YFL 17: Concrete Carnage PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Slip Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Happy Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Kid
vs
Jack

165 cm
21
134 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

155 cm
20
143 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Slip Kid!
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, Happy Jack!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kid closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kid lands a damaging elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Kid.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jack.

Kid manages to pull guard.
Kid manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jack manages to get himself to full guard.

Jack had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kid defends it easily.
Kid is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jack trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kid postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jack trying to keep a closed guard but Kid is proving a slippery customer.
Kid thows a big elbow that misses.
Jack utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kid throws and elbow that misses. Jack uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kid's guard. Nice move by Jack!

Kid looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jack in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kid tries to clinch but Jack moves out of range.
Jack misses with a straight left.
Kid misses the shot to the body.
Jack throws a solid leg kick but Kid takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jack.
Jack should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jack looks to score with a jab to the body but Kid is just out of range.
Kid with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kid fails with the takedown.
Jack takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kid lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jack backs up against the cage.
Jack looks for the body kick but Kid saw that one coming.
Kid throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jack takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

Kid gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jack wants a takedown but no success here.
Jack drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kid pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jack throws a series of punches but Kid avoids them all with ease.
Kid fakes the leg kick and cracks Jack in the body.
Jack looks gassed!

Kid fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jack, pushing him back against the cage.
Jack throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack avoiding damage as Kid throws knees to the body.
Jack takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kid obliges.
A short body shot lands from Kid as the two fighters clinch.
Jack's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kid lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kid lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jack has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kid is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Slip Kid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Happy Jack.

Kid drags the fight down to the ground.
Kid striking off his back, scoring a few points.

Kid working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jack doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jack manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kid trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kid wants to sweep here but Jack controlling him for the moment.
Kid is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kid is on top in guard.
Kid in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jack working a defensive guard here.

Jack is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kid tries to stand but Jack is controlling from the bottom.
Kid trying to control but Jack is working from the bottom.
Kid is really struggling to control Jack but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kid throwing strikes but missing.
Kid makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jack lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jack throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kid stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jack, right into the meat.
Jack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Jack scores with a takedown into Kid's guard.
Jack passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Jack blocks the strikes from Kid.

Kid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kid taking some punishment here, with Jack in his half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jack moves into full mount! Kid won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jack lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slip Kid dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jack shoots in but Kid avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kid working aggressively here.
Kid working Jack over with knees to the body.
Jack drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kid pulls his leg out and moves away.

Kid closes the distance and pushes Jack back into the cage.
Jack takes an elbow to the temple.
Jack can't get the takedown.
Slip Kid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Happy Jack.
Knees to the body from Kid.
Jack is trying to break the clinch but Kid is controlling him.
Kid lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kid landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kid stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Kid.
Kid utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kid lands a nice shot to the body.
Kid lands an elbow that stopped Jack in his tracks for a moment.
Kid just leaning against Jack, taking a breather.
Kid lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jack or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kid landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kid scores a nice knee to the body.
Kid misses with a punch on the inside.
Kid tries a body shot but Jack blocks it.
Kid lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kid tries to work over Jack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kid tries to land knees in the clinch but Jack avoids the damage to the body.
Jack lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kid backwards.
Kid tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jack smiles and moves away.
Jack lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kid checks a low kick from Jack.
Jack doesn't manage to clinch there - Kid circles away.
Kid looks to land a combination but Jack avoids it well.
Kid slips a jab and a cross from Jack.
Jack doesn't manage to clinch there - Kid circles away.
Kid lands a head kick. Jack smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Slip Kid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Jack shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jack showed some decent athleticism there.
Jack thows a huge punch but Kid dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid is trying to stand.
Kid is looking to improve his position.
Jack looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kid with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kid is looking for a sweep. Jack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jack lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jack lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kid pushes Jack off looking to stand but Jack dives back in and keeps control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kid throws a body punch but Jack moves out of range.
Jack throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kid counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jack is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jack lands a jab to the nose.

Jack darts in and clinches Kid up against the cage.
Jack prevents a body shot from Kid.

