P.M.M.A. 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Squire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Squire has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Brown
vs
Squire

150 cm
22
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
22
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jermaine Brown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Squire!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Squire swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Squire tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Brown closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Brown thows a huge punch but Squire dodges it nicely.
Brown with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Squire is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

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

Brown decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Brown shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Brown is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Squire can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Brown wants to control the pace but Squire is squirming around nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is trying to take his opponent's back.
Squire is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Brown swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Squire is now in Brown's guard. A big mistake from Brown there, giving up the dominant position!
Brown is breathing heavily.

Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Squire is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brown trying to control the position.

Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Squire gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Brown wants to get back to his feet but Squire passes into half guard.

Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Squire wants to stand up but Brown has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Squire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Squire.
Squire tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Anthony Squire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Squire scores with a body shot.

Brown looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Squire is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Brown seems to be looking for submissions.

Brown is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Squire has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Squire is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.

Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Squire doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown.
Brown trying to control from half guard but Squire is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Brown shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Brown feints and as Squire raises his hands in defense, Brown changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Squire keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Squire keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.

Brown has gone for a leg lock! Squire slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brown's guard.
Brown manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Squire is squirming around, avoiding Brown's attempts to control the action.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Squire is desperately trying to improve his position but Brown has a good base and remains in mount.

Brown swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Squire is now in Brown's guard. A big mistake from Brown there, giving up the dominant position!

Squire avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Squire must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Brown has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Squire is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Brown.
Brown gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Brown gets full guard.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.

Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Squire looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Squire avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
Squire trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Brown throws his legs up looking for a submission but Squire uses it to pass to side control.
Brown is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brown has control of an arm but Squire manages to advance to Squire's back!
Squire gets his hands free as Brown looks to control.
Squire is hanging on to Brown's back as he tries to escape.
Brown trying to get back to his feet but Squire is in full control for now.
Squire gets his hands free as Brown looks to control.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Brown rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Brown trying to control but Squire postures 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 Jermaine Brown will probably get the nod.
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.

Brown takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Squire throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Squire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Squire gets caught flat footed, as Brown shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Squire keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown passes into half guard.

Squire is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Squire looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Squire is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Brown 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.

Brown is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

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.

Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Squire is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold.
Brown passes to side control.
Brown controlling from side mount.
Jermaine Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Check out the look on Brown's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Brown trying to control the position but Squire is working away.
Brown controlling the position.

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.

Brown goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Squire rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Brown's guard! Nice work there by Squire!
Brown trying to control the position.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Jermaine Brown just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Squire knocks Brown to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?

Brown is rocked!
Squire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Oh Brown is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Squire keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Anthony Squire just about did enough to take it.
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.

Squire wants to clinch.
Brown seems to have got his legs back now.
Squire tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.

Brown drives through and clinches with Squire against the cage.
Squire is looking to control Brown's arms but Brown gets an underhook and turns him. Now Squire has his back to the cage.

Brown pulls guard effortlessly.
Brown seems keen to control Squire's posture.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Brown looking to control.
Squire trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown wants to sweep here but Squire controlling him for the moment.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Brown takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brown blocks a head kick by Squire.
Jermaine Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Squire finds it's way round the side to connect with Brown's head.
Squire stuffs the takedown attempt from Brown. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Squire digs a good hook to Brown's body.
Squire misses with a jab, cross combination.

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

Brown stands up and waves to Squire to follow him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brown darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but Squire is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brown is pressing down on Squire's thigh, looking to free his foot. Squire is holding on for now.
Brown wants to control but Squire is keeping him busy.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Squire is defending well.
Squire really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to advance to full mount but Squire doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Squire wants to get back to his feet but Brown is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Squire tries to clinch but Brown moves away

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

Brown seems to be looking for submissions.
Brown is looking to advance position but Squire won't allow it.
Brown controlling the pace.
Brown trying to control the action but Squire is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Brown seems content to control.
Brown tries to pass the half guard into mount. Squire knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brown is taking a breather. Squire says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Brown seems to be looking for submissions.
Brown controlling the pace.
Brown wants to pass to mount but Squire is defending the position.
Brown slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jermaine Brown had his way with Anthony Squire in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Squire closes the distance but Brown moves to the side

and Brown counters with a takedown into side control.

