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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Pang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frankie Sanchez has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Sanchez
vs
Pang

167 cm
18
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

155 cm
19
132 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frankie Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Pang!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sanchez misses with a hook
and Pang counters with a left to the body.
Frankie Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pang moves away.
Pang throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
A combination from Sanchez does no damage.
Sanchez throws a jab when Pang was well out of range.
Pang is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sanchez misses with a double jab
and Pang counters with a three punch combo that has Sanchez backing up. Sanchez nods at Pang to acknowledge the strikes.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pang throws a counter combo.
Pang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanchez throwing a counter right hand but Pang manages to avoid it.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the head.
Sanchez scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pang. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pang moves forwards but Sanchez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Pang.
Pang ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez connects with a crisp jab.
Sanchez lands a jab.
Sanchez misses with a lunging right hand

and Pang moves into the clinch.
Pang utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanchez letting Pang take a breather here.

Pang breaks from the clinch.
Sanchez connects with a crisp jab.
Sanchez misses with a hook.
Pang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sanchez throws a one two combo.

Pang is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pang.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pang thuds a left hand into Sanchez's body.
Sanchez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pang slips under a jab.
Pang moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a left hand
and Pang counters with a nice body kick.

Pang instigates a clinch.
Pang lands a shot to the body.

Pang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A frustrated look appears on Sanchez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pang working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Pang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Pang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanchez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pang counters with a solid body kick.
Sanchez slips a jab and a cross from Pang.
Sanchez misses with a left hand
and Pang counters with a left and a right that stings Sanchez.
A shot to the body from Sanchez misses
and Pang counters with a series of strikes. Sanchez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanchez.
Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanchez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pang.
Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pang, right into the meat.
Sanchez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pang lands a front kick.
Pang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanchez misses with a right hand
and Pang counters with a good, hard body kick but Sanchez shrugs it off.
Pang moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab from Pang.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pang.
Sanchez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sanchez misses with a hook. Pang ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pang.
Pang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

Sanchez tries to keep at a distance but Pang has taken the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Pang dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Pang moved out of range.
Pang moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Pang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Pang digs a good hook to Sanchez's body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pang - that will leave a mark!
Pang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with a nice head shot.
Sanchez misses with the combination.
Pang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanchez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Pang moves out of range.
Sanchez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sanchez throws a right hand that misses
and Pang counters with a right hand to the body.
Sanchez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pang scores with a leg kick.

Pang moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Pang.

Pang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pang moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Pang scores with a shot to the body.
Sanchez works the jab nicely.
Pang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanchez's sensitive parts.
Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanchez sets himself, and Pang steps forward looking for the clinch! Sanchez avoids it this time.
Pang goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Pang moved out of range.
Sanchez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pang lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.
Sanchez lunges at Pang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pang's hand.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Sanchez.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sanchez has had enough of the clinch but Pang keeps him there for the moment.

Pang manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pang.
Pang is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sanchez rather than just go for the knockout.
Pang throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A right-left combo lands from Sanchez.

It looks like Lee Pang has been cut.
Sanchez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pang back to the cage. Sanchez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sanchez cracks Pang with a good jab.
Lee Pang seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Pang.
Sanchez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez swings widly with a right hand
and Pang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanchez throws the left hand but Pang avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Pang releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pang takes one to the chin there.
Pang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
Pang throws a combination that misses
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pang.
Pang digs a good hook to Sanchez's body.
Pang feints and then cracks Sanchez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanchez down.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sanchez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pang - the referee stops the clock and Sanchez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pang. Sanchez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez scores with a jab to the jaw.
A slow jab from Sanchez misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick lands from Pang.
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pang wants to counter the offense by Sanchez and move into the clinch position.
Sanchez digs a good body shot into Pang's ribs.
Pang throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sanchez's head.
Lee Pang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pang, right into the meat.
Sanchez lands with a hook. Pang tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sanchez will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
No joy there for Pang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanchez throwing a counter right hand but Pang manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Sanchez misses.
Pang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lee Pang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lee Pang's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Sanchez lands with a straight right. Pang didn't see that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Pang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sanchez misses with a lunging right hand
and Pang makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sanchez really felt that one!
Sanchez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pang counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sanchez's knee momentarily.
Pang throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pang misses with a double jab.

Pang has closed the distance and engaged Sanchez in a clinch.
Pang connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanchez's face.

It looks like Frankie Sanchez has been cut.
Sanchez tries to circle away but Pang has him pinned against the cage.

