135 Tournament Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between al inkotatoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Shklyarevskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). inkotatoy comes to the cage accompanied by i love the way you lie. Ivan Shklyarevskiy struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.7lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

inkotatoy
vs
Shklyarevskiy

180 cm
19
140 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, al inkotatoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Shklyarevskiy!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
inkotatoy shoots in but Shklyarevskiy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
inkotatoy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shklyarevskiy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by inkotatoy.
Shklyarevskiy wants to clinch.
Shklyarevskiy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

inkotatoy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
inkotatoy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shklyarevskiy keeps working.
Shklyarevskiy trying to control from the bottom.
inkotatoy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
inkotatoy prevents Shklyarevskiy from improving his position.

We're going to have a standup here because al inkotatoy wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

inkotatoy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Shklyarevskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but inkotatoy pulls his head out easily.
inkotatoy passes to side control.
inkotatoy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
inkotatoy trying to control the action but Shklyarevskiy is working from the bottom.
Shklyarevskiy wants to control but inkotatoy postures up.

inkotatoy stands up.

Shklyarevskiy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in inkotatoy's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shklyarevskiy wants to control from the top but inkotatoy keeps moving.
inkotatoy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Shklyarevskiy looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
inkotatoy controlling from the full mount.
inkotatoy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shklyarevskiy for as long as he can get away with.
Shklyarevskiy wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by inkotatoy.
Shklyarevskiy wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

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.
Shklyarevskiy tries to lock up and control but inkotatoy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
inkotatoy controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sloppy strikes from inkotatoy. Those never looked like landing.
inkotatoy shoots in and drives through. Shklyarevskiy sprawls well.
Shklyarevskiy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shklyarevskiy misses with a takedown

and inkotatoy counters with a takedown into side control.
inkotatoy trying to control the action but Shklyarevskiy is working from the bottom.
Shklyarevskiy is trying to improve his position.
Shklyarevskiy is breathing heavily.
inkotatoy trying to control the action but Shklyarevskiy is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shklyarevskiy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but inkotatoy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
inkotatoy is looking to take a break and control but Shklyarevskiy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
inkotatoy is staying tight to Shklyarevskiy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shklyarevskiy looking for a sweep but inkotatoy has passed into full mount! Oh no!

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.
Shklyarevskiy is looking to get to half guard.
inkotatoy throwing strikes here but Shklyarevskiy is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
inkotatoy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shklyarevskiy is looking to escape.
Shklyarevskiy is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
inkotatoy controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
inkotatoy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shklyarevskiy is looking to escape.

We're going to have a standup here because al inkotatoy wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Shklyarevskiy tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and inkotatoy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shklyarevskiy won't be happy with that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shklyarevskiy trying to remain calm as inkotatoy controls from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

al inkotatoy dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

inkotatoy looks for a takedown but Shklyarevskiy sprawls well.
Shklyarevskiy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from inkotatoy.
Shklyarevskiy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and inkotatoy counters with a two punch combo.

Shklyarevskiy clinches up with inkotatoy and pushes him back against the cage.
inkotatoy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shklyarevskiy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from inkotatoy.
inkotatoy tries for a takedown but Shklyarevskiy manages to get underhooks.
Shklyarevskiy tries to break the clinch but inkotatoy is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shklyarevskiy wants a takedown but no success here.
Shklyarevskiy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
al inkotatoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Shklyarevskiy.
Shklyarevskiy throws a head punch that misses.
Shklyarevskiy letting inkotatoy take a breather here.

inkotatoy gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

inkotatoy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shklyarevskiy is just riding it out for now. inkotatoy eventually gives up the hold.
inkotatoy is trying to control the action in half guard but Shklyarevskiy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
al inkotatoy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shklyarevskiy keeping hold of inkotatoy's head, controlling as best he can.

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.
Shklyarevskiy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
inkotatoy is taking a breather. Shklyarevskiy 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.
inkotatoy is trying to control. Shklyarevskiy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

We're going to have a standup here because al inkotatoy wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Shklyarevskiy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. inkotatoy quickly recovers to half guard.
inkotatoy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shklyarevskiy is working away from the top position though.
Shklyarevskiy wants to stand up but inkotatoy has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
inkotatoy keeping hold of Shklyarevskiy's head, controlling as best he can.
inkotatoy is not content to let Shklyarevskiy control the position.
Ivan Shklyarevskiy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shklyarevskiy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
inkotatoy is staying active underneath Shklyarevskiy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ivan Shklyarevskiy was stalling too much, according to the referee.
inkotatoy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shklyarevskiy counters with a right hand to the body.

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.
inkotatoy lands a nice looking body shot.
Shklyarevskiy tries to clinch but fails miserably

and inkotatoy counters with a takedown into side control.
inkotatoy taking a breather here.
inkotatoy lands an elbow.
inkotatoy is staying tight to Shklyarevskiy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Shklyarevskiy is looking to reverse the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
al inkotatoy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well inkotatoy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... al inkotatoy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between james wade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Legate Lanius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). wade comes to the cage accompanied by awsome. Legate Lanius has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

wade
vs
Lanius

190 cm
26
135 lbs
2 - 2 - 1

200 cm
19
144 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, james wade!
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, Legate Lanius!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
wade shoots in but Lanius avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lanius tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but wade paws at him with a jab and circles away.
wade shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lanius sprawls well. Lanius wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. wade gets slowly back to his feet.

