Prize Fighter Season 1 e2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lebron James (ranked 3238 p4p, 336 weight class) and Eli Jones (ranked 4987 p4p, 500 weight class). Lebron James could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eli Jones's chin.

James
vs
Jones

202 cm
25
268 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
25
260 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lebron James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eli Jones!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones lands with a nice combination. James backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Lebron James has been cut.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
James fails to land with a series of punches.

James gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.

James breaks from the clinch.
James seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

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

Jones makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

James moves into range and clinches up with Jones.

James manages to break the clinch.

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

James shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. James showed some decent athleticism there.
Jones is trying to stand back up but James is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
James slows the pace down in half guard.
Jones is in trouble now - James has advanced to mount!
Jones is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
James controlling the pace for now.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James takes Jones's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Jones is in trouble.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but James has full control of the position and if anything, Jones has just worked his way into a worse spot.
James is working the ground and pound. Can Jones escape?
James gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Can Jones hold on?! James is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Jones is trying to stand back up.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards James.

James working for the choke.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is taking damage to the body and head.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
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.
Jones covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
The referee is taking a good look at Jones as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from James!

James is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jones defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Jones showing good submission defense here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James is riding his opponent, not letting Jones buck him off.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but James has full control of the position and if anything, Jones has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jones is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
James biding his time, controlling Jones.
James's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lebron James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lebron James's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
James throws a big counter combination but Jones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.

James has taken the fight to the clinch.

James turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jones wants to get back to his feet but James drags him back down.
James working the ground and pound from side control.
Jones is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but James has just dragged him back down to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
James in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face as James controls the position.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones is pushing James's head away, looking to escape. James manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

James tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no James has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jones trying to remain calm as James controls from the top position.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
James is chipping away with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones is trying to escape the position but James is controlling the position.
Jones is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.
James has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but James won't allow it.

James pulls guard successfully.

James working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
James is striking from the bottom but Jones uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
James trying to control but Jones postures up.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but James is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
James is controlling Jones's trapped leg to prevent Jones from advancing to side control.

James looking for submissions off his back.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lebron James dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lebron James'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. This is the final round!

Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
James changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

James throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jones was covering up waiting for the punch and James finishes the takedown easily into guard.
James controlling from the top position.
James has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but James is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James scoring with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Jones is looking to stand back up but James counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jones.

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

James wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones is trying to stand up here but James is controlling him well.
James seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
James trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Lebron James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones tries to kick James off but James keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

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

James looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

James is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Jones pushes James off looking to stand but James dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones has hold of James's hands but James slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

James 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.

Jones manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. James keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but James has him pressed against the cage.

James ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. James no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Eli Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of James is proving hard to escape from.
James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
James bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.

James is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
James looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lebron James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Jones throws his legs up looking for a submission but James uses it to pass to side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lebron James showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for James, 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lebron James!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Battle (ranked 3068 p4p, 318 weight class) and Bob Bates (ranked 3417 p4p, 360 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Battle
vs
Bates

200 cm
25
268 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

191 cm
25
270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

Knockdown Clothes

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Battle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Bates!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bates moves out of range of the body kick.
As Battle backs off Bates throws a huge counter combo but Battle manages to avoid it all.
Bates defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Battle.

Battle has managed to clinch.
Bates's coach down at Vinny’s Gym *PFC sponsored gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bates's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

Bates manages to break the clinch.
Battle seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bates shoots in for a takedown but Battle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Battle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bates circles away.
Bates fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It appears Battle was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bates thows a body kick. Battle tries to catch it but that hurt him.

Bates forces Battle back against the cage and clinches.

