SCC 33: Probable Cause PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Isiah Acer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Brow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Brow's choice of entrance music: Wax Tailor - Walk The Line. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Acer
vs
Brow

178 cm
20
200 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

188 cm
28
186 lbs
9 - 13 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Isiah Acer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leroy Brow!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Acer misses with a low kick.
Brow throws a half hearted mid kick.
Acer checks a leg kick.
Brow misses with a head kick.
Leroy Brow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brow throws a head kick but Acer moves out of range.
Brow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brow looks for a takedown but Acer sprawls well.

Brow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Acer wants to sweep here but Brow controlling him for the moment.
Brow passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Acer on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Brow goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Acer rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Brow's guard! Nice work there by Acer!
Brow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Acer.
Acer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brow is keeping the position for now.
Acer wants to control from the top but Brow keeps moving.

Acer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Acer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Acer won't allow Brow to get back to his feet.

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.
Brow is trying to keep Acer in close.
Acer looking to pass the guard.

Acer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Acer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Acer with a flurry of punches that miss.

Acer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Brow is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Acer, into his guard.
Brow wants to control from the top but Acer keeps moving.
Acer keeping full guard, as Brow tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brow trying to control but Acer is working from the bottom.
Acer wants to sweep here but Brow controlling him for the moment.
Brow trying to control the position from guard on top but Acer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Leroy Brow wasn't active enough on the ground.
Brow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brow tries to clinch but Acer moves out of range.
Acer stalks Brow and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Brow's face. Brow staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Leroy Brow has been cut.
Acer avoids the head kick by Brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Acer lands a right hook to the body.
Acer throws a nice looking combination but Brow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brow tries to clinch there but Acer circles away.
Acer stuffs the takedown attempt from Brow. Brow gets slowly back to his feet.
Acer takes a swing at Brow's ribcage but misses.
Brow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Acer moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leroy Brow will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leroy Brow'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.

Acer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Brow!
Brow tries to hold on but Acer pushes him away.
Brow bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Brow passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Brow misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Brow throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Acer works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Acer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Acer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brow trying to control but Acer is working from the bottom.

Acer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Acer is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Brow has his hands clasped together but Acer extends an breaks Brow's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Acer.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Isiah Acer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Bamber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saper Pervyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Bamber looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Bamber
vs
Pervyu

195 cm
26
250 lbs
5 - 6 - 1

205 cm
23
245 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Rivers Edge Nutrition

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 5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, John Bamber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saper Pervyu!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bamber closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pervyu quickly recovers to half guard.
Pervyu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bamber.
Pervyu regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bamber.
Bamber looking to pass the guard.
Pervyu working a defensive guard here.
Bamber looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pervyu looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Saper Pervyu.
A left and a right from Pervyu both land. Nice combination.
Pervyu misses with a series of wild punches.

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

Bamber manages to break the clinch.
Pervyu misses with a series of wild punches.
Pervyu throws a series of punches but Bamber moves out of range.

Bamber moves into the clinch.
Pervyu wants to break the clinch but can't.

Bamber gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bamber scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bamber is breathing heavily.
Bamber working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Pervyu's thigh. Pervyu counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Pervyu 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 two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pervyu trying to control from half guard but Bamber is working away.
Pervyu is thwarting Bamber's attempts to control the position.
Pervyu wants to free his trapped foot but Bamber is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bamber misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Pervyu is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bamber!
Pervyu wants to control the pace but Bamber is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bamber keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Pervyu working for a guillotine from mount but Bamber is in no mood to give up.
Pervyu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bamber is looking to escape.
Pervyu is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Bamber tries to control Pervyu's body but Pervyu pushes him off. Bamber squirms to his side and now Pervyu has his back!
Pervyu trying to control.