Lanius closes the distance and pushes wade back into the cage.
wade is trying to push Lanius away but Lanius has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lanius creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through wade's defenses.
Lanius prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for james wade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
wade is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lanius pulls him back up using the underhooks.
wade can't get the takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
wade really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
wade is pushing Lanius up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lanius stops a takedown attempt from wade.
wade is trying to push Lanius away but Lanius has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Lanius breaks the clinch.
Lanius fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lanius wants to clinch up but wade keeps it at a distance.
Lanius fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lanius tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but wade paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lanius tries to clinch but wade moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lanius instigates a clinch.
Lanius stalling.
Lanius stops a takedown attempt from wade.
wade looking for a takedown.
wade takes a knee to the side of the body.
wade changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lanius fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Lanius clinches.
wade can't break the clinch.
Lanius is stalling here.
Lanius swings wildly with an uppercut but wade uses good head movement to avoid it.

Lanius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lanius wants to clinch up but wade keeps it at a distance.
Lanius is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
wade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lanius.
Lanius tries to close the distance and clinch up but wade swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Lanius gets a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
wade tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lanius prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lanius stops a takedown attempt from wade.
wade is breathing heavily.
wade tries to circle away but Lanius has him pinned against the cage.
wade has Lanius pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lanius manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lanius just misses with a elbow thrown towards wade's brow.
wade goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lanius prevents it.
Lanius tries a knee to the head but wade blocks it.
wade wants a takedown.
Lanius displaying some good clinch control by pressing wade up against the cage.

Lanius breaks from the clinch.

Lanius drives through and clinches with wade against the cage.
wade looking for a takedown.
wade is pressed up against the cage. Lanius has hold of a leg and is looking to drag wade down to the mat. wade avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lanius tries to clinch but wade is having none of it.

Lanius moves into the clinch.
Lanius has wade pressed against the cage, preventing wade from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lanius stalling.
Lanius with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
wade tries to score a body lock takedown but Lanius shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
wade prevents a takedown attempt there.
wade is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lanius throws an elbow but misses.
wade takes an elbow to the forehead.

Lanius manages to pull guard.

Lanius has his feet on wade's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lanius tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. wade manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Lanius clinches with his opponent.
wade managing to block the knees to the body from Lanius.
Lanius with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
wade tries to circle away but Lanius has him pinned against the cage.
Lanius tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and wade avoids it.
wade tries a knee to the head but Lanius blocks it.
Lanius controlling the action here for a moment.
Lanius keeps the fight in the clinch, despite wade's efforts to push away.
Lanius pushes off an throws an elbow but wade leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
wade wants a takedown but no success here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
wade blocks an elbow strike.
Come on Lanius - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
wade wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Legate Lanius dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

wade tries to keep at a distance but Lanius has taken the fight into the clinch.
wade dodges an elbow strike from Lanius.
wade looking to slow down the pace here.
Lanius is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lanius pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
wade drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lanius pulls his leg out and moves away.
james wade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lanius wants to clinch.
Lanius tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
wade looks to clinch

and Lanius counters by moving into the clinch.
wade wants to break free but Lanius has control.
wade goes for a takedown attempt but Lanius pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Lanius gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
wade working hard to break the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
wade has Lanius pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lanius manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for james wade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lanius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
wade looking to throw knees to the head but Lanius is blocking nicely.
wade changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lanius fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Lanius gets a clinch.
Lanius keeps the fight in the clinch, despite wade's efforts to push away.
Lanius taking a breather.
wade is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lanius gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lanius is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. wade is defending well for now.
wade looking for a takedown.
wade dodges an elbow strike from Lanius.
Lanius pushes off an throws an elbow but wade leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
wade blocks an elbow strike from Lanius.
wade dodges an elbow strike from Lanius.
Lanius looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lanius is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
wade blocks an elbow strike from Lanius.
Lanius pushes off an throws an elbow but wade leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
wade has Lanius pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lanius manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lanius pushes off an throws an elbow but wade leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lanius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
wade has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lanius avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
wade drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lanius gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lanius with a knee to the head.
Lanius gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
wade has Lanius pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lanius manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lanius stalling against the cage.
Lanius misses with an elbow over the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
wade avoids the elbow strike from Lanius, against the cage.
Lanius blocking some punches.
wade looking for a takedown.

Lanius breaks the clinch.

Lanius pushes wade up against the cage in a clinch.
wade blocks an elbow strike.
wade blocks an elbow strike.
wade tries to score a body lock takedown but Lanius shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lanius misses with an elbow strike.
wade avoids a wild elbow strike from Lanius.
wade has Lanius pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lanius manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lanius lands an elbow just above wade 's eye.
Lanius slowing the pace effectively.
Lanius misses with an elbow over the top.
Lanius keeps the fight in the clinch, despite wade's efforts to push away.
Lanius throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lanius content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lanius prevents the takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
wade takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lanius throws an elbow that misses.
Lanius's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
wade blocks an elbow strike.
Lanius gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from wade.
Lanius throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lanius will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning wade up against the cage.
wade tries to break the clinch but Lanius is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Legate Lanius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.

The fight stays on the outside here - Lanius looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
wade avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lanius tries to clinch up but wade circles away and keeps his distance.

wade tries to keep at a distance but Lanius has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lanius just leaning against wade, taking a breather.
wade has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lanius avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
wade is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
wade wants to get back to striking at distance but Lanius won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lanius prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for james wade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lanius throws an elbow but it misses.
wade can't get the takedown.
wade blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lanius.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lanius keeps the fight in the clinch, despite wade's efforts to push away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lanius misses with a knee to the head.
Lanius drops to a knee looking for a takedown but wade gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lanius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
wade is trying to break the clinch but Lanius is controlling him.
Lanius stops a takedown attempt from wade.
Lanius is stalling here.
wade drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lanius pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lanius tries to clinch up but wade circles away and keeps his distance.
Lanius wants to clinch.
Lanius misses the shot to the body.
wade pulls out of a head kick attempt.