Pang breaks the clinch.
Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pang ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a lovely overhand right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez lunges at Pang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pang's hand.
Sanchez looks to land a combination but Pang avoids it well.
Sanchez misses with a combination
and Pang counters with a nice body shot.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the body
and Pang counters with a thumping low kick.

Pang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pang scores with a hook to the body.
A knee to the head by Pang.
Pang pushes Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pang lands an elbow inside that Sanchez shrugs off.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pang.
Pang lands with a light punch inside.
Pang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lee Pang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Pang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanchez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Pang instigates a clinch.

Pang breaks from the clinch.
Pang misses with a two punch combination.
Sanchez throwing a counter right hand but Pang manages to avoid it.
Pang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pang scores with a kick to the body.
Sanchez misses with a left hand
and Pang counters with a series of strikes. Sanchez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Pang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pang slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Pang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanchez. Sanchez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Pang has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Pang.
Sanchez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pang prevents Sanchez from breaking the clinch.
Pang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Pang.
Sanchez is looking to break free of the clinch but Pang has double underhooks.
Pang looking to throw knees to the head but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
Sanchez can't break the clinch.
Pang manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sanchez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Pang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Pang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee Pang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanchez stalks Pang and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pang's face. Pang staggers backwards, shaken.
Pang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a right hand that misses
and Pang counters with a nice leg kick.
Frankie Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pang keeps Sanchez at a distance using the push kick.
Pang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pang.
Pang throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Pang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pang has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Pang!
Lee Pang seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doctor Slaughter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quon Shum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slaughter's entrance music is SICCNESS. A fine choice. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Slaughter
vs
Shum

193 cm
25
256 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
26
263 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

EVOLUTION Clothing LKO

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doctor Slaughter!
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, Quon Shum!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shum cracks a nice hook into Slaughter's ribs.
Slaughter misses with a head kick.

Shum takes the fight into the clinch.
Shum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slaughter struggles to land a body shot inside as Shum controls his hands.
Slaughter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slaughter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shum scores with a shot to the side of Slaughter's head.

It looks like Doctor Slaughter has been cut.
Slaughter is working Shum over against the cage.
Shum lands a body shot.
Slaughter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slaughter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slaughter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaughter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shum.
Shum blocking some punches.
Slaughter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shum's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Shum.
Slaughter looking to slow down the pace here.

Slaughter breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Slaughter is breathing heavily.

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

Slaughter is rocked!
Slaughter is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Shum doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Slaughter crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Slaughter's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quon Shum!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerry Cooney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivar Ragnaar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ragnaar comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lillasyster - Berätta det för Lina kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cooney
vs
Ragnaar

198 cm
18
231 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

196 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gerry Cooney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivar Ragnaar!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooney takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab, jab by Ragnaar - just one landing.
Cooney misses with a hook. Ragnaar ducked under it nicely.
Ragnaar is looking to slow Cooney down with leg kicks.
Cooney lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ragnaar circles away quickly and effectively.
Ragnaar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ragnaar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jab from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cooney.
Ragnaar throws a shot to the body.
Ragnaar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ragnaar walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnaar cracks the inside of Cooney's front leg.
Ragnaar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ragnaar throws a front kick that sends Cooney stumbling back into the cage.
Ragnaar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ragnaar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ragnaar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ragnaar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ragnaar.
It looked like Cooney was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar dodges the punch combination from Cooney.
Cooney doesn't manage to clinch there - Ragnaar circles away.
Ragnaar takes a swing at Cooney's ribcage but misses.
Cooney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ragnaar.
Cooney wants to clinch up but Ragnaar keeps it at a distance.
Ragnaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ragnaar's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ragnaar duly obliges.
Ragnaar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ragnaar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cooney throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar drops his hands momentarily and Cooney takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooney throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ragnaar counters with a solid body kick.
Cooney wants to clinch.
Ragnaar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ragnaar.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ragnaar. That's going to slow Cooney down.
Ragnaar goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ivar Ragnaar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cooney looks for the body kick but Ragnaar saw that one coming.
Cooney stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ragnaar.
Cooney on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ragnaar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cooney rather than just go for the knockout.
Ragnaar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab, jab by Ragnaar - just one landing.
Ragnaar scores with a head kick.
Ragnaar lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ragnaar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooney shoots in for a double leg but Ragnaar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ragnaar delivers a nice body kick.
Cooney shoots in for a takedown but Ragnaar shows good takedown defense.
Ragnaar displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ragnaar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cooney throws out the jab.
Cooney throws a series of punches but Ragnaar avoids them all with ease.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ragnaar.
Cooney is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ragnaar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cooney.

