SCC 13: Manhattan Massacre PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between tommy gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Figgy Hoops (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoops comes into a darkened arena with his song building. What Up Man kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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.

gunn
vs
Hoops

190 cm
20
265 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
20
220 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, tommy gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Figgy Hoops!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoops looks to throw the jab but gunn is out of range.
Hoops looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
gunn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

gunn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hoops sprawls well initially but gunn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hoops is looking to control gunn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hoops avoid being mounted?

gunn is looking for a kimura but Hoops is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for gunn to get the leverage.
Hoops really doesn't want to stay on the ground with gunn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

gunn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hoops doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time gunn.
Hoops wants to improve his position but gunn is controlling well.
gunn wants to take a breather but Hoops is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hoops is defending against the submission attempts here by gunn.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoops is trying to get back to full guard.

gunn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

gunn is working for a submission of some sort.

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

That's two 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.
Hoops is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
gunn works his foot free and advances to mount.
gunn wants to take Hoops's back here but Hoops is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

gunn is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Hoops is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Hoops flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. gunn anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Hoops and secures both hooks! This could be bad! gunn slips an arm under Hoops chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. gunn has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. gunn is squeezing on Hoops like an anaconda would it's prey. Hoops fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). tommy gunn!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roland Smith (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.

Johnson
vs
Smith

193 cm
21
205 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

185 cm
19
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good gas tank

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Johnson!
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, Roland Smith!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.

Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smith passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Johnson!
Johnson wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith moves to take his opponent's back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smith is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Smith has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Johnson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith controlling well, preventing Johnson from escaping the position.
Johnson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Johnson tries to break free.

Johnson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Smith.
Johnson rolls, trying to escape but Smith keeps control of the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Smith's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Johnson breaks Smith's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith advances to half guard.

Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith not doing much here.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.

Smith is trying for a kimura here. Johnson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Smith wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roland Smith!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Diamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dazton Rogers (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.

Diamond
vs
Rogers

180 cm
22
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Stevie Diamond!
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, Dazton Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diamond tests Rogers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diamond paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diamond lands a nice shot to the body.
Rogers tries to clinch up.
Diamond digs a good body shot into Rogers's ribs.
Diamond misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diamond fails to land with a series of punches.
Diamond lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rogers at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Diamond.
Rogers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diamond lands a jab-cross combination.
Rogers tries to clinch but Diamond is having none of it.
Diamond avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Diamond does it's job there.
Rogers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diamond scores with a shot to the body.
Rogers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diamond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

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.
Rogers wants to clinch.
Diamond paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rogers moves in looking to clinch but Diamond pushes him off.
Rogers wants to clinch.
Diamond avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rogers tries to clinch but Diamond moves out of range.
Diamond lands a nice looking body shot.
Rogers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diamond lands a jab.
Diamond lands a really nice looking cross but Rogers seems unphased.
Diamond connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rogers tries to clinch up but Diamond circles away and keeps his distance.

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.
Rogers checks the leg kick nicely there.
Diamond avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diamond lands with a cross.
Diamond fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rogers checks a low kick from Diamond.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rogers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rogers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rogers tries to clinch up.
Rogers wants to clinch.
Rogers tries to clinch but Diamond is having none of it.
Rogers wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Diamond - just one landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diamond lands with a shot to the body.
Diamond avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diamond throws a leg kick but Rogers sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rogers wants to clinch up but Diamond keeps it at a distance.
Rogers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rogers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diamond tests Rogers's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diamond throws a shot to the body.
Diamond dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diamond lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rogers backs up against the cage.
Rogers moves in looking to clinch but Diamond pushes him off.
Nice uppercut there from Diamond.
Diamond connects with a body shot.
Stevie Diamond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diamond lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rogers circles away quickly and effectively.
Diamond scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rogers doesn't seem bothered though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch but Diamond swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rogers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diamond throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diamond scores with a shot to the body.
Diamond scores with a jab to the head.
Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diamond swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rogers tries to clinch up.
Diamond throws a one two combo.
Diamond misses with a double jab.