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.

Lanius gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lanius just leaning against wade, taking a breather.
wade tries to score a body lock takedown but Lanius shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
wade gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lanius.
Lanius throws an elbow but it misses.
wade drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lanius gets the underhooks and prevents it.
wade blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
wade avoids a wild elbow strike from Lanius.

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

Lanius moves into the clinch.
Lanius creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through wade's defenses.
wade working hard to break the clinch.
Lanius leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lanius looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
wade throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lanius blocks it with crossed arms.
wade wants a takedown but no success here.
Lanius is trying to maintain a safe position but wade gets an underhook and turns Lanius into the cage.
Lanius slows down the pace here.
Lanius looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lanius misses with an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Lanius.
wade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lanius throws an elbow that misses.
Lanius is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
wade drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
wade wants a takedown.

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.
Lanius looking to throw knees to the head but wade is blocking nicely.

Lanius's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Lanius drives through and clinches with wade against the cage.
Lanius is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
wade goes for a takedown attempt but Lanius pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Lanius closes the distance and pushes wade back into the cage.
wade misses with an elbow over the top.
wade misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on wade's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
wade gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lanius.
Lanius has wade pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. wade manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Legate Lanius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lanius 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Legate Lanius!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Boxing Bandit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Bandit
vs
Bravo

170 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

167 cm
24
145 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boxing Bandit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Bravo!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bandit rushes Bravo and presses him up against the cage.

Bravo has hold of one of Bandit's legs. Bandit is fighting the takedown attempt but Bravo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bravo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Johnny Bravo wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bandit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boxing Bandit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandit tries to clinch but Bravo moves out of range.
Bandit throws a push kick but Bravo slaps the foot to one side.
Bandit tries to clinch up but Bravo circles away and keeps his distance.
Bravo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bandit is looking to clinch but Bravo is avoiding it.
Bandit wants to clinch.
Bandit shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bravo defends it nicely.

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.
Bandit tries to clinch but Bravo is having none of it.
Bandit lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Johnny Bravo has been cut.
Bravo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bandit.
Bandit tries to clinch up.

Bandit gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bravo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo stopping the sweep attempt from Bandit.
Bravo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Johnny Bravo.
Bandit has his takedown stuffed

and Bravo moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boxing Bandit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bravo prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

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

Bandit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Bravo stands and steps away. Bandit gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bandit closes the distance looking to clinch

and Bravo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bandit's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bravo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bravo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Bravo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Bravo'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.

Bandit throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bandit doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Bravo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bravo content to stall in guard here.
Bandit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bandit gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Bravo counters with a shoot takedown. Bandit fights it but they end up in guard.
Bravo 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.
Bandit looking for a sweep. Not yet Bandit, not yet.
Bravo passes Bandit's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Bravo 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.

Bravo postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Bandit to stand up.
Bandit shoots and misses

and Bravo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bandit!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boxing Bandit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bravo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Johnny Bravo was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bandit tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Bravo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bravo.
Bravo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bandit trying to control the position.
Bravo controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bravo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Bandit enables Bravo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bandit manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bravo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bandit 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.
Bravo content to stall in guard here.
Bravo passes Bandit's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bravo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Bravo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnny Bravo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Bandit doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Bravo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bravo.
Bravo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bravo distracts Bandit with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bravo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Johnny Bravo has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bandit has his takedown stuffed

and Bravo counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bravo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bandit's guard.
Bravo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Johnny Bravo has got the better of the ground game so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Johnny Bravo was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bandit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Bravo counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boxing Bandit. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo controls the position.

Bravo has hold of Bandit's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Bandit tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Bravo cranks the arm and Bandit screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Bandit, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Johnny Bravo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Giorgio Petrosyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Bamboni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bamboni is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ice Ice Baby. Giorgio Petrosyan has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Petrosyan
vs
Bamboni

178 cm
20
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

167 cm
23
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giorgio Petrosyan!
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, Tony Bamboni!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Bamboni checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bamboni tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrosyan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Petrosyan thows a body shot but no joy.
Bamboni tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Petrosyan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Petrosyan is looking to chop away at Bamboni's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Petrosyan.
Petrosyan throws a head kick but Bamboni moves out of range.
Giorgio Petrosyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrosyan throws a head kick but Bamboni moves out of range.
Petrosyan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bamboni tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrosyan throws a leg kick that misses.
Petrosyan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bamboni at a distance.
Petrosyan scores with a head kick. Bamboni tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrosyan throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Tony Bamboni has been cut.
Petrosyan stuffs the takedown.