Cooney darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Ragnaar makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Cooney is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivar Ragnaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnaar lands a head kick!
Cooney tries to clinch but Ragnaar moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooney throws a big shot that misses.
Ragnaar lands with an uppercut that bounces Cooney off the cage and back into range.
Cooney takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ragnaar throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A swing and a miss from Ragnaar.
Cooney takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ragnaar connects with a solid leg kick.
Ragnaar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cooney.
Ragnaar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cooney chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ragnaar can pounce on him.
Cooney will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cooney chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ragnaar can pounce on him.
Cooney tries to clinch there but Ragnaar circles away.
Cooney takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cooney wants to clinch but Ragnaar slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cooney walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ragnaar throws a lazy right hand but Cooney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cooney tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ragnaar manages to circle out of the way.
Ragnaar has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cooney misses with a double jab
and Ragnaar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ragnaar moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ragnaar connects with a leg kick. Cooney looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cooney fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cooney throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ragnaar counters with a good low kick that Cooney was not able to check.
Ragnaar feints and then cracks Cooney's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cooney down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooney has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ragnaar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cooney stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ragnaar connects with a single shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooney chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ragnaar can pounce on him.
Ragnaar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ragnaar lands a right hook to the body.
Cooney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ragnaar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cooney moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ragnaar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cooney. That did some damage!
Ragnaar just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooney takes one to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cooney's head.
Cooney pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ragnaar back to the cage. Cooney follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Cooney feints and as Ragnaar raises his hands in defense, Cooney changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Ragnaar manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ragnaar throws a front kick that sends Cooney stumbling back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooney takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cooney has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cooney shoots in for a takedown but Ragnaar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ragnaar lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab lands there for Ragnaar.
Ragnaar connects with a single shot there.
Ragnaar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cooney.
Ragnaar connects with a leg kick. Cooney looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cooney misses with a takedown attempt - Ragnaar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerry Cooney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cooney walks into a jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ragnaar goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooney tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ragnaar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ragnaar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cooney's head.
Cooney looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ragnaar misses with a looping left.
Cooney takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cooney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Cooney wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ragnaar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ragnaar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cooney's sensitive parts.
Ragnaar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cooney tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cooney with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ragnaar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ragnaar throws a sloppy body shot
and Cooney counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ivar Ragnaar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Ragnaar misses its intended target.
Ragnaar connects with a solid leg kick.
Cooney shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's four 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!
Cooney has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ragnaar.
Cooney shoots in for a double leg but Ragnaar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cooney misses with a wild body shot.
Cooney tries to clinch but Ragnaar moves out of range.
Ragnaar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cooney on the side of the head.
Ragnaar lands a nice hook to Cooney's body. Cooney takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ragnaar throws a head kick that Cooney semi-blocks.
Ragnaar throws a head kick that half lands.
Ragnaar connects with a leg kick. Cooney looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Cooney decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnaar is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cooney throwing shots but Ragnaar is blocking nicely.
Ragnaar is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivar Ragnaar 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Good shot there by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar slips a jab and a cross from Cooney.
Cooney throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ragnaar throws a head kick that half lands.
Ragnaar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ragnaar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ragnaar throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ragnaar tests Cooney's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gerry Cooney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cooney moves in looking to clinch but Ragnaar pushes him off.
Ragnaar thuds his right hand into Cooney's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big right from Cooney misses.
Ragnaar throws a leg kick which misses Cooney's front leg but catches the back leg as Cooney tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnaar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cooney on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ragnaar scores with a nice body kick.
Ragnaar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cooney's sensitive parts.
Cooney scores with a three punch combo!
Ragnaar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cooney is looking to clinch.
Cooney ducks under a wild hook from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar throws a shot from downtown. Cooney moves away and avoids it.
Cooney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Cooney was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ragnaar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cooney is looking to counter punch.
Ragnaar connects with a leg kick. Cooney looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cooney rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ragnaar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cooney misses with a wild combination.
Ragnaar flicks out a counter leg kick but Cooney steps away.
Cooney on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Cooney.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnaar throws a front kick that sends Cooney stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Ragnaar does it's job there.
Ragnaar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Cooney shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cooney showed some decent athleticism there.