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.
Rogers tries to clinch but Diamond is having none of it.
Rogers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rogers is looking to clinch.
Jab, jab by Diamond - just one landing.
Rogers is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diamond.
Rogers tries to clinch up but Diamond circles away and keeps his distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diamond keeps the fight on the outside.
Rogers doesn't manage to clinch there - Diamond circles away.
Diamond lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stevie Diamond dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Diamond misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diamond scores with a hook.
Diamond scores with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Diamond. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diamond.
Rogers on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rogers checks a leg kick.
Diamond works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diamond throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Diamond lands a right hook to the body.
Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diamond paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers is looking to clinch but Diamond is avoiding it.
Diamond keeps the fight on the outside.
Rogers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diamond throws a combination. Rogers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Diamond moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rogers wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rogers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diamond paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rogers tries to clinch there but Diamond circles away.
Diamond fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rogers tries to clinch up.
Diamond scores with a decent looking hook.
Diamond circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diamond swats away the attempt to clinch by Rogers.
Rogers is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diamond.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamond swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rogers.
Rogers tries to clinch up.
Rogers tries to clinch up but Diamond circles away and keeps his distance.
Diamond swats away the attempt to clinch by Rogers.
Diamond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rogers tries to clinch but Diamond is having none of it.
Rogers tries to clinch there but Diamond circles away.
Dazton Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Rogers is looking to clinch.
Diamond swinging wildly here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rogers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diamond scores with a hook to the body. Rogers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rogers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diamond swats away the attempt to clinch by Rogers.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rogers doesn't manage to clinch there - Diamond circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stevie Diamond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diamond 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stevie Diamond!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
4%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yoshihiro Iwamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lloyd Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lloyd Mayweather is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Iwamura
vs
Mayweather

178 cm
22
153 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

198 cm
22
155 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yoshihiro Iwamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lloyd Mayweather!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Iwamura moves into the clinch successfully.
Mayweather is trying to break the clinch but Iwamura has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Iwamura as Mayweather tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Mayweather fails to land.

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

Mayweather drops Iwamura with a big left hand and mounts him. Iwamura is in big trouble!

It looks like Yoshihiro Iwamura has been cut.
Mayweather throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Iwamura because Mayweather loaded up on that one.

Mayweather goes for an armbar but Iwamura turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Iwamura.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iwamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayweather is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iwamura postures up in Mayweather's guard and throws a big left but Mayweather blocks it.
Iwamura trying to control but Mayweather is working from the bottom.

Mayweather is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Iwamura defends well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iwamura controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather keeping moving, preventing Iwamura from controlling successfully.
Iwamura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Iwamura gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Iwamura dodges the punch combination from Mayweather.
Mayweather is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Iwamura.

Mayweather gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Iwamura with a flurry of punches that miss.

Mayweather escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Iwamura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iwamura postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iwamura throwing strikes from guard but Mayweather blocks nicely.
Iwamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayweather is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mayweather throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Mayweather is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Iwamura is aware though and is defending well.
Iwamura has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mayweather looks gassed!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Iwamura postures up in Mayweather's guard and throws a big left but Mayweather blocks it.
Mayweather keeping moving, preventing Iwamura from controlling successfully.

Mayweather escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Iwamura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Mayweather looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iwamura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Iwamura looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Mayweather is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Iwamura stands and throws Mayweather's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Iwamura has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Iwamura instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iwamura taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Iwamura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Iwamura closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Iwamura creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mayweather sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
A lull in the action here as Iwamura stalls from top position.
Iwamura has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Mayweather sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Iwamura passes to full mount!
Mayweather tries to lock up and control but Iwamura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iwamura trying to control but Mayweather is having none of it.
Iwamura controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yoshihiro Iwamura will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Iwamura's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

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

Iwamura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Iwamura moves into the clinch successfully.
Iwamura utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mayweather wants to get back to striking at distance but Iwamura won't allow it.

Iwamura lands a takedown into guard.
Iwamura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Iwamura passes into half guard.
Mayweather works his way to full guard. Good work.
Iwamura wants to pass the guard but Mayweather is keeping the position.
Iwamura is working hard here to advance position.
Iwamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayweather is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iwamura is looking to work some ground and pound but Mayweather has wrist control.

Mayweather is looking for a triangle but Iwamura pushes his legs off easily.
Mayweather avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Iwamura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mayweather has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Iwamura has managed to get both his arms back between Mayweather's legs - danger averted.
Iwamura content to stall in guard here.
Iwamura postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Iwamura passes Mayweather's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mayweather is looking for a sweep. Iwamura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iwamura wants to control but Mayweather is keeping him busy.
Iwamura is thwarting Mayweather's attempts to control the position.
Iwamura moves into full mount! Mayweather won't be happy about that!
Iwamura controlling from mount.
Iwamura landing punches.
Mayweather is looking to improve his position but Iwamura isn't that keen on the idea.
Iwamura controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iwamura working Mayweather over with strikes here.
Iwamura looking to ground and pound but Mayweather is blocking nicely.
Iwamura tries to control but Mayweather wriggling away.
Iwamura throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Iwamura lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Iwamura looking for a guillotine from mount but Mayweather is having none of it.
Mayweather wants to hold on but Iwamura pushes him away.
Mayweather is trying to escape the mount.