Brown wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Squire, who protects the arm well.

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

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

Brown stands up.
Squire will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Squire.
Squire closes the distance but Brown moves to the side

and Brown counters with a single leg into guard. Squire didn't expect that.
Brown not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Squire keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Squire wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Brown sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brown looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Squire gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Squire stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.

Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown working a defensive guard here.

Brown is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Squire tries to break the clinch but Brown is controlling the position.
Squire misses with a knee strike.
Squire is trying to break the clinch but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Brown tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Brown has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Squire uses from the top position.

Brown looking for a triangle here. Squire is fighting it but it looks tight! Brown pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Squire is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jermaine Brown!
Jermaine Brown is the new bantamweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Goldberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Hallow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goldberg has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Goldberg
vs
Hallow

183 cm
22
204 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brad Hallow!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hallow fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Goldberg misses.
Goldberg is breathing heavily.
Goldberg swinging wilding here.
Danga de danga de dang - Hallow scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Richard Goldberg has been cut.
Richard Goldberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hallow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Goldberg but Goldberg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Goldberg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hallow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hallow lands a jab to the nose.

Goldberg is rocked!
Goldberg throws a combination that misses
and Hallow counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oh Goldberg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goldberg stuffs the takedown.
Goldberg seems to have got his legs back now.
Hallow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goldberg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hallow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goldberg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hallow counters with a straight right hand.
Hallow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goldberg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hallow counters with a right hand to the body.
Hallow lands a really nice looking cross but Goldberg seems unphased.
Goldberg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hallow counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Goldberg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hallow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg takes one on the button.
Goldberg lands with a shot to the body.
Goldberg throws a combination that misses
and Hallow counters with a left and a right that stings Goldberg.
Goldberg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hallow counters with a left to the body.
Hallow thows a body shot but no joy.
Goldberg misses with a combination
and Hallow counters with a three punch combo that has Goldberg backing up. Goldberg nods at Hallow to acknowledge the strikes.

Richard Goldberg's cut is getting worse.
Goldberg avoids the head kick by Hallow.
Goldberg stuffs the takedown.
Richard Goldberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Hallow.
Goldberg misses with a few strikes there.
Hallow clobbers Goldberg with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hallow lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hallow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Goldberg as he jumps to the side.
Hallow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Goldberg misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg misses with a left hand
enabling Hallow to counter with a crisp jab.

Richard Goldberg's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Goldberg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hallow lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hallow.
Goldberg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hallow counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Goldberg throws a combination that misses
and Hallow counters with a right hand to the body.
Goldberg shoots for a takedown but Hallow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hallow cracks Goldberg with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Goldberg falls to his knees and Hallow doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad Hallow!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brett Lange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Fuller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Lange
vs
Fuller

183 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brett Lange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Larry Fuller!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lange shoots for a double leg takedown but Fuller sprawls well. He's pushed Lange's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lange could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

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

Fuller gets to his feet - Lange follows without any prompting.
Fuller moves out of range as Lange throws a body kick.
Fuller moves away from the strike by Lange.
A choreographed right hand from Lange misses the target.
Lange keeps the fight on the outside.

Fuller drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Fuller has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Lange misses.
Lange gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Fuller counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fuller is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Fuller has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lange tries to get to full guard but Fuller has control of the leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in half guard, Fuller seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Larry Fuller dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lange shoots and misses

and Fuller counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lange looking to control.
Fuller content to stall in guard here.
Lange wants to stand up but Fuller is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller wants to pass the guard but Lange is keeping the position.
Fuller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lange works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fuller wants to stand but Lange has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fuller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lange's waist but Lange gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fuller off to one side.
Lange has his takedown stuffed
and Fuller counters with a one-two to the body.
Fuller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lange. That did some damage!
A shot to the body from Lange misses

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

Fuller postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lange is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fuller, into his guard.
Fuller is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fuller is pulling down on Lange's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Larry Fuller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lange misses with a double jab
and Fuller counters with a leg kick.
Lange keeps the fight on the outside.
Fuller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lange gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fuller counters with a good low kick that Lange was not able to check.
Lange misses with a takedown

and Fuller counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Fuller stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Fuller drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lange is keeping the position for now.
Lange looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fuller throwing strikes from guard but Lange blocks nicely.
Fuller controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