Petrosyan closes the distance and clinches.
Petrosyan misses with a knee to the head.
Petrosyan missing with knees to the body.
Bamboni is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Petrosyan scores with a knee to the head.
Bamboni wants a takedown.
Petrosyan missing with knees to the body.
Petrosyan connects with a knee to the head.
Petrosyan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Petrosyan gets underhooks to prevent Bamboni's takedown attempt.
Giorgio Petrosyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Bamboni.
Petrosyan scores with a knee to the head.
Petrosyan tries to land a knee to the head but Bamboni blocks with his arms.
Petrosyan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bamboni blocks it with crossed arms.
Petrosyan is breathing heavily.
Petrosyan lands a knee to the body.
Bamboni managing to block the knees to the body from Petrosyan.
Bamboni tries for a takedown but Petrosyan manages to get underhooks.
Petrosyan looking to throw knees to the head but Bamboni is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrosyan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bamboni is working for takedown but Petrosyan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Petrosyan lands a knee to the head.
Petrosyan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Petrosyan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bamboni has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bamboni jumps guard but Petrosyan stands there with Bamboni around his waist. Bamboni gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Bamboni lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Bamboni is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Petrosyan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bamboni.
Bamboni thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Petrosyan won't allow Bamboni to pass to mount.
Petrosyan is looking for a sweep. Bamboni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bamboni looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrosyan is holding on to half guard well.
Petrosyan moves into full guard.
Petrosyan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Petrosyan tries to get out of the position.
Bamboni wants to control from the top but Petrosyan keeps moving.
Bamboni loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bamboni wants to control from the top but Petrosyan keeps moving.
Petrosyan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bamboni thows a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Petrosyan is on top in guard.
Petrosyan is looking to stand up but Bamboni won't let him.
Petrosyan is fighting to break Bamboni's control of his arms but Bamboni is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Petrosyan wanted to stand there but Bamboni had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giorgio Petrosyan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Bamboni's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bamboni throws a sloppy head kick
and Petrosyan counters with a head kick. That will keep Bamboni thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Petrosyan is looking to score with low kicks.
Petrosyan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bamboni tries to clinch up but Petrosyan circles away and keeps his distance.
Petrosyan throws a leg kick but Bamboni sees it coming and moves out of range.
Petrosyan throws a leg kick that misses.
Petrosyan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bamboni's calf.
Petrosyan tries to score with a low kick but Bamboni moves his leg out of the way.
Petrosyan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bamboni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Petrosyan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bamboni's sensitive parts.
Petrosyan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrosyan throws out a leg kick but Bamboni moves out of range and Petrosyan only half commits.
Petrosyan wants to land a leg kick but Bamboni is out of range.
Petrosyan lands a leg kick that knocks Bamboni off balance momentarily.
Petrosyan scores with a leg kick.
Petrosyan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bamboni is breathing heavily.
Bamboni blocks a leg kick.
Bamboni has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petrosyan.
Petrosyan throws a head kick that misses

and Bamboni counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Petrosyan is pulling down on Bamboni's head to control his posture.
Bamboni must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Giorgio Petrosyan wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Petrosyan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bamboni has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Petrosyan is looking to score with low kicks.
Petrosyan connects with an inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bamboni swats away the attempt to clinch by Petrosyan.
Bamboni checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Petrosyan thows a leg kick but Bamboni checks it

and Bamboni counters with a single leg into guard. Petrosyan didn't expect that.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bamboni accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bamboni looking to sit in guard and control but Petrosyan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Bamboni is working an open guard so Petrosyan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Petrosyan throws a leg kick but Bamboni checks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrosyan misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Petrosyan misses

and Bamboni counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Petrosyan's guard now.
Petrosyan looking for a sweep. Not yet Petrosyan, not yet.
Bamboni looking to pass the guard.
Bamboni won't allow Petrosyan to sweep him here.
Bamboni lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Petrosyan has his hands on Bamboni's head, controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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 Giorgio Petrosyan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tony Bamboni's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bamboni checks a leg kick.
Petrosyan misses with a leg kick

and Bamboni counters with a takedown into side control.

Bamboni working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Petrosyan isn't going anywhere.
You can see the frustration on Petrosyan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bamboni trying to control the action but Petrosyan is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrosyan stops Bamboni from passing to mount.
Petrosyan can't do much from the bottom here.
Petrosyan is looking for a sweep.
Petrosyan can't do much from the bottom here.
Petrosyan is not content to let Bamboni control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A low kick from Petrosyan is predictable there

and Bamboni moves into the clinch.
Petrosyan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Petrosyan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bamboni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Petrosyan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bamboni is defending well for now.
Petrosyan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bamboni lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bamboni tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Petrosyan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Petrosyan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bamboni blocks it with crossed arms.
Petrosyan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bamboni blocks it with crossed arms.
Bamboni can't get the takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Petrosyan.
Bamboni takes a knee right on the jaw!
Petrosyan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Petrosyan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bamboni tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Petrosyan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Giorgio Petrosyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Bamboni.
Bamboni jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Petrosyan walks away with a smile on his face. Bamboni gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tony Bamboni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bamboni shoots in for a takedown but Petrosyan shows good takedown defense.
Petrosyan thows a leg kick but Bamboni checks it

and Bamboni decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Petrosyan's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bamboni throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Petrosyan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bamboni trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Petrosyan keeping full guard, as Bamboni tries to pass.
Petrosyan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bamboni's guard.

Petrosyan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Petrosyan throws a sloppy head kick and Bamboni moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petrosyan.

Petrosyan moves into the clinch successfully.
Petrosyan landing knees to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bamboni tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bamboni's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Petrosyan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bamboni in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Petrosyan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bamboni throws an elbow that misses.
Petrosyan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bamboni has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Petrosyan avoids a wild elbow strike from Bamboni.
Petrosyan tries to land a knee to the head but Bamboni blocks with his arms.
Petrosyan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bamboni just leaning against Petrosyan, taking a breather.
Bamboni has Petrosyan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Petrosyan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knees in the clinch landing for Petrosyan.
Bamboni fails to pull guard.
Petrosyan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bamboni's face.
Petrosyan landing knees to the head.
Petrosyan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tony Bamboni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bamboni is working for takedown but Petrosyan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Petrosyan tries to land a knee to the head but Bamboni blocks with his arms.
Bamboni fails to pull guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrosyan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bamboni's face.
Bamboni takes a knee right on the jaw!

