RISE 2: PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kronos Doomsday (ranked 22182 p4p, 3520 weight class) and Gordon Plant (ranked 128 p4p, 87 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Doomsday
vs
Plant

175 cm
27
175
1 - 4 - 0

155 cm
31
139
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Brawler
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kronos Doomsday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gordon Plant!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Plant tenderised Doomsday's leg. Doomsday is trying to keep his angry face on.
Doomsday on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Plant looks to throw the jab but Doomsday is out of range.
As Plant looks to move away, Doomsday throws a big counter combo but Plant just gets out of the way.
Plant closes this distance looking for a takedown but Doomsday circles away.
Doomsday closes the distance and clinches up with Plant, looking for a takedown. Doomsday pushes Plant against the cage but Plant circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Plant swings for the body but Doomsday moves out of range.

Plant instigates a clinch.
Plant scores with a shoulder strike.

Plant manages to break the clinch.
Plant connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Doomsday's hands.
Plant slaps away a takedown attempt from Doomsday, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Doomsday closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Plant did well to prevent Doomsday getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plant trying to control from the bottom.
Doomsday will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Plant tries to roll over but Doomsday keeps him under control.
Doomsday wants to free his trapped foot but Plant is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Doomsday is trying to work for a kimura but Plant is defending well.
Plant is pressing down on Doomsday's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Doomsday preventing the sweep.
Doomsday stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Plant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Plant wants to sweep here but Doomsday controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doomsday tries to free his leg and advance position but Plant is retaining full guard.
Plant pulls Doomsday in close to prevent any damage.
Doomsday stopping the sweep attempt from Plant.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Doomsday tries to free his leg and advance position but Plant is retaining full guard.
Plant wants to stand up but Doomsday is controlling him.
Doomsday pushing down on Plant's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plant manages to get to full guard.
Plant trying to keep a closed guard but Doomsday is proving a slippery customer.
Plant is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Plant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doomsday is one step ahead there.
Doomsday looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Doomsday pushes down on Plant's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Plant has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.

Plant looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Plant wants to get back to full guard.
Plant is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Doomsday wants to pass to mount but Plant is defending the position.
Doomsday moves into full mount! Plant won't be happy about that!
Doomsday fails to move to back control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plant is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Doomsday has taken his back.

Doomsday is persistently looking for the submission but Plant is defending it well.
Plant is trying to break free.

Doomsday is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Plant won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Doomsday off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kronos Doomsday!

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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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walter Wiener (ranked 2145 p4p, 4757 weight class) and Samuel Lizard (ranked 53 p4p, 98 weight class). Samuel Lizard told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Wiener
vs
Lizard

225 cm
26
180
10 - 10 - 0

188 cm
31
210
15 - 18 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walter Wiener!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Samuel Lizard!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lizard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wiener counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lizard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wiener counters with a solid body kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Lizard scores with a four punch combination!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lizard. Wiener does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wiener lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wiener gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wiener keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wiener lands a nice looking body kick.
A big left from Lizard misses.
And Wiener counters with a quick kick to the body but Lizard blocks it.
Wiener misses with a kick to the body.
Wiener moves out of range of the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wiener steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lizard.
Wiener misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lizard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lizard! But no joy.
Lizard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wiener counters with a head kick. That will keep Lizard thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lizard misses with a left hand
and Wiener counters with a nice body kick.
Wiener lands with a nice body kick.
Lizard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lizard fails to land with a series of punches.
Wiener fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lizard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice defenses there by Wiener.
Lizard misses with an uppercut
and Wiener counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Wiener looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Samuel Lizard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lizard looks winded!
Wiener throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lizard throws a jab when Wiener was well out of range.
Lizard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wiener counters with a nice kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lizard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wiener can pounce on him.
Wiener throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wiener scores with a push kick.
Wiener really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wiener delivers a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Wiener.
A head kick from Wiener lands but Lizard takes it in his stride.
Wiener thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lizard if he has to take too many more of those.
Lizard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lizard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lizard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lizard throws a right hand that misses
and Wiener counters with a body kick that stops Lizard in his tracks momentarily.
Wiener thuds his shin into the meat of Lizard's side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lizard steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wiener. That one must have hurt.
Wiener buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lizard misses the jab.
Wiener lands with a nice body kick.
Lizard avoids the body shot from Wiener.
Lizard misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wiener counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lizard has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wiener.
Wiener throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wiener!
Wiener is looking to slow Lizard down with leg kicks.
Wiener buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Wiener finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

