MMM 4: Messersmith vs. Davis PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Johnsenn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Lyman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Johnsenn
vs
Lyman

184 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
255 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Johnsenn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Lyman!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lyman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnsenn swats away the attempt to clinch by Lyman.
Lyman tries to clinch there but Johnsenn circles away.
Lyman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Johnsenn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lyman was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnsenn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Johnsenn looking to sit in guard and control but Lyman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Johnsenn has a closed guard, preventing Lyman from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnsenn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lyman wants to stand and escape but instead Johnsenn has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Johnsenn trying to control the position from guard on top but Lyman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnsenn throwing strikes but missing.
Johnsenn postures up in Lyman's guard and throws a big left but Lyman blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnsenn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lyman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnsenn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnsenn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lyman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnsenn chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnsenn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Johnsenn throwing strikes from guard but Lyman blocks nicely.
Johnsenn cracks Lyman with a solid left hand.
Lyman keeping moving, preventing Johnsenn from controlling successfully.
Johnsenn throwing strikes from guard but Lyman blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnsenn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnsenn throwing strikes from guard but Lyman blocks nicely.
Lyman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnsenn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnsenn won't allow Lyman to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnsenn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lyman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnsenn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lyman tries to clinch up but Johnsenn circles away and keeps his distance.
Lyman tries to clinch but Johnsenn moves out of range.
Josh Lyman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnsenn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lyman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnsenn swats away the attempt to clinch by Lyman.
Lyman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lyman is looking to clinch but Johnsenn is avoiding it.
Johnsenn has a takedown stuffed.
Lyman wants to clinch up but Johnsenn keeps it at a distance.
Lyman doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnsenn circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lyman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Johnsenn counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lyman!
Johnsenn working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Johnsenn circles away from the clinch attempt

and Johnsenn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lyman won't be happy with that.
Johnsenn sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lyman is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lyman dodges the ground and pound from Johnsenn.
Lyman regains half guard there - taking advantage of Johnsenn's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Johnsenn throwing shots but Lyman is blocking nicely.
Johnsenn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnsenn throws a strike but Lyman avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Johnsenn throwing strikes from guard but Lyman blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnsenn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Johnsenn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lyman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Johnsenn working the head with strikes.
Lyman tries to escape but Johnsenn is in control.
Johnsenn misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lyman is pushing Johnsenn's head away, looking to escape. Johnsenn manages to hold on to the position though.
Lyman taking punishment in the form of punches.
Johnsenn working the ground and pound but Lyman is defending the strikes.
Lyman avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Johnsenn.
Johnsenn working the strikes but Lyman uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnsenn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lyman's head.
Johnsenn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnsenn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnsenn 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.
Johnsenn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lyman wants to get back to his feet.
Johnsenn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnsenn misses with a head shot. Lyman uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnsenn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johnsenn throwing strikes from guard but Lyman blocks nicely.
Johnsenn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lyman's head.
Johnsenn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lyman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnsenn tries to free his leg and advance position but Lyman is retaining full guard.
Johnsenn postures up in Lyman's guard and throws a big left but Lyman blocks it.
Johnsenn throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnsenn throws a strike but Lyman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lyman wants to stand but Johnsenn is controlling his posture from full guard.
Johnsenn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lyman manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Johnsenn dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Nice sprawl there from Lyman as Johnsenn shoots in.
Lyman wants to clinch but Johnsenn slips to the side

and Johnsenn counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lyman!
Lyman is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

Johnsenn moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lyman has worked his arm free - good work by Lyman!
Johnsenn is looking to take a break and control but Lyman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnsenn prevents Lyman from escaping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnsenn landing a few strikes.
Johnsenn throws a strike aimed at the side of Lyman's head but Lyman avoids it well.
Lyman is pushing Johnsenn's head away, looking to escape. Johnsenn manages to hold on to the position though.
Lyman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnsenn wants to control but Lyman is keeping him busy.
The strikes coming from Johnsenn are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The strikes coming from Johnsenn are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Johnsenn in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lyman takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Johnsenn with the ground and pound but Lyman regains half guard under the barage of strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnsenn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lyman's head.
Lyman wants to get back to his feet.
Johnsenn with the ground and pound but Lyman uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Johnsenn landing with the ground and pound.
Johnsenn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnsenn wants to control from the top but Lyman keeps moving.
Johnsenn tries to free his leg and advance position but Lyman is retaining full guard.
Josh Lyman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnsenn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lyman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnsenn lands a couple of digs.