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 Giorgio Petrosyan.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Petrosyan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giorgio Petrosyan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kim Chee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chee comes to the cage accompanied by 8 Seconds to Glory. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Chee
vs
Couture

180 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
23
143 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kim Chee!
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, Ryan Couture!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture throws the left hand but Chee avoids the punch easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chee.

Couture changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chee looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Couture landing strikes.

Couture looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Couture gets to mount! Chee was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Chee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Couture is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Couture extends the arm and Chee is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Couture!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nick Burnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mat Luna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luna has chosen Them Bones as his entrance music. Mat Luna will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Burnett
vs
Luna

159 cm
18
138 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

167 cm
23
139 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nick Burnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mat Luna!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luna misses the shot to the body.

Burnett scores with a takedown into Luna's guard.
Burnett distracts Luna with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Burnett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Burnett stops Luna from standing up.
Burnett stopping the sweep attempt from Luna.
Burnett scoring with punches to the head and body.
Burnett prevents Luna from getting back to his feet.
Burnett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Luna on the ground.
Burnett trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Luna manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luna throwing strikes but missing.
Burnett wants to stand and escape but Luna is having none of it.
Burnett on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Burnett tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luna is looking to work some ground and pound but Burnett has wrist control.
Luna has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Luna tries to free his leg and advance position but Burnett is retaining full guard.
Burnett wants to improve his position but instead Luna has moved into half guard.
Burnett is looking for a sweep. Luna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burnett desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Luna throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Luna is trying to control the action in half guard but Burnett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Burnett tries to get to full guard but Luna has control of the leg.
Luna thows a huge punch but Burnett dodges it nicely.
Burnett pushes Luna off looking to stand but Luna dives back in and keeps control.

That's two 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.
Burnett is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Luna jumps into side control!
You can see the frustration on Burnett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Burnett bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Luna looks gassed!
Burnett takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Burnett scores with a takedown into Luna's guard.
Burnett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Burnett landing some decent shots from guard.
Luna wants to stand but Burnett is controlling the position.
Burnett postures up and lands a big shot to Luna's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burnett is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnett prevents Luna from getting back to his feet.
Burnett landing with the ground and pound.
Burnett lands a couple of elbows.
Burnett lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Burnett stands up over Luna, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Burnett lands a couple of elbows.
Luna keeping moving, preventing Burnett from controlling successfully.
Luna wants to stand up but Burnett is controlling him.
Burnett lands a couple of digs.
Burnett works over Luna with some ground and pound from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burnett lands a couple of elbows.
Burnett lands a couple of digs.
Luna wants to stand up but Burnett is controlling him.
Burnett landing with the ground and pound.
Burnett chips away with some ground and pound.
Luna has momentary wrist control but Burnett slips an elbow through the middle.
Burnett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Luna's head.
Burnett stands up over Luna, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Burnett postures up and lands a big shot to Luna's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burnett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burnett working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Burnett is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Burnett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Burnett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Luna's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Burnett darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Burnett stops Luna from getting back to his feet.
Burnett working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Burnett drops an elbow to the side of Luna's head.
Luna on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Burnett wants to control but Luna is keeping him busy.
Burnett lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Burnett takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Burnett seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Burnett tries to pass the half guard into mount. Luna knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Burnett lands a nice short elbow.
Luna is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnett working over Luna with some ground and pound. Luna looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Burnett scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Burnett is trying to control the action in half guard but Luna is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Luna tries to kick Burnett off but Burnett keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Burnett lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Burnett there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Burnett lands a nice short elbow.
Luna pushes Burnett off looking to stand but Burnett dives back in and keeps control.
Luna taking some punishment here, with Burnett in his half guard.
Burnett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Burnett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luna keeps working.
Nice strikes from Burnett there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnett is nestled in close to Luna, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Burnett is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Luna on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burnett is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Burnett scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Burnett.
Burnett takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Luna is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burnett scores with a couple of nice shots.
Luna has hold of Burnett's hands but Burnett slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Burnett prevents Luna from standing back up.
Nick Burnett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burnett trying to control the action but Luna is working from the bottom.
Burnett slips a nice elbow through Luna's hands, connecting with Luna's forehead.
Burnett working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnett is nestled in close to Luna, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Burnett lands strikes from half guard.
Burnett is keen to just control but Luna is a slippery customer.
Burnett looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Luna has hold of Burnett's hands but Burnett slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Burnett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luna can do to turn this around?
Burnett winds up and cracks Luna with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Burnett lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Burnett is nestled in close to Luna, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Burnett wants to pass to mount but Luna is defending the position.
Luna is trying to stand up here but Burnett is controlling him well.
Burnett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Burnett.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luna is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burnett scores with a couple of nice shots.
Burnett winds up and cracks Luna with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Burnett scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Burnett lands with a punch from half guard.
Luna is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burnett scores with a couple of nice shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burnett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Burnett scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Burnett scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Luna taking some punishment here, with Burnett in his half guard.
Burnett working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burnett landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Burnett lands with a punch from half guard.
Burnett lands with a punch from half guard.
Burnett slips a nice elbow through Luna's hands, connecting with Luna's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Burnett dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Luna enables Burnett to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Luna manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Burnett content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Burnett stops Luna from standing up.
Burnett landing with the ground and pound.
Burnett lands a couple of elbows.
Burnett prevents Luna from getting back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Burnett's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Burnett slips nicely into half guard.
Burnett working Luna over with strikes.
Luna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burnett lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Luna takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnett landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Luna is staying active underneath Burnett, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burnett drops an elbow to the side of Luna's head.
Burnett is trying to control. Luna wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burnett working Luna over with strikes.
Burnett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Burnett slips a nice elbow through Luna's hands, connecting with Luna's forehead.
Burnett trying to control the action but Luna is working from the bottom.
Burnett trying to pass the guard but Luna defending well.
Burnett is trying to control. Luna wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnett lands strikes from half guard.
Burnett landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Burnett working over Luna with some ground and pound. Luna looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Luna is looking to improve his position.
Burnett lands with a punch from half guard.
Burnett trying to control from half guard but Luna is working away.
Luna is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burnett scores with a couple of nice shots.
Burnett is nestled in close to Luna, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Burnett working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Burnett stops Luna from getting back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Burnett lands a nice short elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Burnett lands a nice short elbow.
Luna is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burnett scores with a couple of nice shots.
Burnett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luna keeps working.
Luna on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Luna has hold of Burnett's hands but Burnett slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Burnett lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Burnett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Luna with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Burnett lands strikes from half guard.
Burnett is trying to control the action in half guard but Luna is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Burnett is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Luna wants to improve his position but Burnett is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luna wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Burnett there.
Burnett is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Luna on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Burnett prevents Luna from standing back up.
Nice strikes from Burnett there.
Luna wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Burnett.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Burnett connects with a nice short shot to Luna's temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burnett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mat Luna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burnett working over Luna with some ground and pound. Luna looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Burnett!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Bellec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jemichael Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bellec
vs
Ward