Jack has picked Kid up - he's going for a ride! Jack dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jack scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid gets full guard.
Jack stopping the sweep attempt from Kid.
Kid is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jack landing some decent shots from guard.
Kid doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jack trying to control but Kid is working from the bottom.
Kid wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kid fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jack looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Happy Jack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Kid drives through and clinches with Jack against the cage.
Jack lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Good body shot from Kid.
Jack wants to get back to striking at distance but Kid won't allow it.

Kid pulls guard effortlessly.

Kid has his foot on Jack's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jack works his way back into a safe position though.
Jack makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jack is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jack stands up over Kid, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jack postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jack trying to control the position from guard on top but Kid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kid trying to control the position.
Jack working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kid's head.
Jack throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jack takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kid tries to clinch up but Jack circles away and keeps his distance.
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 Slip Kid will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jack shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kid is trying to defend but Jack finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jack is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jack thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kid's head.
Jack thows a huge punch but Kid dodges it nicely.
Kid is looking to control Jack's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kid avoid being mounted?
Kid controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Jack lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jack lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack is thwarting Kid's attempts to control the position.
Ground and pound from Jack.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jack lands a nice short elbow.
Jack working the head and body with strikes.
Kid is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jack scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jack thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jack blocks the strikes from Kid.

Kid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kid is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jack scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kid wants to control but Jack is keeping busy and won't allow it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jack misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kid moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Kid clinches up against the cage.
Jack is looking to break free of the clinch but Kid has double underhooks.
Nice elbow from Kid.
Kid tries to pull guard but Jack won't allow it.
Jack tries to break the clinch but Kid is controlling the position.
Kid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jack avoids it.
Jack managing to block the knees to the body from Kid.
Kid struggles to land a body shot inside as Jack controls his hands.
Jack on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jack is working Kid over against the cage.
Jack lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kid backwards.
Kid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jack avoids it.
Kid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jack lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jack is trying to maintain a safe position but Kid gets an underhook and turns Jack into the cage.
Jack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jack lands with a right to the head.
Jack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jack working aggressively here.
Kid lands a good knee to the midsection. Jack won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kid tries to land knees in the clinch but Jack avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack blocks a body shot from Kid.
Kid throws an elbow that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Jack.
Kid tries a body shot but Jack blocks it.
Jack gets through Kid's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kid unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jack lands a body punch in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A hook to the body from Kid.

Jack lands a takedown into guard.
Happy Jack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kid tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jack accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kid preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jack landing some decent shots from guard.
Kid looking to control.
Slip Kid is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kid fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jack dives in and grabs Kid's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kid pushes down on Jack's head and hops out.

Kid clinches up with Jack and pushes him back against the cage.
Jack lands with a right to the head.
Kid landing knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jack creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kid gets through Jack's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jack blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jack lands a body punch.
Kid takes an elbow to the temple.
Kid landing knees to the body.

Jack turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Jack is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kid is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Jack is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kid has escaped the position, nice work there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Happy Jack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kid 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia 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
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gegard Sipowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Winkletoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sipowicz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Highway to Hell. Gegard Sipowicz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tom Winkletoe's chin.

Sipowicz
vs
Winkletoe

176 cm
24
166 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

176 cm
26
156 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gegard Sipowicz!
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, Tom Winkletoe!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sipowicz throws a right and a left that Winkletoe avoids nicely.
Sipowicz misses with a series of wild punches.
Sipowicz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Winkletoe's head backwards.
Sipowicz throws a right hand that Winkletoe ducks under and follows up with a left that Winkletoe also avoids with ease.
Winkletoe shoots in and drives through. Sipowicz sprawls well.
Sipowicz scores with a jab.
Sipowicz swinging wildly here.
Winkletoe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sipowicz circles away.
Sipowicz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Winkletoe.
A punch combination from Sipowicz misses.
Sipowicz works over Winkletoe's head and body with a nice combination.

Winkletoe is rocked!
Sipowicz throws a series of punches but Winkletoe moves out of range.
Winkletoe is still on wobbly legs! Can Sipowicz finish him?
Winkletoe fails to land the takedown.
Gegard Sipowicz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Winkletoe.
Nice takedown defense from Sipowicz. No joy for Winkletoe on that attempt.
Sipowicz throws a series of punches but Winkletoe moves out of range.
Sipowicz fails to land with a series of punches.
Sipowicz drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Winkletoe's head, knocking him out cold! Sipowicz is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gegard Sipowicz!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian Hopewell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erin Melcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Hopewell could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Erin Melcher's chin.