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

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.
Lange being controlled here momentarily.
Lange won't allow Fuller to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lange throws a leg kick that is checked

and Fuller counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lange lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fuller!
Lange trying to control but Fuller is having none of it.
Fuller is desperately trying to improve his position but Lange has a good base and remains in mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lange avoids the attempt from Fuller to control.
Fuller is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fuller tries to control the position but Lange now has his back.
Lange trying to control momentarily.
Fuller looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Lange has the hooks in. Fuller is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Larry Fuller has got the better of the ground game so far.

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.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lange's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I really don't envy Fuller right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Larry Fuller dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Lange's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Lange throws a left and a right that both miss

and Fuller counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fuller slows the pace down in half guard.
Lange has a hand on Fuller's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Fuller takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Fuller pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Fuller content just to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lange is desperately trying to improve his position but Fuller has a good base and remains in mount.
Fuller controlling the position easily from mount.
Fuller's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

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.
Lange wants to control but Fuller is having none of it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 45:50
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 45:50
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Fuller!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giant Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khan's entrance music is Giant Khan Entrance. A fine choice. Sam Drago will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Khan
vs
Drago

225 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

198 cm
22
280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Giant Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Drago!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Khan misses with a looping left.
Drago fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Drago tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Khan swivels and escapes.
Giant Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Drago.
Drago looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Drago looks gassed!
Drago shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khan fails with a takedown attempt.
Drago shoots and misses
and Khan counters with a big right hand! Oh Drago is in trouble here! Khan follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giant Khan!

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FIGHT
RATING
42%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anotonio The Nightmare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brick Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Nightmare kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is My Generation. Anotonio The Nightmare could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brick Turner's chin.

The Nightmare
vs
Turner

200 cm
21
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

199 cm
22
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Adriana's Secret

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anotonio The Nightmare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brick Turner!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Nightmare paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Nightmare's waist but The Nightmare gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turner off to one side.
The Nightmare shoots and misses

and Turner counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Turner is stalling in the full guard.

The Nightmare has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Turner is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for The Nightmare.
Turner wants to control but The Nightmare is keeping him busy.
Turner throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The referee asks Turner politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Turner prefers to stall for the moment though.

Turner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The Nightmare is trying to get back to half guard.
The Nightmare gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Turner looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Nightmare controlling the position well.
Turner thows a huge punch but The Nightmare dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner stalling.

Turner seems to be working for a kimura but The Nightmare defends the submission attempt.
The Nightmare moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Turner has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of The Nightmare is proving hard to escape from.
The Nightmare tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Nightmare has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Turner passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The Nightmare struggling a bit here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Turner misses with the ground and pound.
The Nightmare is looking for a sweep.
Turner wants to control but The Nightmare is keeping him busy.
The Nightmare defending against the ground and pound.
The Nightmare is looking for a sweep.
Turner has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Turner looking to control and managing it successfully.
A nice elbow there by Turner.

Turner is standing up, even though he is in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by The Nightmare.
The Nightmare doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Turner counters with a low kick, right behind The Nightmare 's knee.
The Nightmare does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The Nightmare misses with a takedown attempt

and Turner counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anotonio The Nightmare. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Nightmare is looking for a sweep.

Turner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but The Nightmare is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Turner wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Nightmare keeps working.
Turner wants to take a breather but The Nightmare manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Turner.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but The Nightmare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Turner decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The Nightmare gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Turner counters with a single leg into guard. The Nightmare didn't expect that.
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!
Turner working some strikes from top position.
Turner passes The Nightmare's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Turner works his foot free and advances to mount.

Turner has control of The Nightmare's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and The Nightmare regains control of the situation pretty easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Nightmare is in all sorts of trouble here.

