold.

Papers pushes Korobeikin off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Papers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Papers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Korobeikin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Papers circles away.
Korobeikin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Papers throwing a counter right hand but Korobeikin manages to avoid it.
Papers throws a lazy right hand but Korobeikin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Korobeikin blocks a leg kick.
Korobeikin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Papers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korobeikin fails with the takedown.
Money Papers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyotr Korobeikin.
Papers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Papers wants it to stay on the feet.
Korobeikin swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Papers counters with a crisp one two that drops Korobeikin! Papers thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Korobeikin to his feet! Korobeikin is in big trouble!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Papers stuffs the takedown attempt from Korobeikin. Korobeikin gets slowly back to his feet.
Papers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Papers tries to sprawl but Korobeikin drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Papers is defending against the submission attempts here by Korobeikin.
Korobeikin stops Papers from getting back to his feet.
Papers is not content to let Korobeikin control the position.
Papers is trying to stand up here but Korobeikin is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papers wants to improve his position but Korobeikin is controlling well.
Korobeikin wants to pass to mount but Papers is defending the position.
Papers is looking for a sweep. Korobeikin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Papers tries a low kick but Korobeikin avoids it.
No luck for Korobeikin with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korobeikin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Korobeikin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Papers but Papers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Korobeikin has a takedown stuffed.
Papers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Papers misses with an uppercut. Korobeikin saw that one coming.
Money Papers is winning the standup battle so far.
Papers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Papers wants it to stay on the feet.
Korobeikin shoots for a double leg takedown but Papers sprawls well. He's pushed Korobeikin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Papers is looking to counter with head kicks.

Korobeikin darts in and clinches Papers up against the cage.
Korobeikin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Korobeikin trying to control the position but instead, Papers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Korobeikin into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Papers turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Papers manages to end up in side control.

Papers decides to stand back up.
Korobeikin misses the shot to the body.
Papers throws a big counter combination but Korobeikin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Korobeikin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Papers's jab looks to have found its range, popping Korobeikin under the eye.
Korobeikin with a poor takedown
and Papers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Korobeikin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Papers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Korobeikin is breathing heavily.
Korobeikin tries to clinch
and Korobeikin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Korobeikin is rocked!
Papers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Korobeikin can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by Korobeikin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Money Papers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pyotr Korobeikin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Korobeikin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Papers sprawls well. Papers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Korobeikin gets slowly back to his feet.
Korobeikin misses with a takedown attempt
and Papers counters with a huge left! Korobeikin is in big trouble! He's backing up but Papers isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Korobeikin from any more damage. A dominating finish by Papers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Money Papers!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between William Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matel Huchkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blake kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dead Man. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Blake
vs
Huchkov

160 cm
18
145 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
143 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Top Dogs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, William Blake!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matel Huchkov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Huchkov.
Blake feinted with a counter takedown.
Huchkov is looking to slow Blake down with leg kicks.
Huchkov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Huchkov misses with an uppercut.
Huchkov tries to clinch

and Blake counters with a takedown into side control.

Blake thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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Huchkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huchkov is still trying to improve position.

Blake tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Blake moves into full mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Huchkov can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Huchkov tries to hold on but Blake pushes him away.
Huchkov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Huchkov preventing the sweep.

Blake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Huchkov defends it easily.
Blake wants to hit a switch here but Huchkov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Blake there!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Huchkov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov wants to control the pace but Blake is squirming around nicely.
Blake working to try and regain half guard.
Blake gets back to half guard.
Blake slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blake trying to keep a closed guard but Huchkov is proving a slippery customer.
Huchkov trying to control but Blake is working from the bottom.

Blake looking for a guillotine here but Huchkov defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov trying to move into half guard but instead Blake has managed to sweep!

Blake looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huchkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Blake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huchkov is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blake trying to control the position from guard on top but Huchkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Blake stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Huchkov.
Huchkov throws a series of strikes that have Blake backpedaling.
Blake walks into a straight right hand from Huchkov.
Huchkov looks to throw the jab but Blake is out of range.
Blake appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Blake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Huchkov.
Blake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blake walks into a jab.
Blake avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Huchkov throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huchkov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Huchkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blake.
Huchkov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Huchkov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blake to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huchkov misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huchkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blake moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matel Huchkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blake misses with an uppercut
and Huchkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blake tries for a takedown but Huchkov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Blake throws a body shot but no joy.
Huchkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Huchkov tries to counter with a clinch but Blake shakes him off and moves away.
Huchkov throws the left hand but Blake avoids the punch easily.
Blake tries to counter with a takedown but Huchkov is quick to defend against it.
Blake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Huchkov.

Blake scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Huchkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
William Blake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Huchkov is not content to let Blake control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Blake tries for a kimura but Huchkov is defending well.
Huchkov is looking for a sweep.
Blake tries to advance to mount but can't.
Blake trying to control the position but Huchkov is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blake is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Huchkov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Huchkov tries to buck Blake off but Blake is having none of it.

Blake is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Huchkov looks calm but he's in trouble here. Blake gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Huchkov is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Blake lets go of the hold and Huchkov can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). William Blake!
William Blake retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, William Blake, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.