Hopewell
vs
Melcher

172 cm
21
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

170 cm
24
162 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Brian Hopewell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erin Melcher!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hopewell shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hopewell is trying to control the action in half guard but Melcher is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Hopewell seems to be looking for submissions.
Melcher is looking for a sweep. Hopewell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Hopewell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Melcher has managed to free his arm - good work.

Hopewell seems to be looking for submissions.
Melcher is looking for a sweep. Hopewell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hopewell is controlling the pace.
Melcher wants to get back to full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Melcher gets the takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopewell is looking for a sweep.
Melcher tries to move to mount but Hopewell blocks the move with his legs.
Hopewell manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hopewell tries to pass to full mount but Melcher defends it.
Melcher manages to get to full guard.
Melcher has control of Hopewell's left arm, preventing Hopewell from doing any damage.
Hopewell won't allow Melcher to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melcher is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Melcher keeping full guard, as Hopewell tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melcher keeping moving, preventing Hopewell from controlling successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hopewell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so Melcher counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Melcher is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Melcher wants to stand but Hopewell is controlling his posture from full guard.
Melcher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hopewell swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hopewell holds on and takes a little breather.
Hopewell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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

Hopewell stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Melcher looks gassed!

Hopewell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Melcher's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Hopewell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Melcher is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melcher pushes Hopewell away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hopewell gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Melcher tries to bench press Hopewell off him but Hopewell keeps the position.
Melcher struggling a bit here.
Melcher is looking for a sweep.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hopewell with a poor takedown

and Melcher counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hopewell!
Hopewell can't escape the position.
Melcher wants to control the pace but Hopewell is squirming around nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopewell tries to hold on but Melcher postures up.
Hopewell is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hopewell has his takedown stuffed

and Melcher counters with a shoot takedown. Hopewell fights it but they end up in guard.
Melcher throwing strikes from guard but Hopewell blocks nicely.
Hopewell controls Melcher momentarily but Melcher frees himself.
Melcher controls from within his opponent's guard.
Melcher trying to control but Hopewell is working from the bottom.

Melcher drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hopewell looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hopewell looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hopewell!

Hopewell decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopewell scores with a punch to the head.

Melcher scores with a takedown into Hopewell's guard.
Hopewell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Melcher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hopewell swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Melcher thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hopewell holds on and takes a little breather.
Melcher won't allow Hopewell to sweep him here.
Hopewell keeping moving, preventing Melcher from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hopewell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Melcher is aware though and is defending well.

Melcher thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Melcher trying to control but Hopewell is working from the bottom.
Hopewell is pulling down on Melcher's head to control his posture.
Hopewell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hopewell managing to control the position.
Melcher looking to sit in guard and control but Hopewell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopewell trying to control but Melcher is working from the bottom.
Melcher 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.
Melcher trying to keep a closed guard but Hopewell is proving a slippery customer.
Hopewell preventing the sweep.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hopewell tries for a takedown but Melcher circles away easily

and Melcher counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Melcher.

Melcher is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Melcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopewell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hopewell is on top in guard.

Hopewell drops back looking for a leg! Melcher is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Melcher manages to kick Hopewell off! Hopewell jumps back into Melcher's guard.
Melcher has control of Hopewell's left arm, preventing Hopewell from doing any damage.
Melcher throws a couple of heel strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Melcher shoots in for a takedown but Hopewell shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Hopewell. No joy for Melcher on that attempt.
Melcher fails to land the takedown.
Brian Hopewell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erin Melcher.
Hopewell tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Melcher counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Melcher looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hopewell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hopewell.
Hopewell wants to sweep but no luck.
Melcher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopewell keeping moving, preventing Melcher from controlling successfully.
Melcher must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Hopewell pushes a forearm under Melcher's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Melcher is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Hopewell!

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Hoppus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Lyman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Lyman has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mark Hoppus's chin.