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

Pervyu is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bamber defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bamber staying busy and making it hard for Pervyu to control.
Bamber tries to break free.
Pervyu tries to keep control of the position but Bamber is staying busy.
Bamber is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pervyu misses with a series of wild punches.
Pervyu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bamber bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
No joy there for Pervyu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Pervyu misses.
Bamber misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pervyu throws a right and a left that Bamber avoids nicely.
Bamber showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pervyu.
John Bamber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bamber swinging wildly here.
Pervyu throws a left and a right that both miss

and Bamber counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pervyu working a defensive guard here.
Bamber throwing strikes from guard but Pervyu blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bamber looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bamber wants to control from the top but Pervyu keeps moving.
Bamber is looking to stand up but Pervyu won't let him.
Bamber throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pervyu 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.

Bamber postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pervyu is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bamber, into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pervyu wants to stand but Bamber has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pervyu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bamber trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Pervyu trying to control the position from guard on top but Bamber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pervyu slips nicely into half guard.
Pervyu is trying to control. Bamber wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bamber actively working from the bottom here.

Pervyu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bamber sees it coming and defends easily.

Bamber is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pervyu pulls his head out easily.
Pervyu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pervyu tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Pervyu is keen to just control but Bamber is a slippery customer.

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

That's four 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.
Pervyu trying to control the action but Bamber is working from the bottom.

Bamber actively working from the bottom here.
Bamber is looking for a sweep. Pervyu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pervyu wants to stand but Bamber has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Pervyu is looking to take a break and control but Bamber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pervyu throws a right hand that Bamber ducks under and follows up with a left that Bamber also avoids with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pervyu throws a right hand that Bamber ducks under and follows up with a left that Bamber also avoids with ease.
Pervyu misses with a series of wild punches.

Bamber rushes Pervyu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Pervyu is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bamber is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pervyu to the mat. Pervyu regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Pervyu looking to control.
Bamber trying to control but Pervyu is working from the bottom.
Pervyu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pervyu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bamber circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pervyu throws a nice looking combination but Bamber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bamber is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pervyu.
Bamber showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pervyu.
Pervyu blocks the body kick.
Pervyu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pervyu scores with a hook to the body. Bamber takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pervyu throws a combination that misses

and Bamber counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pervyu's guard now.
Bamber throwing strikes but missing.
Bamber trying to control but Pervyu is working from the bottom.
Bamber throws and elbow that misses. Pervyu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bamber's guard. Nice move by Pervyu!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pervyu stopping the sweep attempt from Bamber.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bamber keeping moving, preventing Pervyu from controlling successfully.
Bamber looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pervyu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bamber keeping moving, preventing Pervyu from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Saper Pervyu wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bamber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pervyu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saper Pervyu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pervyu throws a right and a left that Bamber avoids nicely.
Pervyu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Saper Pervyu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pervyu throws a series of punches but Bamber moves out of range.
Bamber fails with a takedown attempt.
Pervyu lands a jab-cross combination.
Pervyu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bamber doesn't seem bothered though.
Bamber avoids a punch combination nicely.
John Bamber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice combination there by Pervyu.
Pervyu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pervyu swinging wildly here.
Pervyu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bamber.
Pervyu looks to land a combination but Bamber avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Bamber.
Pervyu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bamber is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bamber slips a jab and a cross from Pervyu.
Pervyu throws a series of punches but Bamber avoids them all with ease.
Pervyu looks to land a combination but Bamber avoids it well.

Bamber clinches.
Pervyu is trying to break the clinch but Bamber has him pressed against the cage.
Pervyu can't break the clinch.
Bamber lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pervyu or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Bamber has picked Pervyu up - he's going for a ride! Bamber dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Pervyu wants to control but Bamber is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bamber throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
John Bamber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Pervyu makes his way to full guard, as Bamber worked for a kimura.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bamber postures up in Pervyu's guard and throws a big left but Pervyu blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Saper Pervyu.
I've got Pervyu 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saper Pervyu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Doug Buttdweller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Shifflett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Buttdweller
vs
Shifflett

186 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

177 cm
24
195 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Future Pharmaceuticals-Q150 for $40

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doug Buttdweller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Shifflett!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buttdweller wants to clinch.
Buttdweller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shifflett scores with a sloppy right hand. Buttdweller should have avoided that one.
Buttdweller tries to clinch up.