Ragnaar has one foot on Cooney's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar scores with a sloppy right hand. Cooney should have avoided that one.
Cooney tries to clinch but Ragnaar is having none of it.
Ragnaar flicks out a counter leg kick but Cooney steps away.
Ragnaar scoring well with a low kick there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooney throws a combination that misses
and Ragnaar counters with an outside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ragnaar.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ragnaar.
Ragnaar throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cooney.
Cooney has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar scores with a push kick.
Ragnaar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cooney swinging wildly here.
Ragnaar feints and then cracks Cooney's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cooney down.
Ragnaar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cooney takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cooney throws a hook but Ragnaar avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cooney drives through with a takedown into Ragnaar's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Ragnaar scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooney misses with a few strikes there.
Ragnaar scoring well with a low kick there.
Ragnaar slips under a jab.
Cooney walks into a jab.
A combination from Ragnaar does no damage.

Cooney is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ragnaar's half guard.
Ragnaar looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gerry Cooney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivar Ragnaar has got the better of the ground game so far.

Cooney seems to be working for a kimura but Ragnaar defends the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivar Ragnaar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ragnaar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivar Ragnaar!
Ivar Ragnaar bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matti Massa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Gatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan Gatt will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Massa
vs
Gatt

175 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matti Massa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jordan Gatt!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gatt shoots in and bounces Massa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Massa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gatt throwing strikes but missing.
Massa is trying to keep Gatt in close.
Gatt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Massa keeping moving, preventing Gatt from controlling successfully.
Gatt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gatt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Massa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatt slips nicely into half guard.
Gatt with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gatt trying to mount his opponent but Massa defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Gatt seems to be working for a kimura but Massa defends the submission attempt.
Massa is trying to control but can't.
Massa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Massa tries to get out of the position.
Gatt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Massa is defending against the submission attempts here by Gatt.
Gatt with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Massa is looking to improve his position.
Massa trying to control but Gatt postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gatt looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gatt is trying to control. Massa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Massa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Massa trying to control but Gatt postures up.

Gatt is trying to work for a kimura but Massa is defending well.

Gatt is working for a kimura but Massa is defending it quite comfortably.
Massa tries to roll over but Gatt keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massa trying to control here.
Massa is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gatt jumps into side control!
Gatt lands a few punches from side control.
Gatt throws a strike aimed at the side of Massa's head but Massa avoids it well.
Gatt scoring with punches from side control.
What's Massa going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Massa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gatt on the ground.

Gatt has an Americana. Massa didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Gatt is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Gatt hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jordan Gatt!
Jordan Gatt thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Doyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franklin has chosen Hey Man, Nice Shot by Filter as his entrance music. 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.

Doyle
vs
Franklin

188 cm
25
184 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

EVOLUTION Clothing LKO

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Doyle !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Franklin!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doyle scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Doyle tries to bum rush Franklin with a series of wild strikes but Franklin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Franklin tries to counter with a clinch but Doyle shakes him off and moves away.
Franklin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Franklin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

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

Franklin is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Franklin pushes Doyle up against the cage in a clinch.
Franklin wants to take the fight to the mat but Doyle manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Franklin.
Franklin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Doyle 's efforts to push away.

Franklin gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Franklin thows a huge punch but Doyle dodges it nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Franklin works his way into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyle keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Doyle tries to hold on but Franklin pushes him away.
Franklin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Doyle can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Doyle is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Doyle is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Franklin has taken his back!
Doyle wants to get back to his feet.

Franklin working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle wants to get back to his feet.
Doyle has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Doyle is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Doyle is trying to stand back up.
Franklin controlling the position well here. Doyle rolled but Franklin kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Franklin lands shots from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyle manages to reverse the position and now he's in Franklin's guard. Nice work there by Doyle .
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Franklin is on top in guard.

Doyle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Doyle is looking for a triangle but Franklin pushes his legs off easily.

Franklin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Doyle , up you get!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Doyle seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Doyle closes the distance looking to clinch
and Franklin counters with a nice leg kick.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown but Doyle shows good takedown defense.
Doyle lands a jab to the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Franklin blocks the leg kick.
Franklin throws a nice looking combination but Doyle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Doyle swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Doyle connects with a body shot.
Doyle fails to land the takedown.
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 Charlie Doyle will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Doyle misses with a series of wild punches.
Franklin misses the shot to the body.
Franklin tries to clinch up.

Franklin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Doyle , pushing him back against the cage.
Franklin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Doyle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Franklin walks away with a smile on his face. Doyle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Franklin throws a head kick but Doyle moves out of range.
Franklin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Doyle .

Franklin darts in and clinches Doyle up against the cage.