Hoppus
vs
Lyman

193 cm
24
235 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

200 cm
24
255 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Hoppus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Lyman!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoppus scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lyman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Lyman clinches up against the cage.
Lyman lands a good knee to the midsection. Hoppus won't want to take too many of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lyman lands with a light punch inside.
Lyman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lyman misses with a knee strike.
Lyman lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Mark Hoppus has been cut.
Lyman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hoppus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lyman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hoppus is working for takedown but Lyman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lyman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lyman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lyman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hoppus is breathing heavily.
Lyman lands a good knee to the midsection. Hoppus won't want to take too many of those.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lyman.
A shot in the inside from Lyman.
Lyman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lyman digs a right hand into Hoppus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hoppus's gas tank.
Lyman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lyman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hoppus takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lyman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Mark Hoppus's cut is getting worse.
Lyman lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lyman obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right from Lyman on the inside.
A knee to the head by Lyman.
Lyman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lyman lands a knee to the body.
Lyman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hoppus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lyman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hoppus backwards.
Lyman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lyman lands an elbow that stopped Hoppus in his tracks for a moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Lyman.
Lyman lands an elbow inside that Hoppus shrugs off.
Lyman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Mark Hoppus's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A nice left hand lands by Lyman.
Lyman lands a knee to the body.
Lyman lands an elbow just above Hoppus 's eye.
Lyman lands a shoulder strike.
Lyman is pressed up against the cage. Hoppus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lyman down to the mat. Lyman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lyman tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoppus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lyman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoppus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lyman is looking to clinch but Hoppus is avoiding it.
Lyman fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyman tries to clinch up but Hoppus circles away and keeps his distance.
Lyman tries to clinch there but Hoppus circles away.
Josh Lyman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lyman is looking to clinch.

Lyman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hoppus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lyman just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Hoppus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lyman lands an elbow inside.
Lyman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lyman tries a knee to the head but Hoppus blocks it.
Lyman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lyman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hoppus goes for a takedown attempt but Lyman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lyman wants to clinch up but Hoppus keeps it at a distance.
Hoppus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lyman checks it well.
Josh Lyman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoppus shoots in for a takedown but Lyman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lyman tries to clinch but Hoppus moves out of range.
Hoppus keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Lyman. No joy for Hoppus on that attempt.
Lyman fails with an attempt to clinch.

Lyman moves into the clinch successfully.
Lyman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lyman scores with a knee to the head.
Lyman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hoppus takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lyman stalling.
Lyman lands a left hand.
Lyman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lyman.
Hoppus takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees to the body from Lyman.
Lyman lands a body shot.
Lyman lands with a left to the head.
Hoppus takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lyman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lyman lands a nice elbow.
Lyman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lyman is working Hoppus over against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lyman scores a nice knee to the body.
Lyman working Hoppus over with knees to the body.
Lyman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hoppus tries to score a body lock takedown but Lyman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lyman lands a body punch.
Hoppus takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lyman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hoppus.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hoppus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lyman scores a nice knee to the body.
Hoppus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lyman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lyman lands an elbow just above Hoppus 's eye.
Lyman lands an elbow that stopped Hoppus in his tracks for a moment.
Hoppus tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lyman lands a good knee to the midsection. Hoppus won't want to take too many of those.
Lyman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lyman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hoppus.
Lyman scores with a knee to the head.
Hoppus blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Lyman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Hoppus's cut.
That's time! Hoppus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hoppus closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hoppus trying to control the position but Lyman is working away.

Hoppus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Hoppus goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lyman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hoppus but great work by Lyman.

Lyman decides to stand back up. Lyman steps back and let's Hoppus get back to his feet.
Lyman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoppus swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Hoppus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hoppus lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoppus prevents Lyman from getting back to his feet.

Hoppus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hoppus stops Lyman from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoppus pushing down on Lyman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Hoppus is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lyman is trying to stand up here but Hoppus is controlling him well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lyman tries to clinch there but Hoppus circles away.
Hoppus shoots in looking for a takedown. Lyman tries to sprawl out of it but Hoppus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lyman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hoppus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lyman pinned against the cage. Lyman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mark Hoppus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lyman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoppus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lyman tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoppus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyman tries to move into range but Hoppus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hoppus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Hoppus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lyman tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lyman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lyman is looking to clinch but Hoppus is avoiding it.
Lyman tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoppus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lyman moves in looking to clinch but Hoppus pushes him off.
Lyman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hoppus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lyman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lyman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoppus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hoppus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lyman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lyman tries to clinch up but Hoppus circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lyman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lyman tries to clinch but Hoppus moves out of range.
Hoppus shoots in for a takedown but Lyman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Lyman gets a clinch.
Hoppus takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lyman lands a good knee to the midsection. Hoppus won't want to take too many of those.
Lyman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lyman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hoppus takes an elbow to the temple.
Lyman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lyman lands a nice elbow.
Lyman crunches a lovely knee into Hoppus's ribcage.
Lyman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lyman lands a nice elbow.
Lyman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Lyman.
Lyman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lyman is trying to stall.
Lyman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lyman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Lyman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mark Hoppus's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Lyman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lyman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hoppus.
Lyman moves in looking to clinch but Hoppus pushes him off.
Lyman wants to clinch up but Hoppus keeps it at a distance.
Hoppus fails with the takedown.
Lyman tries to clinch but Hoppus is having none of it.