Shifflett forces Buttdweller back against the cage and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Buttdweller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shifflett's brow.
Buttdweller tries to land a knee to the head but Shifflett blocks with his arms.
Buttdweller misses with a knee to the head.
Shifflett tries to score a body lock takedown but Buttdweller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Buttdweller landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Buttdweller tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Buttdweller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shifflett's brow.
Shifflett takes an elbow to the temple.
Buttdweller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Buttdweller throws an elbow but misses.
Shifflett blocks an elbow strike from Buttdweller.
Shifflett blocks an elbow strike.
Buttdweller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Buttdweller.
Buttdweller lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Buttdweller turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Buttdweller manages to end up in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buttdweller is trying to ground and pound but Shifflett uses the momentary lack of control by Buttdweller to regain half guard.
Shifflett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buttdweller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shifflett defending well though.

Shifflett looking for submissions off his back.
Buttdweller has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Shifflett works to full guard.
Shifflett has Buttdweller pulled in close to control his posture.

Buttdweller stands and steps away. Shifflett gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shifflett darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Shifflett is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Shifflett is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Shifflett lands a heavy elbow.
Shifflett working Buttdweller over with strikes here.
Buttdweller taking shots to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Buttdweller squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Shifflett tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
A nice elbow there by Shifflett.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifflett dominating with strikes here.
Shifflett scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Buttdweller?
Shifflett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shifflett looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Buttdweller wants to hold on but Shifflett pushes him away.
Shifflett working the ground and pound effectively.
Shifflett in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Shifflett working for a guillotine from mount but Buttdweller is in no mood to give up.
Shifflett looking to finish Buttdweller with some ground and pound. This is bad for Buttdweller!
Shifflett landing shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shifflett lands with some strikes.
Shifflett raining down shots from the mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifflett tries to control but Buttdweller wriggling away.
Shifflett working Buttdweller over with strikes here.
Shifflett with a couple of short strikes.
Shifflett landing strikes from the mount and Buttdweller is in trouble!

Buttdweller is rocked!
Buttdweller tries to hold on but Shifflett postures up.
Buttdweller really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Buttdweller is breathing heavily.
Shifflett working Buttdweller over with strikes here.
Oh Buttdweller is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buttdweller takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Shifflett's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Shifflett!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Coulton Maguire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Tamburello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Maguire
vs
Tamburello

187 cm
26
216 lbs
10 - 5 - 1

184 cm
24
205 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Coulton Maguire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Tamburello!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maguire grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Tamburello takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Maguire cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Coulton Maguire!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
13%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Ang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nino Pagnotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ang's entrance music is Darude - Sandstorm. A fine choice. Pagnotto has chosen Angels-Dirty Money as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ang
vs
Pagnotto