Lyman has his feet on Johnsenn's thighs here. He's pushed Johnsenn off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Johnsenn screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josh Lyman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Naolo Chin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ja Mt (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.

Chin
vs
Mt

188 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

All Natural Supplements ($9 Stam-100, $10 Musc-131

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Naolo Chin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ja Mt!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chin throws a wild body kick that Mt sees coming a mile off.

Chin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Chin wants to work for an arm triangle but Mt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chin stops Mt from getting back to his feet.
Mt wants to improve his position but Chin is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mt is trying to maintain the position but Chin is very close to passing his half guard.
Mt is in trouble now - Chin has advanced to mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chin controlling the pace for now.
Chin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Chin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mt tries to hold on but Chin pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Chin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mt is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mt's face.
Mt sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chin tries to pass to full mount but Mt defends it.
Mt wants to control but Chin is keeping busy.
Chin controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Naolo Chin just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Chin clinches up with Mt and pushes him back against the cage.

Mt has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Chin uses from the top position.
Mt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The referee asks Chin politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chin prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mt is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chin moves in looking to clinch but Mt pushes him off.
Chin is looking to clinch.

Chin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chin lands in his opponent's guard.
Chin passes into half guard.
Chin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chin controlling his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mt has given up his back here.
Mt tries to roll but Chin sticks to his back.

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

Mt defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Chin's arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chin is riding his opponent, not letting Mt buck him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mt trying to control the hands but Chin won't let him.
Chin controls the position.

Chin working for the choke.

Chin is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mt knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mt for a finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mt breaks Chin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Chin wants to sweep but no luck.
Chin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mt throws a strike but Chin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mt 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mt throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mt shoots and misses

and Chin counters with a takedown into side control.
Mt looking for a sweep but Chin has passed into full mount! Oh no!

Mt defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Chin.
Mt wants to hold on but Chin pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naolo Chin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Chin wants to clinch up but Mt keeps it at a distance.
Mt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Naolo Chin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chin tries to clinch up but Mt circles away and keeps his distance.
Mt has his takedown stuffed

so Chin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chin postures up.
Chin controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mt is trying to keep Chin in close.

Mt is working an open guard so Chin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mt fails with the takedown

so Chin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Chin gets to his feet. Mt looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Chin feints and as Mt raises his hands in defense, Chin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Naolo Chin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chin stopping the sweep attempt from Mt.
Mt thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Chin is working Mt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mt wants to stand but Chin is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Chin with a nice head shot there.
Chin postures up.

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.
Chin stands and throws Mt's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chin is looking to take a break and control but Mt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chin lands an elbow.
Mt tries to improve position but can't.
Chin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mt can do to turn this around?
Mt is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Chin is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Chin controlling the position easily from mount.

Chin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mt is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mt and Chin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

And that's the end of the fight!
Naolo Chin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chin 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naolo Chin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between JT Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jackson
vs
Jensen

175 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

All Natural Supplements ($9 Stam-100, $10 Musc-131

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, JT Jackson!
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, Matt Jensen!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jensen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jensen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
It looks like Jensen is going to stand back up.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Jensen is controlling well.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Jensen controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen wants to stand but Jackson is controlling his posture from full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Jensen thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick from Jackson lands but Jensen takes it in his stride.
Jensen misses with a straight right.
Matt Jensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jensen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jensen somewhat.
Jensen shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Jensen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jensen looks gassed!
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jackson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jensen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
Jackson connects with a high kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a head kick that half lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackson.
Jackson thows a body kick. Jensen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jackson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jensen's sensitive parts.
JT Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Jackson.
Jackson connects with a solid leg kick.
Jackson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jensen takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Matt Jensen has been cut.
Nice body kick there by Jackson.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jackson. Jensen shrugs it off though.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jackson. Jensen shrugs it off though.
Jackson slips a jab from Jensen.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jackson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jensen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jackson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jackson slips a jab from Jensen.
Jackson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jensen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jackson. Jackson obviously looking to wear him down.
Jackson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jensen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jackson.
Jackson connects with a high kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that half lands.
Jackson delivers a nice body kick.
Jackson slips a jab from Jensen.
Jensen misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Jensen's front leg but catches the back leg as Jensen tries to avoid it.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Jackson.
Jackson lands a head kick!
Jensen blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson scoring well with a low kick there.
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jensen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