Battle is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bates can't fight it off and eventually Battle manages to take the fight to the floor. Bates looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Battle won't allow Bates to sweep him here.
Battle sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Battle wants to stand but Bates is controlling his posture from full guard.
Battle wants to control from the top but Bates keeps moving.
Battle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bates is pulling down on Battle's head. It's preventing any offense from Battle, at least for the moment.
Battle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bates 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.
Battle chips away with some ground and pound.
Bates working a defensive guard but Battle manages to pass into side control anyway.
Battle grinds an elbow into Bates's temple.
Battle trying to control the action but Bates is working from the bottom.
Bates tries to buck Battle off but Battle is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battle misses with the ground and pound.
Battle content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Battle passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bates!
Battle scoring with strikes but Bates is staying in there.
Bates tries to hold on but Battle pushes him away.
Bates really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Battle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Battle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bates is looking to escape.
Battle 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.
Bates tries to control the position but Battle now has his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battle just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Bates is trying to stand back up.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bates looking very determined here, making life difficult for Battle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Battle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bates stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bates wants it to stay on the feet.
It seemed like Bates was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

Bates fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Battle, pushing him back against the cage.
Bates blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bates tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Battle manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Battle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bates's guard.

Bates wants to sweep here but Battle controlling him for the moment.
Battle trying to control but Bates is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates wants to control but Battle passes easily into half guard.
It looks like Battle is going to stand back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates wants to get back to full guard but Battle has mounted him!
Battle with shots to the head and body - Bates looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bates is trying to reverse the position but instead Battle has taken his back - oops!
I really don't envy Bates right now.

Battle 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, Bates has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Battle is hanging on to Bates's back as he tries to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Battle is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Bates has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Battle has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Bates taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Battle doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chris Battle!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malik Allen (ranked 4643 p4p, 467 weight class) and George Hightower (ranked 8255 p4p, 671 weight class). Malik Allen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Allen
vs
Hightower

225 cm
25
272 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
245 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malik Allen!
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, George Hightower!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hightower is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hightower has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hightower keeps the fight on the outside.
Hightower swats away the attempt to clinch by Allen.
Hightower throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Allen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Allen misses with a shot to the body

and Hightower moves into the clinch.
Allen goes for a takedown attempt but Hightower pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Allen has a takedown stuffed.
Hightower flicks out a counter leg kick but Allen steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Hightower. No joy for Allen on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malik Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hightower manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Allen.
Allen avoids a kick to the body.
Allen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hightower should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hightower paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Allen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hightower misses the shot to the body.
Allen is looking to clinch.
Hightower with a poor takedown
and Allen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No luck for Hightower with that takedown attempt.
Hightower misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Allen lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

Hightower pushes Allen up against the cage in a clinch.

Hightower drags the fight down to the ground.
Hightower looking to hit a scissor sweep but Allen is one step ahead there.
Hightower is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hightower looking to control.
Allen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hightower on the ground.
Allen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hightower's guard.
Hightower bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Allen's guard.

Hightower with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Allen wants to control but Hightower passes easily into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hightower not doing much here.
Hightower is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hightower working Allen over with strikes.

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.

Hightower decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Hightower.

Allen dives in and scores a takedown into Hightower's guard.

Hightower pushes Allen off and scrambles back to his feet.
A punch combination from Allen misses.
Hightower darts in looking for a takedown but Allen gets double underhooks and turns Hightower into the cage.
Allen checks a low kick from Hightower.
Allen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Allen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hightower napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Hightower throws Allen to one side and escapes!
Hightower closes the distance and clinches up with Allen, looking for a takedown. Hightower pushes Allen against the cage but Allen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hightower misses with a wild body shot.

Allen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hightower manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Allen fails with an attempt to clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hightower. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Allen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hightower sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Hightower's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hightower takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Hightower clinches.

Hightower escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Allen looks to clinch
and Hightower cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hightower tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Allen defends well and Hightower ends up having to push Allen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Allen slips a straight right by Hightower.

Hightower clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower is trying to maintain a safe position but Allen gets an underhook and turns Hightower into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Allen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hightower is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Allen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hightower gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Allen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen dodges an elbow strike from Hightower.