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

Lizard is rocked!
Lizard walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wiener.
Lizard is still on wobbly legs! Can Wiener finish him?
Lizard blocks a head kick by Wiener.
Lizard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Wiener counters with a quick kick to the body but Lizard blocks it.
Lizard seems to have recovered his senses.
Lizard moves out of range of the body kick.
Lizard throws out a loose jab but Wiener uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lizard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wiener fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lizard just manages to avoid it.
Lizard throws an overhand right that lands on Wiener's shoulder, as Wiener tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Wiener lands a big head kick that sends Lizard tumbling to the mat! Wiener takes a step backwards and waves Lizard back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Wiener! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Walter Wiener!
Walter Wiener decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yeshua Immanuel (ranked 2832 p4p, 5302 weight class) and Chad Strdoza (ranked 78 p4p, 107 weight class). Yeshua Immanuel has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Immanuel
vs
Strdoza

181 cm
38
190
14 - 12 - 0

170 cm
32
135
9 - 19 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yeshua Immanuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Strdoza!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Immanuel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.

Immanuel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Immanuel.
Strdoza blocks an uppercut.

Strdoza pulls guard successfully.
Strdoza looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Strdoza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Immanuel throwing strikes but missing.

Strdoza is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Immanuel frees his head nicely. Oh but Strdoza has switched to an armbar! Immanuel is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Chad Strdoza!
A very excited looking Chad Strdoza made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Yeshua Immanuel was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks to my coaches, sorry I came up short. Great game plan by my opponent. It was his night tonight. '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Breedon (ranked 2216 p4p, 2379 weight class) and Jab Buckeye (ranked 58 p4p, 68 weight class). Breedon comes to the cage accompanied by Quiet Riot - Come On Feel The Noise. Buckeye is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Right above it lil Wayne . Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Breedon
vs
Buckeye

183 cm
30
211
10 - 5 - 0

184 cm
32
196
17 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Breedon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jab Buckeye!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckeye misses with a jab, cross combination.
Breedon slips under a jab.
Buckeye wants to clinch.
Breedon slips a jab from Buckeye.
Buckeye ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Breedon misses with a hook. Buckeye ducked under it nicely.
Buckeye defending well as Breedon loads up on a big left hand.
Breedon cracks Buckeye with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

It looks like Jab Buckeye has been cut.
Buckeye uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckeye shoots in for a takedown but Breedon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Buckeye avoids a punch combination nicely.
Buckeye throws a hook but Breedon blocks it.
Breedon throws a left and a right that both miss

and Buckeye counters with a single leg into guard. Breedon didn't expect that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckeye trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Breedon is looking for a triangle but Buckeye pushes his legs off easily.
Buckeye loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Buckeye stopping the sweep attempt from Breedon.
Buckeye keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Breedon's head.
Breedon is looking to sweep but instead, Buckeye has passed into half guard.
Breedon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Buckeye.
Buckeye throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Breedon wants to improve his position but Buckeye is controlling well.
Breedon is doing well to control the position and prevent Buckeye from advancing to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breedon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Buckeye.
Buckeye is thwarting Breedon's attempts to control the position.
Buckeye wants to pass to mount but Breedon is defending the position.
Buckeye is stalling here. Breedon is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Buckeye seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Breedon has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Buckeye's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Buckeye is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breedon is looking to take a break and control but Buckeye is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Buckeye is trying to get back to half guard.
Buckeye regains half guard.
Buckeye wants to improve his position but Breedon is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Breedon lands a nice short elbow.
Buckeye keeping control of the position.
Buckeye wants to control but Breedon is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are battling for position here. Buckeye manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Buckeye working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Breedon has passed into half guard!
Breedon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Breedon winds up and cracks Buckeye with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Breedon is thwarting Buckeye's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jab Buckeye will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jab Buckeye's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Good standup being displayed there by Buckeye as he connects with a hook.
Breedon misses with a wild body shot.
Breedon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Breedon moves away from the strike by Buckeye.
Breedon throws a hook to the side of Buckeye's head but Buckeye sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Buckeye tries to counter it with a takedown but Breedon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Breedon throws a combination that misses
and Buckeye counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Breedon takes one to the chin there.
Breedon lands with a nice body punch.
Buckeye tries to close the distance and clinch but Breedon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Buckeye moves into range and clinches up with Breedon.
Buckeye looking for a takedown.

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

Breedon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Buckeye defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Breedon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Buckeye's guard.

Breedon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Buckeye swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Buckeye is trying to hold Breedon in close to prevent damage but Breedon has managed to pass into half guard.
Buckeye wants to get back to full guard.
Buckeye wants to control but Breedon is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Breedon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Breedon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breedon prevents Buckeye from improving his position.
Breedon controlling the pace.
Buckeye works his way to full guard. Good work.