178 cm
24
184 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

171 cm
25
181 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Ang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nino Pagnotto!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pagnotto gets a takedown into half guard.
Pagnotto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ang keeps working.
Ang trying to control but Pagnotto postures up.
Pagnotto trying to control from half guard but Ang is working away.
Pagnotto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pagnotto trying to control from half guard but Ang is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pagnotto performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Nino Pagnotto hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Pagnotto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pagnotto paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Pagnotto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ang did well to prevent Pagnotto getting side control.
Pagnotto sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pagnotto passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ang!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pagnotto looking to finish Ang with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ang!
Pagnotto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pagnotto throws a sloppy strike and Ang uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Ang has ended up in Pagnotto's guard.
Pagnotto lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ang!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pagnotto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ang blocking the ground and pound.
Ang is working to get back to half guard.
Pagnotto breaks from Ang's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ang tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pagnotto trying to control but Ang is having none of it.
Pagnotto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ang avoids a series of strikes thrown by Pagnotto.
Pagnotto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
BOOM! Pagnotto connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Pagnotto looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nino Pagnotto dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Pagnotto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ang to the mat! Ang manages to get full guard.
Pagnotto content to stall in guard here.
Pagnotto trying to control the position from guard on top but Ang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pagnotto throwing strikes from guard but Ang blocks nicely.
Pagnotto passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pagnotto is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pagnotto decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ang to his feet.
Pagnotto shoots for a takedown but Ang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pagnotto misses with a takedown attempt - Ang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pagnotto fails to land the takedown.
George Ang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nino Pagnotto.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pagnotto is defended easily by Ang.
Pagnotto tries for a takedown but Ang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Pagnotto shoots in and gets a takedown into Ang's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ang wants to sweep here but Pagnotto controlling him for the moment.
Pagnotto throws and elbow that misses. Ang uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pagnotto's guard. Nice move by Ang!
Ang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ang looking to pass the guard.
Pagnotto is trying to keep Ang in close.
Pagnotto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ang is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pagnotto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ang tries to roll over but Pagnotto keeps him under control.
Ang is working hard here to advance position.
Pagnotto passes to side control.
Pagnotto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ang keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nino Pagnotto 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Pagnotto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Pagnotto feints and as Ang raises his hands in defense, Pagnotto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pagnotto trying to control but Ang is working from the bottom.
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.

Pagnotto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ang being controlled here, momentarily.
Pagnotto thows a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pagnotto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pagnotto trying to control the position from guard on top but Ang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pagnotto throws a big right hand that misses.
Pagnotto trying to control but Ang is working from the bottom.
Ang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pagnotto.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pagnotto trying to control but Ang is working from the bottom.
Nino Pagnotto has got the better of the ground game so far.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Nino Pagnotto hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Pagnotto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nino Pagnotto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Pagnotto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ang did well to prevent Pagnotto getting side control.
Pagnotto wants to take a breather but Ang is having none of it.
Pagnotto works his way into full mount!
Ang is desperately trying to improve his position but Pagnotto has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pagnotto controlling the pace for now.
George Ang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ang is squirming around, avoiding Pagnotto's attempts to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nino Pagnotto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pagnotto 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nino Pagnotto!

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FIGHT
RATING
30%

Co-main event

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

Wolfe
vs
Taylor

178 cm
21
155 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

172 cm
24
154 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

[IFC] Hilton Supplements *NYC*

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesse Wolfe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jorge Taylor!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolfe tries for a takedown but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wolfe wants to clinch up but Taylor keeps it at a distance.
Taylor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wolfe slips a jab from Taylor.
Taylor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wolfe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taylor scores with a nice strike.
Wolfe takes one to the side of the head.
Taylor misses with an uppercut.
Taylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolfe manages to avoid it.

Taylor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wolfe tries to work over Taylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taylor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wolfe fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Taylor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Wolfe looking for a guillotine here but Taylor defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe has momentary wrist control but Taylor slips an elbow through the middle.
Wolfe keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor working some strikes from top position.
Taylor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wolfe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor chips away with some ground and pound.
Taylor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Taylor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Wolfe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taylor defends it easily.
Taylor is working Wolfe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Wolfe keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor postures up in Wolfe's guard and throws a big left but Wolfe blocks it.