That's four 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.
Mayweather wants to get back to his feet.
Mayweather working to try and regain half guard.
Yoshihiro Iwamura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Iwamura lands with some strikes.
Iwamura with good strikes from the mount here!
Iwamura lands a nice shot to the head.
Iwamura prevents Mayweather from getting the reversal.
Iwamura wants to control the pace but Mayweather is squirming around nicely.
Iwamura lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Iwamura shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Iwamura was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Iwamura prevents Mayweather from getting the reversal.
Iwamura content just to control the position here.
A nice elbow there by Iwamura.
Iwamura looking to control but Mayweather is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mayweather regains half guard.
Iwamura lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Iwamura is looking to take a break and control but Mayweather is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mayweather is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather is trying to stand up here but Iwamura is controlling him well.
Mayweather trying to hold on to Iwamura's head to control him but Iwamura postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Iwamura has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mayweather is wriggling around trying to escape.
Iwamura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mayweather working to try and regain half guard.
Iwamura scoring with strikes but Mayweather is staying in there.
Iwamura punishing his opponent with strikes.

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.
Iwamura prevents Mayweather from getting the reversal.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Iwamura cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Iwamura raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Iwamura cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Iwamura lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mayweather hang on?
Iwamura dominating with strikes here.
Iwamura is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mayweather is squirming around, avoiding Iwamura's attempts to control the action.
Mayweather keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Iwamura looking to control but Mayweather is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Iwamura.
Iwamura lands a heavy elbow.

Iwamura wants to finish this one by submission but Mayweather is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Iwamura.
Mayweather wants to get back to his feet.
Mayweather can't escape the position.
Iwamura is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mayweather can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Iwamura lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mayweather is squirming around, avoiding Iwamura's attempts to control the action.
Lloyd Mayweather has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Iwamura dominating with strikes here.
Mayweather is squirming around, avoiding Iwamura's attempts to control the action.
Yoshihiro Iwamura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mayweather really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Iwamura landing strikes, looking to finish!
Iwamura controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Iwamura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mayweather is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshihiro Iwamura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Iwamura, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshihiro Iwamura!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

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

Ross
vs
Tootoo

185 cm
19
279 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

196 cm
23
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Shotokan Combat Nutrition/20$ 150Q/VIDPROOF!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronnie Ross!
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, Jordan Tootoo!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross wants to clinch up but Tootoo keeps it at a distance.
Ross walks into a left hand.
Tootoo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ross backs up against the cage.

It looks like Ronnie Ross has been cut.
Tootoo lands a nice hook to Ross's body. Ross takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Tootoo lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Ross is looking to close the distance but Tootoo sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Ross crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Ross is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Jordan Tootoo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corey Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arturo Marianos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marianos comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Victory kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Arturo Marianos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sanchez
vs
Marianos

178 cm
20
220 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

190 cm
21
210 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 - 0, fighting out of New York, Corey Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arturo Marianos!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez misses with a body kick.
Sanchez tries to clinch there but Marianos circles away.
Marianos has a takedown stuffed.

Sanchez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Marianos is trying to stand up here but Sanchez is controlling him well.
Marianos wants to get back to full guard.
Marianos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sanchez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sanchez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sanchez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sanchez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marianos defending well though.
Sanchez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sanchez wants to control but Marianos is keeping him busy.
Marianos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to control from half guard but Marianos is working away.
Marianos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sanchez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sanchez throwing shots but Marianos is blocking nicely.
Sanchez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sanchez is trying to control the action in half guard but Marianos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Marianos misses with a series of wild punches.
Marianos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sanchez fails with the takedown

and Marianos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sanchez won't be happy with that.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Marianos wants to stand but Sanchez has his arm trapped.
Marianos is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sanchez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sanchez tries to strike but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking to regain half guard here but Marianos keeps moving and retains side control.
Sanchez stops Marianos from passing to mount.
Marianos trying to control the position but Sanchez is working away.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marianos decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Marianos is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.

Sanchez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sloppy strikes there by Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Marianos is pushing Sanchez's head away, looking to escape. Sanchez manages to hold on to the position though.
Marianos stops Sanchez from passing to mount.
Marianos sneaks back into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sanchez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marianos is trying to stand up here but Sanchez is controlling him well.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Marianos throws a head kick that half lands.
Marianos plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sanchez shoots and misses

and Marianos counters with a head kick that drops Sanchez to the mat! Sanchez scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

