MFC 10 - Andromeda PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Action
vs
Doherty

185 cm
20
197 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

192 cm
25
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rock Action!
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, Deacon Doherty!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doherty stuns Action with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Action shoots in for a double leg but Doherty sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Action fails with a takedown attempt.
Doherty ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Doherty connects with a nice looking jab.
Action wants to clinch.
Doherty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Action fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Action. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doherty slaps away a takedown attempt from Action, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Doherty works Action's body with a nice hook.
Action fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Doherty is out of range.
Doherty throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Action on the side of the head.
Action shoots in and drives through. Doherty sprawls well.
Action is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Doherty.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doherty throws a series of strikes that have Action backpedaling.
Rock Action seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doherty feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Action's calf.
Doherty moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Doherty scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doherty throws a series of strikes that have Action backpedaling.
Doherty's corner calls for a 1-2. Doherty obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Action is rocked!
Doherty cracks the inside of Action's front leg.
Doherty's corner calls for a 1-2. Doherty obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oh Action is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Doherty scores with a kick to the midsection.
Action seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Action takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Doherty lands a big head kick that sends Action tumbling to the mat! Doherty takes a step backwards and waves Action back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Doherty thows a body kick. Action tries to catch it but that hurt him.

Doherty drops Action with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Action looks back up at him and smiles so Doherty waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Doherty throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Doherty drops Action with a huge uppercut! Action drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Doherty is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deacon Doherty!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Dunowevil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dunowevil has chosen Highway to Hell as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Roger Dunowevil has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brian Wilson's chin.

Wilson
vs
Dunowevil

187 cm
20
218 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

194 cm
20
221 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Machina Clothing and Apparel - Basics $15 a piece

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Wilson!
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, Roger Dunowevil!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson shoots in and drives through. Dunowevil sprawls well.
Dunowevil takes a swing at Wilson's ribcage but misses.
Dunowevil looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilson is just out of range.
Wilson slips a straight right by Dunowevil.
Dunowevil throws the left hand but Wilson avoids the punch easily.

Wilson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dunowevil is trying to defend but Wilson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Wilson is looking for a kimura but Dunowevil is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wilson to get the leverage.
Wilson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dunowevil tries to roll over but Wilson keeps him under control.
Well, if Wilson 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.
Wilson is trying to control the action in half guard but Dunowevil is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunowevil is looking to improve his position.
Wilson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wilson not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Wilson is trying to work for a kimura but Dunowevil is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dunowevil tries to roll over but Wilson keeps him under control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dunowevil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dunowevil fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dunowevil lands with a nice body punch.
Wilson is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dunowevil cracks Wilson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Wilson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dunowevil finish him?

Wilson is rocked!

It looks like Brian Wilson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dunowevil grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Wilson takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Dunowevil cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roger Dunowevil!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

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

parrot
vs
Jessup

180 cm
23
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
24
165 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, ethan parrot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathan Jessup!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jessup lands with a good body shot.
parrot takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jessup cracks the inside of parrot's front leg.
Jessup lands a really nice looking cross but parrot seems unphased.
parrot tries to move into range but Jessup moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jessup lands a nice looking body shot.
Jessup uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jessup tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but parrot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jessup throws a front kick that sends parrot stumbling back into the cage.
Jessup doesn't manage to clinch there - parrot circles away.

Jessup clinches.
Jessup lands a left hand that snaps the head of parrot backwards.
Jessup working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jessup working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jessup's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jessup bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps parrot's head backwards.
Jessup tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jessup works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nathan Jessup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jessup gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jessup controlling the action here for a moment.
parrot goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jessup prevents it.
Jessup looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jessup gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jessup lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
parrot has Jessup pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jessup manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jessup breaks the clinch.
Jessup jabs at parrot's body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jessup. parrot shrugs it off though.
parrot drops his hands momentarily and Jessup takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
parrot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jessup's waist but Jessup gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing parrot off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ethan parrot. That's going to take a lot out of him.

parrot closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jessup to the mat! Jessup manages to get full guard.
Jessup is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst parrot is controlling him.
Jessup is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
parrot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jessup is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jessup scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Jessup closes the distance and pushes parrot back into the cage.
parrot is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jessup gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jessup.
Jessup lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
parrot drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Jessup breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jessup moves in looking to clinch but parrot pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jessup connects with a solid leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Jessup. Beautiful body shot.
Jessup throws a series of punches but parrot moves out of range.
Jessup wants to clinch up but parrot keeps it at a distance.
parrot looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jessup connects with the punch.