Lyman closes the distance and clinches.
Lyman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hoppus takes an elbow to the temple.
Lyman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hoppus takes an elbow to the forehead.

Jeez, Mark Hoppus's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Lyman lands a good knee to the midsection. Hoppus won't want to take too many of those.
Lyman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lyman is pushing Hoppus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyman works on Hoppus's body with a couple of short punches.
Hoppus takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lyman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lyman scores with a knee to the head.
Lyman landing knees to the head.
Lyman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hoppus backwards.
Hoppus is working for takedown but Lyman is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Hoppus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lyman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lyman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lyman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lyman lands a knee to the body.
Hoppus wants a takedown.
Hoppus wants to get back to striking at distance but Lyman won't allow it.
Lyman lands an elbow inside that Hoppus shrugs off.
Lyman lands a right hand.
Lyman throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoppus.
Lyman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoppus wants a takedown but no success here.
Hoppus wants a takedown but no success here.
Lyman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyman with a knee to the head.
Lyman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hoppus blocks it with crossed arms.
Lyman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hoppus is working for takedown but Lyman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hoppus tries to break the clinch but Lyman is controlling the position.
Hoppus takes a shot to the head.
Lyman lands an elbow inside that Hoppus shrugs off.
Lyman lands an elbow inside that Hoppus shrugs off.
Lyman lands a damaging elbow.
Lyman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lyman digs a right hand into Hoppus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hoppus's gas tank.
Lyman throws a knee to the head but misses.

Hoppus has picked Lyman up - he's going for a ride! Hoppus dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Hoppus is looking for a kimura but Lyman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hoppus to get the leverage.
Hoppus throwing shots but Lyman is blocking nicely.
Hoppus working Lyman over with strikes.

Hoppus is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hoppus is working for a kimura but Lyman is defending it quite comfortably.

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

Hoppus seems to be working for a kimura but Lyman defends the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lyman is trying to stand.
Josh Lyman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hoppus keeps the fight on the outside.
Lyman tries to clinch up.
Lyman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoppus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lyman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mark Hoppus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lyman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoppus paws at him with a jab and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Lyman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lyman 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Lyman!

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energy
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Midnight Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Corey Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Midnight Beast has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Beast
vs
Corey Jr

162 cm
24
145 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

175 cm
20
137 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Midnight Beast!
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, Mike Corey Jr!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Corey Jr.
Corey Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Corey Jr misses with a wild combination.
Corey Jr scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Beast steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corey Jr.
Corey Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Corey Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beast defends it nicely.
Corey Jr throws out a loose jab but Beast uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corey Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Corey Jr throws a series of punches but Beast moves out of range.
Corey Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Corey Jr fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corey Jr swinging wildly here.

Beast gets the takedown into side control.

Beast tries for a kimura but Corey Jr is defending well.

Beast is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Corey Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Corey Jr bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Corey Jr throws a nice looking combination but Beast bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beast slips a jab and a cross from Corey Jr.
Corey Jr throws a nice looking combination but Beast bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corey Jr with a poor takedown

and Beast counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Beast.
Corey Jr keeping moving, preventing Beast from controlling successfully.
Beast might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Beast wants to pass the guard but Corey Jr is keeping the position.
Beast wants to control from the top but Corey Jr keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Beast stands and steps away. Corey Jr gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mike Corey Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corey Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corey Jr misses with a shot to the body

so Beast counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Beast drops back, looking for a kneebar! Corey Jr looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Corey Jr looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Corey Jr!