Sanchez is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marianos is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.
Oh Sanchez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marianos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanchez seems to have got his legs back now.
Sanchez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marianos's waist but Marianos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanchez off to one side.
Marianos fails with a takedown attempt.
Marianos tries to clinch there but Sanchez circles away.
Marianos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Marianos closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Marianos off and has taken his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is working the ground and pound. Can Marianos escape?
Sanchez lands shots from the back.
Marianos turns into Sanchez and is now in his guard.
Marianos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marianos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanchez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Marianos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Sanchez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Marianos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sanchez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marianos has managed to get both his arms back between Sanchez's legs - danger averted.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sanchez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marianos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Marianos moves in looking to clinch but Sanchez pushes him off.
Marianos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Corey Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marianos.
Sanchez with a poor takedown
and Marianos counters with a nice body kick.
Marianos throws a head kick that Sanchez semi-blocks.
Sanchez fails with the takedown

and Marianos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Marianos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Sanchez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marianos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marianos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marianos would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Marianos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Sanchez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marianos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sanchez is working an open guard so Marianos takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Corey Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez with a poor takedown

and Marianos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Marianos.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Marianos breaks from the clinch.
Marianos throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sanchez's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marianos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sanchez.

Marianos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sanchez sprawls well initially but Marianos persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Marianos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
Sanchez trying to control from the bottom.
Marianos is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Marianos decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marianos tries to clinch up but Sanchez circles away and keeps his distance.

Sanchez closes the distance and clinches.
Sanchez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanchez works on Marianos's body with a couple of short punches.
Marianos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Marianos.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Marianos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Marianos.
Marianos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Marianos gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sanchez preventing the sweep.
Marianos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Marianos holds on and takes a little breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanchez stops Marianos from standing up.
Sanchez throwing strikes but missing.
Sanchez prevents Marianos from getting back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marianos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanchez fails with the takedown
and Marianos counters with a big head kick but Sanchez shrugs it off.

Marianos rushes Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Sanchez pulls guard.

Sanchez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marianos defends it easily.

Sanchez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Marianos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marianos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Sanchez is looking for a triangle but Marianos pushes his legs off easily.

Sanchez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sanchez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Marianos from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arturo Marianos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

No luck for Sanchez with that takedown attempt.
Marianos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanchez has his takedown stuffed

and Marianos moves into the clinch.
Marianos scores with a knee to the head.

Marianos manages to pull guard.
Marianos wants to get back to his feet but Sanchez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Marianos looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sanchez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sanchez 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.
Marianos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a strike but Marianos avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Marianos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Marianos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sanchez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanchez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanchez landing with the ground and pound.
Sanchez throwing strikes but missing.
Sanchez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Marianos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.

Marianos has managed to clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sanchez throws an elbow but misses.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Marianos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanchez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marianos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marianos utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Marianos manages to break the clinch.
Corey Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanchez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Marianos misses with a two punch combination.
Sanchez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Marianos counters by moving into the clinch.

Marianos pulls guard effortlessly.
Sanchez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marianos wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marianos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marianos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanchez postures up in Marianos's guard and throws a big left but Marianos blocks it.
Sanchez throwing strikes from guard but Marianos blocks nicely.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Marianos shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marianos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marianos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanchez shoots for a double leg takedown but Marianos sprawls well. He's pushed Sanchez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Marianos forces Sanchez back against the cage and clinches.
Sanchez lands a knee to the body.
Sanchez lands an elbow inside that Marianos shrugs off.
Marianos tries for a takedown but Sanchez manages to get underhooks.

Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marianos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanchez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marianos.
Arturo Marianos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Marianos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Marianos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sanchez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marianos has managed to get both his arms back between Sanchez's legs - danger averted.
Marianos trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sanchez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marianos is aware though and is defending well.

Sanchez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marianos is aware though and is defending well.
Marianos trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Marianos trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sanchez's guard.

Sanchez has his feet on Marianos's thighs here. He's pushed Marianos 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! Marianos screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Corey Sanchez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominick Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Robertson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to State of the union by Rise Against. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Dominick Evans enters the cage!

Robertson
vs
Evans

182 cm
19
198 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

182 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Robertson!
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, Dominick Evans!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Evans shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Robertson but Robertson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Evans looks for a takedown but Robertson sprawls well.
Robertson moves into range and connects with a jab.

It looks like Dominick Evans has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

Evans is rocked!
Robertson slaps away a takedown attempt from Evans, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Josh Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominick Evans.
Robertson throws a leg kick but Evans sees it coming and moves out of range.
Evans tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Robertson swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Evans is defended easily by Robertson.
Robertson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Robertson.
Evans looks gassed!
Robertson throws a right and a left that Evans avoids nicely.
Robertson tries to land a leg kick but Evans saw it coming and moves away.
Evans chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Robertson can pounce on him.
Robertson wants to land a leg kick but Evans is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Robertson sends Evans crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Robertson is motioning to the referee to let Evans up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Evans is still on wobbly legs! Can Robertson finish him?
Robertson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Evans seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robertson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Evans is trying desperately to land a takedown but Robertson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Evans.
Evans on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Robertson throws a front kick aimed at Evans's knee but Evans avoids it well.
Robertson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Robertson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Robertson, right into the meat.
Robertson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Evans takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Robertson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Robertson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Evans tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Robertson punishes Evans's body with a nice straight punch.
Evans chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Robertson can pounce on him.
Robertson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Evans's calf.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson connects with a solid leg kick.
Robertson lands with a right hand.