Jessup fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with parrot, pushing him back against the cage.
Jessup is looking to break free of the clinch but parrot has double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jessup is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jessup crunches a lovely knee into parrot's ribcage.
Jessup avoiding damage.
Jessup gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from parrot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Jessup dominated that round.
That's time! parrot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jessup throws a body punch but parrot moves out of range.
Jessup tries to clinch up but parrot circles away and keeps his distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jessup - that will leave a mark!

Jessup rushes parrot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Jessup is fighting off a takedown attempt but parrot is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jessup to the mat. Jessup regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
parrot cracks Jessup with a solid left hand.
parrot looking to pass the guard.
Jessup is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst parrot is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jessup can't keep his opponent in guard - parrot advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
parrot trying to control the action but Jessup is working from the bottom.
Jessup wants to get back to his feet.
parrot wants to control but Jessup is keeping him busy.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jessup connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jessup wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jessup.
parrot is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jessup sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jessup lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jessup feints and then cracks parrot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow parrot down.
Jessup cracks the inside of parrot's front leg.

Jessup has managed to clinch.

Jessup breaks from the clinch.
Nathan Jessup is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jessup throws a combination but it was largely blocked by parrot.

parrot changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jessup looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
parrot tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
parrot advances to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
parrot wants to control the pace but Jessup is squirming around nicely.
Jessup is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

parrot working for a submission but Jessup is keeping him at bay.

parrot moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jessup has worked his arm free - good work by Jessup!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jessup wants to get back to his feet but parrot drags him back down.

parrot is trying to get an arm triangle but Jessup is defending well.
Jessup wants to get back to his feet.
Jessup is not content to let parrot control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nathan Jessup will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Jessup lets loose with a powerful body kick. parrot will feel that in the morning.
Jessup throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jessup lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jessup throws a nice looking combination but parrot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
parrot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jessup avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jessup works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jessup lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jessup tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but parrot was well out of range. Poor timing from Jessup.
A shot to the liver by Jessup. Beautiful body shot.
Jessup keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jessup tries to close the distance and clinch up but parrot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nathan Jessup seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jessup throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
parrot shoots in for a takedown but Jessup shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ethan parrot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
parrot gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jessup fakes the leg kick and cracks parrot in the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jessup lands a jab to parrot's midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
parrot fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jessup lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jessup scores with the left hand. parrot knows he should have avoided that one.
parrot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jessup cracks a nice hook into parrot's ribs.
Jessup scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jessup scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Jessup clinches up with parrot and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Jessup breaks the clinch.
Jessup dips to his left and cracks parrot with an uppercut!
Nathan Jessup is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jessup swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by parrot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jessup.
parrot takes a head kick and keeps coming.
parrot is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jessup lands with a cross.
Jessup lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but parrot circles away quickly and effectively.
ethan parrot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jessup scores with a jab. parrot acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jessup misses with the combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jessup.

Jessup forces parrot back against the cage and clinches.
Jessup taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jessup wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but parrot has him pressed against the cage.
parrot managing to block the knees to the body from Jessup.
The referee calls for Jessup to work.
parrot takes a shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Jessup comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jessup winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Jessup!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Hodges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Hodges
vs
Bones

189 cm
25
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

194 cm
19
205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Hodges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Bones!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Hodges lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bones doesn't seem phased though.
Bones is looking to clinch.
Bones slips a jab from Hodges.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hodges closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hodges avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hodges swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Hodges closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hodges lands in his opponent's guard.
Bones wants to get back to his feet but Hodges is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hodges trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bones keeping moving, preventing Hodges from controlling successfully.
Hodges content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodges trying to control the position from guard on top but Bones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bones wants to sweep here but Hodges controlling him for the moment.
Hodges advances position into side control!
Hodges happy to just control the position for now.
Hodges tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

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.
Bones taking punishment in the form of punches.

Hodges thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hodges throwing strikes but Bones manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Bones throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hodges tries to bench press Bones off him but Bones keeps the position.
Hodges is trying to control Bones's posture but Bones avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Bones.
Bones creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hodges sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hodges swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A combination from Hodges does no damage.
Bones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hodges.
Bones misses with a takedown
and Hodges connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Hodges looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hodges thows a big elbow that misses.
Hodges looking to sit in guard and control but Bones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bones tries to free his leg and advance position but Hodges is retaining full guard.
Bones looks gassed!
Hodges keeping moving, preventing Bones from controlling successfully.
Bones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bones throwing strikes from guard but Hodges blocks nicely.
Hodges managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hodges lands an overhand right.
Bones clinches but Hodges breaks the clinch

and Hodges counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hodges not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hodges advances to half guard.
Hodges thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bones to regain full guard.
Hodges sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hodges wants to control from the top but Bones keeps moving.
Hodges in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bones can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodges slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bones is not content to let Hodges control the position.
Hodges controlling the position from side mount.