Wolfe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taylor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Taylor advances position into side control!
Taylor controlling the position from side mount.
Taylor tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

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.
Taylor is staying tight to Wolfe's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Taylor is looking to take a break and control but Wolfe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taylor landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Wolfe is being controlled here.
Taylor lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Taylor dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Taylor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wolfe ducks under a wild hook from Taylor.
Taylor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolfe was well out of range. Poor timing from Taylor.
Taylor throws a lazy right hand but Wolfe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taylor scores with a shot to the body.
Taylor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taylor swats away the attempt to clinch by Wolfe.
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Taylor swats away the attempt to clinch by Wolfe.
Taylor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taylor thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe clinches but Taylor breaks the clinch

and Taylor counters by moving into the clinch.
Wolfe working hard to break the clinch.
Wolfe tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right from Taylor on the inside.
Wolfe prevents the takedown attempt.
Jesse Wolfe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Taylor.
Taylor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wolfe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Taylor taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wolfe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Taylor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor looking to slow down the pace here.
Taylor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wolfe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wolfe stalls.
Taylor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wolfe lands a body shot.
Taylor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Taylor stalling in the clinch but Wolfe improves position.
Taylor can't get the takedown.
Taylor is breathing heavily.

Wolfe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor circles away from the clinch attempt
and Taylor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taylor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wolfe ducks under a wild hook from Taylor.
Wolfe tries to clinch there but Taylor circles away.
Wolfe moves in looking to clinch but Taylor pushes him off.
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor throws a looping overhand right but Wolfe ducks down to avoid it.
Wolfe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taylor.
Wolfe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wolfe as he avoids it easily.
Taylor thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Taylor.
Taylor misses with the combination.
Taylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolfe manages to avoid it.
Wolfe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taylor tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Wolfe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wolfe prevents Taylor from improving his position.
Taylor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wolfe thows a huge punch but Taylor dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor wants to get back to full guard.
Wolfe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taylor keeps working.
Taylor works his way to full guard. Good work.
Taylor wants to sweep but no luck.
Wolfe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taylor lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wolfe!
Wolfe is trying to escape the mount.
Taylor wants to control the pace but Wolfe is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Taylor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wolfe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wolfe doesn't manage to clinch there - Taylor circles away.
Taylor swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Wolfe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wolfe wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Wolfe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taylor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taylor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Wolfe looking for submissions off his back.
Taylor trying to pass the guard but Wolfe defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taylor.
Taylor is trying to control the action in half guard but Wolfe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wolfe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Taylor.
Taylor drops an elbow to the side of Wolfe's head.
Taylor not doing much here.
Taylor slips a nice elbow through Wolfe's hands, connecting with Wolfe's forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is looking to stall here but Wolfe recovers full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Wolfe is keeping the position.
Taylor slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Taylor with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Wolfe looking for a guillotine here but Taylor defends easily.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolfe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor passes easily into side control. Nice work.

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.
Taylor is chipping away with strikes.
Wolfe seems a little lost for a moment, as Taylor dominates the positioning.
Wolfe tries to bench press Taylor off him but Taylor keeps the position.
Taylor taking a breather here.
Taylor sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Wolfe is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wolfe staying out of range there.
A big left from Taylor misses.
Taylor misses with a hook.
Taylor throws a big shot that misses.
Taylor looks to land a left hand but Wolfe moved out of range nicely.
Taylor wants to clinch up but Wolfe keeps it at a distance.
Taylor cracks Wolfe with an open hand slap.
A swing and a miss from Taylor.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Taylor lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Taylor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor catches Wolfe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Taylor doesn't manage to clinch there - Wolfe circles away.
Taylor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Taylor looks to throw the jab but Wolfe is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor lands a really nice looking cross but Wolfe seems unphased.
Wolfe is looking to clinch.
Taylor thows a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Taylor misses

and Wolfe counters with a single leg into guard. Taylor didn't expect that.
Wolfe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Taylor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wolfe trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Taylor looking to control.
Taylor is looking to sweep but instead, Wolfe has passed into half guard.
Taylor wants to improve his position but Wolfe is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Taylor is trying to control but can't.
Taylor is looking for a sweep. Wolfe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taylor can do anything to dispel that myth.
Taylor is staying active underneath Wolfe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Taylor tries to roll over but Wolfe keeps him under control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jorge Taylor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wolfe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taylor keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Wolfe shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Taylor manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wolfe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Taylor wants to sweep here but Wolfe controlling him for the moment.
Wolfe postures up in Taylor's guard and throws a big left but Taylor blocks it.
Wolfe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Taylor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wolfe throws a big right hand that misses.
Wolfe looking to pass the guard.
Taylor looking for a sweep. Not yet Taylor, not yet.
Taylor is trying to control the position but Wolfe postures up.