That has opened up Dominick Evans's cut even more.
Robertson thumps Evans with a low kick.
Robertson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Evans is able to avoid easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Robertson.
Evans tries for a takedown but Robertson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Robertson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Evans is out of range and Robertson settles back down.
Evans sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice body kick there by Robertson.
Evans takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Josh Robertson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Evans takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Robertson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Evans's sensitive parts.
Evans walks into a jab.
Robertson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robertson misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Robertson defends it nicely.
Robertson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Evans's sensitive parts.
Evans shoots for a double leg takedown but Robertson sprawls well. He's pushed Evans's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Evans gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

The cut above Dominick Evans's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Robertson connects with a looping right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Robertson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Robertson. That's going to slow Evans down.
Robertson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Robertson cracks the inside of Evans's front leg.
A nice inside leg kick there by Robertson. That's going to slow Evans down.
Robertson connects with a crisp jab.
Evans takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson throws a hook to the side of Evans's head but Evans sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Evans takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Evans shoots for a double leg takedown but Robertson sprawls well. He's pushed Evans's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Robertson lands a high kick!
Robertson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Robertson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Evans looks for a takedown but Robertson sprawls well.
Evans tries for a takedown but Robertson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Robertson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Evans takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A solid body kick from Robertson.
A punch combination from Robertson misses.

Evans shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Robertson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Robertson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dominick Evans's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Robertson cracks Evans with a good jab.
Robertson slaps away a takedown attempt from Evans, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Evans blocks a low kick nicely.
Robertson cracks Evans with a good jab.
Robertson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Evans's sensitive parts.
Evans looks to land a right hand but Robertson moved out of range.
Robertson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Robertson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Evans takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Robertson throws a low kick, looking for Evans's leg but Evans calmly moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Robertson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice defenses there by Robertson.
Robertson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Robertson scores with a jab. Evans acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson tries a head kick but it misses.
Robertson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Evans is out of range and Robertson settles back down.
Robertson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Josh Robertson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robertson throws a low kick but Evans avoids it.
Robertson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robertson misses with a head kick.
Robertson misses with a double jab.
Evans fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Josh Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominick Evans.
Evans fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Robertson avoids it really well and circles away.
Robertson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A cross from Robertson lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Evans tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Robertson swivels and escapes.
Robertson slips a jab from Evans.
Robertson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Evans fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Evans closes the distance and clinches up with Robertson, looking for a takedown. Evans pushes Robertson against the cage but Robertson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Robertson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Evans fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Robertson throws a series of punches but Evans moves out of range.
Robertson pushes Evans away with a front kick.
Robertson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Robertson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Robertson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Evans can do to turn this around?

Evans shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Robertson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Robertson pulls Evans in close to his closed guard and prevents Evans from doing any damage or advancing position.
Evans trying to control but Robertson is working from the bottom.
Robertson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Evans!
Robertson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Evans is desperately trying to improve his position but Robertson has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four 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.
Evans squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Robertson controlling from mount.
Evans tries to hold on but Robertson postures up.
Evans is wriggling around trying to escape.
Robertson content just to control the position here.
Evans really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Robertson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Robertson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dominick Evans's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A slow jab from Evans misses its intended target.
Evans changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Robertson tries to avoid it but Evans manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Robertson to the ground. Robertson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Robertson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Evans.
Evans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robertson.
Evans shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Robertson as he avoids it easily.
Josh Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominick Evans.
Robertson works the jab nicely.
Robertson throws a push kick but Evans slaps the foot to one side.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Robertson, right into the meat.
Robertson connects with a solid leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Robertson.
Robertson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Robertson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Robertson throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robertson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Robertson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Evans.
Robertson scores with a sloppy right hand. Evans should have avoided that one.
Good leg kick by Robertson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Evans takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Robertson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Evans on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Josh Robertson is winning the standup battle so far.
Robertson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A jab lands there for Robertson.
Robertson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Evans's calf.
Evans's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Robertson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Robertson throws out a powerful jab.
Evans walks into a stiff left hand from Robertson.

Dominick Evans's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans moves out of range of the leg kick from Robertson.
Evans shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Robertson sprawls well. Robertson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Evans gets slowly back to his feet.
Evans on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Robertson. Robertson obviously looking to wear him down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson connects with a solid leg kick.
Robertson scores with a nice right hand.
Robertson throws a right and a left that Evans avoids nicely.
Evans takes one to the chin there.
Robertson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Robertson lands with a straight right. Evans didn't see that one coming.
Evans fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Robertson scores with a decent looking hook.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Josh Robertson!