Buckeye is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Breedon defends well.
Breedon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breedon trying to control the position from guard on top but Buckeye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buckeye tries to strike from the bottom.
Breedon 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.
Buckeye is striking from the bottom but Breedon uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Buckeye gets back to full guard.
Breedon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Breedon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Breedon'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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Breedon tries to free his leg and advance position but Buckeye is retaining full guard.
Breedon's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jab, jab by Breedon - just one landing.
Sloppy strikes from Breedon. Those never looked like landing.
Buckeye throws a hook but Breedon avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Breedon tries to move into range but Buckeye moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Buckeye avoids the body shot from Breedon.
Breedon takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tom Breedon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jab Buckeye's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Buckeye tries to close the distance and clinch but Breedon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Breedon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Buckeye has closed the distance and engaged Breedon in a clinch.

Breedon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Breedon scores with a body shot.
Breedon cracks Buckeye with a right hand to the side of the head.
Breedon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buckeye sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Buckeye looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Breedon jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Buckeye forces Breedon back against the cage and clinches.
Buckeye jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Breedon walks away with a smile on his face. Buckeye gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tom Breedon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Breedon swings for the body but Buckeye moves out of range.
It seemed like Buckeye was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Buckeye misses the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Buckeye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Breedon misses with a series of wild punches.
Buckeye on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Buckeye tries to clinch but Breedon moves out of range.
A big left from Breedon misses.
Buckeye with the counter takedown but Breedon avoids it easily.
Tom Breedon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buckeye takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Buckeye looks for a takedown but Breedon sprawls well.
Breedon thuds his right hand into Buckeye's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Buckeye rushes Breedon and presses him up against the cage.

Breedon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Breedon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Buckeye counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Breedon misses.
Breedon looks to land a right hand but Buckeye moved out of range.
Buckeye defending well as Breedon loads up on a big left hand.
Breedon throws a combination that misses

and Buckeye 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!
Breedon wants to sweep but no luck.
Breedon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Breedon is trying to control the position but Buckeye postures up.
Breedon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Buckeye postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckeye with a flurry of punches that miss.
Breedon wants to sweep here but Buckeye controlling him for the moment.
Buckeye postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Buckeye stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Breedon swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Breedon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buckeye.
A big right from Breedon misses.
A little jabbing left from Buckeye on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Breedon lands a nice hook to Buckeye's body. Buckeye takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Breedon swings for the body but Buckeye moves out of range.
Tom Breedon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Breedon misses with a wild body shot.
Buckeye might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Buckeye throws an overhand right that lands on Breedon's shoulder, as Breedon tries to avoid the shot.
Nice takedown defense from Breedon. No joy for Buckeye on that attempt.
Tom Breedon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jab Buckeye.
Breedon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breedon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Buckeye looks to land a combination but Breedon avoids it well.
As Buckeye looks to move away, Breedon throws a big counter combo but Buckeye just gets out of the way.
Tom Breedon is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Buckeye.
Breedon misses with a looping left.
Breedon throws a right hand that Buckeye ducks under and follows up with a left that Buckeye also avoids with ease.
Buckeye tries to clinch but Breedon moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buckeye connects with a good right hand that stumbles Breedon. Breedon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Breedon misses with a hook.

Buckeye rushes Breedon and presses him up against the cage.

Breedon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Buckeye.
Breedon misses with a two punch combination.
Buckeye tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Buckeye scores with a jab to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Breedon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Breedon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Commie Hunter (ranked 1613 p4p, 2118 weight class) and Frank Granger (ranked 37 p4p, 51 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hunter
vs
Granger

183 cm
37
175
7 - 3 - 0

183 cm
35
226
22 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Commie Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Granger!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Granger looks to land a combination but Hunter avoids it well.
Hunter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Granger dodges the punch combination from Hunter.
Granger drops his hands momentarily and Hunter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hunter misses the jab.
Hunter throws the left hand but Granger avoids the punch easily.
Hunter throws the left hand but Granger avoids the punch easily.
Hunter scores with a sloppy right hand. Granger should have avoided that one.
Hunter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Granger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hunter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grangers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Granger misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Granger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hunter.
Hunter is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Granger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Granger lands with an uppercut that bounces Hunter off the cage and back into range.
Granger misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Granger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Granger avoids the body shot from Hunter.
Donk. Hunter catches Granger right on the button with a cross.
Hunter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Proving Grounds in the buildup to the fight.
Hunter throws the left hand but Granger avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter connects with a body shot.
Granger throws a hook but Hunter avoids it easily.
Hunter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

It looks like Commie Hunter has been cut.
Granger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hunter scores with a one two! Granger had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Granger looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunter is just out of range.
Granger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hunter.
Granger throws out a leg kick but Hunter moves out of range and Granger only half commits.
Sloppy strikes from Granger. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Granger.

Oooooh!!! Hunter has knocked Granger down with a huge combo! Hunter steps away and waves a wobbly Granger back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Granger is rocked!

It looks like Frank Granger has been cut.
Granger looks winded!
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!
Hunter lands an uppercut, right on the button! Granger tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Commie Hunter!
Commie Hunter was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.