Hodges is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hodges tries to advance to mount but can't.

Bones throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Bones misses with a double jab
and Hodges connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bones is breathing heavily.
Bones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hodges connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hodges fails to land with a series of punches.
Bones checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bones tries to clinch
and Hodges counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bones takes one on the button.
Bones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodges throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bones walks into a jab.
Hodges throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Hodges.
Bones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hodges throws a leg kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hodges.

Hodges darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hodges content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Hodges is looking for a kimura but Bones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hodges to get the leverage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hodges trying to control from half guard but Bones is working away.
Hodges not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hodges is keen to just control but Bones is a slippery customer.
Hodges thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hodges connects with a nice short shot to Bones's temple.
Hodges slows the pace down in half guard.
Bones is trying to stand up here but Hodges is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Hodges dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Bones tries to clinch there but Hodges circles away.
Bones fails with the takedown
letting Hodges counter with a right hand.

Hodges feints and as Bones raises his hands in defense, Hodges changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hodges wants to control from the top but Bones keeps moving.
Hodges looking to sit in guard and control but Bones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hodges manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bones manages to get himself to full guard.
Hodges postures up in Bones's guard and throws a big left but Bones blocks it.
Bones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hodges works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hodges gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Bones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hodges connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bones. Bones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hodges misses with a leg kick.
Hodges throws a leg kick but Bones sees it coming and moves out of range.

Hodges looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hodges thows a huge punch but Bones dodges it nicely.
Hodges is keen to just control but Bones is a slippery customer.
Hodges is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hodges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hodges sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bones is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hodges jumps into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hodges works to advance to full mount. Bones defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hodges pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hodges has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bones's face.
The referee warns Bones that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hodges controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodges with the ground and pound from mount.
Hodges prevents Bones from getting the reversal.
A nice elbow there by Hodges.
Hodges cracks Bones with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Hodges working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hodges lands a big elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hodges trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hodges looking to finish Bones with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bones!
Jon Bones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hodges putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hodges lands a heavy elbow.
Bones tries to reverse the position but Hodges maintains control.
Hodges trying to control but Bones is having none of it.
Hodges landing strikes from the mount and Bones is in trouble!

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Hodges showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hodges 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Hodges!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeremiah Brody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus OConnor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus OConnor has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jeremiah Brody's chin.

Brody
vs
OConnor

183 cm
19
160 lbs
1 - 2 - 1

183 cm
19
155 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jeremiah Brody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus OConnor!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

OConnor shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. OConnor showed some decent athleticism there.
OConnor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brody's head.

OConnor is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brody has managed to free his arm - good work.
OConnor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
OConnor content to control rather than advance.
OConnor trying to advance position but Brody counters by regaining guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OConnor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
OConnor looking to pass the guard.

OConnor has gone for a leg lock! Brody slips out almost immediately though and dives into OConnor's guard.
Brody is looking to stand up but OConnor won't let him.

OConnor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brody can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brody wants to stand but OConnor is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

OConnor has his foot on Brody's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brody works his way back into a safe position though.
Brody has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of OConnor is proving hard to escape from.
Brody won't allow OConnor to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

OConnor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
OConnor looks gassed!
Brody wanted to stand there but OConnor had control of the position.

Brody decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brody tries for a takedown but OConnor circles away easily

and OConnor counters with a shoot takedown. Brody fights it but they end up in guard.
OConnor trying to control the position from guard on top but Brody is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OConnor prevents Brody from getting back to his feet.
OConnor wants to control from the top but Brody keeps moving.
Brody is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brody trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OConnor's corner is telling him to maintain position.
OConnor wants to control from the top but Brody keeps moving.

Brody has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes OConnor off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
OConnor misses with a takedown attempt

and Brody counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!
OConnor 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.