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rankka Ankka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugene Kalivas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ankka comes to the cage accompanied by Stone Sour - Cardiff. 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.

Ankka
vs
Kalivas

184 cm
22
209 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

179 cm
22
202 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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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 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rankka Ankka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eugene Kalivas!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ankka throws a nice looking combination but Kalivas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kalivas misses with a double jab

and Ankka counters by moving into the clinch.

Ankka tightens his grip and picks Kalivas up, before dumping him to the ground. Kalivas manages to land in guard.
Kalivas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ankka throwing strikes from guard but Kalivas blocks nicely.
Ankka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kalivas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ankka trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalivas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ankka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ankka content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ankka is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ankka scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ankka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ankka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kalivas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ankka lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kalivas is pulling down on Ankka's head to control his posture.
Ankka throws a big right hand that misses.
Kalivas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ankka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ankka looking to pass the guard.
Ankka stops Kalivas from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ankka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ankka throws a big right hand that misses.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kalivas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ankka misses with a wild combination.
Rankka Ankka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ankka swinging wildly here.
Ankka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kalivas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kalivas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ankka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A combination from Ankka does no damage.

Kalivas instigates a clinch.

Ankka manages to pull guard.
Ankka 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.
Kalivas wants to stand but Ankka is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kalivas looking to sit in guard and control but Ankka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kalivas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Ankka gets to his feet. Kalivas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kalivas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ankka.
Ankka misses with a series of wild punches.
Kalivas dodges the punch combination from Ankka.

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.
Ankka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kalivas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ankka misses with a few strikes there.
Kalivas misses with a takedown attempt
and Ankka counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kalivas looks gassed!

Kalivas clinches up with Ankka and pushes him back against the cage.
Ankka tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kalivas tries to land a knee to the head but Ankka blocks with his arms.
Ankka has Kalivas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kalivas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ankka drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rankka Ankka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalivas is trying to force a seperation but Ankka has the dominant position.
Ankka wants a takedown but no success here.

Kalivas gets control of Ankka's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kalivas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ankka trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalivas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ankka throwing strikes from guard but Kalivas blocks nicely.
Ankka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kalivas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rankka Ankka dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kalivas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ankka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ankka throws a right hand that Kalivas ducks under and follows up with a left that Kalivas also avoids with ease.
Kalivas fails to land with a series of punches.
Kalivas throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kalivas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kalivas tries to land a leg kick but Ankka saw it coming and moves away.
Ankka misses with a double jab
and Kalivas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ankka thinking.
Kalivas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Kalivas darts in and clinches Ankka up against the cage.
Kalivas is pressed up against the cage. Ankka has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kalivas down to the mat. Kalivas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kalivas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ankka throws a right and a left that Kalivas avoids nicely.
Ankka throws a nice looking combination but Kalivas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ankka looks for the body kick but Kalivas saw that one coming.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ankka swats away the attempt to clinch by Kalivas.
Kalivas fails to land with a series of punches.
Ankka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalivas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ankka swivels and escapes.
Kalivas tries to clinch but Ankka moves out of range.
Kalivas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ankka defends it nicely.
Ankka misses with a wild combination.
Ankka works over Kalivas's head and body with a nice combination.
Ankka looks to land a combination but Kalivas avoids it well.
Ankka moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rankka Ankka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ankka misses with a two punch combination.
Ankka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ankka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ankka misses with the combination.
Kalivas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kalivas looks to land a combination but Ankka avoids it well.

Kalivas clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Kalivas fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ankka lands a left hand.
Kalivas prevents the takedown attempt.
Ankka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kalivas backwards.
Ankka gets through Kalivas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kalivas stops a takedown attempt from Ankka.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rankka Ankka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ankka has a couple of punches blocked by Kalivas.

Ankka breaks the clinch.
A head kick by Kalivas misses
and Ankka counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Kalivas closes the distance and clinches.
Ankka prevents the takedown attempt.
Kalivas tries to pull guard but Ankka won't allow it.
Ankka jumps guard but Kalivas stands there with Ankka around his waist. Ankka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kalivas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ankka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ankka tries to pull guard but Kalivas holds him up against the cage and eventually Ankka drops back down to his feet.
Kalivas is pressed up against the cage. Ankka has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kalivas down to the mat. Kalivas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalivas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ankka paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Kalivas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ankka's guard.
Ankka keeping full guard, as Kalivas tries to pass.