182 cm
20
144 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

165 cm
25
141 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Intelligent

5th Round

Empire Threads - Featuring Deadly Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Bellec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jemichael Ward!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellec lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ward's sensitive parts.
Ward dives in and grabs Bellec's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bellec pushes down on Ward's head and hops out.
That kick from Bellec tenderised Ward's leg. Ward is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ward looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bellec avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bellec scores with a leg kick.
Bellec thows a body kick. Ward tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bellec delivers a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bellec.
Ward shoots in for a takedown but Bellec shows good takedown defense.
Bruce Bellec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jemichael Ward.
Ward thows a leg kick but Bellec checks it
and Bellec counters with a good low kick that Ward was not able to check.
A head kick from Bellec lands but Ward takes it in his stride.
Ward stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bellec.
Bellec connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bellec throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bellec goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bellec.
Bellec thows a body kick. Ward tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bellec thows a body kick. Ward tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ward looks gassed!
Bellec goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bellec scores with a head kick. Ward tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Ward is rocked!
Bellec feints and then cracks Ward's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ward down.
Ward is still on wobbly legs! Can Bellec finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick by Bellec - that's a beauty! Ward is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Bellec can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bruce Bellec!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Peleus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Trumble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peleus comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Mask Alexander The Great . Trumble has chosen Gonna get you again Gracie! as his entrance music. 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.

Peleus
vs
Trumble

194 cm
21
150 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

188 cm
19
154 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Rivers Edge Nutrition
Empire Threads - Featuring Deadly Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Peleus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derek Trumble!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Peleus shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Peleus was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Trumble is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Peleus looking to ground and pound but Trumble is blocking nicely.
Peleus really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Trumble is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Peleus throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Peleus scoring with strikes but Trumble is staying in there.
Trumble tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Trumble blocking the ground and pound.
Peleus avoids the attempt from Trumble to control.
Trumble avoids a series of strikes thrown by Peleus.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peleus dominating with strikes here.
Peleus with a couple of short strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peleus unloads with some shots from mount but Trumble bucks and avoids them well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peleus looking to ground and pound but Trumble is blocking nicely.
Peleus unloading with bombs!

Peleus is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Trumble has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Trumble!
Peleus wants to improve his position but instead Trumble has moved into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peleus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trumble is working away from the top position though.
Peleus is concentrating on defense, preventing Trumble from advancing position.
Peleus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Trumble stops Peleus from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peleus keeping moving, preventing Trumble from controlling successfully.
Peleus seems keen to control Trumble's posture.

Trumble gets to his feet - Peleus follows without any prompting.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Peleus.
Peleus creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Peleus 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peleus is chipping away with strikes.
Peleus is trying to ground and pound but Trumble uses the momentary lack of control by Peleus to regain half guard.
Peleus thows a huge punch but Trumble dodges it nicely.
Peleus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trumble does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Peleus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Peleus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Peleus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Peleus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peleus misses with a wild body shot.
Peleus misses with a leg kick.
Peleus fails with a takedown attempt.
Peleus closes the distance and clinches up with Trumble, looking for a takedown. Peleus pushes Trumble against the cage but Trumble circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peleus throws a head kick but Trumble moves out of range.
Trumble tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Peleus gets the takedown into side control.
Peleus is trying to ground and pound but Trumble uses the momentary lack of control by Peleus to regain half guard.
Peleus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Peleus thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Trumble to regain full guard.
Peleus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Peleus postures up.
Peleus with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trumble utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Peleus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Trumble working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Peleus.
Peleus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Peleus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Peleus is looking to work some ground and pound but Trumble has wrist control.
Trumble is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Peleus is in close to Trumble's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Peleus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peleus thows a big elbow that misses.