Franklin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been informed that Franklin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Franklin tries to clinch up but Doyle circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyle pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Franklin back to the cage. Doyle follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Franklin gets tackled into the cage by Doyle . Doyle maintains the clinch.
Franklin jumps guard but Doyle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Franklin manages to break the clinch.
Doyle throws a sloppy head kick and Franklin moves out of range easily.

Franklin clinches up with Doyle and pushes him back against the cage.
Doyle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Franklin tries to land a knee to the head but Doyle blocks with his arms.
Franklin misses with a knee to the head.

Franklin breaks the clinch.
Franklin throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Doyle , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Doyle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Franklin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Franklin moves into the clinch.
Franklin tries to pull guard but Doyle forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Doyle working hard to break the clinch.

Doyle manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doyle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Franklin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Doyle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Franklin somewhat.
Charlie Doyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Franklin.
Doyle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Franklin looks to score with a jab to the body but Doyle is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin tries to clinch up but Doyle circles away and keeps his distance.
Franklin scores with a spinning back kick!
Doyle is looking to wear down Franklin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Franklin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Doyle counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Charlie Doyle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Franklin is looking to clinch.
Franklin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doyle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Franklin has a takedown stuffed.
A low kick from Doyle misses

and Franklin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Doyle won't be happy with that.
Doyle tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Can Doyle hold on?! Franklin is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Franklin is looking to control Doyle but Doyle is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Doyle just trying to survive but Franklin is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Franklin working for a choke but Doyle reverses nicely into Franklin 's guard.
David Franklin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Doyle trying to stand up but can't free himself from Franklin's guard.
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 Charlie Doyle will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Doyle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Franklin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Doyle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Charlie Doyle is winning the standup battle so far.

Franklin drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franklin stands and throws Doyle 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Franklin wants to control but Doyle is keeping him busy.
Doyle wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Franklin stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Doyle lands an overhand right.
Franklin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Franklin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Doyle to counter with a crisp jab.
Doyle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Franklin was well out of range. Poor timing from Doyle .
Franklin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Doyle throws a body punch but Franklin moves out of range.
Franklin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Charlie Doyle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin throws a body shot but no joy.
Doyle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Franklin avoids the body shot from Doyle .
Despite the aggression on Franklin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

Franklin pushes Doyle up against the cage in a clinch.
Franklin wants to take the fight to the mat but Doyle manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Charlie Doyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Franklin.
Doyle letting Franklin take a breather here.
Doyle throws a head punch that misses.
Doyle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyle has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Franklin after a bit of a struggle.

Franklin jumps guard and drags Doyle to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Franklin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Franklin wants to stand but Doyle is controlling the position.

Franklin pushes Doyle off and scrambles back to his feet.
Franklin has his takedown stuffed
and Doyle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Franklin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Franklin misses with a head kick.
Doyle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doyle misses with a body shot.
Doyle throws a leg kick but Franklin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Doyle lands a head shot.
Doyle throws a combination. Franklin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Franklin clinches with his opponent.
Franklin effectively controlling the action here.
Doyle is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Doyle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franklin walks into a straight right hand from Doyle .
David Franklin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Franklin misses with a series of wild punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Charlie Doyle .
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Doyle , 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Charlie Doyle !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JD Hogg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams comes into the arena with Gaslight Anthem - Boxer blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Adams
vs
Hogg

207 cm
43
274 lbs
28 - 19 - 0

185 cm
27
260 lbs
15 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Sin City Allstars

Lion Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregory Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, JD Hogg!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hogg fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Adams to the ground. Hogg is now in Adams's guard.
Hogg pushing down on Adams's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Adams wants to control but Hogg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hogg is pressing down on Adams's thigh, looking to free his foot. Adams is holding on for now.

Adams looking for submissions off his back.
Hogg is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams controlling the position well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogg wants to free his trapped foot but Adams is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hogg controlling the pace.
Adams tries to get to full guard but Hogg has control of the leg.
Hogg controlling the action here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

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.
Adams wants to control but Hogg is keeping busy and won't allow it.

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

Adams fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hogg sprawls well initially but Adams persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hogg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Adams seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hogg is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Adams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hogg swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hogg keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Hogg gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adams gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Hogg is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Adams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hogg pulls his head out easily.
Adams tries to get to full guard but Hogg has control of the leg.
Hogg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Adams knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hogg prevents Adams from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Adams is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hogg's half guard.
Adams is looking to advance position but Hogg won't allow it.
Adams is trying to control the action in half guard but Hogg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Adams moves nicely into side control.