Jorge Taylor has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Wolfe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Taylor sprawls well initially but Wolfe persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wolfe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Taylor's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Wolfe had his way with Jorge Taylor in 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. This is the final round!

Taylor misses with a takedown

and Wolfe counters by clinching up.
Wolfe misses with a punch on the inside.
Wolfe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taylor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Taylor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Taylor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wolfe misses with the head strike.
Wolfe misses with a punch on the inside.
Wolfe looking to slow down the pace here.
Taylor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wolfe misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Taylor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Taylor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Taylor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wolfe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jesse Wolfe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Taylor.
Nice body punch from Taylor.
Wolfe has a couple of punches blocked by Taylor.
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.
Wolfe is looking to break free of the clinch but Taylor has double underhooks.
Wolfe can't find room to land a body shot as Taylor controls the action.
Good body shot from Taylor.

Taylor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jorge Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Taylor. That snapped Wolfe's head back.
Wolfe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taylor swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Wolfe moves into range and clinches up with Taylor.
Taylor lands a body punch.

Taylor manages to break the clinch.
Taylor digs a good hook to Wolfe's body.
Taylor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Taylor missing with a left hand there. Wolfe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taylor connects with a body shot.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wolfe connects with a looping right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Taylor.
Wolfe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A lazy left from Taylor finds it's target.
Taylor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Taylor scores with the left hand. Wolfe knows he should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Taylor.
Wolfe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taylor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt

and Wolfe counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Taylor!
Taylor is looking to get to half guard.
Wolfe wants to control but Taylor has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Nice strikes from Wolfe there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe stalling.

Wolfe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Taylor is just riding it out for now. Wolfe eventually gives up the hold.
Taylor wants to control but Wolfe is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Taylor tries to get to full guard but Wolfe has control of the leg.
Taylor wants to control but Wolfe is keeping busy.
Wolfe trying to control from half guard but Taylor is working away.
Wolfe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wolfe misses the shot to the body.
Wolfe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jesse Wolfe.
I think Wolfe 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Wolfe!
Jesse Wolfe is the new featherweight champion!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diego Cabbanas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and M J Shain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cabbanas comes into the arena with For Those About To Rock, (We Salute You) - AC/DC blaring out of the sound system. Shain has chosen Thunderstruck as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Cabbanas
vs
J Shain

183 cm
21
170 lbs
9 - 1 - 1

178 cm
22
185 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

[IFC] Hilton Supplements *NYC*

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 9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Diego Cabbanas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, M J Shain!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Shain misses.
Cabbanas moves out of range as Shain strikes.
Shain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cabbanas.
Cabbanas throws out a loose jab but Shain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shain misses the shot to the body.
Shain throws a hook but Cabbanas avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shain tries to bum rush Cabbanas with a series of wild strikes but Cabbanas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cabbanas on the side of the head.
Shain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shain misses with a wild body shot.

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.
Shain lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Diego Cabbanas has been cut.

Cabbanas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shain to the mat! Shain manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cabbanas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shain is keeping the position for now.
Shain working a defensive guard here.
Cabbanas won't allow Shain to sweep him here.
Cabbanas looking to pass the guard.