OConnor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brody gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marcus OConnor will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Brody misses with a takedown

and OConnor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
OConnor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brody prevents it.
Brody has a couple of punches blocked by OConnor.
Brody prevents the takedown attempt.
Brody scores with a knee to the head.
OConnor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jeremiah Brody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus OConnor.
Brody throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but OConnor blocks it with crossed arms.
Brody misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brody missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brody misses with the head strike.
OConnor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brody works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A knee to the head by Brody.
Brody tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brody lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brody digs a right hand underneath OConnor's ribcage. OConnor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
OConnor takes a knee to the side of the body.
Brody landing some nice looking knees to the body.
OConnor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brody is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A left hand lands to the body for Brody.
A shot in the inside from Brody.
Brody digs a right hand underneath OConnor's ribcage. OConnor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
OConnor tries to land a knee to the head but Brody blocks with his arms.
OConnor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brody is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brody trying to land knees to the body.
Brody throws a blind hook that connects with the side of OConnors head.
A left hand lands to the body for Brody.
OConnor tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brody throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
OConnor avoiding damage as Brody throws knees to the body.
Brody stops a takedown attempt from OConnor.
Brody landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brody swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brody looking to throw knees to the head but OConnor is blocking nicely.
Brody lands a right hand.
OConnor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brody lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brody swings wildly with an uppercut but OConnor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brody on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
OConnor has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brody avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brody with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
OConnor tries a knee to the head but Brody blocks it.
Brody tries a knee to the head but OConnor blocks it.
OConnor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
OConnor blocks an uppercut.
OConnor missing with knees to the body.
Brody takes a knee right on the jaw!
Brody works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brody landing knees to the body.

OConnor gets control of Brody's arms and successfully pulls guard. OConnor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brody wants to stand and escape but instead OConnor has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

OConnor working for a triangle but Brody defends it easily.

Brody stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brody tries for a takedown but OConnor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Brody gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
OConnor prevents Brody from getting back to his feet.
OConnor throwing strikes from guard but Brody blocks nicely.
Marcus OConnor has got the better of the ground game so far.
OConnor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Brody is trying to buck OConnor off.
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 Jeremiah Brody will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

OConnor looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Brody!

OConnor looking to secure an arm triangle but Brody defends it well.
OConnor tries to control but Brody wriggling away.
OConnor unloading with bombs!

Brody somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brody has his takedown stuffed

and OConnor counters with a single leg into guard. Brody didn't expect that.
OConnor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
OConnor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brody wants to stand but OConnor is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OConnor passes easily into side control. Nice work.
OConnor misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
OConnor throwing strikes but Brody manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Brody wants to stand but OConnor is controlling his arm.
OConnor sneaks back into half guard.
OConnor regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OConnor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Brody gets to his feet - OConnor follows without any prompting.
OConnor tries for a takedown but Brody circles away easily

and Brody counters with a single leg into guard. OConnor didn't expect that.

OConnor has his foot on Brody's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brody works his way back into a safe position though.

Brody avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Brody stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jeremiah Brody seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OConnor shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than OConnor was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

OConnor swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Brody is now in OConnor's guard. A big mistake from OConnor there, giving up the dominant position!
OConnor has a closed guard, preventing Brody from standing up.
OConnor trying to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus OConnor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think OConnor has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus OConnor!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Russ Rutger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutger's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Oh...Canada by Classified. Thomas comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 4 In the Morning kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Rutger
vs
Thomas

172 cm
21
175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

188 cm
20
182 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Russ Rutger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

It looks like Jose Thomas has been cut.
Rutger misses with a series of wild punches.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Rutger avoids them all with ease.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rutger throws a right and a left that Thomas avoids nicely.
Thomas lands with a nice body punch.
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thomas throws a jab when Rutger was well out of range.
Rutger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

It looks like Russ Rutger has been cut.
Rutger misses the shot to the body.
Rutger throws a series of punches but Thomas avoids them all with ease.
Rutger misses with a straight left.
Rutger throws a front kick aimed at Thomas's knee but Thomas avoids it well.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Rutger. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thomas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rutger at a distance.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutger.
Rutger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Rutger scores with a four punch combination!
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
Rutger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutger has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rutger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rutger digs a good body shot into Thomas's ribs.
Thomas looks gassed!
Rutger misses with a double jab.
Thomas connects with a body shot.
Rutger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.
Danga de danga de dang - Rutger scores with a four punch combination!
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutger was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Rutger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rutger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutger lands a jab-cross combination.
Rutger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thomas's sensitive parts.
Rutger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.
Rutger is looking to wear down Thomas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rutger swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rutger throws a shot to the body.
Jose Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rutger throws a nice looking combination but Thomas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thomas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rutger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Rutger does no damage.
Rutger with a nice cross.

Rutger looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Thomas!
Rutger trying to control but Thomas is having none of it.
Rutger working Thomas over with strikes here.
Rutger 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.
Rutger throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Thomas because Rutger loaded up on that one.
Rutger thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Thomas is squirming around, avoiding Rutger's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutger pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Rutger working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rutger tries to control but Thomas wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rutger looking to control and managing it successfully.
Thomas blocking the ground and pound.
Rutger punishing his opponent with strikes.
Thomas taking shots to the head.