Adams is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hogg has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogg tries to buck Adams off but Adams is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Adams is trying to get an arm triangle but Hogg is defending well.
Hogg is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Adams off and has taken his back!
Hogg is riding his opponent, not letting Adams buck him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams trying to control the hands but Hogg breaks the grip.
Hogg is hanging on to Adams's back as he tries to escape.
What can Adams do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Adams's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams is working hard here to advance position.
Adams breaks Hogg's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Adams trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hogg manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Adams keeping full guard, as Hogg tries to pass.
Hogg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hogg is continuing to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Adams looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hogg has picked Adams up and slammed him! Adams can't keep hold of the triangle and Hogg manages to pass to side control!
You can see the frustration on Adams's face as Hogg controls the position.
Let's hope that Hogg has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JD Hogg 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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hogg shoots in and bounces Adams off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Hogg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hogg seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Adams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hogg sitting in guard here, content to control.
JD Hogg has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams looking to control.

Adams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Adams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Adams shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Adams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Adams is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hogg is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hogg has escaped and now he's on top!

Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gregory Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Adams throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
JD Hogg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hogg advances to half guard.
Hogg is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hogg's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Hogg fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Adams sprawls well initially but Hogg persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hogg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Adams knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Adams misses with some strikes from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
JD Hogg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hogg has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JD Hogg!
JD Hogg seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
22%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Berdich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Gustavo Santos has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Santos
vs
Berdich

175 cm
25
137 lbs
21 - 6 - 0

170 cm
38
142 lbs
27 - 19 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gustavo Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andy Berdich!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Santos throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Berdich tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Santos is in Berdich's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Berdich looking for a sweep. Not yet Berdich, not yet.
Santos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Berdich keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Santos is pushing down on Berdich's leg trying to pass to half guard. Berdich is fighting to maintain full guard but Santos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Berdich wants to get back to full guard.
Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Berdich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Berdich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Berdich looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berdich trying to get back to full guard but Santos takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Berdich is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos looking to control but Berdich is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Berdich is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Santos tries to control but Berdich wriggling away.
Berdich manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Santos is working for a submission of some sort.
Berdich makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Berdich.
Santos is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Berdich.
Berdich bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Santos's guard.

Santos seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Berdich from controlling successfully.
Santos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Berdich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berdich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Berdich is in close to Santos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Santos can't keep his opponent in guard - Berdich advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Santos actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berdich is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Berdich winds up and cracks Santos with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Santos won't allow Berdich to pass to mount.
Santos keeping control of the position.
Santos trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Berdich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Santos taking some punishment here, with Berdich in his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berdich tries to pass the half guard into mount. Santos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Berdich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos keeps working.

Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Santos desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos is trying to stand back up but Berdich is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Berdich shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Santos is trying to defend but Berdich finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Santos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Berdich is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Santos is just riding it out for now. Berdich eventually gives up the hold.
Berdich takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berdich pulls his head out easily.
Santos controlling the position well.
Berdich trying to mount his opponent but Santos defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos has his hands clasped together around Berdich's back. He's all about the action.
Santos trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Berdich manages to pass to mount!
Berdich working the ground and pound effectively.
Berdich prevents Santos from getting the reversal.
Santos in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Berdich has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Santos's face.
Berdich landing shots from mount.
Santos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Berdich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos is squirming around, avoiding Berdich's attempts to control the action.

Berdich moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Santos has worked his arm free - good work by Santos!
Andy Berdich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Berdich works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berdich scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Santos to see if he's OK.
Berdich tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Berdich looks up at the clock and then as Santos takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Berdich smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Santos wants to control but Berdich postures up.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Berdich tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Berdich has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Santos is trying to control Berdich's posture but Berdich avoids it.
Santos is trying to get back to half guard.

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.
Santos takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Berdich cracks Santos with an elbow. That is naaassty.

Berdich looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Santos prevents Berdich from improving position.
Santos is trying to control Berdich's posture but Berdich avoids it.
Berdich is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos is not content to let Berdich control the position.
Santos is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Berdich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Berdich shoots in and gets a takedown into Santos's guard.

Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Berdich throwing strikes from guard but Santos blocks nicely.

Berdich has gone for a leg lock! Santos slips out almost immediately though and dives into Berdich's guard.

Berdich is looking for a triangle but Santos pushes his legs off easily.
Berdich wants to hit a switch here but Santos passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Berdich there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
Berdich is working to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berdich is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Berdich keeps trying to improve his position.

Santos is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Berdich is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gustavo Santos!