Ankka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kalivas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Kalivas stands up and waves to Ankka to follow him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ankka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kalivas dodges the punch combination from Ankka.
Ankka misses with a double jab.
Ankka swinging wildly here.
Kalivas tries to clinch but Ankka moves out of range.
Ankka throws a combination that misses
and Kalivas counters with a big head kick but Ankka shrugs it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good standup being displayed there by Kalivas as he connects with a hook.

Kalivas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kalivas tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ankka controls his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rankka Ankka will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Kalivas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kalivas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kalivas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ankka tries to bum rush Kalivas with a series of wild strikes but Kalivas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ankka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ankka misses with a two punch combination.
Ankka throws a left and a right that both miss

and Kalivas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kalivas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kalivas wants to stand but Ankka has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Kalivas prevents Ankka from standing back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kalivas moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ankka.
Kalivas taking a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kalivas is looking to take a break and control but Ankka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eugene Kalivas has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalivas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ankka kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ankka is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kalivas is controlling him well.
Eugene Kalivas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rankka Ankka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
A lull in the action here.
Ankka holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kalivas tries for a kimura but Ankka is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eugene Kalivas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ankka has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diego Cabbanas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hasimir Fenring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cabbanas comes to the cage accompanied by For Those About To Rock, (We Salute You) - AC/DC. Fenring has chosen Opeth - The Grand Conjuration as his entrance music. Diego Cabbanas has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Cabbanas
vs
Fenring

183 cm
19
170 lbs
5 - 1 - 1

198 cm
20
184 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Diego Cabbanas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hasimir Fenring!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fenring uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabbanas.
Fenring misses with a hook. Cabbanas ducked under it nicely.
Fenring lands a nice hook to Cabbanas's body. Cabbanas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fenring throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cabbanas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cabbanas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fenring will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cabbanas avoids the body shot from Fenring.
Cabbanas lands a two punch combo.
Fenring misses with an uppercut. Cabbanas saw that one coming.
Cabbanas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fenring tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fenring moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fenring throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Cabbanas to counter with a crisp jab.
Fenring misses with a body punch
enabling Cabbanas to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Fenring 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cabbanas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabbanas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fenring on the side of the head.
Cabbanas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Fenring is rocked!
Cabbanas moves out of range as Fenring strikes.
Fenring is still on wobbly legs! Can Cabbanas finish him?
Fenring lands with a nice combination. Cabbanas backs away looking to recover.
Fenring seems to have recovered his senses.
Cabbanas lands a two punch combo.
Fenring misses with a jab to the body
and Cabbanas counters with a two punch combo.
The fighters circling - Cabbanas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fenring misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabbanas.
Fenring tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabbanas was well out of range. Poor timing from Fenring.
Fenring misses with a low kick.
Cabbanas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fenring.
Fenring has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cabbanas finds it's way round the side to connect with Fenring's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch combination from Fenring misses.
Cabbanas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fenring misses with a combination

and Cabbanas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cabbanas.
Fenring looks gassed!
Cabbanas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fenring works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cabbanas wants to control from the top but Fenring keeps moving.
Cabbanas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cabbanas wants to control from the top but Fenring keeps moving.
Cabbanas looking to sit in guard and control but Fenring gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fenring has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cabbanas is proving hard to escape from.

Cabbanas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fenring is aware though and is defending well.

Cabbanas has an active guard here but Fenring has managed to pass into half guard.
Cabbanas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cabbanas.
Cabbanas looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fenring puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabbanas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cabbanas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cabbanas looking for a sweep. Not yet Cabbanas, not yet.

Fenring stands and steps away. Cabbanas gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fenring throws a head kick but Cabbanas moves out of range.
Cabbanas lands a jab to Fenring's midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fenring throws the left hand but Cabbanas avoids the punch easily.
Cabbanas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fenring looks to land a left hand but Cabbanas moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Cabbanas dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Fenring swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cabbanas counters with a nice uppercut.
Fenring misses with a combination
and Cabbanas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cabbanas throws a jab when Fenring was well out of range.
Diego Cabbanas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fenring throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cabbanas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Fenring misses

and Cabbanas counters with a single leg into guard. Fenring didn't expect that.
Cabbanas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fenring utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fenring keeping moving, preventing Cabbanas from controlling successfully.
Fenring is breathing heavily.
Cabbanas is really struggling to control Fenring but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenring preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fenring is looking to stand up but Cabbanas isn't so interested in that idea.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cabbanas misses the jab.
Fenring throws a predictable looking body shot

so Cabbanas counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cabbanas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fenring works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fenring really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cabbanas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cabbanas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabbanas throwing strikes but missing.
Fenring utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cabbanas throwing strikes but missing.
Fenring keeping moving, preventing Cabbanas from controlling successfully.
Cabbanas looking to pass the guard.
Cabbanas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cabbanas wants to control from the top but Fenring keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cabbanas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Fenring misses
and Cabbanas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fenring is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fenring misses with a shot to the body
and Cabbanas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cabbanas scores with a nice right hand.
Fenring thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fenring tries to land a body kick
and Cabbanas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cabbanas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cabbanas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hasimir Fenring is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cabbanas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fenring.
Fenring throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cabbanas counters with a series of strikes. Fenring will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cabbanas misses with an uppercut.
Fenring misses the body punch
and Cabbanas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fenring is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cabbanas rather than just go for the knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabbanas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cabbanas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fenring.