Corey Jr decides to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corey Jr throws a left and a right that both miss

and Beast counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Corey Jr is pressing down on Beast's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Beast pushes down on Corey Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Beast has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Corey Jr's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

Beast jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Corey Jr is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Corey Jr and Beast has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Beast is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Beast goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Corey Jr has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Beast but great work by Corey Jr.
Corey Jr controls the position from side control.
Corey Jr wants to control but Beast is keeping him busy.
Beast tries to control but Corey Jr manages to take his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corey Jr lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Beast hold on?!
Corey Jr not allowing Beast to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Corey Jr tries to clinch

and Beast counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Beast.
Beast stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corey Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Corey Jr kicks Beast off and gets to his feet.
Corey Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beast moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Corey Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Beast moves out of range easily.
Corey Jr lands a head kick. Beast smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Corey Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Beast on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Beast on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Corey Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Beast.

Corey Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corey Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Corey Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Corey Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Beast counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Beast postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Corey Jr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Beast, into his guard.
Corey Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beast is keeping the position for now.
Corey Jr wants to control from the top but Beast keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Corey Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beast has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Corey Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Beast's legs - danger averted.
Corey Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beast is keeping the position for now.

Beast is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corey Jr trying to stand up but can't free himself from Beast's guard.

Beast is looking for a triangle but Corey Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Corey Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Beast keeping full guard, as Corey Jr tries to pass.

Corey Jr decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Corey Jr misses with a two punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Corey Jr shoots in and bounces Beast off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Beast is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Corey Jr trying to stand up but can't free himself from Beast's guard.

Beast throws his legs up looking for a submission but Corey Jr uses it to pass to side control.

Corey Jr stands up.
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 Midnight Beast will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Corey Jr falls off balance throwing a combination

and Beast counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Corey Jr's guard now.
Corey Jr wants to stand up but Beast is controlling him.

Corey Jr stands up.
Corey Jr misses with the combination.
Corey Jr falls off balance throwing a combination

and Beast counters with a shoot takedown. Corey Jr fights it but they end up in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast tries to free his leg and advance position but Corey Jr is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beast wants to control from the top but Corey Jr keeps moving.
Beastis looking to pass into half guard but Corey Jr pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Corey Jr is in guard.
Beast is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Beast working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Corey Jr has passed into half guard!
Corey Jr controlling the action here.
Mike Corey Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
It looks like Corey Jr is going to stand back up.

Beast looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Corey Jr is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Corey Jr wants to take a breather but Beast is having none of it.
Beast tries to roll over but Corey Jr keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corey Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Corey Jr escapes and gets back to his feet.
Corey Jr throws a combination that misses

and Beast counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Beast is trying to work for a kimura but Corey Jr is defending well.
Corey Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.

Corey Jr makes his way to full guard, as Beast worked for a kimura.
Corey Jr will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corey Jr throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Midnight Beast is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Corey Jr keeping moving, preventing Beast from controlling successfully.
Beast prevents Corey Jr from getting back to his feet.
Corey Jr trying to control the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Corey Jr misses with an uppercut. Beast saw that one coming.
Beast ducks under a wild hook from Corey Jr.
Nice takedown defense from Corey Jr. No joy for Beast on that attempt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Midnight Beast!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Klas Aberton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Pulawsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pulawsky has chosen Born in the PRL as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Aberton
vs
Pulawsky

185 cm
19
184 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
178 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Klas Aberton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrew Pulawsky!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulawsky looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Pulawsky feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Aberton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pulawsky scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aberton keeping moving, preventing Pulawsky from controlling successfully.
Pulawsky works over Aberton with some ground and pound from guard.
Pulawsky trying to control but Aberton is working from the bottom.
Aberton lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pulawsky!
Pulawsky is looking to improve his position but Aberton isn't that keen on the idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulawsky gets back to half guard.
Pulawsky desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Aberton is looking to stall here but Pulawsky recovers full guard.
Aberton trying to control but Pulawsky is working from the bottom.
Aberton throws a big right hand that misses.
Pulawsky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aberton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aberton postures up in Pulawsky's guard and throws a big left but Pulawsky blocks it.
Aberton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pulawsky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aberton preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aberton trying to control the position from guard on top but Pulawsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Aberton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pulawsky misses with a two punch combination.
Aberton misses with a looping right.
Pulawsky ducks under a wild hook from Aberton.
Aberton connects with a looping right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulawsky staying out of range there.