Allen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hightower has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Hightower forces Allen back against the cage and clinches.
Allen jumps guard but Hightower turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malik Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hightower has Allen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Allen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hightower is working for takedown but Allen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hightower looking for a takedown.
Allen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hightower blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Hightower pulls guard effortlessly.
Allen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hightower looking for a sweep. Not yet Hightower, not yet.
Allen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Allen trying to control but Hightower is working from the bottom.
Hightower seems keen to control Allen's posture.

Allen has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hightower to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Allen is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hightower pulls down on the head and he's put Allen to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). George Hightower!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Killsonsight (ranked 8258 p4p, 673 weight class) and Roman Reigns (ranked 4866 p4p, 483 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Killsonsight
vs
Reigns

190 cm
25
275 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Killsonsight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Reigns!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killsonsight misses with a combination
and Reigns counters with a left to the body.

Killsonsight darts in and clinches Reigns up against the cage.
Reigns tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Killsonsight smiles and moves away.
Killsonsight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reigns paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Killsonsight looking to score a takedown here. Reigns is defending well but Killsonsight drives through and ends up in Reigns's guard.
Killsonsight stops Reigns from standing up.
Killsonsight looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Reigns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Killsonsight can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns controls Killsonsight momentarily but Killsonsight frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killsonsight would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Killsonsight pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reigns is keeping the position for now.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Killsonsight is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Killsonsight fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Killsonsight. No joy for Reigns on that attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Killsonsight dives in for a single leg takedown but Reigns sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Reigns gets a clinch.

Killsonsight manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Killsonsight is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Killsonsight looking for a guillotine here but Reigns defends easily.
Killsonsight on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Killsonsight tries to get out of the position.
Reigns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Killsonsight swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Reigns drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Killsonsight manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Reigns has Killsonsight in his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reigns trying to control the position.
Killsonsight won't allow Reigns to sweep him here.

Reigns looking for a guillotine here but Killsonsight defends easily.
Killsonsight wants to control from the top but Reigns keeps moving.

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.
Reigns can't keep his opponent in guard - Killsonsight advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Killsonsight throwing shots but Reigns is blocking nicely.
Reigns trying to control here.
Killsonsight wants to pass the guard but Reigns is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reigns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Killsonsight throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Killsonsight swats away the attempt to clinch by Reigns.

Killsonsight gets a clinch.
Reigns tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Killsonsight avoids it.
Killsonsight could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Reigns is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Killsonsight turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Killsonsight manages to end up in side control.
Reigns is trying to control Killsonsight's posture but Killsonsight avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reigns is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Killsonsight's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killsonsight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reigns keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killsonsight keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Reigns moves into full guard.
Killsonsight scoring with some ground and pound.
Killsonsight is pushing down on Reigns's leg trying to pass to half guard. Reigns is fighting to maintain full guard but Killsonsight has managed to sneak the leg through.
Reigns is staying active underneath Killsonsight, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Killsonsight content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Reigns trying to hold on to Killsonsight's head to control him but Killsonsight postures up.

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.

Killsonsight is looking for a kimura but Reigns is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Killsonsight to get the leverage.
Killsonsight drops an elbow to the side of Reigns's head.
Reigns is trying to control but can't.
Reigns is trying to get back to full guard.
Killsonsight lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Killsonsight is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Reigns tries to get to full guard but Killsonsight has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killsonsight controlling the pace.

Reigns is defending against the submission attempts here by Killsonsight.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Killsonsight takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Killsonsight gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Killsonsight prevents Reigns from breaking the clinch.

Killsonsight has picked Reigns up - he's going for a ride! Killsonsight dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Reigns tries to roll over but Killsonsight keeps him under control.

Killsonsight is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reigns defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reigns is looking to escape.
Still in half guard, Killsonsight seems content to control.
Reigns trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Mike Killsonsight overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Killsonsight wants to control the pace but Reigns is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Killsonsight working for a submission but Reigns is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Killsonsight dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Killsonsight closes the distance and clinches.
Reigns tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Reigns is trying to pull guard but Killsonsight turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Killsonsight prevents Reigns from breaking the clinch.