Peleus stands up from Trumble's guard - Peleus perhaps looking for a knockout.
Peleus misses with a looping right.
Alexander Peleus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trumble connects with a high kick.

It looks like Alexander Peleus has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Peleus closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Peleus working the ground and pound.
Trumble is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Peleus is controlling him well.

Peleus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Peleus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Alexander Peleus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Trumble struggling a bit here.
Trumble is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Peleus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Peleus's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Peleus connects with a right hand. Trumble shakes it off.
Peleus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trumble manages to avoid it.
Peleus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peleus throws a leg kick which misses Trumble's front leg but catches the back leg as Trumble tries to avoid it.
Peleus throws a front kick aimed at Trumble's knee but Trumble avoids it well.
Peleus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Peleus shoots for a takedown but Trumble saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Peleus.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Peleus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peleus loads up on a big right hand but Trumble slips the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Peleus.
Trumble showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Peleus.
Alexander Peleus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trumble tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trumble throws a head kick but Peleus moves out of range.

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.
Peleus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Trumble tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Peleus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Trumble moves away from the strike by Peleus.
Trumble misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trumble defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Peleus.
Peleus throws a nice looking combination but Trumble bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Trumble moves away from the strike by Peleus.
Peleus misses with a looping left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trumble throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Peleus looks for a takedown but Trumble sprawls well.
Trumble tries to clinch but Peleus is having none of it.
Trumble throws a lazy head kick
and Peleus counters with a nice uppercut.
Trumble tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trumble moves in looking to clinch but Peleus pushes him off.
Crunch! Peleus slams his shin into Trumble's torso.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peleus scores with a punch to the head.
Trumble misses with a takedown attempt - Peleus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Trumble throws a jab when Peleus was well out of range.
Trumble throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Derek Trumble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peleus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trumble manages to avoid it.
Trumble slips a straight right by Peleus.
Alexander Peleus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Peleus connects with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Peleus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Peleus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Peleus!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Pierre is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Territoire Hostile. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Carter
vs
St Pierre

174 cm
24
187 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

180 cm
24
186 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Legal High's [CBK]
Legal High's [CBK]

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 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Carter. St Pierre does a little dance to reset his feet.
St Pierre changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
St Pierre displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carter.
St Pierre looks to score with a jab to the body but Carter is just out of range.
St Pierre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carter was well out of range. Poor timing from St Pierre.
St Pierre lands with a good body shot.
Nice shot lands for Carter.
Jab from St Pierre.
Carter has a takedown stuffed.
Carter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter misses with a jab to the body

and St Pierre counters with a nice double leg into side control. Carter won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
St Pierre controlling from side mount.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter tries to improve position but can't.
St Pierre trying to control the position but Carter is working away.
Carter tries to buck St Pierre off but St Pierre is having none of it.
Carter manages to work his way to half guard, despite St Pierre's best efforts.
Carter regains full guard. Nicely done.
St Pierre thows a big elbow that misses.
St Pierre looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

St Pierre avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
St Pierre is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Carter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. St Pierre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
St Pierre landing with the ground and pound.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Carter is looking for a triangle but St Pierre pushes his legs off easily.
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.
St Pierre advances position into side control!
Carter is looking for a sweep.
Carter is breathing heavily.
St Pierre landing a few strikes.

St Pierre looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

St Pierre decides to stand up, so the ref orders Carter to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter misses with a hook. St Pierre ducked under it nicely.
St Pierre works Carter's body with a nice hook.
St Pierre dodges the punch combination from Carter.
Carter fails to land with a series of punches.
Carter throws a hook but St Pierre avoids it easily.
Carter misses with a body shot
and St Pierre counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
St Pierre lands with a slapping head kick.
Carter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but St Pierre swivels and escapes.
Carter fails with the takedown

and St Pierre counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Pierre is in close to Carter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