Pulawsky gets a takedown into half guard.
Pulawsky looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Aberton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pulawsky seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Aberton is trying to get back to full guard.
Pulawsky is nestled in close to Aberton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aberton tries to get to full guard but Pulawsky has control of the leg.
Aberton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pulawsky seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aberton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pulawsky throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pulawsky is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Aberton reverses the position - he's now on top in Pulawsky's guard.
Pulawsky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pulawsky is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pulawsky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aberton throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Aberton misses with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Aberton as Pulawsky shoots in.
Pulawsky fails to land the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Aberton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulawsky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pulawsky looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Klas Aberton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Pulawsky.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aberton jabs at Pulawsky's body.
Pulawsky shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aberton but Aberton pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Aberton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulawsky avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Aberton.
Pulawsky can't do much from the bottom here.
Aberton works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

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

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

Aberton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pulawsky tries to buck Aberton off but Aberton is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Aberton is trying to get an arm triangle but Pulawsky is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aberton working away.
Pulawsky sneaks back into half guard.
Pulawsky regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aberton stopping the sweep attempt from Pulawsky.
Aberton wants to control from the top but Pulawsky keeps moving.
Aberton stopping the sweep attempt from Pulawsky.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aberton trying to control but Pulawsky is working from the bottom.
Aberton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aberton trying to control but Pulawsky is working from the bottom.
Pulawsky not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pulawsky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pulawsky shoots in but no luck this time.
The fighters circling - Aberton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klas Aberton dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Pulawsky shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Aberton's guard.
Pulawsky looking to sit in guard and control but Aberton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pulawsky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aberton looking to pass the guard.
Pulawsky manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pulawsky lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Pulawsky controlling the position easily from mount.
Pulawsky wants to control the pace but Aberton is squirming around nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aberton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pulawsky scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Aberton?
Pulawsky with shots to the head and body - Aberton looks very uncomfortable down there.
Aberton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pulawsky unloading with bombs!
Pulawsky breaks from Aberton's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Pulawsky lands a nice shot to the head.
Pulawsky is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Aberton can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pulawsky wants to control the pace but Aberton is squirming around nicely.
Pulawsky is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Aberton can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulawsky lands with some strikes.
Pulawsky controlling the pace for now.
BOOM! Pulawsky connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aberton gets back to half guard.
Pulawsky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pulawsky lands strikes from half guard.
Pulawsky throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Pulawsky is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aberton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pulawsky.
Pulawsky throwing shots but Aberton is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aberton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aberton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pulawsky keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aberton's head.

Aberton is looking to sinch up a triangle. Pulawsky throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Aberton's body to avoid the submission. Aberton has instead reached around Pulawsky's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Aberton arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Klas Aberton!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alfred Shaheim Leigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marlon Worthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Worthy has chosen Drop the world as his entrance music. Marlon Worthy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Shaheim Leigh
vs
Worthy

178 cm
26
200 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

182 cm
20
167 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alfred Shaheim Leigh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marlon Worthy!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worthy scores with a jab to the body.

Leigh scores a takedown into full mount!
Leigh thowing shots but they're missing.
Leigh could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Leigh looking to finish with strikes here!
Poor strikes thrown by Leigh there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Leigh looking to land elbow strikes but Worthy uses the position to regain half guard.
Leigh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Worthy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Leigh controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leigh is trying to control. Worthy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Leigh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Worthy lands a jab to the head.
Leigh throws a looping overhand right but Worthy ducks down to avoid it.
Worthy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Worthy drops Leigh with a big left hand! Leigh is injured, injured bad! Worthy jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

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

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Starr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Henderson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Henderson
vs
Starr

189 cm
19
184 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

177 cm
20
177 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Henderson!
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, Justin Starr !
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Henderson misses its intended target.
Henderson lands with a shot to the body.
Starr shoots in for a double leg but Henderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Henderson throws a shot from downtown. Starr moves away and avoids it.
Henderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Henderson scores with a jab to the body.
Henderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Starr .
Henderson throws the left hand but Starr avoids the punch easily.
Henderson thows a body shot but no joy.
Henderson throws a body punch but Starr moves out of range.
Starr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Henderson is fending him off so far but Starr persists. Nope, Henderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Starr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Henderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Dan Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Starr .
Starr slips a straight right by Henderson.
Dan Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Henderson misses the target.
Henderson takes a swing at Starr 's ribcage but misses.
Henderson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Justin Starr has been cut.
Starr shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense.