Killsonsight decides to pull guard.
Killsonsight trying to strike off his back.
Killsonsight wants to get back to his feet but Reigns is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Reigns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Killsonsight is keeping the position for now.
Killsonsight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reigns can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killsonsight lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killsonsight works over Reigns with some ground and pound from guard.
Killsonsight tries to free his leg and advance position but Reigns is retaining full guard.
Reigns manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Killsonsight manages to get himself to full guard.

Reigns wants to stand but Killsonsight is controlling his posture from full guard.
Reigns preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reigns wants to control from the top but Killsonsight keeps moving.
Killsonsight tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Killsonsight throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Reigns passes into half guard.
Reigns is trying to control the action in half guard but Killsonsight is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Reigns prevents Killsonsight from improving his position.
Killsonsight moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reigns trying to control the position from guard on top but Killsonsight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Killsonsight seems keen to control Reigns's posture.

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

Killsonsight closes the distance and clinches.
Reigns is trying to break free.
Reigns is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Killsonsight gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mike Killsonsight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Reigns.
Reigns tries to pull guard but Killsonsight forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Reigns just leaning against Killsonsight, taking a breather.

Killsonsight breaks the clinch.
Reigns shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Killsonsight counters by clinching up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killsonsight taking a breather.
Reigns jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Killsonsight walks away with a smile on his face. Reigns gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Reigns lands a nice looking body shot.

Killsonsight drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Reigns tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reigns trying to control the action but Killsonsight just sinks the hooks in.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Killsonsight showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Killsonsight, 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 Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Killsonsight!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Perry (ranked 8014 p4p, 662 weight class) and Jake Williams (ranked 25532 p4p, 751 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Perry
vs
Williams

185 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
275 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerry Perry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Williams!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perry throws a leg kick that misses.
Perry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Williams as he jumps to the side.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Perry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Perry shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Perry closes the distance and clinches.

Perry manages to pull guard.
Perry wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Williams has eaten all the pies!

Perry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perry keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Perry.
Williams tries to stand but Perry is controlling from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Williams wants to control from the top but Perry keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Perry moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Perry changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Perry has been working on his balance at Vinny’s Gym *PFC sponsored gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Williams.

Perry closes the distance and clinches.
Perry stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Williams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Perry has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Perry drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Perry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perry looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Williams prevents the takedown attempt.
Williams drops down looking for an ankle pick but Perry pulls his leg out and moves away.
Perry moves out of range of the body kick.
Perry throws a wild body kick that Williams sees coming a mile off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Perry jabs Williams to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
Williams looks for a takedown but Perry sprawls well.
Perry throws a head kick that misses.

Williams gets caught napping as Perry dives in and scores a takedown. Williams manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Perry from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Perry gets to his feet - Williams follows without any prompting.
Williams looks winded!
Perry fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Perry fails to land the takedown.
Perry shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Perry swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Perry wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Perry will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Williams tries to counter by closing the distance.
Perry dives in for a single leg takedown but Williams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Williams is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perry fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Perry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams tries for a takedown but Perry circles away easily
and Perry counters with a series of strikes. Williams will be more careful next time no doubt.
Perry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Perry clinches up against the cage.
Williams has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Perry avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Perry decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Perry has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Williams off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt - Perry sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jerry Perry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Williams.
A punch lands to the side of Perry 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Perry counters by clinching up.

Perry successfully pulls guard.
Perry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Perry looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Perry bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Williams's guard.

Williams keeping moving, preventing Perry from controlling successfully.
Perry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Perry forces his way into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Perry is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Perry trying to control from half guard but Williams is working away.
Williams is looking to improve his position.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is refusing to be controlled, as Perry sits in half guard.
Perry wants to pass the guard but Williams is defending well.
Perry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Perry moves into full mount! Williams won't be happy about that!

Perry is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Williams is surviving well by controlling Perry's body position as best he can.