Jensen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jackson to the mat! Jackson manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jensen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jensen is one step ahead there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson controls Jensen momentarily but Jensen frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JT Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Jensen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jensen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jackson.
Jensen misses the shot to the body.
Jensen throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jensen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Jackson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jackson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jackson - that will leave a mark!
Jackson feints and then cracks Jensen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jensen down.
Jackson thuds his shin into the meat of Jensen's side.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jensen can do to turn this around?
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a kick to the temple. Jensen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A good leg kick by Jackson.
JT Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Jensen moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jensen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson leaves Jensen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a head kick that Jensen semi-blocks.
Jackson throws a head kick that half lands.
Jensen throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jensen. That did some damage!
Jensen looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jensen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Jensen.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson blocks a jab.
JT Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson scores with a head kick.

That's two 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.
Jensen throws a head kick that misses
and Jackson counters with a body kick.
Jensen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jensen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Jensen has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Jensen moves out of range easily.
Jensen misses the shot to the body.
Jensen misses with the body kick
and Jackson counters with a leg kick.
Jensen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jensen connects with a looping right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jensen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jackson - the referee stops the clock and Jensen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jackson. Jensen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jensen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Jensen.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jensen connects with the punch.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jensen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
JT Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Jensen.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson cracks the inside of Jensen's front leg.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jensen looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jensen throws out the jab.
A head kick from Jackson lands but Jensen takes it in his stride.
Jensen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Jensen is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jensen lands with a shot to the body.
Jensen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jensen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
Jensen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson throws a head kick that Jensen semi-blocks.
Jensen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jackson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson pushes Jensen away with a front kick.
Jensen connects with a body shot.
Jensen fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jensen throws a sloppy head kick
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jensen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jensen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson feints and then cracks Jensen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jensen down.
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jensen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jensen's calf.
No joy there for Jensen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JT Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matt Jensen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

A good leg kick by Jackson.
Jensen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jensen misses with a straight right.
Jackson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jensen takes a step back to recover.
Jensen misses with a head kick.
Jensen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jackson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jackson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jensen's calf.
Jackson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jensen's calf.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jensen.
Jackson scores with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jackson counters with a nice leg kick.
Jackson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jensen will feel that in the morning.
A shot to the body from Jensen misses
and Jackson counters with a thumping low kick.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jackson pushes Jensen away with a front kick.
Jensen shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jensen misses with a straight left.
Jackson connects with a solid leg kick.
Jensen blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jensen's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jensen duly obliges.
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Jensen's front leg but catches the back leg as Jensen tries to avoid it.
Jensen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Jensen misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
JT Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Jensen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jackson.
Jensen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jensen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
Jensen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jensen.
Jensen lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jensen.
Jackson throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick from Jensen misses
and Jackson counters with a head kick.
Jensen throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Jensen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jackson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jackson.
Jensen throws a good cross that connects.
A good leg kick by Jackson.

Jensen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson pushes Jensen off looking to stand but Jensen dives back in and keeps control.
Jensen trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jensen tries to stand but can't do so whilst Jackson controls his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jensen stalling.
Jackson trying to hold on to Jensen's head to control him but Jensen postures up.
Jackson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jensen wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jensen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matt Jensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
JT Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jensen thows a big elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
JT Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JT Jackson!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Borinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Igor Borinski is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Jackson
vs
Borinski

190 cm
22
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
21
245 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mac Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Igor Borinski!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson is looking to clinch but Borinski is avoiding it.
Borinski shoots in but no luck this time.
Borinski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson with a poor takedown

and Borinski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Borinski's guard.
Jackson won't allow Borinski to sweep him here.

Jackson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Borinski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jackson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Borinski throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borinski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Borinski is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Borinski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two 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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Borinski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Borinski gets slowly back to his feet.
Mac Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Borinski.
Borinski lands with a cross.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Borinski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Borinski, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Borinski against the cage but Borinski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Borinski.
Borinski shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Borinski fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Borinski is defended easily by Jackson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borinski dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Borinski's head and hops out.
Mac Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson tries to clinch
and Borinski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Borinski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Borinski clinches up against the cage.