St Pierre lands with a nice body punch.
Carter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Carter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Carter tries for a takedown but St Pierre sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - St Pierre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carter tries to land a leg kick but St Pierre saw it coming and moves away.
St Pierre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carter.
The crowd cheers as St Pierre lands an impressive looking overhand right. Carter doesn't seem phased though.
St Pierre tries to clinch up.
St Pierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carter misses with a looping right.
Carter throws an overhand right that lands on St Pierre's shoulder, as St Pierre tries to avoid the shot.
St Pierre lands a jab.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
St Pierre lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but St Pierre blocks it with crossed arms.
St Pierre digs a right hand into Carter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Carter's gas tank.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre lands with a short shot to the head.
St Pierre lands a nice uppercut.
St Pierre tries for a takedown. No joy.
St Pierre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
St Pierre leaning against his opponent.
St Pierre pushes Carter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
St Pierre has Carter pressed against the cage, preventing Carter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but St Pierre uses good head movement to avoid it.
St Pierre lands a left hand.
St Pierre lands a body shot.
St Pierre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
St Pierre stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A left hand lands to the body for St Pierre.
A short right from St Pierre on the inside.
St Pierre unloads a knee to the mid-section. Carter lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
St Pierre working Carter over with knees to the body.
St Pierre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, St Pierre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
St Pierre connects with a knee to the head.
St Pierre tries to score a body lock takedown but Carter shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by St Pierre.
Carter misses with a punch on the inside.
St Pierre using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
St Pierre lands with a right to the head.
St Pierre is stalling here.
St Pierre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre landing knees to the head.
St Pierre is struggling to control the position.
St Pierre pushes Carter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carter tries to break free but St Pierre pushes him back against the cage.
Carter throws a head punch that misses.
St Pierre digs a right hand into Carter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Carter's gas tank.
Carter throws a punch but it's blocked by St Pierre.
Carter wants a takedown but no success here.
Carter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Pierre lands an uppercut.
St Pierre scores with a shoulder strike.
Carter has had enough of the clinch but St Pierre keeps him there for the moment.
St Pierre scores with a nice hook to the head.
St Pierre tries for a takedown but Carter manages to get underhooks.
St Pierre gets underhooks to prevent Carter's takedown attempt.
St Pierre lands a body shot.
St Pierre lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Carter.
Carter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from St Pierre.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by St Pierre.
St Pierre lands an elbow just above Carter 's eye.
A short right from St Pierre on the inside.
Carter can't break the clinch.
St Pierre lands an uppercut.
Carter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre scores with a hook to the body.
St Pierre controlling the action here for a moment.
St Pierre gets underhooks to prevent Carter's takedown attempt.
St Pierre lands a shoulder strike.
St Pierre lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carter or not.
St Pierre presses Carter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knees to the body from St Pierre.
St Pierre lands with a left to the head.
St Pierre stalling.
St Pierre connects with a nasty looking knee right to Carter's face.
St Pierre tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Good body shot from St Pierre.
St Pierre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Carter is trying to break free.
St Pierre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Carter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
St Pierre is working Carter over against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Carter as St Pierre tries to tie him up.
Carter missing with knees to the body.
St Pierre lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carter or not.
St Pierre is pressed up against the cage. Carter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag St Pierre down to the mat. St Pierre avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Carter misses with a takedown attempt
and St Pierre counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from St Pierre.
Good standup being displayed there by St Pierre as he connects with a hook.
St Pierre scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

St Pierre clinches with his opponent.
St Pierre lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Carter tries to score a body lock takedown but St Pierre shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A knee to the head by St Pierre.
St Pierre has Carter pressed against the cage, preventing Carter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
St Pierre looking to throw knees to the head but Carter is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Carter misses with a punch to the body.
Carter lands a body shot.
St Pierre looking to throw knees to the head but Carter is blocking nicely.
St Pierre blocks an elbow strike.
St Pierre has Carter pressed against the cage, preventing Carter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. St Pierre obliges.
St Pierre lands with a short head shot on the inside.
St Pierre avoids a wild elbow strike from Carter.
Carter can't find room to land a body shot as St Pierre controls the action.
A short right from St Pierre.
Carter wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt St Pierre 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! This is the final round!

Carter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Carter there as he acknowledges the shot.
St Pierre tries to clinch up.
Carter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Carter tries for a takedown but St Pierre circles away easily
and St Pierre makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
St Pierre connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Carter momentarily.
St Pierre avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Carter throws a body punch but St Pierre moves out of range.
Carter swings for the body but St Pierre moves out of range.
John Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and St Pierre counters with a right hand to the body.
St Pierre chopping away at his opponent's legs.

St Pierre gets a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
St Pierre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
St Pierre pushes Carter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
St Pierre lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from St Pierre.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre connects with a nasty looking knee right to Carter's face.
A short right from St Pierre on the inside.
St Pierre lands a left hand.
St Pierre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
St Pierre lands a shoulder strike.
St Pierre connects with a nasty looking knee right to Carter's face.
Carter has St Pierre pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. St Pierre manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
St Pierre pressing his opponent against the cage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Carter. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Carter tries to work over St Pierre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St Pierre has Carter pressed against the cage, preventing Carter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Carter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
St Pierre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Matt St Pierre seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
St Pierre scores with a hook to the body.
St Pierre leaning his opponent against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from St Pierre.
St Pierre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
St Pierre tries to land a knee to the head but Carter blocks with his arms.
St Pierre throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
St Pierre avoiding damage as Carter throws knees to the body.
Carter tries to pull guard but St Pierre won't allow it.
Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre gets through Carter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
St Pierre working some nice short punches in the clinch.
St Pierre throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carters head.
St Pierre landing knees to the head.
St Pierre landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
St Pierre landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Carter lands a left hand.
St Pierre lands with a right to the head.
St Pierre lands a nice shot to the body.
Carter wants a takedown.
A short body shot lands from St Pierre as the two fighters clinch.
St Pierre lands a hook to the side of the head.
St Pierre throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carters head.
Carter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
St Pierre lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
St Pierre has Carter pressed against the cage.
St Pierre lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Carter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. St Pierre fights it off and pushes away nicely.
St Pierre lands with a nice body punch.
Carter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and St Pierre counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre lands with a light punch inside.
Carter tries a body shot but St Pierre blocks it.
St Pierre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
St Pierre scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carter goes for a takedown attempt but St Pierre pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Carter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

St Pierre rushes Carter and presses him up against the cage.
John Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
St Pierre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
St Pierre stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from St Pierre.

St Pierre jumps guard and drags Carter to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
St Pierre seems keen to control Carter's posture.
St Pierre keeping moving, preventing Carter from controlling successfully.
Carter is looking to work some ground and pound but St Pierre has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter wants to pass the guard but St Pierre is keeping the position.
Carter looking to sit in guard and control but St Pierre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
St Pierre lands a couple of digs.
St Pierre controlling from the top position.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt St Pierre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well St Pierre 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt St Pierre!