Turner swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and The Nightmare is now in Turner's guard. A big mistake from Turner there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brick Turner dominated that round.
That's time! The Nightmare's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

The Nightmare fails with the takedown
and Turner counters with a nice low kick that buckles The Nightmare's knee momentarily.
The Nightmare looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Turner dodges the punch combination from The Nightmare.
Turner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Turner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A bit of stalling here from Turner.
Turner tries to land a knee to the head but The Nightmare blocks with his arms.
Turner tries to score a body lock takedown but The Nightmare shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The Nightmare is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The Nightmare managing to block the knees to the body from Turner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Come on Turner - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Turner decides to pull guard.
The Nightmare working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Nightmare looking to sit in guard and control but Turner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Turner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Nightmare swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner trying to control but The Nightmare is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The Nightmare not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The Nightmare preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but The Nightmare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Turner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Turner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
The Nightmare fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anotonio The Nightmare. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Nightmare fails with the takedown.

Excellent takedown into side control there by The Nightmare.

The Nightmare tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner is looking for a sweep.
The Nightmare working the strikes but Turner uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Turner is staying active underneath The Nightmare, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Turner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Turner keeping full guard, as The Nightmare tries to pass.
Turner keeping moving, preventing The Nightmare from controlling successfully.

Turner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Turner keeping moving, preventing The Nightmare from controlling successfully.
The Nightmare is pushing down on Turner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Turner is fighting to maintain full guard but The Nightmare has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner is positioning himself well to prevent The Nightmare advancing to mount.
Turner trying to hold on to The Nightmare's head to control him but The Nightmare postures up.
The Nightmare looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The Nightmare is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Turner is looking to get back to full guard here but The Nightmare has managed to pass to side control instead.
The Nightmare scoring with strikes but Turner is staying in there.
Turner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The Nightmare is trying to take his opponent's back.
Turner is trying to escape the mount.

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.
Turner wants to control but The Nightmare is having none of it.

The Nightmare is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Turner has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Turner!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but The Nightmare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner won't allow The Nightmare to sweep him here.

The Nightmare is looking for a triangle but Turner pushes his legs off easily.
The Nightmare looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Turner puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Turner prevents The Nightmare from improving his position.
The Nightmare avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Turner.
Turner tries to pass to full mount but The Nightmare defends it.
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 Anotonio The Nightmare will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Turner shoots and misses

and The Nightmare counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Turner looks like he's trying to stand up.
Turner manages to get to full guard.
Turner trying to keep a closed guard but The Nightmare is proving a slippery customer.

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

Turner pushes The Nightmare off and gets back to his feet.

The Nightmare looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Turner!
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!
The Nightmare sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Turner tries to lock up and control but The Nightmare gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Nightmare wants to control the pace but Turner is squirming around nicely.
Turner wants to hold on but The Nightmare pushes him away.
Turner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Nightmare controlling his opponent.
Turner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

The Nightmare looking to secure an arm triangle but Turner defends it well.
Turner manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The Nightmare passes into side control, despite Turner's attempt to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Turner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The Nightmare wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turner keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Turner is looking to regain half guard here but The Nightmare keeps moving and retains side control.
Turner manages to work his way to half guard, despite The Nightmare's best efforts.
The Nightmare trying to control from half guard but Turner is working away.
Brick Turner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turner tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Turner trying to control but The Nightmare postures up.
Turner gets back to full guard.
Turner 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.
The Nightmare is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The Nightmare trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Nightmare trying to hold on to Turner's head to control him but Turner postures up.
The Nightmare tries to roll over but Turner keeps him under control.
Turner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Turner throwing shots but The Nightmare is blocking nicely.
Turner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The Nightmare trying to control here.
Turner thows a huge punch but The Nightmare dodges it nicely.
Turner is thwarting The Nightmare's attempts to control the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

The Nightmare bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The Nightmare wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turner keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner struggling a bit here.
Turner tries to bench press The Nightmare off him but The Nightmare keeps the position.
Turner can't do much from the bottom here.
Turner tries to buck The Nightmare off but The Nightmare is having none of it.
The Nightmare working away.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Turner shoots and misses

and The Nightmare counters with a shoot takedown. Turner fights it but they end up in guard.
The Nightmare wants to pass the guard but Turner is keeping the position.

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

The Nightmare drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Turner dives on top into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The Nightmare wants to sweep but no luck.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anotonio The Nightmare showed his dominance in that final round.
I think The Nightmare 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Anotonio The Nightmare!