The cut above Jose Thomas's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Russ Rutger!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Marconi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viraj Mithani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marconi comes to the cage accompanied by Ranson. Viraj Mithani has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Marconi
vs
Mithani

183 cm
25
205 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

198 cm
25
215 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincent Marconi !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Viraj Mithani!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marconi is looking to clinch but Mithani is avoiding it.
Marconi fails with a takedown attempt.
Marconi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marconi throws a right and a left that Mithani avoids nicely.
Mithani circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marconi misses with a wild combination.
Mithani slips a jab from Marconi .
No joy there for Mithani, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marconi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Viraj Mithani has been cut.
Mithani fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marconi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mithani slips a jab and a cross from Marconi .
Marconi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mithani counters with a nice uppercut.
Mithani will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Mithani gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mithani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice straight punches there by Mithani. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mithani.
Marconi falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Mithani counter with a right hand.
Marconi misses with a double jab
and Mithani counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marconi is breathing heavily.
Marconi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mithani.
Mithani moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Marconi tries to clinch but Mithani moves away
and Mithani counters with a left and a right that stings Marconi .
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mithani!

It looks like Vincent Marconi has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mithani connects with a body shot.
Marconi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mithani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mithani looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mithani lands with a nice combination. Marconi backs away looking to recover.

Marconi is rocked!

Nice combo by Mithani! Oh, that's hurt him - Marconi falls to the canvas and Mithani follows him into side control.
Oh Marconi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mithani taking a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marconi seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Mithani stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Marconi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mithani counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mithani stuns Marconi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A cross from Mithani lands.
Mithani moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Marconi takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mithani works over Marconi 's head and body with a nice combination.

Marconi is rocked!

Vincent Marconi 's cut is getting worse.
Viraj Mithani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mithani moves out of range of the strikes.
Mithani is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The fighters circling - Marconi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marconi misses with a combination
and Mithani counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mithani is working the combinations to good effect here.

Mithani gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Mithani breaks from the clinch.
Mithani scores with a jab to the body.
Mithani lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Marconi with a lazy takedown attempt

and Mithani counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Mithani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marconi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mithani.

Mithani closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Mithani manages to break the clinch.
Marconi misses with a combination
and Mithani makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mithani throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mithani lands a glancing blow to the side of Marconi 's head.
Mithani throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Marconi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marconi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Oh Marconi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Vincent Marconi 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Some wild striking there from Mithani.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mithani.
Mithani throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marconi seems to have got his legs back now.
Marconi misses with a double jab
and Mithani counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mithani has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mithani scores with a leg kick.

Mithani rushes Marconi and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viraj Mithani dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mithani throws a one two combo.
Mithani throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marconi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mithani.

Mithani has closed the distance and engaged Marconi in a clinch.

Mithani's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mithani blocks a jab.
Mithani slips a straight right by Marconi .
Mithani lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mithani jabs at Marconi 's body.
Vincent Marconi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mithani scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Viraj Mithani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mithani lands with a nice combination. Marconi backs away looking to recover.

Jeez, Vincent Marconi 's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Marconi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Mithani holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Mithani breaks the clinch.
Marconi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mithani finds it's way round the side to connect with Marconi 's head.
Marconi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mithani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Viraj Mithani!
Viraj Mithani is the new light heavyweight champion!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Werner Klemperer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Leeroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klemperer comes to the cage accompanied by Hogan's Heroes. Leeroy has chosen Boondocks Theme Song as his entrance music. Werner Klemperer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bruce Leeroy's chin.

Klemperer
vs
Leeroy

171 cm
23
145 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

174 cm
22
155 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Werner Klemperer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Leeroy!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klemperer throws a hook to the side of Leeroy's head but Leeroy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Leeroy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Klemperer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Klemperer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Leeroy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Klemperer.
A good leg kick by Leeroy.
Leeroy just misses with a punch to the body.
Leeroy throws out a loose jab but Klemperer uses good head movement to avoid it.

Leeroy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Klemperer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Leeroy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Leeroy looking to pass the guard.
Leeroy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Leeroy won't allow Klemperer to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Klemperer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Klemperer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leeroy manages to get himself to full guard.
Klemperer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leeroy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Klemperer throws a strike but Leeroy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Klemperer throws his legs up looking for a submission but Leeroy uses it to pass to side control.
Leeroy controls the position.
Klemperer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Leeroy off and has taken his back!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Werner Klemperer!
Werner Klemperer is the new lightweight champion!