Borinski jumps into guard, dragging Jackson to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson trying to control but Borinski is working from the bottom.
Borinski trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borinski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Borinski throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Borinski keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Borinski controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Borinski shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Borinski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Igor Borinski's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Borinski has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson stuffs the takedown.

Borinski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Borinski wants to stand but Jackson is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Borinski tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Jackson is desperately trying to improve his position but Borinski has a good base and remains in mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borinski looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson tries to hold on but Borinski postures up.
Borinski content just to control the position here.
Borinski with the ground and pound from mount.
Borinski wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Borinski get's back to his feet.
Borinski looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Mac Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Borinski.
Borinski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Borinski is defended easily by Jackson.
Borinski fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Borinski moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Borinski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
Borinski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Borinski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Borinski's takedown attempt.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Borinski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Borinski sprawls well.
Borinski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.

Borinski has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Borinski has Jackson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Borinski pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jackson tumbling to the mat - Borinski dives into Jackson's guard.

Jackson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Borinski has his hands clasped together but Jackson extends an breaks Borinski's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Jackson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mac Jackson!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bradley James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Markman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

James
vs
Markman

174 cm
20
188 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
19
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bradley James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rory Markman!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James fails with the takedown.
James shoots in but Markman avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Markman gets the takedown into side control.
Markman in side control lands a decent elbow.
Markman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Markman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Markman wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.
Markman cracks James with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Markman trying to control the position but James is working away.
Markman connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused James some visible discomfort.
Markman grinds an elbow into James's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James taking a bit of punishment here - Markman scoring with strikes.
James takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

James is rocked!
Markman lands a few punches from side control.
Oh James is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
James wants to control but Markman postures up.
James seems to have got his legs back now.
Markman is putting a hurting on James here, landing some big shots from side control.
James on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Markman lands some shots froms side control.
Markman is putting a hurting on James here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big shot lands for Markman! That's hurt James! Will he recover? Markman fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rory Markman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hoy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Shanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edward Shanks told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Nelson
vs
Shanks

183 cm
19
263 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

192 cm
20
268 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hoy Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edward Shanks!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson misses with a head kick.
Shanks wants to clinch.
Nelson throws a head kick but Shanks moves out of range.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Nelson.
Nelson stuffs the takedown.
A head kick misses from Nelson.

Shanks forces Nelson back against the cage and clinches.
Nelson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shanks tries for a takedown but Nelson manages to get underhooks.

Shanks pulls guard successfully.
Shanks 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.
Shanks throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Nelson stands up from Shanks's guard - Nelson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Shanks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hoy Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Shanks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson throws a head kick but Shanks moves out of range.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shanks blocks a head kick by Nelson.
Nelson moves out of range of the body kick.
Shanks throws a head kick that misses
and Nelson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Shanks is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nelson throws a head kick but Shanks moves out of range.
Shanks throws a head kick that misses

and Nelson counters with a head kick that drops Shanks to the mat! Shanks scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
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!
Shanks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nelson counters with a monster head kick that knocks Shanks out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hoy Nelson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Main event

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

Messersmith
vs
Davis

220 cm
21
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
214 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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, Antara Messersmith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil Davis!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Messersmith fakes the leg kick and cracks Davis in the body.
Davis avoids the head kick by Messersmith.
Davis swinging wildly here.
Messersmith is looking to land body kicks.
Messersmith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Davis.
Messersmith misses with a head kick.
Messersmith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

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

It looks like Phil Davis has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Messersmith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Davis counters with a series of strikes. Messersmith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Messersmith fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Messersmith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Messersmith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Messersmith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Davis connects with a crisp jab.

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

Messersmith is rocked!

It looks like Antara Messersmith has been cut.
Davis blocks the body kick.
Oh Messersmith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Messersmith is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Messersmith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Davis lands with a right hand.
Messersmith misses with a head kick.
Messersmith seems to have got his legs back now.
Davis avoids the head kick by Messersmith.
Davis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Davis cracks Messersmith with a good jab.
Davis avoids a kick to the body.
Messersmith seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Davis shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Messersmith is backing up but Davis catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Messersmith covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Davis Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Davis!