Cabbanas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Cabbanas landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fenring wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Cabbanas unloads with some shots from mount but Fenring bucks and avoids them well.

Cabbanas quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Cabbanas but it's paid off an Fenring is forced to tap! Nice work by Cabbanas.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diego Cabbanas!
Diego Cabbanas retains his welterweight title!

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FIGHT
RATING
44%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joey Jo Jo Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jo Jo Junior comes to the cage accompanied by Be friends. Joey Jo Jo Junior has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jo Jo Junior
vs
Foster

180 cm
21
190 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
196 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight 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 New York, Joey Jo Jo Junior!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Foster!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jo Jo Junior paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Foster wants to clinch.
Foster staying out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Foster.
Foster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jo Jo Junior.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jo Jo Junior throws a looping overhand right but Foster ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Foster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jo Jo Junior throws a nice looking combination but Foster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jo Jo Junior avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jo Jo Junior throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foster slips a jab and a cross from Jo Jo Junior.
Jo Jo Junior lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Foster backs up against the cage.

It looks like Ben Foster has been cut.
Jo Jo Junior throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Foster.
Foster takes one on the button.
Foster throws a right and a left that Jo Jo Junior avoids nicely.
Jo Jo Junior throws the left hand but Foster avoids the punch easily.
Jo Jo Junior misses with a hook. Foster ducked under it nicely.
Jo Jo Junior is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Foster's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jo Jo Junior stuffs the takedown.
Foster throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jo Jo Junior's waist but Jo Jo Junior gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Foster off to one side.
Joey Jo Jo Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Foster.
Foster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jo Jo Junior.
Foster is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jo Jo Junior sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jo Jo Junior dodges the punch combination from Foster.
Foster throws a series of punches but Jo Jo Junior moves out of range.
Foster misses with a body shot
enabling Jo Jo Junior to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jo Jo Junior misses with a hook. Foster ducked under it nicely.
Foster tries a head kick but it misses.
Foster shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jo Jo Junior counters with a right hand to the body.
Foster looks gassed!
Jo Jo Junior lands with a cross.
Foster shoots and misses
and Jo Jo Junior counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab from Jo Jo Junior does it's job there.
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!
Foster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jo Jo Junior.
Jo Jo Junior swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Foster.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster slips a jab from Jo Jo Junior.
Jo Jo Junior takes a swing at Foster's ribcage but misses.
Jo Jo Junior looks to land a left hand but Foster moved out of range nicely.
Jo Jo Junior scores with a hook.
Jo Jo Junior looks to score with a jab to the body but Foster is just out of range.
Foster has his takedown stuffed
and Jo Jo Junior counters with a nice uppercut.

That has opened up Ben Foster's cut even more.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jo Jo Junior throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foster is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jo Jo Junior is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Foster.
Jo Jo Junior throws a hook but Foster blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Jo Jo Junior dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Foster's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Foster shoots and misses
enabling Jo Jo Junior to counter with a crisp jab.
Foster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jo Jo Junior.
Jo Jo Junior lands a slapping body shot.
Foster moves away from the strike by Jo Jo Junior.
Jo Jo Junior lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big left from Jo Jo Junior misses.
Jo Jo Junior cracks Foster with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Foster with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jo Jo Junior counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Foster might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jo Jo Junior has got the better of the exchanges.
Foster is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foster takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

The cut above Ben Foster's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jo Jo Junior lands a glancing blow to the side of Foster's head.
Jo Jo Junior misses with a hook. Foster ducked under it nicely.

Jo Jo Junior lands a left and a right that send Foster crashing to the mat, dazed. Jo Jo Junior thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Foster is rocked!
Jo Jo Junior is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foster can do to turn this around?
Jo Jo Junior connects with a body shot.
Foster on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Foster is still on wobbly legs! Can Jo Jo Junior finish him?

Jo Jo Junior lands a big uppercut and Foster crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Foster looks OK. Jo Jo Junior waves Foster back to his feet!

Ben Foster's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jo Jo Junior throws a body punch but Foster moves out of range.
Foster seems to have recovered his senses.
Jo Jo Junior throws a right hand that Foster ducks under and follows up with a left that Foster also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Foster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joey Jo Jo Junior!
Joey Jo Jo Junior retains his middleweight title!