Henderson gets caught flat footed, as Starr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Starr has gone for a leg lock! Henderson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Starr 's guard.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Starr keeps moving.
Henderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Henderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starr keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Henderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Starr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henderson is aware though and is defending well.
Starr working a defensive guard here.
Starr is pulling down on Henderson's head. It's preventing any offense from Henderson, at least for the moment.

Starr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henderson defends well.
Starr looks gassed!
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Starr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson controlling from the top position.
Henderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Starr on the ground.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Starr keeps moving.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Good shot there by Henderson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henderson. Starr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Starr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Henderson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Starr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Henderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Starr somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson looks to land a left hand but Starr moved out of range nicely.
Starr fails to land the takedown.
Henderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Starr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Henderson.
Henderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Henderson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Starr 's hands.
Starr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Henderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Henderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Starr 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Henderson throws a series of punches but Starr moves out of range.
Henderson throws a jab when Starr was well out of range.
Starr is looking to score with low kicks.
Henderson misses with a wild combination.
Jab from Henderson.

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

Starr drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Starr as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Henderson screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Starr ! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Justin Starr !
Justin Starr is the new welterweight champion!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kris Killa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Haynes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killa comes to the cage accompanied by Shook ones. Kris Killa has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Killa
vs
Haynes

170 cm
25
158 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

165 cm
24
146 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kris Killa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Haynes!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Killa misses its intended target.

Killa clinches up with Haynes and pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Killa.
Killa is trying to drag Haynes to the mat but Haynes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Haynes stalling in the clinch but Killa improves position.
A body shot lands from Killa.
Haynes stalling.
Haynes looking to stall.
Killa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Killa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Haynes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Haynes seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Killa lands a body shot.
Killa lands a left hand.
Killa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Haynes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Killa is keeping busy.
Haynes gets underhooks to prevent Killa's takedown attempt.
Killa pushes Haynes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Killa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killa tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kris Killa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Killa.
Haynes looking to stall.
Haynes stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brandon Haynes.
Killa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Some wild striking there from Haynes.

Killa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Haynes to the mat! Haynes manages to get full guard.
Killa postures up.

Killa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Haynes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Killa has Haynes in his guard.
Killa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killa pulls Haynes in close to his closed guard and prevents Haynes from doing any damage or advancing position.

Killa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Haynes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Killa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Haynes trying to control the position from guard on top but Killa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haynes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Killa wants to sweep here but Haynes controlling him for the moment.
Haynes trying to control but Killa is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killa is trying to keep Haynes in close.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Haynes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Haynes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Killa works the jab nicely.

Killa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Killa throwing strikes but missing.
Haynes is trying to control the position but Killa postures up.
Killa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Haynes looking for a sweep. Not yet Haynes, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haynes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Killa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haynes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Killa prevents Haynes from getting back to his feet.
Killa trying to control but Haynes is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Haynes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Killa is out of range and Haynes settles back down.
Killa misses with a looping left.

Killa takes the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Haynes is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Killa tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Haynes missing with a left hand there. Killa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good leg kick by Haynes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Haynes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Haynes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good exchange - Haynes coming out on top.
Haynes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Killa.
Brandon Haynes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haynes throws a combination. Killa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Killa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haynes.
Haynes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Killa is rocked!
Haynes fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Killa to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Killa looks to clinch but Haynes throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Killa taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Brandon Haynes!
Brandon Haynes is the new featherweight champion!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Knockout Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suicide Stylez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knockout Bob could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Suicide Stylez's chin.

Bob
vs
Stylez

195 cm
24
275 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

182 cm
26
255 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Knockout Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Suicide Stylez!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob scores with a hook.
Stylez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bob digs a good hook to Stylez's body.
Bob stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bob wants it to stay on the feet.

Bob lands a left and a right that send Stylez crashing to the mat, dazed. Bob thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bob lands a right hook to the body.
Stylez looks gassed!
Stylez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Stylez walks straight into a right hand from Bob - that's dropped him! Bob jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Stylez from any more punishment! Stylez complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Knockout Bob!