Cabbanas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shain dives on top into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabbanas tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Cabbanas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cabbanas wants to sweep here but Shain controlling him for the moment.
Cabbanas trying to keep a closed guard but Shain is proving a slippery customer.
Cabbanas wants to sweep here but Shain controlling him for the moment.
Cabbanas keeping full guard, as Shain tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cabbanas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shain showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Cabbanas working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Shain has passed into half guard!
Cabbanas is looking to get back to full guard here but Shain has managed to pass to side control instead.
Cabbanas is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

M J Shain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Cabbanas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Cabbanas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cabbanas swinging wildly here.
Shain throws a hook but Cabbanas blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabbanas lands a body shot.
Cabbanas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shain makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shain throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cabbanas's head.
Shain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shain lands with a nice body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shain throws a leg kick but Cabbanas moved away.
Cabbanas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Shain.
Cabbanas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shain.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shain cracks Cabbanas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shain is looking to score with low kicks.
Cabbanas slips a straight right by Shain.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cabbanas has his takedown stuffed
and Shain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Shain listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shain misses with a body shot
and Cabbanas counters with a three punch combo that has Shain backing up. Shain nods at Cabbanas to acknowledge the strikes.
Cabbanas misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

M J Shain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Diego Cabbanas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Shain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cabbanas moves out of range as Shain throws a body kick.
Cabbanas looks to land a right hand but Shain moved out of range.
M J Shain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cabbanas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabbanas not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Cabbanas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shain sees it coming and defends easily.
Cabbanas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cabbanas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shain is refusing to be controlled, as Cabbanas sits in half guard.
Cabbanas trying to control from Shain's half guard. Shain has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cabbanas advances to half guard.

Cabbanas seems to be looking for submissions.
Shain avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cabbanas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shain tries to get to full guard but Cabbanas has control of the leg.
Cabbanas trying to advance position but Shain counters by regaining guard.

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

Cabbanas has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Shain 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 Cabbanas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shain tries to move to mount but Cabbanas blocks the move with his legs.
Cabbanas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shain's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cabbanas wants to get back to full guard but Shain has mounted him!
Shain takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cabbanas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four 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.
Shain takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cabbanas regains half guard.
Cabbanas trying to hold on to Shain's head to control him but Shain postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cabbanas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Cabbanas clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Cabbanas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A shot to the body from Shain misses
and Shain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like M J Shain has been cut.
Shain misses with a shot to the body
and Cabbanas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cabbanas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shain.
Shain misses with a straight left.
Cabbanas swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cabbanas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Shain.
A big left from Shain misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shain throws a body kick that misses.
Cabbanas tries for a takedown but Shain circles away easily
enabling Shain to counter with a crisp jab.
Shain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabbanas was well out of range. Poor timing from Shain.
Cabbanas misses with a jab to the body
and Shain counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shain works the jab nicely.
Cabbanas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shain moves out of range as Cabbanas strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Shain misses the target.
Diego Cabbanas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shain fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shain throws out a loose jab but Cabbanas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shain scores with a jab to the head.
Cabbanas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shain.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab from Shain misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

M J Shain dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Shain throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

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

Shain manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Cabbanas with a poor takedown
and Shain counters with a stiff right hand.
Shain keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cabbanas tests Shain's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shain lands a glancing blow to the side of Cabbanas's head.
Shain throws out a powerful jab.
Cabbanas misses with a wild body shot.
Diego Cabbanas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabbanas loads up on a big right hand but Shain slips the punch.
Shain thuds a left hand into Cabbanas's body.
Shain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cabbanas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shain looks to land a left hand but Cabbanas moved out of range nicely.
Shain leaves Cabbanas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shain moves away from the strike by Cabbanas.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cabbanas checks a leg kick.
Cabbanas jabs Shain right on the nose. Shain blinks but takes it well.

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

Cabbanas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cabbanas showed some decent athleticism there.

Cabbanas is trying to work for a kimura but Shain is defending well.
Shain wants to control but Cabbanas is keeping busy and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to M J Shain.
I think Shain has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 46:49
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... M J Shain!
M J Shain is the new welterweight champion!