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.
Perry looking to ground and pound but Williams is blocking nicely.
Perry avoids the attempt from Williams to control.
Perry can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Williams is looking to escape.
Williams blocking the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Perry has managed to clinch.
Perry blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Williams is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Perry to keep the fight standing.

Perry breaks the clinch.

Perry clinches.
Williams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Williams is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Perry is defending well.

Perry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Perry drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Perry passes into half guard.

Perry takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Perry decides to stand up.
Williams moves out of range of the body kick.

Williams tries to keep at a distance but Perry has taken the fight into the clinch.
Perry wants a takedown.
Perry drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Perry has had enough of the clinch but Williams keeps him there for the moment.
Williams is working for takedown but Perry is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jerry Perry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Williams.
Williams is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Perry to keep the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Perry is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Perry.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Perry jumps guard and drags Williams to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Perry wants to improve his position but instead Williams has moved into half guard.
Perry has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Williams is working away from the top position though.
Williams is looking to take a break and control but Perry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Perry makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Williams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Jerry Perry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Perry tries to land a front kick but Williams steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Williams leaves Perry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Perry fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Perry as he jumps to the side.
Perry shoots in looking for a takedown. Williams tries to sprawl out of it but Perry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Williams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Perry fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Williams, pushing him back against the cage.

Perry jumps guard and drags Williams to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Perry is retaining full guard.
Perry looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jerry Perry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Perry 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerry Perry!
After the fight, Jerry Perry was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milo Coors (ranked 3250 p4p, 338 weight class) and Ura Cone (ranked 4613 p4p, 461 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Coors
vs
Cone

185 cm
25
217 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

150 cm
25
278 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Knockdown Clothes

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Milo Coors!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ura Cone!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coors lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Coors tests Cone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cone tries to clinch but Coors moves away
and Coors counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Coors lands with a shot to the body.
Coors throws a shot to the body.
Cone misses with a takedown
letting Coors counter with a right hand.
Cone misses with a lunging right hand
and Coors cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cone moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!
Cone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coors manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cone closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Coors is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Coors lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice cross by Coors.
Cone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Coors counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Coors cracks Cone with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cone looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Coors finish him?
Cone looks to clinch
and Coors counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Milo Coors!
Milo Coors decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Badr Hari (ranked 6259 p4p, 577 weight class) and Barry Long (ranked 8821 p4p, 689 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Hari
vs
Long

198 cm
23
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 Amsterdam, Badr Hari!
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, Barry Long!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hari shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hari showed some decent athleticism there.
Long trying to control here.
Long tries to get to full guard but Hari has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long missing with punches from the bottom.
Long makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Long.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Long is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Long 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.

Hari stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hari keeps the fight on the outside.
Long tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Long moves away.
Hari throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Long's head.

It looks like Barry Long has been cut.
Long throws a lazy body kick

and Hari counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hari is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Long wants to sweep but no luck.
Long is trying to hold Hari in close to prevent damage but Hari has managed to pass into half guard.
Hari performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Long is trying to control but can't.
Long gets back to full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Barry Long!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seunkyo Jung (ranked 8047 p4p, 227 weight class) and Jim Bob McDonald (ranked 7377 p4p, 214 weight class). McDonald is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Paul Thorn - It's A Great Day To Whup Somebody's Ass. Seunkyo Jung could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jim Bob McDonald's chin.

Jung
vs
Bob McDonald

196 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

196 cm
19
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

IniTech Nutrition
Fanatic Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seunkyo Jung!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Bob McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald lands a jab to the head.
McDonald lands a nice looking body shot.
McDonald connects with a body shot that sends Jung's belly button to the back.
McDonald leaves Jung with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McDonald lands a right hook to the body.
Jung could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jung is breathing heavily.

McDonald cracks Jung with a big right hand and Jung goes down!

It looks like Seunkyo Jung has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald stands up over Jung, holding on to his feet. McDonald throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Jung is out cold! McDonald lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jim Bob McDonald!
Jim Bob McDonald is the new super heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Jim Bob McDonald started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.